Nationals
Photos by: Rebecca Wang 2024
The top 9 teams (3 from each age group) from a regional are invited to Nationals. The top team(s) (number of spots determined by Seaperch) from Nationals are invited to the international competition in the USA, via Sea Perch or MATE.
ONLY teams that win at Nationals will be eligible to go to the International Sea Perch or International MATE competition in the USA.
Congratulations to the following teams who placed at Nationals in 2024:
Overall Primary Results
- 1st Place (Qualifying for the International Competition): Dot Bot from St Mark’s School Te Kura o Hato Māka (Christchurch)
- 2nd Place: Yellow Box Fish from STEAMS School Nelson (Nelson) + Cthulhu from Allandale School (Whakatane)
- 3rd Place: Zebrabots from Renwick School (Marlborough)
Overall Intermediate Results:
- 1st Place (Qualifying for the International Competition: Jack o Lanterns (Christchurch)
- 2nd: Angry Geese from Bohally Intermediate (Marlborough)
- 3rd: Atlantis from Hobsonville School (West Auckland)
Overall High School Results:
- 1st Place (Qualifying for the International Competition: Team Tahi from SAGE Engineering (Rotorua)
- 2nd: Team Orca from Marlborough Boys College (Marlborough)
- 3rd: Olympic AA from St Peter’s College Cambridge (West Auckland)
Where are Nationals and other details?
- Nationals for 2025 are being held in Wellington
- Location: TBC
- Date/Time: 30th November 2025
- Practice session: 29th November 2025
- Other information:
- Batteries are available for teams flying in
- Masterclasses:
Presentations: Thursday 6th November 9.30am – 11am OR 7th November 12pm – 1.30pmFactsheets: Monday 3rd November 9.30am – 11am OR 6th November 12pm – 1.30pmTechnical Reports: Monday 3rd November 9.30am – 11am OR 7th November 12pm – 1.30pm
- Email jessica@ministryofinspiration.org for the link
Due Dates for Items
Registration: 31st October 2025
Factsheet: PDF 24th November 10am 2024 to
Technical Report: PDF 24th November 10am 2024 amy@ministryofinspiration.org
Bring your presentation with you (and prepare for no WIFI). The quiz is completed at the event.
National Hoodies
NATIONAL HOODIES AVAILABLE-must pre-ordered! The ‘name’ at the bottom can be any appropriate custom name. Costs is $68 unpersonalised and $78 with a custom name at the bottom.
Place your order here: https://forms.gle/6rxpVhBePGNSojQ1A
Email your Questions to amy@ministryofinspiration.org
Key Information and Resources
How do I register or get more information
Register for Nationals: here
Costs: $40 per team
There are a variety of sessions that can support you in preparing for Nationals. These will be posted here.
If you have questions about your Technical Report or Factsheet please contact: jessica@ministryofinspiration.org
