Gumboot Colouring Competition

Use your creativity to transform the image of hope and inspiration.  

How to enter the competition

  1. Download the colouring sheet here
  2. Unleash your creativity
  3. Scan or take a clear photo of your drawing
  4. Submit your drawing by emailing to: enquiries@iamhope.org.nz by 30 October 2026. Winners will be announced on Gumboot Friday 6 November 2026.

First place in each category will receive a $250 voucher from  Number One Shoes + Hannahs plus other goodies. There are two prize categories: 8 years and under; and 9-12 years.

How to Enter

Eligibility: The competition is open to New Zealand residents aged 12 years and under.
There are two age categories:

  • Category 1: 8 years and under
  • Category 2: 9–12 years old

Entries must be the child’s own, original work.

‍Submission Guidelines:

  • Complete the official colouring sheet provided.
  • Only one entry per child is permitted.
  • Entries must be submitted by 11.59pm 30 October 2026 via email to enquiries@iamhope.org.nz.
  • Late entries will not be accepted.

Judging: Entries will be judged on creativity, effort, and presentation.

Are you ready to transform a pair of gumboots into a work of art?
‍Download the colouring sheet.

Fantastic prizes up for grabs!

There are two prize categories: 8 years and under; and 9-12 years.
1st place for both categories:  $250 voucher from Number One Shoes + Hannahs.

‍Colouring competition : Entries to be scanned and emailed to enquiries@iamhope.org.nz no later than 30 October 2026.‍

Winner Announcement: Winners will be announced on Gumboot Friday - 6 November 2026.

Colouring Competition Terms & Conditions

  1. Eligibility
    - The competition is open to New Zealand residents aged 12 years and under.
    - There are two age categories:
    Category 1: 8 years and under
    Category 2: 9–12 years old
    - Entries must be the child’s own, original work.
    - There are no restrictions on participation. Employees or dependents of Ngahuia Group or I Am Hope can participate.‍
  2. How to Enter
    - Complete the official colouring sheet provided.
    - Only one entry per child is permitted.
    - Entries must be submitted by 11.59pm 30 October 2026 via email to enquiries@iamhope.org.nz.
    - Late entries will not be accepted.‍
  3. Judging
    - Entries will be judged on creativity, effort, and presentation.
    - The judges’ decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.‍
  4. Prizes
    - 1st prize will be awarded in each of the two age categories.
    - 1st prize includes $250 voucher from Number One Shoes + Hannahs. I Am Hope merch pack.
    - Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
    - The organiser reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if necessary.‍
  5. Winners
    - Winners will be announced on 6 November 2026 (Gumboot Friday) via I Am Hope’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
    - By entering, participants (and their parent/guardian) consent to their first name, age category, and entry being displayed publicly if they win.‍
  6. Social Media
    - By entering, participants (and their parent/guardian) consent to their entry being used on social media by I Am Hope, Gumboot Friday or Number One Shoes + Hannahs.‍
  7. Parental Consent
    - By submitting an entry, the child’s parent/guardian confirms they consent to their child’s participation in the competition and agree to these terms and conditions.‍
  8. General
    - The organiser accepts no responsibility for lost, late, or damaged entries.
    - The organiser reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition if circumstances beyond their control make it unavoidable.
     
    ** Ngahuia Group is the Company that trades as Number One Shoes + Hannahs

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