Author: University of Auckland Debating Society
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South China Australs 2025!
Australs is one of the premier debating tournaments in the Asia-Pacific region, attracting the best university debaters from across the area each year. This prestigious event offers an incredible platform for participants to sharpen their quick thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. These are qualities that extend far beyond debating. We’re…
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Inter-Res Debating Championship
On May 6th, some of our judges had the awesome opportunity to return and judge this year’s InterRes Debating Championship, always one of the most exciting events on the uni calendar. A huge congratulations to Waipārūrū Hall for winning the 2025 InterRes Debate Cup Championship! After weeks of preparation and…
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End of Semester 1 Prize Giving
Join us for an exciting and memorable evening as we celebrate the first half of 2025 and all that DEBSOC has achieved so far. Theme: Video Game CharactersWhether you’re channeling Mario and Luigi or showing up as Pikachu or Charizard, come dressed to impress! Costumes are encouraged, and once you’ve…
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Thropy 2025
On the 3rd and 4th of May we travelled to beautiful Tūrangi on the shores of Lake Taupō for Thropy 2025 — the North Island Novice Tournament! With 17 teams, 14 trainees, and 15 judges, it was a fantastic weekend full of learning, growth, laughter, and new friendships — both…
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Hortons Cup 2025
Join us on Thursday, 5th June for the highly anticipated Hortons Cup, our annual debating competition showcasing the top talent from our weekly club nights. The event will take place from 6:00pm in room 507-G007. This prestigious evening will feature the top speakers from our club. The Hortons Cup promises…
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Joynt Scroll 2025
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…
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Corporate IV
Dear [X], Are you a woman in finance, a man in banking or on the pathway to the ultimate goal of becoming a consultant? If so, you may be interested in A debating tournament where we debate all the intricacies of the corporate world, from your personal economic forecasts to…
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Auckland Novice
Russell McVeagh Auckland Novice 2025 – Wrap-Up! 💙 On Saturday, 29th March, we proudly hosted the Russell McVeagh Auckland Novice 2025, welcoming 13 teams into the world of competitive debating through three rounds of spirited and high-quality debate. ⚡ A huge thank you to everyone who attended, and to Russell…
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Opening Night Stein
Sad that summer is over? Don’t worry it’s always summer for DebSoc! Come along on the 13th of March for our Opening Night Stein! It will take place after Club Night I at Red Bar (Pitt Street) from 8.30pm till late. No need to buy a ticket – just bring…
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Joynt Scroll Trials
Trials were held on Sunday, the 9th of March. Make sure to keep an eye out next year if you would like to speak at Joynt Scroll! Joynt Scroll is New Zealand’s annual 3v3 major. Teams are of three, speeches are 8 minutes and replies are 4 minutes. This year…
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