The Central Northland Science & Technology Fair

Where young minds create big ideas

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Enter the Central Northland Science and Technology Fair and let your innovation take centre stage

The Central Northland Science & Technology Fair is an exciting competition for students who are passionate about and excel in Science and Technology. In order to assist students to put their best foot forward, we have put together a guide to everything from choosing your category, to planning your project, to presenting your final exhibit.

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Your project will fall into one of these three categories:

AN EXPERIMENT
Scientific Investigation
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SOLVING A PROBLEM OR INVENTING
Technology
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LOOKING AT A PROBLEM AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Information Research
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2025

Important Dates

Entries OpenMonday 16 June
Entries CloseWednesday 6th August
Judging DayMonday 25 August
PrizegivingWednesday 27th August 2025
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There are several award categories that all entrants are eligible for with prizes valued from $50-$1000.

Class Awards

Exhibits are automatically entered for best and highly commended in each year level.

Premier Awards

Exhibits are automatically entered for best and highly commended in each year level.

Major Awards

Winners from other award categories will be entered in the four major award categories

Special Awards

Open to all exhibitors. Each student exhibit should be entered for one of seven special awards themes.

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Get your inspiration and ideas flowing… entries close 5pm Wednesday 6th August!