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Past winners

Aerify

First Place

Second Place

Third Place

Year:

2018

Category:

Junior

Zara Barlow, Kahlia Cullwick, Emily Froehlich

Mount Maunganui College

A plant filled, air-purifying tube that filters air.

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Compostabottle

2018

Junior

First Place

Second Place

Third Place

A sustainable bio-degradable bottle for cold liquids.

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Swift Wrap

2016

Senior

First Place

Second Place

Third Place

Swift Wrap is a compact glad wrap dispenser suitable for first aid kits to help burn victims. Lydia won $2000 prize money plus two weeks' invaluable work experience with Bluelab, Beca and Woods.

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Coathanger

2018

Junior

First Place

Second Place

Third Place

An app that allows the user to view online garments on their body before buying.

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Gel-Shel

2016

Junior

First Place

Second Place

Third Place

Gel-Shel is a holder for energy gels that attaches to mountain bikes, reducing the amount of rubbish picked up after biking events. Sam and Holly won a $1000 cash prize plus Sam had two weeks' invaluable work experience with Locus Research and Woods.

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