Nationals
Every year in August, the top secondary school debaters from around New Zealand gather in Wellington for the National Finals of the Russell McVeagh New Zealand Schools’ Debating Championships. There are five rounds of debating: two prepared and three impromptu. The top four teams then progress to the semi-finals, the winners of which meet in the Grand Final, held in the Legislative Council Chamber of Parliament in front of The Hon. Peter Dunne, MP, and His Excellency the Governor-General, Patron of the New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council.
2006 National Championships
The 2006 National Championships were held from 8 - 11 September at the Victoria University of Wellington, Law School. Click here for the Championship report and here for the complete results.
History of the National Championships
For information about the history of the National Championships please click on one of the links below.
Nationals Winners
Nationals Runners-Up
Best Speakers
Most Promising Speakers
2005 Championship Report
2005 Championship Results
2004 Championship Report
