Following are the results for event 28, filtered to show race 1 semi-finals races.
| Semi-final 1 | [ race results ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Huanui College 1 | [ crew ] | 7:25.83 | 28.1.4 |
| 2nd | St Peter's School 1 | [ crew ] | 7:29.53 | 28.1.5 |
| 3rd | Napier Boys High School 1 | [ crew ] | 7:31.98 | 28.1.1 |
| 4th | St Patrick's College 1 | [ crew ] | 7:33.13 | 28.1.6 |
| 5th | Whanganui High School 1 | [ crew ] | 7:34.16 | 28.1.3 |
| 6th | Whanganui High School 2 | [ crew ] | 7:40.74 | 28.1.7 |
| 7th | Francis Douglas Memorial College 1 | [ crew ] | 7:42.55 | 28.1.2 |
| 8th | St Peter's College 1 | [ crew ] | 7:44.00 | 28.1.8 |