NIWA Wellington Regional
Science & Technology Fair 2023Welcome 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.
2023 Results
NIWA Wellington Regional Science & Technology Fair proudly announces 142 awards for 2023. We had 271 entries from 28 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.
Challenges
NWRSTF is introducing a series of STEAM Challenges for students to consider for the next competition. The objective is to strengthen students’ capability to engage with science for a better future.
Calendar
2023 Fair
Download 2023 Programme Booklet
31
July
The closing date for Project Registration
Monday 31 July 2023 @ 11:59 pm.
Each school can register up to 20 projects.
30
August
Setup Day
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
The Reading Room (Above The Hub) @ Kelburn Campus, (Map)
Te Herenga—Waka Victoria University of Wellington
31
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.
1
September
Public Viewing
9:00 am - 3:00 pm public viewing
Results Announcement
The announcement of results on this site at 12:00 Noon.
2
September
Public Viewing
9:00 am - 12 noon public viewing
Project Collection
Collect your exhibits between 12 noon & 3 pm.
We do not have any storage facility, so whatever is left behind after 3 pm will be discarded.
2
September
Awards Ceremony
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Venue
Te Toki a Rata Lecture Theatre 1 (TTRLT1); F16 on this MAP
Download Prize Giving Programme
All prize winners, families, friends, teachers and exhibitors are welcome to attend.
Blog
Our News & Announcements
2023 Fair Dates & Venue Announcement
Dates and venue announcement for the 2022 NIWA Wellington Regional Science and Technology Fair.
Results for Science Fair 2023
The results of the 2023 NIWA Wellington Regional Science and Technology Fair are now available.
Logbook
A notebook, a scrapbook, a draft book? A place you can summarise your findings and not lose it.
