Key Dates and Timings
2026 Entries
Entries for the 2026 competition open on Friday 9th January and close on Monday 23rd February.
Regional Awards Gala Events
Canterbury: 17 July
Bay of Plenty & Central Plateau:18 July
Waikato: 25 July
Southern: 25 July
Central North Island: 1 August
Auckland / Northland / Coromandel: 8 August
Nelson / Marlborough / West Coast: 8 August
Wellington & Wairarapa: 14 Aug
National Awards Gala
Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland - 21 November 2026