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Quote of the Year -

New Zealand’s Quote of the Year competition features quotes by New Zealanders said throughout the year.

When the end of the year draws near, the 2026 Quote of the Competition will begin to find the most memorable comments and sayings from the past 12 months.

Quote of the year 2025

After the top 10 quotes went to a public vote, the winner has now been announced.

Constable Tushar and Pepper, the cockatoo who won Quote of the Year 2024. Constable Tushar and Pepper, the cockatoo who won Quote of the Year 2024.

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.

A portrait of Heather Kavan A portrait of Heather Kavan

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.