Read Selina Tusitala Marsh's introduction to her selection of the best 25 poems published in 2017, dedicated to her friend and mentor, the late Associate Professor Teresia Teaiwa. Read on >

Explore editor Selina Tusitala Marsh’s picks of the most compelling poems published in 2017, and discover exciting new writers alongside some of the best-known figures in New Zealand poetry. 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 >