The takahē Monica Taylor Poetry Prize is open!

By takahē Magazine | Posted: Wednesday Jun 03, 2026

Submissions close 30th September 2026

The takahē Monica Taylor Poetry Prize honours the memory of poet Monica Taylor, with the generous assistance of her whānau, and with the kaupapa of encouraging new generations of poets

First prize: $300 (NZD) and publication in the December 2026 issue of takahē

Runner-up: $150 (NZD)

Judge announcement coming very soon!

The Prize is open for entries from 1st June 2026 and closes on 30th September 2026, and seeks poems on any theme of up to 50 lines. Work can be in English, or in Te Reo Māori with English translation. Entry is $5 per poem.

Entrants must be currently living in Aotearoa New Zealand, or be a New Zealand citizen or resident currently living abroad.

Full details here: Competition News - takahē