STEMFest Raffle

To celebrate the much-anticipated fourth edition of Tauranga STEM Festival, we’re running a nationwide digital raffle.

All tickets to be in to win are only $5 per entry!

Your purchase will help directly fund The Tauranga STEM Festival and associated activities.

The raffle is on sale from Monday, 3rd of September at 3pm and closes on Sunday, September 21st 2025, at 10:00 pm and will be drawn on Monday, September 22nd, at 11:30 am

For help at any time, contact Lily Yaxley, hello@stemfest.nz

THE PRIZES

Each raffle ticket you purchase for $5 puts you in the draw to win one of the five prizes below. The more tickets, the more chances you have of winning a prize. Good luck!

Prize #1: Win a once-in-a-lifetime experience with E Black Player Josh King! A 30-minute play + a 1-hour lunch at STEMFest on Sunday, 28th September 2025.

For those Esports fans out there, this is something you definitely won’t forget! 

Josh is New Zealand's first representative in eFootball. He has competed in many international competitions since 2022, including the Commonwealth Games.  

What’s it worth: $Priceless!

Prize #2: Win a three-month subscription for a family of four to Tinkd Makerspace.

We provide the tools and equipment – you bring the ideas! Access to six maker zones, including large-format laser cutters and 3D printing technology, and so much more!

What it is worth: $300.00

Generously donated by STEM Wana Trust.

Prize #3: Win five robotic kits AND a three-month subscription to Silverfern Robotics!

The Robotic kits form a critical part of a student’s practical learning experience. We have designed our kits in a modular fashion to make them cost-effective, easy to schedule and implement in schools, and reusable over several years.

What it's worth: $1,000

Generously donated by Silverfern Robotics.

Prize #4: Win a Dolphins Encounter!

This awesome prize with x2 tickets for a wild Dolphin encounter with Dolphin Seafaris. Trips depart at 9 am prompt. Please make sure you arrive at 8.30 am. We return approximately 3 pm.

What it’s worth: $348

Generously donated by Dolphin Seafaris.

Prize #5: Win a set of nine KIX NZ designer shoe pins!

KIX offers an exclusive range of designer footwear charms (pins) and accessories designed in New Zealand. Made from high-quality, non-toxic, stainless steel, KIX pins are designed to withstand what life throws at you.

What it’s worth: $126

Generously donated by Kix NZ.

Terms and Conditions

Ticket price: $5 each.

Tickets are subject to availability.

Raffle Closes: 21st September 2025 at 10:00pm

Raffle Drawn: 22nd September 2025 at 11:30am

The prize packages are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.

Prizes will only be sent to a New Zealand address.

Prize Terms & Conditions

Prizes are:

• 1-on-1 match with E Black JMK King (Josh King) and lunch in Tauranga CBD at STEMFest day Sunday 28th September 2025, we think this is priceless! The winner must be available to attend STEMFest on the 28th September. No alternative date will be available.

• 3-months Tinkd Makerspace membership for a family of four, valued at $300. Tinkd Makerspace T&Cs apply. The winner will be required to register as a member on the Tinkd website.

• Silverfern Robotics. Five kits and a three-month subscription valued at $1000. The kits will be couriered to the winner after the raffle is drawn. 

• Dolphins Encounter experience with Dolphin Seafaris valued at $348. A voucher will be emailed to the winner after the raffle is drawn.

• Set of  KIX NZ designer shoe pins valued at $126. The pins will be couriered to the winner after the raffle is drawn. 

Evidence of the winner’s identity and eligibility must be provided to STEM Wana Trust, or its legal advisors, Prize with Josh King  must be confirmed by Wednesday September 24th 2025 otherwise the prize will be re-drawn. All other prizes must be confirmed by Tuesday September 30th 2025.  If not, the prize will be forfeited, and a new winner will be drawn.

The winners agree that their details and photograph may be used for publicity and/or promotional purposes.

Raffle Information

Ticket Price: $5 each 

Time, Date and Location of Draw: Monday September 22nd 2025 at 11:30am at Basestation, 148 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110. The winner will be notified by phone and/or email immediately after the draw.

The raffle result will be listed on the Tauranga STEM Festival website and via email to all participants by Monday September 22nd 2025.

Raffle Organiser: STEM Wana Trust, Basesation, 148 Durham St, Tauranga 3110

Raffle Rules

No more than 2,500 raffle tickets will be sold (numbered 1 to 2,500). Only purchased raffle tickets via Humanitix will be entered into the draw.

Entries are non-refundable once purchased.

If the lottery is cancelled, all ticket holders will be notified using the contact details provided and funds will be reimbursed in full.

Entry purchasers, by participating (and the winners by accepting the prize) release STEM Wana Trust and its respective Board, committee members, volunteers, partners, vendors, agents, representatives, sponsors, service agencies and independent contractors, and each of their respective directors, offers, partners, employees and agents including advertising, public relations, direct marketing and promotion agencies, from any and all liability with respect to the participation in the promotion and possession and use of the prize awarded and also acknowledge that they did not receive any representations, warranty of guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to any prize, including but not limited to its quality, mechanical condition, or fitness.

Any liability of STEM Wana Trust shall be limited to ticket amount paid and in the case of any dispute, STEM Wana Trust’s decision shall be final.

Employees of STEM Wana Trust may not hold a ticket.