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 | Mt Roskill Grammar School, Frost Rd, Mount Roskill | 30 - 31 August |
Friday 30 August, 6 - 8pm Saturday 31 August, 10am - 5pm |
Monday 19 August | Thursday 5 September, 7 - 8.30pm |
Kings School |
| South and East Auckland Science & Technology Fair | Mission Heights Junior College | 16 August |
Monday 12 August, 3 - 6pm Tuesday 13 August, 3 - 6pm |
Wednesday 14 August | Tuesday 27 August, 7pm | Elim Christian College |
| NIWA Waikato Science & Technology Fair | Hamilton Gardens Pavilion | 15 -16 August |
Thursday 15 August, 3 - 5.30pm Friday 16 August, 9am - 2pm |
Monday 5 August | Tuesday 20 August, 7pm |
St Paul's Collegiate School |
| NIWA Bay of Plenty Science & Technology Fair | Harvest Centre, Rotorua | 15 - 16 August |
Thursday 15 August, 12.30 - 5.30pm Friday 16 August, 8.30am - 1pm |
TBC | Friday 16 August, 1pm | Auditorium, Harvest Centre |
| NIWA Wellington Science & Technology Fair | Victoria University of Wellington | 28 - 31 August |
Friday 30 August, 9am - 5 pm Saturday 31 August, 9am - 12.30am |
Friday 10 August | TBC |
TBC |
| NIWA Canterbury - Westland Science & Technology Fair | Ernest Rutherford Building, University of Canterbury | TBC |
TBC |
TBC | TBC | Ernest Rutherford Building, University of Canterbury |
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North Harbour Science & Technology Fair
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Sir Neil Waters Lecture Theatre, University Ave, Albany |
6 September | Saturday 7 September | Friday 23 August | Tuesday 17 September, 7pm | 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
