2026/27 NZ Kiwibots VEX Robotics National Championships
VEX V5 Middle School Nationals 2026/27 Season Override™
- Date
- 19-Feb-2027 - 21-Feb-2027 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-26-4928
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition™
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 15
- Spots Open
- 15
- Event Region
- New Zealand
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 5
- Standard Registration Opens
- 1-Sep-2026 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 5-Feb-2027 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 20 December 2026
- Price
- A$275.00
General Info
We are so excited to bring you the 2026/27 "OVERRIDE" KIWIBOTS VEX V5 Nationals.
Teams from all over Aotearoa will compete over three days to gain the coveted title of National Champions and to qualify for invitations on the global stage at the World Championships in USA, 2027.
This event will be held at Onehunga High School
24 Pleasant Street, Onehunga, Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland
REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee for this event is $275 NZD per team. Please DO NOT PAY through Robot Events as teams will be invoiced through KIWIBOTS directly.
CHECK-IN
The check-in for the event will be held on Friday 19th February 2027, from 16:00 (4pm) to 18:00 (6pm). Teams must present at least one team member with the robot to check-in and complete inspection in order to be able to compete at the event. Teams who do not check in on the Friday 19th February will not be included in qualification matches over the weekend.
DESIGN NOTEBOOKS
Design notebooks need to be submitted ONLINE ONLY before the start of the tournament, through the Robot Events link please.
OTHER INFORMATION
We have some brilliant judges lined up from Smales Farm, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Foundation, University of Auckland Engineering, PowerCo, Caliber Design, TAIT and more!
We are forever grateful to our major supporters:
Smales Farm, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Foundation, TAIT and PowerCo
More information for competitors and volunteers will be released soon, so keep an eye out for updates!
Grade Level: Middle School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Grade Level: Middle School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 19-Feb-2027 - 21-Feb-2027
Venue/Location:24 Pleasant Street, Onehunga
Auckland, Auckland 1061
New Zealand
Contact the Event Partner
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Friday 19th Feb 2027 |
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Saturday 20th Feb 2027 |
| Sunday 21st Feb 2027 8:30am Doors Open 9:00am - 12:00pm Qualification Matches 12:00pm - 1:00pm LUNCH. Skills Fields Close 1:00pm Alliance Selection 1:00pm - 3:00pm Knock-Out Matches, Awards 3:00pm - 4:30pm Semi Finals and Finals Matches, Awards Ceremony, Event Close |
Volunteer
Huge ngā mihi nui to everyone who will sign up to volunteer!
Links available through our pānui, or please complete this form:
https://tinyurl.com/Kiwibots-V5-Override
Or email [email protected]
Tū meke :)
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
There is no bad weather contingency as this event is indoors.
In case of any unforeseen weather disasters we will email/contact teams directly.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
If the event is cancelled, registration fees will be credited back as appropriate.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
Due to organisational prior cost commitments, NO REFUNDS will be given if you choose not to compete. However, you can apply for a discount off a future Kiwibots Shopify purchase.
Health and Safety Policies
Please see separate documentation, as per venue and Kiwibots Health and Safety requirements.
Date: 19-Feb-2027 - 21-Feb-2027
Onehunga High School24 Pleasant Street, Onehunga
Auckland, Auckland 1061
New Zealand
Travel Info
Teams are responsible for their own travel to and from the event:
Onehunga High School
24 Pleasant Street
Auckland, Auckland 1061
New Zealand
Webcast
The Nationals will be live streamed via the Kiwibots YouTube Channel over both days of competition.
Links available on the Kiwibots facebook page.
Judging Format
Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In Person Team Interviews:
Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event.
Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact.
A submission deadline that may be scheduled ahead of the event date.
Waitlist
0 teams are on the waitlist for this event.