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Each year there are six section themes for designers to be inspired by when entering the competition. This includes three recurring sections; Aotearoa, Avant-garde and Open, and an additional three sections which are unique to each annual competition.
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The winners of the 2026 WOW Competition will be announced at the Awards Night on Friday 18 September.
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