Science Fair Awards

We support and sponsor the Top Energy Far North Science and Technology Fair and the Central Northland Science and Technology Fair. These events recognise and celebrate rangatahi who are focused on making a positive change for the environment.

Northland Regional Council Environmental Excellence Award

Awarded to the project which best demonstrates a scientific approach to solving environmental concerns affecting water and/or land.

This award recognises creative and innovative students whose project demonstrate a strong scientific approach to solving environmental issues and concerns which will, in turn, protect and enhance our environment.

2025 Winners

Sammy Evans and Sam Gittos | Whangārei Boys' High School and Ngunguru School

EXHIBIT TITLE: 'MagNoPlastic'

Two students stand beside a science fair display about reducing microplastic pollution.

Sammy Evans and Sam Gittos with their exhibit.

Prizes were awarded to the following projects:

  • Sophia Ibbotson | Kerikeri High School
    Exhibit title: 'Too Hot to Handle 2.0 - Cool Runnings'.  
  • Winter Oszajca | Kerikeri High School
    Exhibit title: 'Can meal worms eat plastic?'
  • Iola Koukourakis | Springbank School
    Exhibit title: 'Mighty Mangroves'.

For more information about our sponsorship of these events, please contact events@nrc.govt.nz

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