The Raw Comedy Quest 2022 was our biggest one yet! The five heats featured 36 entrants, including 15 first time entrants!

Twelve finalists were found and the crown was taken out by Callum Wagstaff of Taranaki, who competed in four heats before finally sealing his spot in the final, hosted by NZ comedy royalty Justine Smith!

Callum was the first performer from the Central North Island to represent our region in the national final held in Auckland, where he placed second!

The runner up was Alexander Reid from Whanganui, who advanced all the way to the Wellington final at San Fran.