Following are the results for event 1, filtered to show A finals races.
| A Final | [ race results ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Marlborough Boys College 1 | [ crew ] | 7:25.36 | 1.1.6 |
| 2nd | St Bede's College 1 | [ crew ] | 7:29.12 | 1.1.1 |
| 3rd | Nelson College 1 | [ crew ] | 7:31.63 | 1.1.2 |
| 4th | Whanganui High School 1 | [ crew ] | 7:36.14 | 1.1.3 |
| 5th | Timaru Boys High School 1 | [ crew ] | 7:37.58 | 1.1.5 |
| 6th | Christchurch Boys High School 1 | [ crew ] | 7:45.91 | 1.1.4 |
| 7th | Trident High School 1 | [ crew ] | 7:47.47 | 1.1.8 |
| 8th | St Peter's College 1 | [ crew ] | 7:52.81 | 1.1.7 |