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 impromptu debates, with the top four teams then progressing to the semi-finals. The Grand Final is traditionally 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.
The 2011 National Championships were held from 27 to 30 May at Victoria University of Wellington. Click here for a report.
Waikato were the winning region, defeating Auckland in the Grand Final.
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
Captains of the New Zealand Schools’ Debating Team
2005 Championship Report
2005 Championship Results
2006 Championships Results
2008 Championships Report and Results
2009 Championships Report and Results
2010 Championships Report and Results
