Matariki Postcard Design Competition

By Dunedin Public Libraries | Posted: Wednesday May 13, 2026

Age categories: 5–12 | Teen: 13–19 | Adult. Closes Sunday 31 May 2026.

Create an artwork for our competition and your design could be turned into a beautiful Matariki postcard to send to someone special.

Choose one of the Matariki stars to inspire you, or take inspiration from this year’s theme:
Matariki Herenga Waka – For Everyone
(celebrating connection, inclusion, and diversity)

Original work only — AI-generated images are not accepted!

Hand in your entry at:

• City Library
  

• Your local community library
  

• The Bookbus

Only one entry per person

Winning entries will be professionally printed, and winners will receive a set of their postcards to share with whānau and friends.

Let your creativity shine this Matariki!