Science and Technology Fairs
NIWA has a core interest in promoting science careers and this sponsorship is part of our long-term commitment to enhancing science and technology for young New Zealanders.
Our sponsorship provides the resources and promotion needed for committees to grow and deliver their annual Science & Technology Fairs to their region.
NIWA Science & Technology Fairs 2018
| Venue | Date | Public viewing time | Entries close | Prizegiving date/time | Prizegiving location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIWA Auckland Science & Technology Fair | Auckland Museum | 30 August |
Friday 31 August, 5 - 9pm Saturday 1 September, 9am - 5pm |
Monday 20 August | Monday 10 September, 6pm |
Kings School |
| South and East Auckland Science & Technology Fair | Mission Heights Junior College | 24 August |
27 August, 3 - 6pm 28 August, 3 - 6pm |
Thursday 23 August | Tuesday 4th September, 7pm | Mission Heights Junior College |
| NIWA Waikato Science & Technology Fair | Hamilton Gardens Pavilion | 24 - 25 August |
Friday 24 August, 3 - 6pm Saturday 25 August, 9am - 2pm |
Friday 3 August | Tuesday 28 August, 7pm |
Hamilton Gardens Pavilion |
| NIWA Bay of Plenty Science & Technology Fair | Harvest Centre, Rotorua | 16 - 17 August |
Thursday 16 August 1 - 6pm Friday 17 August 8am - 1pm |
Friday 13 July | Friday 17 August, 1pm | Auditorium, Harvest Centre |
| NIWA Wellington Science & Technology Fair | Ryman Healthcare, Karori (old Karori Teachers Training College) | 5 - 8 September |
Friday 7 September (9am - 4.30pm) |
Friday 10 August | TBC |
TBC |
| NIWA Canterbury - Westland Science & Technology Fair | Ernest Rutherford Building, University of Canterbury | 8 September |
Saturday 8 September 2pm - 5pm Sunday 9 September 9am - 12pm |
Sunday 19 August | Sunday 9 September 11am | Ernest Rutherford Building, University of Canterbury |
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North Harbour Science & Technology Fair contact: wendyj@northcross.school.nz |
Massey University Auckland Campus - Atrium Round Room, Atrium Building |
7 - 8 September | Saturday 8 September 2pm - 5pm | TBC | Monday 17 September, 7 - 8pm |
Northcross Intermediate School |
Other Science & Technology Fairs that NIWA sponsors
- Taranaki Science & Technology Fair
- Aurora Otago Science & Technology Fair
- Marlborough Lines Science & Technology Fair
- Sanford Science & Technology Fair
Media Releases from 2017's NIWA Science & Technology Fairs
- Power project wins Whakatane student top prize
- NZ's future scientists show their work in Hamilton
- Concussion conundrum solved by secondary school student
- Student ingenuity on show at NIWA Auckland Science Fair
- Winners of Wellington Science Fair announced
- Student ingenuity on show at NIWA science fair
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