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Aotearoa New Zealand Spelling Bee returning in 2023

The Aotearoa New Zealand Spelling Bee is thrilled to announce that it is returning in 2023 bigger and better than before.

The Spelling Bee, like many events was cancelled in 2020 and 2022 because of the pandemic. This year’s event had a delayed start because of the floods, cyclones and national state of emergency in Term 1.

In recognition of this tumultuous time the Sponsor has generously increased its funding so that 24 Finalists from around the motu can participate in the National Spelling Bee Final in Wellington. The number of regional spelling bees is increasing from six to eight.

Further, in recognition of the incredible contribution teachers make the number of Aotearoa New Zealand Spelling Bee Teacher Awards is increasing from four to EIGHT.

We are excited to be back bigger and better than before.

(May 2023)

Chloe Wright, ONZM

Congratulations to Wright Family Foundation Founder and CEO Chloe Wright!  Chloe was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the New Year Honours for her services to philanthropy, education and health.

Chloe is the Patron of Spelling Bee Aotearoa New Zealand and Wright Family Foundation is the sponsor.

The honour recognises Chloe’s work with the Foundation, including the co-founding of BestStart Educare with husband Wayne Wright, and the establishment of Birthing Centre.  It also recognises her patronage of SuperGrans Aotearoa, WriteMark Plain English Awards Trust, Kids’ Lit Quiz, and Spelling Bee Aotearoa New Zealand.

We’re sure you’ll agree she’s a very deserving recipient.