• Taiohi writing competition entry form: Young writers, tell us your story

     
    Complete this form to enter the 2025/26 Auckland Council Libraries Taiohi writing competition. 
     
    Please refer to the Taiohi writing competition website for more information about the submission requirements and to review the terms and conditions. 
     
    Entries open on 1 August 2025 and will close at 11.59pm on 1 February 2026. 
     
    If you have any further questions, please get in touch with us at librarycompetition@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. 
    • Your email address*

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    • Your full name*

    • Pen name (optional)

    • Your birth date *

      (Entrants must be aged 13 to 18 on the date that competition entries close: 1 February 2026)

      (D/M/Y)
    • Your address (street/number/suburb/city)*

    • Title of your submission*

    • Language the submission is primarily written in*

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    • By checking the box below, you are indicating that you understand and agree to the competition terms and conditions.*

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