
Regional entrants will compete in a practical challenge at their closest participating CARTERS
store on 13 June 2026
| Northern | TBC |
| Auckland | TBC |
| Bay of Plenty / Central Plateau | TBC |
| Waikato | TBC |
| Central North Island | TBC |
| Lower North Island | TBC |
| Upper South Island | TBC |
| Central South Island | TBC |
| Southern | TBC |
Apprentices will be notified directly about which store they will compete at by their Apprentice of the Year Coordinator.
Specatators are welcome from 9:00 am.