This Easter, Joynt Scroll returned to Tāmaki Makaurau — and we were thrilled to host such a special tournament on our home turf! With a fantastic mix of great debates, good company, and memorable moments, it was a weekend to remember.
A huge congratulations to A1 for taking out the title and keeping the Scroll in Auckland! 
Special shout-outs to some amazing individual achievements:
Top Speakers:
Grace Baylis – 2nd Best Speaker
Harper Smith – 3rd Best Speaker
Harry Aickin – Equal 4th Best Speaker
Robert Donohoe – 7th Best Speaker
James Boland – 8th Best Speaker
Best Reply Speakers:
Harry Aickin – 2nd Best Reply
James Boland – 3rd Best Reply
Judy Fong – 5th Best Reply
Emerging Talent:
Joe Howells – Promising Speaker
Ranudi Lelwala – Promising Speaker
Clara Ballantine – Most Promising Speaker
Judging Excellence:
Aisha O’Malley – Awarded Best Judge of the Tournament!
Andrey Boro – Officially an NZUDC Accredited Judge!
Sharuka Wikramanayake, Melissa Connolly, and Aisha O’Malley all broke as judges!
A massive thank you to everyone who made Joynt Scroll 2025 possible — especially the Adj Core, our amazing volunteers, and all the participants who brought so much energy, talent, and fun to the event.
Congratulations to all the teams and judges from across the motu — especially Otago 1 for breaking, and Victoria 1 for making the final!
It was a privilege to welcome you all to Tāmaki Makaurau, and we’re already counting down the days until we get to see you again
University of Auckland Debating Society 
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