The 39th New Zealand Schools’ National Debating Championships were held over the weekend of the 22 – 25 May in Wellington. Forty-two competitors and eighteen reserves, representing fourteen regional teams, descended upon Wellington for a weekend of debating. We were honoured to open Nationals at the Supreme Court, hosted by our wonderful Patron, Sir Stephen …
Public feedback is now open on applicants who have applied to adjudicate the National Finals and coach the New Zealand Schools’ Debating team. The community feedback process is not concerned with a candidate’s skill but rather their conduct. In particular, the New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council are interested in any feedback members of the community …
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The New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council is excited to announce Symbai as the proud sponsor of the Grand Final of the 2026 New Zealand Schools’ Debating Championships. Held annually since 1988, the New Zealand Schools’ Debating Championships bring together the best young debaters from across Aotearoa, challenging them to sharpen their critical thinking, construct rigorous …
Public feedback is now open on applicants who have applied to adjudicate the National Finals. The community feedback process is not concerned with a candidate’s skill but rather their conduct. In particular, the New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council are interested in any feedback members of the community may have with regard to the candidate’s past …
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NZSDC is delighted to announce who has been appointed as coaches of regional teams in 2026! Congratulations to all appointees. Henderson Reeves Northland: Giverny Miedema & Ranudi Lelwala Kayes Fletcher Walker Counties Manukau: Eve French (Assistant Coaches, Yuval Sela & Joel Challis) Bankside Chambers Auckland Blue: Judy Fong & Levi Pruden (Assistant Coach, Nicholas Lum) …
Congratulations to the adjudication core for the 2026 National Finals Congratulations to the following, who have been appointed to the adjudication core for the 2026 National Finals: CA: James Boland DCAs: Harry Aickin, Will Miller, and Harper Smith. Thank you to all of those who applied. We are looking forward to an exceptional tournament. Applications …
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Public feedback is now open on applicants who have applied to be a member of the adjudication core of the 2026 National Finals. The community feedback process is not concerned with a candidate’s skill but rather their conduct. In particular, the New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council are interested in any feedback members of the community may …
Feedback now open on Nationals Adjudication Core Applicants Read More »
The New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council are now accepting applications for the Adjudication Core of the New Zealand Schools’ Debating Championships 2026. The National Championships will be hosted in Wellington from Friday 22 May to Monday 25 May. The adjudication core will consist of one Chief Adjudicator (CA) and three to four Deputy Chief Adjudicators …
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Public feedback is now open on applicants who have applied to be a member of the adjudication core of the 2025 National Finals. The community feedback process is not concerned with a candidate’s skill but rather their conduct. In particular, the New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council are interested in any feedback members of the community …
Feedback now open on Nationals Adjudication Core Applicants Read More »
Council is excited to open applications for those wishing to adjudicate the 2025 National Championships. Nationals will run from Friday May 23rd to Monday May 26th. Please note there is an inround on the evening of Friday May 23rd. To apply, please fill in this form (linked below if hyperlink is not working) before 6pm …