Hera Lindsay Bird introduces her selection of the best 25 poems published in 2019, each chosen for ‘the best possible reason; I loved them and wanted to.’ Read on >

Explore editor Hera Lindsay Bird’s picks of the New Zealand poetry published in 2019, and discover compelling new voices alongside established poets at the top of their game. Read on >

Poetry is meant to be heard. Listen to the poet’s voice in this selection of audio recordings showcasing poems from the current and previous issues of Best New Zealand Poems. ​Listen >