The top 10 quotes will feature in New Zealand’s Quote of the Year competition, now in its 15th year. They will then go to a public vote, with the winner announced before Christmas.
All types of quotes are welcome – whether they have made you smile, laugh, cry, feel inspired or even embarrassed.
The quotes can be spoken or written, but they must have come from a New Zealander and been shared in a public setting. Common sources include news reports, podcasts, television programmes, YouTube videos and social media.
Submit your nomination for Quote of the Year
Nominations close at 11.59pm on Friday, 5 December.
Meet the past winners of Quote of the Year
Pepper the cockatoo won Quote of the Year 2024 with the distinctive catch cry of “Hello, darling!”. Find the winning quotes from 2011 to 2024.
In memory of Dr Heather Kavan
We pay tribute to Quote of the Year founder, the late Dr Heather Kavan. Dr Kavan specialised in speechwriting, extreme religions and media law. She was internationally recognised for her speechwriting, nationally recognised for her teaching and known for a genuine care for her students. Her book They Said What?! has the best Kiwi quotes from past competitions.