"We are now into our eighth year of running this competition, and it's very popular. This year we are doing things a little different and all entries must be emailed."
"This could be a great project for the school holidays. If you are not feeling artistic or poetic we encourage you to pop in to your local library to learn more about Matariki.
"We'll have Matariki displays and there are lots of really interesting books about Matariki for you to read."
To enter the competition, pick up an entry form at any one of the district council libraries or offices – Huntly, Meremere, Ngāruawāhia, Raglan, Te Kauwhata, Tuakau – or download the form from: www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/matariki.
Entries are accepted in Te Reo and English. A $100 gift voucher will be awarded to the winner of each age group category.
There will also be a supreme winner chosen and they will receive an additional $50 gift voucher and the Supreme Award trophy.
Entries close on Friday 17 July at 5pm and winners will be notified on Friday 24 July.