NIWA Wellington Regional
Science & Technology Fair 2022Welcome to the 58th fair. A platform for the students to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM), and be challenged to connect concepts learned in the classroom with the real world.
Student Resources
Teacher Resources
2022 Challenges
Mission
Our Mission
NIWA Wellington Regional Science & Technology Fair (NWRSTF) inspires young people to change the world through science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
NWRSTF provides opportunities for students to showcase their innovations and discoveries.
2021 Results
NIWA Wellington Regional Science & Technology Fair proudly announces 143 awards for 2021. We had 204 entries from 23 schools in the Wellington region this year. NWRSTF provides students with a larger stage at the regional level to present original research and celebrates the hard work and novel discoveries of young scientists who bring a fresh perspective to significant global challenges.
2022 Challenges
NWRSTF is introducing a series of STEAM Challenges for students to consider for the 2022 competition. The objective is to strengthen students’ capability to engage with science for a better future.
Calendar
2022 Fair
9
July
Project Registration Close
12
July
Project Submission Open
29
July
The closing date for Project Submission
Friday 29 July 2022 @ 11:59 pm.
Virtual Fair As Backup
In the absence of a physical fair, submitted digital files will be used for virtual fair judging.
24
August
Setup Day and Registration
Between 12:30 pm and 4:30 pm. All Poster or Display boards should be placed in their pre-allocated positions. All Students should Register.
Venue
Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus (Map)
Te Herenga—Waka Victoria University of Wellington
25
August
Judging Day- (No public viewing)
Current Proposals are:-
9 am - 12 noon: Classes 1 and 2 (Yr 7 and 8).
1 - 3 pm: Classes 3, 4, 5 (Yrs 9-13). Students should be available at these times to meet the judges, and discuss their work. After judging, students are encouraged to explore the rest of the fair, but please do not get in the way of the judges.
26
August
Public Viewing
9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Public viewing.
Results Announcement
The announcement of results on this site at 12:00 Noon.
26
August
Project Collection
Collect your exhibits between 3 pm & 6 pm.
We do not have any storage facility, so whatever is left behind after 6 pm will be discarded.
27
August
Awards Ceremony
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Venue
Old Government Building, Lecture Theatre 1, Pipitea Campus, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington (Map)
All prize winners, families, friends, teachers and exhibitors are welcome to attend.
Blog
Our News & Announcements
2022 Fair Dates & Venue Announcement
Dates and venue announcement for the 2022 NIWA Wellington Regional Science and Technology Fair.
Class 5 (Year 11, 12, 13) Prize 2021
First Prize - $300 Student Name: Luke Weston Registration Number: 5-6 Year: 13 School: Wellington High School Teacher/Mentor: Murray Chisholm Project Title Wilberforce pendulum, a Complex Motion...
Logbook
A notebook, a scrapbook, a draft book? A place you can summarise your findings and not lose it.
