National Spelling Bee Winner

Congratulations to Beau Mounter who after his success in placing in one of the two top spots in the Semi-Finals of the Aotearoa New Zealand Spelling Bee, then competed in the Finals of the 2026 Aotearoa New Zealand Spelling Bee in Wellington and won 1st Place. Beau was the youngest entrant of 23 of the country's top Year 9 and 10 spellers.