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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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 29th November to Sunday 30th November 2025. The adjudication core will consist of: One Chief Adjudicator Three to four Deputy Chief Adjudicators. Chief …
The New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council is excited to open entries for the New Zealand Schools’ British Parliamentary Debating Championships 2025. The tournament will be held on the 29th-30th of November via Zoom. This is a fantastic opportunity to debate against students from around the country. How to enter The link to register is here. …
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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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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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Public feedback is now open on applicants who have applied to be a member of the adjudication core of the 2025 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 …
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Council is excited to open applications for those wishing to adjudicate the 2025 National Championships. Nationals will run from Friday May 23rd to Monday May 26th. Please note there is an inround on the evening of Friday May 23rd. To apply, please fill in this form (linked below if hyperlink is not working) before 6pm …
The New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council will be sending a team to the World Schools’ Debating Championships in Panama City, Panama between 22 July 2025 and 1 August 2025. The New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council is excited to open formal applications to:* coach the team; and* attend the World Schools’ Debating Championships as a judge …
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Tēnā koutou Thank you for your interest in debating in 2025, we hope that your students are as excited for regionals as we are! On Wednesday 26th February from 7-9pm the New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council is running an ‘Introduction to Debating’ zoom workshop for any interested student or teacher. The first hour (7-8pm) will …