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Feedback for 2026 NZSBP Adjudication Core Applicants Open

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Public feedback is now open on the applicants for the adjudication core of the 2026 New Zealand Schools’ British Parliamentary Championships (NZSBP). The community feedback process is strictly not concerned with a candidate’s skill but rather their conduct. In particular, the New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council is interested in any feedback regarding the candidate’s past …

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Adj Core Applications Now Open for NZSBP 2026

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The New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council is now accepting applications for the Adjudication Core of the New Zealand Schools’ British Parliamentary Debating Championships, which are scheduled to be held online from Saturday 28th November to Sunday 29th November 2026. The adjudication core will consist of: 1 Chief Adjudicator 3-4 Deputy Chief Adjudicators. Chief Adjudicator The …

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2026 NZSDC AGM Notice

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The NZSDC Annual General Meeting for 2026 will be held online via zoom on Monday 28th September 2025 at 6pm. The link to join the meeting will be sent out to the relevant parties closer to the date. If you are interested in attending the AGM, please email council@debating.org.nz by Friday 25 September. If you …

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2026 Development Squad Coaching Applications Open

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NZSDC is excited to announce the launch of our Regional Development Squads. We are now seeking applications from coaches to help lead these squads. Applications close: 5pm 26 August 2026 Apply via the application form here. About the Development Squads The Development Squad programme will bring together approximately 84 students across four regional squads, with …

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2026 Nationals Report

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The 39th New Zealand Schools’ National Debating Championships were held over the weekend of the 22 – 25 May in Wellington. Forty-two competitors and eighteen reserves, representing fourteen regional teams, descended upon Wellington for a weekend of debating. We were honoured to open Nationals at the Supreme Court, hosted by our wonderful Patron, Sir Stephen …

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

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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

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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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