Youth Calendar

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Sun, 1 February 2026 - Sun, 21 June 2026

This competition invites Year 9-13 secondary school students to share their kōrero and …

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Sun, 1 February 2026 - Mon, 3 August 2026

This competition seeks 4 artworks to feature as the cover art for each 2026 Play It …

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Sun, 1 February 2026 - Sun, 26 July 2026

Open to NZ secondary school students in Years 9-13, this flagship competition encourages …

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Sun, 1 February 2026 - Fri, 6 November 2026

We invite young artists (aged 15-18 years) to submit their best artworks. A panel of …

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Mon, 4 May 2026 - Fri, 31 July 2026 @ Entries Open Now!

2026 will be the first year for The Checketts McKay Short Story Competition. Their …

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Mon, 1 June 2026 - Mon, 7 September 2026

Entries are now being accepted for our annual Central Lakes Polyfest T-shirt Design …

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Mon, 1 June 2026 - Fri, 31 July 2026

Be a part of Central Otago’s premier creative fashion event and create a garment …

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Mon, 1 June 2026 - Mon, 31 August 2026

We're back! Get your crew together and get ready to make a short film, doco or music …

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Mon, 1 June 2026 - Sat, 1 August 2026

The iconic Light Up Your Hat competition is a fun and creative event where participants …

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Mon, 1 June 2026 - Mon, 20 July 2026 @ 10.00am - 4.00pm

Meet Aotearoa New Zealand’s most famous crustaceans in this hands-on touring …

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Sat, 13 June 2026 @ 6.00pm

New Zealand's nationwide, live, original music, youth event giving young musicians the …

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Fri, 19 June 2026 - Fri, 26 June 2026

A celebration of adventurous sports and lifestyles.

The 2026 New Zealand Mountain Film …

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Fri, 19 June 2026

Haka TÅ« Haka Ora is a kapa haka competition for primary schools in the Central Otago …

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