The NZ Garden Bird Survey children’s colouring competition is back!
How to enter
- Take part in this year’s Garden Bird Survey with your family, whanau, youth group or school.
- Download and print bird outlines for colouring »
- Unleash your creativity and colour your birds however you like.
- Photograph or scan your entry, and upload it via the form (on this page once the competition opens). Please note – images. must be jpg, png, or gif.
- PDF files cannot be loaded.
- Increase your chances by sharing your entry!
- Entries opens on Monday 23 June 2025 and closes midnight Sunday 13 July.
- Full competition rules, terms & conditions »
Age categories
- 6 and under
- 7-11
- 12-15

Prize details
People’s choice:
- 6 and under, and 7-11: Topflite Garden Bird Survey Supporter’s Pack.
- Age 12-15: Topflite Nectar Feeder.
Artistic merit:
- 6 and under, 7-11, and 12-15 : Topflite Garden Bird Survey Supporters’ Pack.
Announcement of winners
- Prize winners will be announced late-July (date to be confirmed) on this page, on the NZGBS Facebook and Instagram channels, and via the NZ Garden Bird Survey newsletter.





