Moon Festival

In 2019 we invited you to help us celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival by writing a poem based on the theme Belonging

There were three age categories Children (5–12); Teens (13–19); Adults (20+). Prizes were awarded for first and second place in each category.

First prize in the Adult category was a $150 book shop voucher; second prize was a $75 voucher. First prize in the Teen category was a $80 voucher; second prize was a $40 voucher. First prize in the Child category was a $50 voucher; second prize was a $30 voucher. All prize winners also received an Annual Pass to the Garden worth $21.

Judging took place 19 - 31 October 2019 and a prize giving ceremony was held on 9 November 2019.

Congratulations to all winners and our thanks to everyone who took part this year!

Adult Category

• Tangata Whenua - Jasmine O M Taylor (1st)
• Holding  - Jocelyn Springthorpe (2nd)

Teen Category

• Home - Lydia Butler (1st)
• Port Chalmers - Billie Allan (2nd)

Child Category

• Belonging - James Richard Henshaw (1st)
• The Greatest Home Of All - Helen Stoddart (2nd)

• Moon Festival Competition Winners - 2019 (.PDF 6mb)