Welcome to Auckland Schools' Debating Premier Advanced for 2026. All debates for this grade will be taking place at ACG Parnell.

Dates
Round 1: Wednesday, 11 March
Round 2: Wednesday, 25 March
Round 3: Wednesday, 22 April
Round 4: Wednesday, 6 May
Round 5: Wednesday, 20 May
Round 6: Wednesday, 3 June
Round 7: Wednesday, 17 June

Break Announcement: Wednesday, 1 July

Quarter-Finals: Wednesday, 20 July
Semi-Finals: Wednesday, 19 August
Grand Final: Wednesday, 16 September

Grade Information
All debates in Premier Advanced are limited preparation. Teams will be provided with 1 hour to prepare.

The motion will be announced at 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm, with debates starting at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm respectively. Teams should arrive 15 minutes before the motion will be announced.