Each year a student is named as the Best Speaker at the Russell McVeagh Northland Schools’ Debating Championships.
Best Speaker at the Russell McVeagh Northland Schools’ Debating Championships:
2011: Michael Prendergast (Kerikeri High School)
2012: Jesse Prendergast (Kerikeri High School)
2013: Jesse Prendergast (Kerikeri High School)
2014: Lucy Ellingham (Kerikeri High School)
2015: Meg Murray (Kerikeri High School)
2016: Aimee Leaming (Kerikeri High School)