The Matariki Short Short Story Celebration 2024 is open from 1st May to 15th June! We’re looking for your best stories of no more than 500 words. Open theme. Get inspired by our previous Matariki stories in takahē 105, then check out the full guidelines and send your story via Submittable. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky or X for updates.

The Monica Taylor Poetry Prize is opening soon! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky or X for updates. Read last year’s winning poem and find out more about the prize.