The DIVINE MUSES Poetry Reading is held annually on National Poetry Day.

Established and organised by poet Siobhan Harvey, the evening event of poetry readings from leading New Zealand poets is much enjoyed. 2016 will be the13th year for the the event to be held.

At the end of the evening the winners of the NEW VOICES – Emerging Poets Competition are announced.

Entries for NEW VOICES – Emerging Poets Competition – Now open.
Click here entry form.

To learn more about the event click below for past winners:

2015 – First Prize – Ria Masse – Second Prize – Georgina Monro, Special Mention – Sahanika Ratnayake and Michelle Chote.

2014 – First Prize – Josephine Desmond – Second Prize – Vishakham Joseph, Special Mention – Linda Jane Keegan and Madelaine Ballart

2013 – First Prize – Elizabeth Morton. Second Prize – Jack Spicer. Highly Commended – Tessa Forde and Rosetta Allan

2012 – First Prize – Elizabeth Welsh. Second Prize – Alana Bruce.