What's On terms and conditions

To enter the competition, submit a weird, awkward or uncomfortable situation and the accompanying tagline through the Chat the Weird Out campaign in the @universityofauckland broadcast channel prompt.

Terms and conditions apply.

You may enter as many times as you like. Entry is open to current University of Auckland students only. The competition is not open to University of Auckland staff or members of the general public. Entries must be submitted during the competition period and meet the entry requirements outlined above.

By entering, you consent to your submitted response being published on University of Auckland promotional channels.

Entry is open to current University of Auckland students only. The competition is not open to University of Auckland staff or members of the general public. Entries must be submitted during the competition period and meet the entry requirements outlined above.

By entering, you consent to your submitted response being published on University of Auckland promotional channels.

Winners will be selected based on the following criteria:

Relevance: The submission relates to a weird, awkward or uncomfortable conversation or situation.

Originality: The submission presents an interesting, unexpected or memorable story or perspective.

Engagement: The submission is likely to resonate with or engage the University of Auckland student community.

Campaign fit: The submission aligns with the Chat the Weird Out campaign and its aim of encouraging people to have difficult or awkward conversations.

Suitability for publication: The submission is appropriate for use on University of Auckland campus posters and social media channels.

Keep the submission clever, relatable and campus-friendly. Submissions that are offensive, discriminatory, explicit or inappropriate won't be considered.

The judging panel reserves the right not to select a winner where there are insufficient suitable or eligible entries.

Selected submissions may be edited for length, clarity, or design purposes before being featured in campaign materials.