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National Poetry Day (New Zealand)
New Zealand's National Poetry Day is a Friday in late August with readings, competitions and poetry events across the country.
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OrganiserNew Zealand Book Awards Trust
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First held1997
About the day
It has been held each August since 1997 and is now funded and governed by the New Zealand Book Awards Trust. The 2026 day was Friday 28 August.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday 27 August 2027 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | Friday 25 August 2028 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | Friday 24 August 2029 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
Where this information comes from
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