NZSDC Council

Feedback Open on 2026 National Adjudicator Applicant and New Zealand Team Coaches

Nationals, Worlds / By

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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Applications to Coach the New Zealand Team Extended – Full Subsidy Now Available

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The New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council is extending the submission period for applications to coach the 2026 New Zealand Schools’ Debating team. Final submissions are now due by 5pm on Friday the 15th of May 2026. NZSDC is excited to announce that this position will be fully subsidised, with the possibility to negotiate a stipend. …

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2026 Grand Final Sponsored by Symbai

Nationals, Sponsorship / By

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 …

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Feedback Open on 2026 Nationals Adjudicator Applicants

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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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2026 Regional Team Coaches Announcement

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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) …

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Applications to coach the 2026 New Zealand Schools’ Debating Team now open

Worlds, WSDC / By

The New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council will be sending a team to the World Schools’ Debating Championships in Nairobi, Kenya between 14 July 2026 and 24 July 2026. The New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council is excited to open formal applications to coach the 2026 New Zealand team. Requirements for coaches The general requirements of coaching …

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Applications to Adjudicate the 2026 National Finals Now Open

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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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Feedback now open on Nationals Adjudication Core Applicants

Nationals / By

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 …

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