Budding, young scientists recognised at awards

Media release
13 September 2013

Budding, young scientists recognised at awards

Six Auckland high school students have taken home Auckland Council-sponsored prizes at this year’s NIWA Auckland City Science and Technology Fair held on Monday.

Hundreds of aspiring young scientists from across central Auckland competed in the competition, held at Three King’s Fickling Centre, displayed projects covering all areas of science and technology.

The six winning students of the Auckland Council awards (listed below) each took home a prize of $150, while one student won the chance to spend the day with an Auckland Council scientist.

Greg Holland, Manager of Auckland Council’s Research, Investigations and Monitoring Unit says, “We’re proud to be a part of the NIWA Auckland City Science and Technology Fair, which celebrates excellence in scientific and technological investigation among school students. The awards help to targes the Auckland Plan’s aim to accelerate the prospects of our children and young people.”

Mr Holland says the fair helps young people gain knowledge of science and technology process, as well as help them develop critical thinking skills that can be utilised in their daily life.

Intermediate and secondary schools across Auckland, Waikato, Wellington and Bay of Plenty were involved in the NIWA Science and Technology Fairs, with the aim of encouraging students to take an on-going interest in science as part of their future career building.

NIWA Auckland Science and Technology Fair winners of Auckland Council prizes 2013 with RIMU staff member Peter Hancock

RIMU, Auckland Council Silver Award winners

The full list of award winner can be viewed here: http://scifair.org.nz/index.html

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