Central Northland Science Fair

For students in Northland (Years 9 - 13) who are passionate about and excel in Science and Technology.

2026 Fair Photos

Photos by Sarah Marshall Photography.

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2026 Best Overall - Technology and Best of Fair
2026 Best Overall – Technology and Best of Fair – Winner – ‘Geofencing with Arduino’ – Krissa Jerry, Pompallier Catholic College
2026 Best Overall - Information Research
2026 Best Overall – Information Research
2026 Best Overall - Investigation
2026 Best Overall – Science Investigation
2026 The George (Hoori) Tuhiwai Memorial Award
2026 The George (Hoori) Tuhiwai Memorial Award
NRC Environmental Excellence Award 2026
2026 NRC Environmental Excellence Award
Whangarei A&P Society Premier Award
2026 Whangarei A&P Society Premier Award

Photos by Sarah Marshall Photography. See all 2026 photos

Past Winners

2025 Winner Best Overall Technology
2025 Winner Best Overall investigation
2025 Winner Best Overall Information Research
2025 Winner Worley Digital Design, Electronics & Programming Award
2025 Winner Whangarei A&P Society Premier Award
2025 Winner Northpower consistent excellence award
2025 Winner NRC Environmental Excellence
2025 Winners George Tuhiwai Memorial Winner
2025 Winner Awatea Blue Ocean Award
2024 Best Overall Investigation
2024 Best Overall Research
2024 Best of Fair
2024 Best Overall Technology
2024 The George (Hoori) Tuhiwai Memorial Award Winners
2024 Awatea Blue Ocean Award
2024 Northpower Consistent Excellence Award
2024 NRC Environmental Excellence Award
2024 Worley Award
Best of Fair Winner  & Best Overall – Information Research
‘Measuring biodiversity in our gardens’ – Mika Lumbera, Whāngarei Girls’ High School 
Best Overall – Investigation
Winner – ‘Best Natural Repellent against White Flies for Banana Growth’ – Keira MacDonald, Tauraroa Area School
Best Overall – Technology
Winners – ‘D.I.V.A Reliever: a solution for hard to find veins’ – Georgia Foster (WGHS) & Mitchell Foster (WBHS), Whāngarei Girls’ High School and Whāngarei Boys’ High School
2021 Best of Fair & Best Overall Research
Winner – Dayna de Bruin – Adcock, Kamo Intermediate School
2021 Best Overall Technology
Joint Winner – Jasper Miller-Waugh (Huanui)
2021 Best Overall Technology
Joint Winner – Nathan Hare (WBHS)
2021 Best Investigation
Winner – Emma Yorke, Whangarei Girls’ High School
Best Year 9 Technology Award
Winner: Rachael Jackson, Huanui College
Awatea Blue Ocean Innovation Award
Winner: Scott Slatter, Huanui College
George (Hoori) Tuhiwai Memorial Award
Winner – Olivia Tremain – Parua Bay School
Northpower Consistent Excellence Award
Winner: Emma Yorke, Whangarei Girls’ High School
Northland Regional Council Environmental Excellence Award
Winner – Jack Williams, Huanui College
Best Year 10-11 Technology Award
Winner: Hannah & Harshinni Nayyar, WGHS
Best Year 10-11 Exhibit Award
Winner: Riana Lane, WGHS
2018 Major Award winners including winner of George Tuwhai Memorial Award