Cornwall Park kids' poetry competition
Congratulations to the winners of our Kids' Poetry Competition!
To celebrate National Poetry Day 2026, we're thrilled to announce our winning poet, Isla, and highly commended poets, Hudson and Zuri.
From stories of nature and adventure to reflections on what makes Cornwall Park special, this year's entries showcased incredible creativity from tamariki across Tāmaki Makaurau.
Judge Elena de Roo said it was extremely hard to choose the winners from the amazing range of poetic forms submitted. You can read her full report including the shortlisted poems below.