Aurora Energy Otago Science and Technology Fair 2026
12 August 2026 - 16 August 2026
10 am–5 pm
Region(s): Otago
Type(s): exhibitions
come along to this free event showcasing original student science and technology projects from across Otago.
Every year, the Science and Technology Fair encourages Year 7 to 13 school students throughout Otago to plan, carry out, and present their own original experiments.
With approximately 280 high-quality and innovative entries this year, there will be topics to fascinate everyone. Take the time to browse this early work by Aotearoa New Zealand’s next generation of scientists.
Location: Hutton Theatre, Tūhura Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street, Dunedin
For more information: https://tuhura.nz/whats-on/aurora-energy-otago-science-and-technology-fair-2026.
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