Sarah Broom Poetry Prize

It was established to celebrate the life and work of New Zealand poet Sarah Broom.

[1] Sarah Broom was a poet, Oxford graduate, university lecturer and mother of three children.

[5] The winner was announced at the Auckland Writers Festival on 18 May 2014 and the prize was awarded to C K Stead (by video, in his absence) by guest judge Sam Hunt.

"[5] The prize is awarded on the basis of an original collection of poems by a New Zealand resident or citizen.

There is also a requirement for the winner to carry out readings and workshops in local schools, as a way of widening the reach of poetry into the community and continuing the poetic legacy of Sarah Broom.

[15] Other finalists: Stuart Airey, Wes Lee, Robyn Maree Pickens.