The contest was split into two concerts, the first for the 14 juniors (years 9 and 10) and the second for the 16 seniors (years 11-13). All singers hailed from the South and were pupils of Newzats teachers.
About 130 people attended the two concerts, in which each singer performed two contrasting songs backed by an accompanist.
Auckland singer, teacher and conductor Lachlan Craig, who judged the contest, said the singing had been of a high standard, with all competitors being well prepared and very competent.
Results (teacher's name in brackets)
Junior: Sarah Hubbard (Judy Bellingham) 1, Summer Johnson (Judith Borick) 2, Emily Hill (Judith Borick) 3. Commended: Matthew Langley (Suzanne Russell), Alexander McAdam (Gladys Hope), Savanna Westgate (Judith Borick).
Senior: Serena Waterworth (Judy Bellingham) 1, Madeline Guthrie (Barbara Hendry) 2, Matariki Pakaua (Patricia Scally Richardson) 3. Commended: Laura Johnson (Judith Borick), Scott Bezett and Luke McKinstry (both Patricia Scally Richardson).
