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Aotearoa Barista Champs 2026
Aotearoa Barista Champs 2026 took place on Fri, 18 Sept 2026 at 8:00 am (GMT+12) at AUT - Sir Paul Reeves Building - WG Building in Auckland, New Zealand, and runs until Sat, 19 Sept at 5:00 pm.
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Top baristas compete in New Zealand's most prestigious coffee competition to represent their country at the World Barista Championship. Spectators watch skilled professionals demonstrate their craft during the heats and final rounds.
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Aotearoa Barista Champs 2026 This is it. New Zealand's most prestigious coffee competition - the pinnacle of barista craft, skill, and passion. The winner earns the right to represent Aotearoa at the World Barista Championship 202, with flights and accommodation included as part of their prize. Public entry is free -Grab a free spectator ticket now! Dates Heats: Friday 18th September Final: Saturday 19th September Full details available on the website. Any questions? Reach out to [email protected] Proudly supported by Principal sponsor: Meadow Fresh. Also supported by La Marzocco NZ, Acme Cup Co, Cafetto, Boring, Machine Limited, MONIN, Decent Packaging, Arepa, and Vertical Logistics / The Barista Opens. The NZ Barista Championships are run by the NZSCA, licensed by the World Barista Championship organisation since 2008. Please review the NZSCA ticketing terms and conditions before purchasing.
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Details
- When
- Fri, 18 Sept 2026 · 8:00 am (GMT+12) · until Sat, 19 Sept at 5:00 pm
- Where
- AUT - Sir Paul Reeves Building - WG Building
- Address
- WG Building 2 Governor Fitzroy Place, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
- Price
- Free
Questions
- When was Aotearoa Barista Champs 2026?
- Fri, 18 Sept 2026 at 8:00 am GMT+12.
- Where was Aotearoa Barista Champs 2026?
- AUT - Sir Paul Reeves Building - WG Building, WG Building 2 Governor Fitzroy Place, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand.
- What time did Aotearoa Barista Champs 2026 end?
- It runs until Sat, 19 Sept at 5:00 pm.