Pōneke to the Podium: Help us Represent NZ at VEX Robotics World Championship
Help Wellington teenagers represent New Zealand at the world's largest robotics competition.
Wellington
Help Us Represent New Zealand at the World Stage
We are Haoyuan and Nathaniel from Wellington College. After months of designing, building, coding, testing, and practice, we recently became the first Wellington team EVER to become VEX IQ National Champions, earning the chance to represent New Zealand at the VEX Robotics World Championship from 28–30 April 2026 in the US.
2025 VEX IQ Nationals Experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri94k8_P-So
VEX IQ is more than building a robot. It challenges us to think like engineers by solving complex problems, working under pressure, and clearly communicating our ideas through design and documentation. Every piece of success came from teamwork, persistence, and passion.
Competing at Worlds means facing the best teams from around the globe and showcasing Wellingtonian's creativity and innovation on an international stage. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity.
However, attending Worlds involves significant costs, including travel, accommodation, and competition fees. As a student team, we rely on your support to make this possible.
By donating, you are supporting young people developing skills in engineering, problem-solving, and leadership. Every contribution helps bring us closer to representing New Zealand and Wellington at the world’s largest robotics competition.
Thank you for your support.
Lina Hao's involvement (page creator)
I am Haoyuan’s mother
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Funds raised will support competition registration, travel, accommodation, robot parts, materials, and insurance. Every contribution counts. If we don’t reach our goal, we will cover the remaining costs to attend the Championships.
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Final Update – VEX Robotics World Championship 2026 1 May 2026
We’re incredibly proud to share that the boys have now completed their journey at the VEX Robotics World Championship in St. Louis, and what an amazing result it has been!
Competing against around 400 top teams from countries all over the world, they fought their way through the competition and were crowned Division Champions, earning their place in the World Championship Finals. From there, they continued to push their limits and ultimately achieved an outstanding 4th place in the world 🏆
This is truly an incredible accomplishment, and a testament to their hard work, resilience, teamwork, and determination. Watching them compete on the world stage, represent New Zealand 🇳🇿, and stand among the very best teams globally has been a proud and unforgettable moment for all of us.
Beyond the results, this journey has been about growth, friendship, and experience. The boys have learned so much, supported each other every step of the way, and embraced every challenge with courage and positivity.
We would not have made it here without the generous support from all of you, our friends, family, school, and community. Your encouragement, donations, and belief in the team made this dream possible. Thank you so much for standing behind them 🙏
They return home with not only an incredible result, but also lifelong memories and inspiration for the future.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of this journey ❤️
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