Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025 – Auckland, Canterbury, Far North, Northland, Wairarapa, Nelson

Week five of the 2025 Smokefreerockquest and Showquest webisodes is packed with power, passion, and pure creative energy. From the storm-defying spirit in Nelson to the musical fire coming out of the Far North and Northland, the stage was owned by rangatahi bringing their all. Wairarapa bands turned up the drama, and third-time winners Nelson showed just how far commitment and heart can take you

Meanwhile in Showquest, Canterbury lit up the stage with 700 students from 13 schools telling bold, beautiful stories. And in Tāmaki Makaurau, the Aotea Centre was buzzing with two epic nights of youth performance, each packed with incredible moments that deserve a replay.

Auckland

Far North

Northland

Wairarapa

Nelson

Brought to life with the support of NZ On Air – backing homegrown music and the next generation of Kiwi artists.

Thanks to the Ministry of Education NZ, Ministry of Youth Development – New Zealand, World of WearableArt (WOW), ZM, Rockshop NZ, The Lion Foundation, Four Winds Foundation, and all our regional supporters.