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 …
We are just one week away from the start of our 2026 Regional Championship season. See the confirmed dates for the 2026 New Zealand Schools’ Debating Regional Championships below. Each year, the NZSDC Regional Championships bring together high school students from across Aotearoa to compete and showcase the very best of school debating. We look …
We Have Now Opened Convenor Applications For 2026! The general responsibilities of a Regional Convenor include: Organising and attending the relevant regional competition (Dates are shown in the section below). Coordinating any additional tournaments held within the region throughout the year. Acting as the primary point of contact for all schools within the region. No previous …
Public feedback is now open on the applicants for the adjudication core of the 2025 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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Last month Team New Zealand has spent three weeks in Panama preparing for and competing at the World Schools’ Debating Championships 2025. Keep reading to learn more about their stellar performance! In 2025 New Zealand was represented by: Isabella McKeefry (Captain, Havelock North High School) Alan Chen (St Kentigern College) Bruce Zhang (Macleans College) Sebastian …
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The New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council is now accepting applications for the Adjudication Core of the Free Speech Union New Zealand Schools’ British Parliamentary Debating Championships, which are scheduled to be held online from Saturday 7th December to Sunday 8th December 2024. The adjudication core will consist of: One Chief Adjudicator; and Three to four …
Adj Core Applications Open for Free Speech Union NZSBP! Read More »
After 8 years, and a few issues with our website that you might have noticed, it’s time for an upgrade to our website! We’re thrilled about our new website, but please bear with us as we iron out any final issues. If you notice any missing content, links that don’t work, or anything else, please …