Contest Documentation
Everything you need to know about entering and competing in the New Zealand Programming Contest. Start with the rules, then read the registration guide for your category.
Contest rules
Categories and grades, scoring, allowed languages, and conduct on contest day.
Read the rules →Guide – School teams
Eligibility and registration for secondary-school and home-school pupils.
School guide →Guide – Tertiary teams
Junior, Intermediate and Open tertiary categories explained.
Tertiary guide →Guide – Open category
How anyone outside school and tertiary study can enter and compete.
Open guide →Ready to take part? Head to the Registration page to reserve places and contact your site director.