Haiku, First Steps

By Sandra Simpson This text was written for the NZPS to distribute to students planning to enter the 2026 NZ Poetry Society Junior Haiku Contest. However, it may also be of use to poets, particularly those new to haiku, intending to enter the adult contest. My thanks...
NZPS International Poetry Competition 2026

NZPS International Poetry Competition 2026

NZPS International Poetry Competition 2026 – OPEN Our popular annual competition will OPEN on March 15, 2026, and will close at midnight Aotearoa New Zealand time on May 31, 2026. Who are the 2026 judges? Go here to find out. You can enter in the following...

Under the Basho

Under the Bashō Under the Bashō has resumed publication after a break last year, and takes many forms of Japanese genre poetry, including haiku, tanka, haibun and haiga.Submit: Until November 15, full details from the website. View...