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Otago Daily Times
11-08-2025
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Aurora Energy - Science and Technology Fair Winners
Name Exhibit Year School Award Benji Davidson Thermal Thrill 7 Mt Aspiring College Aurora Award for Excellence in Energy Research Elizna Van Rooyen Magnet Generator 7 Mt Aspiring College Aurora Award for Excellence in Energy Research Isaac Wood Good Vibes 7 Mt Aspiring College Aurora Award for Excellence in Energy Research Olive Johnstone Water Works 7 Mt Aspiring College Aurora Award for Excellence in Energy Research Sasha Milne Wick Wonders 7 Mt Aspiring College Aurora Award for Excellence in Energy Research Allan Lin Melting Magnetism 9 King's High School Aurora Award for Excellence in Energy Research Fergus Byrne Fiery Facts: A comparison of firewood price-to-performance 9 Logan Park High School Aurora Award for Excellence in Energy Research Hadlee Taylor Miniature Pulse Jet 9 Cromwell College Aurora Award for Excellence in Energy Research Kydan O'Keefe Miniature Pulse Jet 9 Cromwell College Aurora Award for Excellence in Energy Research Inge Erasmus Magnetic Rocks 10 St Hilda's Collegiate Aurora Award for Excellence in Energy Research Amelie Wilson Pulling Strings 7 Mt Aspiring College Aurora Energy Award Charlie Pagan Growing in Colour 7 Arrowtown School Aurora Energy Award Cipreana Bligh Suture Hero 7 Mt Aspiring College Aurora Energy Award Cole Thomson Down the Drain 7 Arrowtown School Aurora Energy Award Colin Adams What is the best material out of Chux cloth, cotton cloth, sandy gravel and paper towel for filtering muddy water 7 Taieri College Aurora Energy Award Connor Waugh Down the Drain 7 Arrowtown School Aurora Energy Award Daniel Collins Are elevators safe? 7 Taieri College Aurora Energy Award Dexter Chalmers Which Batteries Last the Longest? 7 Arrowtown School Aurora Energy Award Ella Appelton Does added sugar make a difference 7 St Hilda's Collegiate Aurora Energy Award Emily de Lacey Breakable Bridges 7 Arrowtown School Aurora Energy Award Fraser Lawrence Insights to Insects 7 Balmacewen Intermediate Aurora Energy Award Henry Hammond Which Batteries Last the Longest? 7 Arrowtown School Aurora Energy Award Isabel Crawford Behind the scenes of memory 7 Tahuna Normal Intermediate Aurora Energy Award Isabella Bambery Breakable Bridges 7 Arrowtown School Aurora Energy Award Isla Ansell Funky Fertilizers 7 St Hilda's Collegiate Aurora Energy Award Jacques Pienaar Growing in Colour 7 Arrowtown School Aurora Energy Award Jamie Coppola Glue stick science 7 Tahuna Normal Intermediate Aurora Energy Award Jax Anngow-Strange Glue stick science 7 Tahuna Normal Intermediate Aurora Energy Award Kenzie Anderson Bee-Yond the Rainbow 7 St Hilda's Collegiate Aurora Energy Award Kiara Edwards What is best oil/liquid for kōkōwai paint 7 Dunedin North Intermediate Aurora Energy Award Koa Shanks Poppin Off 7 St Hilda's Collegiate Aurora Energy Award Mason Cossey Truck Decibels 7 Mt Aspiring College Aurora Energy Award Om Dixit Liquid Density 7 Tahuna Normal Intermediate Aurora Energy Award Paige Frith APPLES: Rinse, Soak or Skip it? 7 Taieri College Aurora Energy Award Pippa Thomas Does added sugar make a difference 7 St Hilda's Collegiate Aurora Energy Award Reyansh Jain Invisible threat Visible effect 7 Dunedin North Intermediate Aurora Energy Award Rufus Irons Resolute Reactions 7 Arrowtown School Aurora Energy Award Sylvie Wardell The project to naturally dye for 7 Dunedin North Intermediate Aurora Energy Award Alexia Rhodes-White In Yeast We Crust 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Aurora Energy Award Alyssa Hughes Marshmellow Mystery 8 Taieri College Aurora Energy Award Amy Jackson Crimes of Corrosive Corruption 8 Arrowtown School Aurora Energy Award Ava Ryan Feel the beat 8 Rosebank School Aurora Energy Award Ben Walker Flood Buddy 8 Balmacewen Intermediate Aurora Energy Award Clara Clark The pressure of psychology 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Aurora Energy Award Dev Kandath Plant Warfare 8 Balmacewen Intermediate Aurora Energy Award Eve Jones Heat on Hair 8 Arrowtown School Aurora Energy Award Freda Clark Bamboozled by Biscuits 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Aurora Energy Award George Worswick Insulation Investigation 8 Arrowtown School Aurora Energy Award Isobel Sinclair Funky Fertilizers: Poo vs Goo 8 Fairfield School Aurora Energy Award Julia Croce Exhale the Evidence 8 Arrowtown School Aurora Energy Award Lagifagaloa Malae Vaka 8 Balmacewen Intermediate Aurora Energy Award Lillie Lucas Super Stubborn Stains 8 Arrowtown School Aurora Energy Award Maeve Connaughton Magic or Mind over Matter? Unbottling the secrets of Ārepa 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Aurora Energy Award Maisy Taylor Super Stubborn Stains 8 Arrowtown School Aurora Energy Award Méabh Russell Do you see what I see? 8 Columba College Aurora Energy Award Mia Reardon May the Bridge Beam Be With You 8 Mt Aspiring College Aurora Energy Award Milly Tate Exhale the Evidence 8 Arrowtown School Aurora Energy Award Nina Funnell Food for feathered friends 8 Fairfield School Aurora Energy Award Reina Wilkinson Te Aho Tapu 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Aurora Energy Award Rosie Hebden Do you see what I see? 8 Columba College Aurora Energy Award Sento Kodera The Rise of the Rinsed Rice 8 Arrowtown School Aurora Energy Award Syd Boden Crimes of Corrosive Corruption 8 Arrowtown School Aurora Energy Award Talia Hargreaves Ready Set React 8 Balmacewen Intermediate Aurora Energy Award Theo McKillop Forgotten Environments 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Aurora Energy Award Zahra Blakey Heat on Hair 8 Arrowtown School Aurora Energy Award Amber Egan Recycled or Rejected! The truth about New Zealand's recycling 9 Taieri College Aurora Energy Award Aston Lawrence FULL THROTTLE! 9 King's High School Aurora Energy Award Caitlin Charleson What noise is best for a test? 9 Cromwell College Aurora Energy Award Connor Ridder Deepfakes vs Deepbrains? 9 Cromwell College Aurora Energy Award Emma Collins Mind Match - Does your personality type influence your learning style 9 Taieri College Aurora Energy Award Evie Gerling Which year level has the dirtiest hands? 9 Cromwell College Aurora Energy Award Isobella Crossen Elephant Toothpaste 9 Cromwell College Aurora Energy Award James Henshaw Bring the pressure down 9 John McGlashan College Aurora Energy Award Leo Casey Aerodynamics in cars 9 John McGlashan College Aurora Energy Award Lily Te Ngahue The Strength Within: Te ara hauora Māori 9 Columba College Aurora Energy Award Liv Schiller Recycled or Rejected! The truth about New Zealand's recycling 9 Taieri College Aurora Energy Award Mackley Adams Angle focus 9 John McGlashan College Aurora Energy Award Max Smith Effect of light colour on plant growth 9 John McGlashan College Aurora Energy Award Meelah Maddox Do energy drinks affect your heart rate and help with your concentration? 9 Cromwell College Aurora Energy Award Millie Scott Elephant Toothpaste 9 Cromwell College Aurora Energy Award Neve Van Lierop Do energy drinks affect your heart rate and help with your concentration? 9 Cromwell College Aurora Energy Award Noah Konia Dough vs Dough 9 John McGlashan College Aurora Energy Award Riya Rasika Kishor Kumar The Strength Within: Te ara hauora Māori 9 Columba College Aurora Energy Award Sephianne Respicio A Global Mold-Off: Investigating Mold Growth Rates on Bread 9 Taieri College Aurora Energy Award Shriansha Chand A Global Mold-Off: Investigating Mold Growth Rates on Bread 9 Taieri College Aurora Energy Award Annabelle Wilson Antimicrobial Kawakawa 10 Columba College Aurora Energy Award Carlotta Schwefel Swan AFFECT-ion 10 Otago Girls High School Aurora Energy Award Julia Hodgson Swan AFFECT-ion 10 Otago Girls High School Aurora Energy Award Hedy Sun Tawaka Time 11 Columba College Aurora Energy Award Jasmine Low Tawaka Time 11 Columba College Aurora Energy Award Jerome Byrne BEST FAKE FLESH: Ultrasound Phantoms as an anaesthetic training tool 11 Logan Park High School Aurora Energy Award Jenny Petegem Thach Puzzle Robot 12 Taieri College Aurora Energy Award Amelie Wilson Pulling Strings 7 Mt Aspiring College Australasian Corrosion Association (NZ Branch) Award Jazeel Vivar Testing the water: pH Control 7 St Mary's Mosgiel Australasian Corrosion Association (NZ Branch) Award Reyansh Jain Invisible threat Visible effect 7 Dunedin North Intermediate Australasian Corrosion Association (NZ Branch) Award Xyliana Tiburcio Will it rust? 7 Rosebank School Australasian Corrosion Association (NZ Branch) Award Amy Jackson Crimes of Corrosive Corruption 8 Arrowtown School Australasian Corrosion Association (NZ Branch) Award Aroha Brunt Peita Pai 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Australasian Corrosion Association (NZ Branch) Award James Hemmings The erosion commotion 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Australasian Corrosion Association (NZ Branch) Award Matthew Lindsell Otago Harbours Phenomenal Water's! 2 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Australasian Corrosion Association (NZ Branch) Award Monty Read Otago Harbours Phenomenal Water's! 2 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Australasian Corrosion Association (NZ Branch) Award Syd Boden Crimes of Corrosive Corruption 8 Arrowtown School Australasian Corrosion Association (NZ Branch) Award Inge Erasmus Magnetic Rocks 10 St Hilda's Collegiate Australasian Corrosion Association (NZ Branch) Award Em Croft Does the use of virtual reality improve netball shotting statistics? 8 St Hilda's Collegiate Bachelor of Information Technology, Otago Polytechnic Award Hazel Scott Can Kids tell the difference between AI and real images? 8 Balmacewen Intermediate Bachelor of Information Technology, Otago Polytechnic Award Louis Pinel Doodle Duel: DIY AI vs Human 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Bachelor of Information Technology, Otago Polytechnic Award Miyuki Honjo Can Kids tell the difference between AI and real images? 8 Balmacewen Intermediate Bachelor of Information Technology, Otago Polytechnic Award Ruthren Senthil Kumar Guess the writer: A test of AI awareness in teachers and students 8 Balmacewen Intermediate Bachelor of Information Technology, Otago Polytechnic Award Freddy Ma The Programmers of the Future 9 Kings High School Bachelor of Information Technology, Otago Polytechnic Award Jenny Petegem Thach Puzzle Robot 12 Taieri College Bachelor of Information Technology, Otago Polytechnic Award Aisha Barekzai Rise & Shine 7 Balmacewen Intermediate Baking Industry Research Trust Award Safa Nayle Rise & Shine 7 Balmacewen Intermediate Baking Industry Research Trust Award Freda Clark Bamboozled by Biscuits 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Baking Industry Research Trust Award Noah Konia Dough vs Dough 9 John McGlashan College Baking Industry Research Trust Award Benji Davidson Thermal Thrill 7 Mt Aspiring College Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Charlie Pagan Growing in Colour 7 Arrowtown School Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Elizna Van Rooyen Magnet Generator 7 Mt Aspiring College Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Finn Milne Scrap - Paper 7 Dunedin North Intermediate Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Jack Lusk Watts up with that 7 Dunedin North Intermediate Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Jacques Pienaar Growing in Colour 7 Arrowtown School Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Kenzie Anderson Bee-Yond the Rainbow 7 St Hilda's Collegiate Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Scarlett Lane One fish, Two fish, Red fish, Blue fish 7 Dunedin North Intermediate Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Ameereh McRodden Whiteboard Angles 8 Tahuna Normal Intermediate Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Arya Rupasingle Colour Critters: Do pets have a preference 8 Columba College Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Audrey Hayde Colour Critters: Do pets have a preference 8 Columba College Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Beth Fuller Whiteboard Angles 8 Tahuna Normal Intermediate Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Boyang Xiao How to Measure the Speed of 'Light' with a microwave oven 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Reina Wilkinson Te Aho Tapu 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Ruthren Senthil Kumar Guess the writer: A test of AI awareness in teachers and students 8 Balmacewen Intermediate Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Allan Lin Melting Magnetism 9 King's High School Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Brittany Price Coloured Lights Growing Heights 9 Cromwell College Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Emma Collins Mind Match - Does your personality type influence your learning style 9 Taieri College Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Eva Settle Coloured Lights Growing Heights 9 Cromwell College Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Freddy Ma The Programmers of the Future 9 King's High School Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Inge Erasmus Magnetic Rocks 10 St Hilda's Collegiate Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Jerome Byrne BEST FAKE FLESH: Ultrasound Phantoms as an anaesthetic training tool 11 Logan Park High Schoool Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Jenny Petegem Thach Puzzle Robot 12 Taieri College Dodd-Walls Centre for Research Excellence Award Cole Thomson Down the Drain 7 Arrowtown School Earth Sciences Institute Connor Waugh Down the Drain 7 Arrowtown School Earth Sciences Institute Isla Manson What's in your water? 7 Mt Aspiring College Earth Sciences Institute Olive Johnstone Water Works 7 Mt Aspiring College Earth Sciences Institute Matthew Lindsell Otago Harbours Phenomenal Water's! 2 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Echelon Award for Earth Science Monty Read Otago Harbours Phenomenal Water's! 2 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Echelon Award for Earth Science Aston Lawrence FULL THROTTLE! 9 King's High School Echelon Award for Energy Efficiency Theo McKillop Forgotten Environments 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Echelon Award for Marine Science Hedy Sun Tawaka Time 11 Columba College Echelon Award for Mātauranga Māori Award Jasmine Low Tawaka Time 11 Columba College Echelon Award for Mātauranga Māori Award Jerome Byrne BEST FAKE FLESH: Ultrasound Phantoms as an anaesthetic training tool 11 Logan Park High Schoool Echelon Award for Science Communication Ruthren Senthil Kumar Guess the writer: A test of AI awareness in teachers and students 8 Balmacewen Intermediate Echelon Award for Science Education Elizna Van Rooyen Magnet Generator 7 Mt Aspiring College Keith Dawber Alternative/Renewable Energy Award Jack Lusk Watts up with that 7 Dunedin North Intermediate Keith Dawber Alternative/Renewable Energy Award George Worswick Insulation Investigation 8 Arrowtown School Keith Dawber Alternative/Renewable Energy Award New Zealand Association of Opotomistrist, Visual Science Award New Zealand Association of Opotomistrist, Visual Science Award Oscar Chapman Snack Attack or Germ Trap 7 Lee Stream School New Zealand Institute Food, Science & Technology with Seperex Award Paige Frith APPLES: Rinse, Soak or Skip it? 7 Taieri College New Zealand Institute Food, Science & Technology with Seperex Award Fletcher Webster Fletcher's Eggsperiment 8 Fairfield School New Zealand Institute Food, Science & Technology with Seperex Award Freda Clark Bamboozled by Biscuits 8 Dunedin North Intermediate New Zealand Institute Food, Science & Technology with Seperex Award Noah Schönleben Squeeze the Facts 8 Dunedin North Intermediate New Zealand Institute Food, Science & Technology with Seperex Award Henry Copland Measuring the Cheese 9 John McGlashan College New Zealand Institute Food, Science & Technology with Seperex Award Lachie Baker Science of Marinating 9 John McGlashan College New Zealand Institute Food, Science & Technology with Seperex Award Jamie Coppola Glue stick science 7 Tahuna Normal Intermediate New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Award Jax Anngow-Strange Glue stick science 7 Tahuna Normal Intermediate New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Award Jazeel Vivar Testing the water: pH Control 7 St Mary's Mosgiel New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Award Kiara Edwards What is best oil/liquid for kōkōwai paint 7 Dunedin North Intermediate New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Award Xyliana Tiburcio Will it rust? 7 Rosebank School New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Award Amy Jackson Crimes of Corrosive Corruption 8 Arrowtown School New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Award Julia Croce Exhale the Evidence 8 Arrowtown School New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Award Lillie Lucas Super Stubborn Stains 8 Arrowtown School New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Award Maisy Taylor Super Stubborn Stains 8 Arrowtown School New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Award Milly Tate Exhale the Evidence 8 Arrowtown School New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Award Sydney Boden Crimes of Corrosive Corruption 8 Arrowtown School New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Award Meelah Maddox Do energy drinks affect your heart rate and help with your concentration? 9 Cromwell College New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Award Neve Van Lierop Do energy drinks affect your heart rate and help with your concentration? 9 Cromwell College New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Award Annabelle Wilson Antimicrobial Kawakawa 10 Columba College New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Award Emily de Lacey Breakable Bridges 7 Arrowtown School New Zealand Institute of Physics Award Henry McKay Insulation Inspiration 7 Dunedin North Intermediate New Zealand Institute of Physics Award Isabella Bambery Breakable Bridges 7 Arrowtown School New Zealand Institute of Physics Award Mason Cossey Truck Decibels 7 Mt Aspiring College New Zealand Institute of Physics Award George Worswick Insulation Investigation 8 Arrowtown School New Zealand Institute of Physics Award Sam Henderson Science of Silence 8 Dunedin North Intermediate New Zealand Institute of Physics Award Leo Casey Aerodynamics in cars 9 John McGlashan College New Zealand Institute of Physics Award Mackley Adams Angle focus 9 John McGlashan College New Zealand Institute of Physics Award Emilie Oats Rongoa Raku - Healing powers of native plants 7 Dunedin North Intermediate New Zealand Microbiological Society Mike Baxter Award Juniper McLean Rongoa Raku - Healing powers of native plants 7 Dunedin North Intermediate New Zealand Microbiological Society Mike Baxter Award Reyansh Jain Invisible threat Visible effect 7 Dunedin North Intermediate New Zealand Microbiological Society Mike Baxter Award Ebony Nitis Does age affect memory? 7 St Mary's Mosgiel New Zealand Psychological Society - Otago Branch Award Isabel Crawford Behind the scenes of memory 7 Tahuna Normal Intermediate New Zealand Psychological Society - Otago Branch Award Kyla Roberts Does age affect memory? 7 St Mary's Mosgiel New Zealand Psychological Society - Otago Branch Award Clara Clark The pressure of psychology 8 Dunedin North Intermediate New Zealand Psychological Society - Otago Branch Award Freda Clark Bamboozled by Biscuits 8 Dunedin North Intermediate New Zealand Psychological Society - Otago Branch Award Caitlin Charleson What noise is best for a test? 9 Cromwell College New Zealand Psychological Society - Otago Branch Award Emma Collins Mind Match - Does your personality type influence your learning style 9 Taieri College New Zealand Psychological Society - Otago Branch Award Emma Walker Do you embrace your braces? 10 Otago Girls High School New Zealand Psychological Society - Otago Branch Award Emerson Mullen-James Wipeout 7 Balmacewen Intermediate New Zealand Statistics Award Mia Reardon May the Bridge Beam Be With You 8 Mt Aspiring College New Zealand Statistics Award Nikita Henwood Have you BEAN biased? 8 Dunedin North Intermediate New Zealand Statistics Award Lily Te Ngahue The Strength Within: Te ara hauora Māori 9 Columba College New Zealand Statistics Award Riya Rasika Kishor Kumar The Strength Within: Te ara hauora Māori 9 Columba College New Zealand Statistics Award Jerome Byrne BEST FAKE FLESH: Ultrasound Phantoms as an anaesthetic training tool 11 Logan Park High School New Zealand Statistics Award Fraser Lawrence Insights to Insects 7 Balmacewen Intermediate Otago Institute for the Arts and Sciences General Excellence Award Theo McKillop Forgotten Environments 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Otago Institute for the Arts and Sciences General Excellence Award Kiara Edwards What is best oil/liquid for kōkōwai paint 7 Dunedin North Intermediate Otago Institute for the Arts and Sciences Mātauranga Māori Award Aroha Brunt Peita Pai 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Otago Institute for the Arts and Sciences Mātauranga Māori Award Luke Scott Oil be honest, the hotter the better 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Otago Institute for the Arts and Sciences Mātauranga Māori Award Victor Calvert Byte sized nutrition: AI for diabetes management 7 Fairfield School Otago Medical Research Foundation Award Quinn Mackersy Lights, Sugar, Action 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Otago Medical Research Foundation Award Meelah Maddox Do energy drinks affect your heart rate and help with your concentration? 9 Cromwell College Otago Medical Research Foundation Award Neve Van Lierop Do energy drinks affect your heart rate and help with your concentration? 9 Cromwell College Otago Medical Research Foundation Award Jerome Byrne BEST FAKE FLESH: Ultrasound Phantoms as an anaesthetic training tool 11 Logan Park High School Otago Medical Research Foundation Award Charlie Baumgren Bridging the colour gap 7 Mt Aspiring College Otago Museum Hands-On Elizna Van Rooyen Magnet Generator 7 Mt Aspiring College Otago Museum Hands-On Isaac Wood Good Vibes 7 Mt Aspiring College Otago Museum Hands-On Lucy Mitchell Can slime save the planet? 7 St Hilda's Collegiate Otago Museum Hands-On Renny Ren Gassy Banana Peel 7 Dunedin North Intermediate Otago Museum Hands-On Ben Walker Flood Buddy 8 Balmacewen Intermediate Otago Museum Hands-On Lagifagaloa Malae Vaka 8 Balmacewen Intermediate Otago Museum Hands-On Hadlee Taylor Miniature Pulse Jet 9 Cromwell College Otago Museum Hands-On Kydan O'Keefe Miniature Pulse Jet 9 Cromwell College Otago Museum Hands-On Jenny Petegem Thach Puzzle Robot 12 Taieri College Otago Museum Hands-On Emilie Oats Rongoa Raku - Healing powers of native plants 7 Dunedin North Intermediate Plant & Food Research Award Finn Milne Scrap - Paper 7 Dunedin North Intermediate Plant & Food Research Award Juniper McLean Rongoa Raku - Healing powers of native plants 7 Dunedin North Intermediate Plant & Food Research Award Sylvie Wardell The project to naturally dye for 7 Dunedin North Intermediate Plant & Food Research Award Dev Kandath Plant Warfare 8 Balmacewen Intermediate Plant & Food Research Award Luke Scott Oil be honest, the hotter the better 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Plant & Food Research Award Sento Kodera The Rise of the Rinsed Rice 8 Arrowtown School Plant & Food Research Award Annabelle Wilson Antimicrobial Kawakawa 10 Columba College Plant & Food Research Award Hedy Sun Tawaka Time 11 Columba College Plant & Food Research Award Jasmine Low Tawaka Time 11 Columba College Plant & Food Research Award Ben Walker Flood Buddy 8 Balmacewen Intermediate Premiere Aurora Energy Best In Fair Award Matthew Lindsell Otago Harbours Phenomenal Water's! 2 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Premiere Earth Sciences Institute for Water and Atmosphere Award Monty Read Otago Harbours Phenomenal Water's! 2 8 Dunedin North Intermediate Premiere Earth Sciences Institute for Water and Atmosphere Award Jenny Petegem Thach Puzzle Robot 12 Taieri College Premiere Echelon Most Promising Year 9-13 Award Jazeel Vivar Testing the water: pH Control 7 St Mary's Mosgiel Premiere Marine Studies Centre Future Scientist Award Cipreana Bligh Suture Hero 7 Mt Aspiring College Premiere OSTA General Excellence Award Finn Milne Scrap - Paper 7 Dunedin North Intermediate Premiere Otago Institute for the Arts and Sciences Award - General Excellence Lagifagaloa Malae Vaka 8 Balmacewen Intermediate University of Otago, Pacific Sciences, Division of Sciences Award James Hemmings The erosion commotion 8 Dunedin North Intermediate University of Otago Geology Department and Geosciences Society of New Zealand Award Theo McKillop Forgotten Environments 8 Dunedin North Intermediate University of Otago Geology Department and Geosciences Society of New Zealand Award Zoe Smith Do DIY Water Filters Really Work? 8 St Mary's Mosgiel University of Otago Geology Department and Geosciences Society of New Zealand Award Allan Lin Melting Magnetism 9 King's High School University of Otago Geology Department and Geosciences Society of New Zealand Award Emily Perry Footprints: What type of sediment can capture the most detail of a dinosaur footprint 9 Taieri College University of Otago Geology Department and Geosciences Society of New Zealand Award Max McLean Barley Soil Types 9 John McGlashan College University of Otago Geology Department and Geosciences Society of New Zealand Award Talia Perkins Footprints: What type of sediment can capture the most detail of a dinosaur footprint? 9 Taieri College University of Otago Geology Department and Geosciences Society of New Zealand Award Inge Erasmus Magnetic Rocks 10 St Hilda's Collegiate University of Otago Geology Department and Geosciences Society of New Zealand Award Emilie Oats Rongoa Raku - Healing powers of native plants 7 Dunedin North Intermediate University of Otago, Biochemistry Department Award Juniper McLean Rongoa Raku - Healing powers of native plants 7 Dunedin North Intermediate University of Otago, Biochemistry Department Award Lucy Mitchell Can slime save the planet? 7 St Hilda's Collegiate University of Otago, Biochemistry Department Award Libby Gordon Onions vs Eyes 8 Columba College University of Otago, Biochemistry Department Award Ngara Stent Onions vs Eyes 8 Columba College University of Otago, Biochemistry Department Award Quinn Mackersy Lights, Sugar, Action 8 Dunedin North Intermediate University of Otago, Biochemistry Department Award Lachie Baker Science of Marinating 9 John McGlashan College University of Otago, Biochemistry Department Award Hedy Sun Tawaka Time 11 Columba College University of Otago, Biochemistry Department Award Jasmine Low Tawaka Time 11 Columba College University of Otago, Biochemistry Department Award Charlie Baumgren Bridging the colour gap 7 Mt Aspiring College University of Otago, College of Education Award Finn Milne Scrap - Paper 7 Dunedin North Intermediate University of Otago, College of Education Award Isaac Wood Good Vibes 7 Mt Aspiring College University of Otago, College of Education Award Gregor Wing Can you handle the wind 8 Dunedin North Intermediate University of Otago, College of Education Award Allan Lin Melting Magnetism 9 King's High School University of Otago, College of Education Award Jenny Petegem Thach Puzzle Robot 12 Taieri College University of Otago, College of Education Award Emilie Oats Rongoa Raku - Healing powers of native plants 7 Dunedin North Intermediate University of Otago, Department of Botany Award Juniper McLean Rongoa Raku - Healing powers of native plants 7 Dunedin North Intermediate University of Otago, Department of Botany Award Dev Kandath Plant Warfare 8 Balmacewen Intermediate University of Otago, Department of Botany Award Noah Leitch Could a xylem prove a useful item 9 John McGlashan College University of Otago, Department of Botany Award Oliver Harper Terrarium substrates 9 John McGlashan College University of Otago, Department of Botany Award Annabelle Wilson Antimicrobial Kawakawa 10 Columba College University of Otago, Department of Botany Award Hedy Sun Tawaka Time 11 Columba College University of Otago, Department of Botany Award Jasmine Low Tawaka Time 11 Columba College University of Otago, Department of Botany Award Finn Milne Scrap - Paper 7 Dunedin North Intermediate University of Otago, Department of Human Nutrition Award Victor Calvert Byte sized nutrition: AI for diabetes management 7 Fairfield University of Otago, Department of Human Nutrition Award Maeve Connaughton Magic or Mind over Matter? Unbottling the secrets of Ārepa 8 Dunedin North Intermediate University of Otago, Department of Human Nutrition Award Rosie Swallow Hot Chips! 8 Rosebank School University of Otago, Department of Human Nutrition Award Henry Copland Measuring the Cheese 9 John McGlashan College University of Otago, Department of Human Nutrition Award Isabel Crawford Behind the scenes of memory 7 Tahuna Normal Intermediate University of Otago, Department of Psychology Award
Otago Daily Times
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Youth involvement increased in honour of Māori Queen
A cosy bonfire set up by the Kahu Youth Team for Matariki. PHOTOS: RAWAN SAADI Young rangatahi were the stars of this year's annual Wānaka Matariki celebration, as hundreds of locals gathered to enjoy the festivities. For the 16th year in a row, Kahu Youth delivered a successful Matariki celebration across Wānaka's lakefront, complete with seven kapa haka groups, a hangi and a beachfront bonfire. The day started at 2pm with performances, while a team from the Mt Aspiring College (MAC) cultural committee helped prepare the hangi at the Wānaka Dinosaur Playground. Local Paul Tamati, who was heavily involved with the organising the hangi, said that year they had involved more young people to honour the Māori Queen, Kuini Nga Wai Hono i te Po. "These are our young people of today coming forward to learn hangi," Mr Tamati said. " ... We see it as a representation of who their new Māori queen represents." The Mt Aspiring College cultural committee (from left) Jacob Fielding, Joseph Combe, Ethan Prince, Isaiah Chin-Nyika, Lucas Parry and Eli McArthur. Joe Miller and Axel MacDougall help prepare the hangi. He added that the Māori Queen had made it clear in her maiden speech that she would represent rangatahi, and Matariki was a perfect opportunity for the Wānaka community to contribute to that sentiment. The hangi was certainly a crowd favourite, as dozens of people lined up to purchase a plate after the group of MAC students helped to prepare the food. The day was also filled with performances from locals of all ages, including the Hāwea Kindergarten, Wānaka Primary School and the community waiata group, Matariki Tupu Hou. Weaving workshops, face painting and a beachfront bonfire also brought people together and were made possible by rangatahi volunteers from Kahu Youth, further involving the town's young people. Kahu Youth youth worker Imogen Smith spoke passionately about the importance of being able to have a big event that showcased Māori heritage for the local community. Community group Matariki Tupu Hou performs a haka. Having grown up in Christchurch, she felt Māori culture in a city could often be more accessible to young people as there were larger populations and therefore more Māori communities, in comparison to small towns where the same heritage could be more sparse. "This event is really important to bring te ao Māori to a small community and creating that accessibility for rangatahi and the community in general," she said. Local kamatua and chairman of the Mana Tahuna Charitable Trust Darren Rewi had come from Queenstown to celebrate with the community and expressed how the performances by young kapa haka groups made the event more special. "The children doing kapa haka always brings people in and it's a relaxing way to celebrate the Māori new year," he said. As the sun set and the star constellations began to appear in the sky, the event's busy activities ended with the community coming together to sing a group waiata.
Scoop
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Doors Open On The NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival This Friday
The countdown is on! This Friday, 20 June, the 23rd NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival kicks off in Wānaka, welcoming audiences to an exhilarating programme of award-winning films, world-class speakers, and remarkable adventures that will leave a lasting impact. The festival runs for five days in Wānaka (20–24 June) and two days in Queenstown (26–27 June), providing an opportunity to experience the best of outdoor storytelling on the big screen. As well as enjoying great films, the festival is all about inspiring people to make their own adventures – big or small. For those who can't make it to Wānaka or Queenstown, or who simply prefer to experience adventure in their own time and from the comfort of their own couch, the Online Festival runs from 1–31 July. Festival Director Whitney Oliver hopes audiences will embrace both experiences. 'There's nothing quite like reconnecting with fellow adventure-lovers and sharing those edge-of-your-seat moments,' says Oliver. She continues: 'The atmosphere throughout the festival just buzzes, and the stoke is infectious. But for those who can't travel or take part in Wānaka or Queenstown, the Online Festival is the perfect way to avoid the FOMO and fill your adventure cup.' While the Online Festival features all 64 exceptional films, the 11 speakers will present exclusively at the in-person event, providing audiences with rare insights into their experiences. This year's speaker lineup is packed with bold voices and unforgettable stories. Headlining is legendary climber Beth Rodden (USA), whose pioneering ascents on El Capitan and remarkable survival of a hostage ordeal in Kyrgyzstan have cemented her place in climbing history. Her recent memoir, A Light Through the Cracks, has captivated audiences worldwide, and festivalgoers in Wānaka and Queenstown will have the opportunity to hear her speak in person. Joining her are Kiwi adventurers Sam Smoothy and Nick Pascoe. Smoothy—freeride skiing legend turned ski mountaineer and filmmaker—will present his ambitious project XXIV, documenting his attempt to climb and ski all 24 of New Zealand's 3000m peaks. Expect raw honesty, tough terrain, and plenty of backcountry grit. Pascoe will share stories from his 2023 mission traversing from Mt Aspiring to the Tasman Sea—bush bashing through dense terrain with skis, boots, and a packraft in tow, before navigating glaciers and wild alpine rivers. Rodden will also speak at a special free session for local high school students—part of the NZMFF Charitable Trust's long-standing effort to inspire the next generation of adventurers. This year, 180 students from Mt Aspiring College and 105 from Cromwell College, along with 20 local home schoolers will attend, with travel supported by the Trust. Families are also welcome at free one-hour film screenings in Wānaka and Lake Hāwea—an ideal introduction to the world of adventure storytelling. The festival champions both adventure and environmental responsibility, encouraging attendees to support sustainability efforts. Audiences are urged to reduce waste, carpool, bike, or walk to venues, and bring a reusable cup for complimentary tea and coffee. Additionally, visitors can contribute to the 'buy a tree' initiative at the festival café, supporting local reforestation efforts through Te Kākano Aotearoa Trust. Digital tickets are encouraged to minimise paper waste. The NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival promises an inspiring and unforgettable experience, celebrating exploration, storytelling, and the spirit of adventure. Further information:
Otago Daily Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Weekend workshop fosters musical talent
More than 100 students from throughout New Zealand came together at the weekend to learn the ins and outs of the music industry. The Youth and Adults in the Music Industry (YAMI) SouNZ Summit celebrated its 10th year with workshops and concerts held over two days across several venues in Wānaka. The summit was started a decade ago by Lynne Christie, former head of music at Mt Aspiring College, to help young people understand the music industry. Her vision was to create a space where young, aspiring musicians could learn technical skills while also getting practical insights on how to navigate the industry. Over the past two days, students accompanied by their music teachers took part in workshops taught by specialists in various facets of the industry including song writing, lighting technology and managing money. Event manager Celine Van der Eecken said the event offered students a deeper dive into aspects of the music industry which may not be covered in schools. "There's the workshops that are related to the music industry, about how to be in the music industry, and how to operate in the music industry. "That is less touched on in the schools," she said. This year's summit hosted between 120 and 130 students, from Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and other parts of the country. The weekend started with song writing and singing workshops taught by experienced New Zealand musicians including Gin Wigmore and Lily Shaw. Throughout the day students also learnt more about beat-making, choir singing and how to put together an album. Production manager and Mt Aspiring College head of music Matt Doyle said the summit continued to adapt to changes in the music industry. When it first began, some of the summit's workshops focused more heavily on how to put an album together, however, tutors now also focused on creating playlists for online platforms such as Spotify. Overall, the summit's purpose of giving students an extra edge into the industry remained intact. "I think it's come a long way," Ms Van der Eecken said. "But the core has always been the same ... helping people who are interested in the music industry get into the music industry." Each day ended with a concert in which students and musicians performed, showcasing the results of the weekend.
RNZ News
02-05-2025
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The speech competition aiming to improve race relations
Students at the Otago regional Race Unity Speech competition. Photo: Supplied The Race Unity Speech Awards are on this weekend in Auckland. They're a platform for senior high school students from around the motu to express their ideas on how to improve race relations in Aotearoa. The competition is now in its 25th year and the theme this year is "Ocean of Diversity". Its creator Bev Watson and one of the competitors Tanyn Wood from Mt Aspiring College in Wanaka speak to Mihi.
