Welcome to Auckland Schools’ Debating 2025 Senior Open - Southern Zone. All preliminary debates will take place at Dilworth School. Venue information can be found here.

Preliminary rounds:

8 April - Round 1 (prepared)
6 May - Round 2 (advised topic)
20 May - Round 3 (advised topic) NB. this round will take place at the Dilworth Junior Campus, entrance off Omahu Road
3 June - Round 4 (limited preparation)
17 June - Round 5 (limited preparation)
24 June - Catch up round (online)

Break rounds (location TBD):

29 July - octo finals
12 August - quarter finals
2 September - semi finals
16 September - grand final

Times:

Round 1: (prepared debate) start at 4:30pm or 5:45pm. Check the draw for your specific time and aim to be 15 minutes early.

Round 2, 3, 4 and 5 debates: Motions are announced at 4:30pm or 5:45pm. Check the draw for your specific time and aim to be 15 minutes early. Debates begin 1 hour later at 5:30pm and 6:45pm.