IMPORTANT DATES

Here are all the important dates you need for the 2025 competition:

Entries open - 7 March 2025
Entries close - 13 April 2025
How to Succeed meetings - Sessions held online or around the country in person where you can find out more about the competition
Regional practical - Saturday 14 June 2025
Regional judging and interviews- July and August
Regional results and awards - August - September (see dates below)
National final, judging and awards - 9-10 October 2025

Regional Awards 2025

Auckland and Northern	Friday 5 September	Te Maritime Room 6.00pm - 9.30pm
Bay of Plenty & Central Plateau	Wednesday 27 August	Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Waikato	Thursday 28 August	The Verandah, Hamilton 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Central North Island	Friday 22 August	Palmerston North Conference Centre 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Cook Strait	TBC	TBC
Canterbury	TBC	TBC

Please note: the dress code for all regional award events is smart casual.

National Judging and Awards

This two-day event comprises of interviews, the practical event, and the National Awards Gala dinner.

This year the National Practical will take place on the 9 October at The Cloud, Auckland.

On day two there will be a 45-minute interview with the national judging panel, followed by the National Awards Dinner in the evening, at the Hilton.

Your transport and accommodation for the national competition is included.

For more information contact:

Registered Master Builders
Contact us: 0800 762 328