More than 150 school students will showcase their science talent this week.
The NIWA Bay of Plenty Regional Science and Technology Fair will be held at Rotorua Convention Centre on August 30 and 31 and is sponsored by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA).
NIWA's education coordinator Dr Julie Hall said: "We want to see these young people really excel, and go on to help drive New Zealand's economy. The future achievements of our young scientists and technologists will lead the way to growing New Zealand's prosperity".
The entries include a project about environmentally friendly soap, one about how temperature affects how long batteries last, and one that investigates whether the stalk colour of an avocado can help you pick a ripe one.
The entries are from year 7 - 13 students, from more than 15 schools throughout the Bay of Plenty region. Their projects cover all areas of science and technology.