Annual Writing Extravaganza
It’s that time of year again: you are invited to take part in the Trust’s annual writing extravaganza.
What does Ōtari mean to you? What’s an Ōtari experience you’d like to share? We’re looking for stories (up to 300 words is good), or poetry, a haiku perhaps. And under 12s? We see you at Ōtari, why don’t you take some holiday time to write a story about what you like about the place.
We have native plants, books and beautiful cards to give out for the entries that we think portray Ōtari well. We will also publish the best entries, if you wish, on our website and in our members’ newsletter.
Last year’s stories and poetry were delightfully varied, a tribute to our tuna, a woman from the parched Australian outback relishing the life-giving lushness of Ōtari’s misty forest, a poignant memory of two Trust founders who helped to kick start the regeneration of the Kaiwharawhara valley. You can find them here: https://www.owbt.nz/botanical-art/writing-about-otari-1/
What will this year bring? Please, send your entries to by January 31.
Posted: 29 December 2025