OUR BRAND

We are kiwis. Sandal-wearing, BBQ-having, sausage sizzle-loving kiwis. We, being the first New Zealand F1 in Schools team to go to the World Finals, wish to bring our New Zealand culture to the big stage.

The fern, one of the national symbols of New Zealand, represents our New Zealand values. And the liberal usage of green in our graphics represent the abundance plant life and flora in our country.

OUR TEAM COLOURS

#000000 : "Deep Dark"
Black represents the deep dark of the New Zealand night sky.

#ffffff : "Star White"
White represents the vibrant colour of New Zealand stars.

#70cc4b : "Fern Green"
This green is used in the majority of our brand. This vibrant green links to the flora of New Zealand.

#355e3e : "Dark Fern Green"
This dark green is used to darken and emphasise our Fern Green colour.

#e3ffa6 : "Fern Chartreuse"
This light Green-Yellow colour (chartreuse) is used to highlight the Fern Green needed in our branding.

INTRODUCING THE CREW

Our team was meticulously chosen within the pool of inaugural New Zealand teams which attended the 2024 Australian National Finals. These teams, Aotearoa1, Ngā Tūī, and Marino thoroughly prepared for the National event and secured a place in the 2024 F1 in Schools Worlds event. Learning from Nationals, the team are all prepared to face any challenges Worlds may throw.

Wendy Lin

TEAM executive

Leading the winning New Zealand team in the 2024 Australian National Finals for F1 in Schools, Marino, Wendy has the experience to lead the inaugural New Zealand F1 in Schools World's team. Her organisational skills allow her to efficiently lead the team and to make sure team members are staying on track.

Contact at: wendylin@fernz.org

Janelle Huang

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

A talented artist and a passionate speaker, Janelle manages our brand image. Having designed for the leading New Zealand team in the 2024 F1 in Schools Australian National Finals, Marino, Janelle Huang knows how to design meaningful, memorable, and effective logos and graphic elements for trade displays, websites, and team kits alike.

Contact at: janellehuang@fernz.org

David Zhang

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

With a solid grasp of physical limitations and technologies, David knows how to turn designs and ideas into physical products. Working closely with our Design Engineers, he helps facilitate a productive creative environment and his understanding of CNC and 3D printing processes roots our car designs to the physical world.

Contact at: davidzhang@fernz.org

Matthew Stubbs

Design ENGINEER

With a strong work ethic and a passion for the automobile industry, Matthew manages events and plans. With a holistic knowledge of the F1 in Schools regulations, Matthew considers the feasibility of ideas of teams and creates plans to put ideas into action. Having served as the Design Engineer of one of the inaugural F1 in Schools New Zealand teams, Ngā Tūī, he works with the other engineers to discuss and create innovative car designs.

Contact at: matthewstubbs@fernz.org

OWEN JIANG

FINANCE MANAGER

An expert in economics and mathematical analysis, Owen serves as the finance manager for our team. In his role in the 2024 Australian Nationals as the Business Manager, he is an expert at gathering an audience, collaborating with sponsors, and making lifelong industry connections. His role as finance manager ensures the team uses its monetary resources appropriately and efficiently, without overspending on miscellaneous costs.

Contact at: owenjiang@fernz.org

Marcus Liu

DESIGN ENGINEER

Marcus is deeply passionate about physics and the sciences, using his knowledge of physical concepts, he can design efficient cars. His innovative approach and technical prowess help contribute to making team FERNZ stand out against a crowd of international competitors.

Contact at: marcusliu@fernz.org

Our team is supported also by numerous New Zealanders willing to donate small amounts for our cause. Via GiveALittle, we have received over $2,000 NZD. If you wish to support us, donating to this page is the best way to do so.

GIVEALITTLE

Our Sponsors

CONTACT US

We are always looking for potential sponsors. With your support, we will provide many opportunities for your brand to gain exposure throughout the entirety of the competition. If you are considering a sponsorship with us, a discussion is available at any time through any of our contacts. Get in touch with us at contact@fernz.com, or contact any of our team members.