THE SCHOOL BUILD CHALLENGE
The Auckland School Build Challenge is back, bigger than ever!
Calling all passionate youth LEGO® builders across the Auckland region! Create and enter your very own amazing LEGO® creation, based on this year’s theme "Danger", and enter the competition to win a LEGO® prize pack for both you and your classroom!
But that's not all, all finalists will also win a family pass, and have the opportunity to feature their creations at the Auckland Brick Show 2026.
Entries close Sunday, 27th September at 7:00 PM
Finalists announced Tuesday, 29th September
Finalists will be asked to drop their creation off on Friday, 2nd of October, between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm at the Auckland Brick Show venue - Auckland Netball Centre, 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, St John's, Auckland 1072.
Auckland Brick Show
Saturday, October 3rd, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 4th, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
RULES
Theme:
The build must be related to the theme 'Danger’ - how this is interpreted is up to your imagination! From scary creatures, perilous action, treacherous environments, or even more literal, like a warning sign. We'll ask for a short comment/story as part of your entry on how the build relates to danger.
Age groups:
Year 0-2
Year 3-4
Year 5-6
Year 7-8
Size of the build:
The build must fit on a standard 32 x 32 Stud base plate (the classic green baseplate).
PRIZES
ALL FINALISTS:
Family Pass (2 adults, 2 children) to the auckland brick show!
A special printed Auckland Brick Show Lego Brick
WINNERS:
Individual prize: Toyworld Voucher
Classroom prize: - Bulk lot LEGO®
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Only one entry per participant is eligible; if multiple entries are submitted, the judges will only consider the latest entry.
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Yes! Groups made up of siblings, friends, or classmates can enter a single creation together. They must be entered under the eldest participant. If the group is a finalist, they're only eligible for one family pass, and if they win, they're only eligible for one prize.
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Yes, a group can be made up of kids from different schools/classrooms who can enter together. They must be entered under the eldest participant. If the group is a finalist, they're only eligible for one family pass, and if they win, they're only eligible for one prize. The classroom prize will be allocated to the eldest participant.
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You can use parts or minifigures from any LEGO® set or theme; however, the creation must be original! This includes all aspects of the build, such as cars or buildings.
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Finalists are chosen by a panel of Auckland Brickshow organisers, but the winners are picked from a group of Lego Master NZ contestants, special guests, and sponsors at the event.
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We aren't running an adult category this year! If you're interested in building competitions, we’ll be running some building challenges at the Auckland Brickshow, and we do them as part of our monthly meetings at AuckLUG - come join us!