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.

The 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.

All entrants in the two science fairs are considered for this award.

2023 Winners

Brooklyn Manga-Harris & Tekerei Mihaka | Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rāwhitiroa

EXHIBIT TITLE: 'Tai Timu, Tai Rimu'

Brooklyn Manga-Harris and Tekerei Mihaka.

Brooklyn Manga-Harris and Tekerei Mihaka with their display.

Prizes were awarded to the following projects:

  • Everest Anderson | Kerikeri High School
    Exhibit title: 'Soil Erosion'.  
  • Samantha Hansen | Kerikeri High School
    Exhibit title: 'Where is the most plastic'.
  • Gillian Toala | Kerikeri High School
    Exhibit title: 'Anti-bact Extract'.

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