ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Key Information for EONZ 2027
Find the dates, eligibility requirements, fees, policies and practical information needed to participate in the EONZ 2027 pathway.
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Important Dates at a Glance
30 Nov 2026
Standard Registration Closes
1-10 Dec 2026
Late registration
Subject to capacity;
late-registration fee applies.
11 Feb 2027
School Round
(Homebased-online)
27 Feb 2027
National Final Round
(primarily in-person)
Eligibility at a Glance
Aged 14-20 on School Round Exam Day
Enrolled in secondary education
Home-educated students, NZ passport holders studying overseas, must contact EONZ for verification
Domestic EONZ participation and Team NZ eligibility are separate. A student may participate in the domestic pathway without being eligible to represent New Zealand internationally.
Important Status and Progression
Students attending a New Zealand secondary school may enter the School Round regardless of passport.
1) Domestic EONZ eligibility
Eligible students may participate in the School Round, National Final Round, domestic awards, National Selection Squad and training programme regardless of passport, subject to the published age, education and registration requirements.
School Round
National Final Round
Domestic Awards
National Selection Squad
Online Training
EONZ Camp
2) Team New Zealand representation eligibility
International representation eligibility is assessed separately. Passport, nationality, residency and applicable international competition rules will be reviewed before final Team New Zealand confirmation. A student holding a non-New Zealand passport may still be considered, but eligibility is not guaranteed.
Team New Zealand consideration
International Final Round if selected and confirmed
Full in-person attendance at the EONZ Camp is compulsory for students continuing towards Team New Zealand selection.
Domestic Rounds
All eligible students may participate domestically. Only students who satisfy New Zealand representation requirements may progress to Team New Zealand.
Dual Nationality
A student who holds New Zealand nationality alongside another nationality may elect to be considered for Team New Zealand, subject to the rules and approval requirements of the International organiser.
Fees at a Glance
School Round
Free
during standard registration.
Late-registration fee may apply.
National Final Round
Paid
Fee shown on the NFR registration form when registration opens.
National Training and Selection Programme
Paid
Fee shown when programme registration opens.
Team New Zealand / IFR: Separate international and delegation costs. Final Team New Zealand costs will be confirmed separately by EONZ.
Information for Different Audiences
Students and Families
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Schools and Teachers
Access registration instructions, templates and offical school resources.
Home-Educated Students
Contact EONZ for eligibility verification and registration assistance.