2023 Fair Dates & Venue Announcement

May 28, 2023The Fair Info

Here are the dates for the 2023 NIWA Wellington Regional Science and Technology Fair:

Wed 30 August to Sat 2 September 2023

Project Registration Close 31st July 2023
Venue Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus (Map)
Te Herenga—Waka Victoria University of Wellington
Setup Day and Registration

Wednesday, August 30

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.

Judging Day (No public viewing)

Thursday, August 31

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.

Public Viewing & Result Announcement

Friday, September 1 –  1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The announcement of results on this site at 12:00 Noon. Exhibits can be collected from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

Project Collection Saturday, September 2 – Between 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Awards Ceremony Venue Saturday, September 2 – From 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm @ Rutherford House, Lecture Theatre 2, Pipitea Campus, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington (Map)

All prize winners, families, friends, teachers and exhibitors are welcome to attend. Prize winners should be there at 12.30 pm and will be seated in designated seats to facilitate the proceedings. Attendance is optional for Highly Commended exhibitors.