Sorry! The competition is now closed and we're not accepting any more entries. We hope to see you for the launch of Vector Lights on Auckland Anniversary Weekend.


Design the Future

And win the chance to light up Auckland’s Harbour Bridge!

 

Task
Imagine a smart energy future. A world of solar, wind, kinetic, geothermal and wave energy… put on your inventor’s cap and design something that will make life better!

Draw, make, or film your entry – anything goes. Then tell us: how is it powered?

Our Design The Future judge Dr Michelle Dickinson, aka Nanogirl,

will help you get started!


 

Prizes

Winners will be launching Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge on 27th January for Auckland Anniversary Weekend.


Winners and runners-up will also receive:
  • A solar robot kit
  • A family pass to Vector Wero


Our judges will be looking for the following
  • Creativity – quirky, cool, artistic ideas will capture our attention!
  • Usefulness – how will this help us in future?
  • Smart energy – how is it powered?

Judges are: Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, Nanogirl Michelle Dickinson, and Engineer and CEO of Vector, Simon Mackenzie.

Entry details
  • Age categories: years 3-4 / years 5-6 / years 7-8
  • All entries will be displayed on the Vector Lights website with the entrant’s first name only, plus age and suburb.
  • Entries can be drawings, videos, models or stories.
  • Entries should be uploaded to the website (scan art work if possible), and entries that can’t be scanned can be posted to: ‘Design The Future’ Competition, c/o Vector Energy, 101 Carlton Gore Rd, Auckland 1023.
  • Videos must be no more than one minute in duration.


Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge is currently under construction and the launch date will be 27 January 2018.

Deadline
We're extending the competition, so you now have until 10th December to design and upload your vision of the energy future!

Competition is now closed but keep an eye out for the the announcement of the winners on Friday 15 December

Please read our full Terms & Conditions.


And check out the following links for smart energy inspiration: