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NIWA Wellington Regional

Science & Technology Fair 2025

Welcome to the 59th 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.

2024 Awards Ceremony Photos 2024 Prize Winners

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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.

2024 Results

NIWA Wellington Regional Science & Technology Fair proudly announces 142 awards for 2024. 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.

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Project Ideas

NWRSTF is introducing a series of STEAM project ideas for students to consider for the next competition. The objective is to strengthen students’ capability to engage with science for a better future.

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Calendar

2025 Fair

1

August

The closing date for Project Registration

Friday 1 Aug 2025 @ 11:59 pm.

Each school can register up to 20 projects.

REGISTER YOUR PROJECT HERE

27

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

Alan MacDiarmid Building, Kelburn Campus, (Map)
Te Herenga—Waka Victoria University of Wellington

28

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.