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Student competitions and scholarships Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Area / composite (Years 1–15)

NZCF West Auckland Primary Interschool Chess Championship

Listed by: Waitakere Chess Club

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The West Auckland region goes up to Mahurangi and Rodney and includes North-West Auckland.

Held at the Titirangi Primary School on Friday 9 August from 9am until 2.15pm. There are six rounds of chess. The winning school qualifies for the NZCF National Championships held in Wellington on 28-29 September (the first weekend of the school holidays).

All players receive a certificate reflecting their performance in the competition. The top 3 placed teams receive medals, as well as individuals with an outstanding performance.

A school may enter multiple teams. Entry fees are $80+$15 NZCF levy per team.

Auckland

09 August 2024 – 09 August 2024

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Student competitions and scholarships Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Area / composite (Years 1–15), Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura

NZCF West Auckland Intermediate Interschool Chess Championship

Listed by: Waitakere Chess Club

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The West Auckland region goes up to Mahurangi and Rodney and includes North-West Auckland.

Held at Marina View School, West Harbour on Monday 1 July from 9am until 2.15pm. There are six rounds of chess. The winning school qualifies for the NZCF National Championships held in Wellington on 28-29 September (the first weekend of the school holidays).

All players receive a certificate reflecting their performance in the competition. The top 3 placed teams receive medals, as well as individuals with an outstanding performance.

A school may enter multiple teams. Entry fees are $80+$15 NZCF levy per team.

Auckland

01 July 2024 – 01 July 2024

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Student competitions and scholarships Early childhood education / kōhanga reo, Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Area / composite (Years 1–15), Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Tertiary, Government, General

The New Zealand Poetry Society competition 2024

Listed by: The New Zealand Poetry Society

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Our popular annual competition opens March 15, 2024, and we have two categories for young poets: Open Junior and Haiku Junior. 

The Open Junior category calls for poetry inspired by works of visual art such as painting, sculpture or photographs.

New Zealand (nationwide)

15 March 2024 – 15 May 2024

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