Ōtepoti Dunedin Youth Poetry Competition Prize-Giving and Celebration

Friday, 22nd August 2025 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Dunedin Athenaeum & Mechanics’ Institute, 23 The Octagon

Celebrate the talents of our local youth poets.

Poetry readings from place-getters & music from Dunedin Youth Orchestra cellists Aidan Blaikie & Sam Moore.

Award presentations from judges - local poets/children's writers Ella West, Victor Billot & Samantha Montgomerie.

The prize-giving runs 5.00pm-5.45pm, followed by refreshments.

All attendees are most welcome to stay on for the NZSA poetry event which begins at 6pm.