The 2026 pipe band season has been like none other - in grade one alone, four different bands winning the five majors, and a series…
RNZPBA15 August 2026
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The Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands’ Association has been supporting New Zealand bands since 1928. From those early days, bands have grown in numbers and strength, and the level of performance has improved beyond belief.
The RNZPBA is managed by a small, dedicated team. Our mission is simple – to promote pipe bands, and pipe band membership throughout New Zealand, by whatever means possible.
The Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands' Association's Grading Committee has made the following determinations following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season: Manawatu Scottish Pipe Band…
Liam Kernaghan28 June 2026
Steven Shedden (Hawthorn Pipe Band) was the overall winner of the RNZPBA New Zealand Solo Drumming Championships, and won the RSPBA Oceania Adult MSR, in…
RNZPBA2 May 2026
