Word- The Front Line Ōtautahi is Christchurch's first Inter-High School Poetry Slam. 6 High School teams from across the city will compete to be crowned the 2023 Champion and get a chance to represent Ōtautahi in Auckland later this year.

More than a poetry slam, Word - The Front Line is a celebration of the future artists, leaders, and legends of Aotearoa. This is a poetic battlefield unlike any other!

Competing schools:

Te Aratai College

Haeata Community Campus

Christchurch Girls’ High School

Cashmere College

Papanui High School

All Ages.