Following are the results for event 28, filtered to show race 1 semi-finals races.
| Semi-final 1 | [ race results ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tauranga Boys College 1 | [ crew ] | 7:12.77 | 28.1.4 |
| 2nd | Mt Albert Grammar School 1 | [ crew ] | 7:15.90 | 28.1.5 |
| 3rd | St Andrew's College 1 | [ crew ] | 7:17.46 | 28.1.2 |
| 4th | St Bede's College 1 | [ crew ] | 7:19.86 | 28.1.1 |
| 5th | Roncalli College 1 | [ crew ] | 7:22.67 | 28.1.6 |
| 6th | St John's College (Hastings) 1 | [ crew ] | 7:27.05 | 28.1.8 |
| 7th | Whanganui Collegiate School 1 | [ crew ] | 7:28.28 | 28.1.7 |
| 8th | James Hargest College 1 | [ crew ] | 7:28.44 | 28.1.3 |