What We Do
The New Zealand Poetry Society Te Rōpū Toikupu o Aotearoa supports and promotes poets and poetry in Aotearoa New Zealand. Established in 1973, we engage with individuals and communities across Aotearoa who share a sense of curiosity and excitement about poetry. In particular, we:
Run our prestigious annual NZPS International Poetry Competition
Publish an annual anthology showcasing the best competition entries
Publish a high-quality quarterly magazine called a fine line
Partner with like-minded organizations like Haiku NZ
Promote public poetry events and opportunities
Support the Lauris Edmond Award.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the late Jill Chan, who left a generous bequest to the New Zealand Poetry Society Te Rōpū Toikupu o Aotearoa (NZPS).
View our registration details on the New Zealand Charities register (CC20250).