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.
2008 Championships
The 2008 National Championships were held from 23 - 26 May at the Victoria University of Wellington, Law School. Click here for a report on the Championships.
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
