Kia hiwa ra!
Kia hiwa ra!
The National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa is seeking nominations for the New Zealand Poet Laureate Award 2025–2028.
Poetry is a quintessential part of New Zealand art and culture, and through the New Zealand Poet Laureate Award the government acknowledges the value that New Zealanders place on poetry.
The National Librarian Te Pouhuaki will appoint the New Zealand Poet Laureate after reviewing nominations and seeking advice from the New Zealand Poet Laureate Advisory Group.
Nominees must have made an outstanding contribution to New Zealand poetry, and be an accomplished and highly regarded poet who continues to publish new work. They must also be a strong advocate for poetry and be able to fulfil the public role required of a Poet Laureate. The role includes engaging with a wide range of people and inspiring New Zealanders to read and write poetry.
Candidates are expected to reside in New Zealand during their tenure as Laureate.
The term of appointment for the next Poet Laureate will run until August 2028.
Nominations close on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 at 5pm.
The next New Zealand Poet Laureate will be announced on Friday 23 August 2025.
Enquiries about the New Zealand Poet Laureate Award can be directed to Peter.Ireland@dia.govt.nz
