Pipe Bands are for
Everyone
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.
What's happening a week into the National Youth Pipe Band of New Zealand's trip to Canada? Band member Caleb Ung fills us in: After an…
Liam Kernaghan10 July 2024
Steven Shedden (Hawthorn Pipe Band) was the inaugural winner of the RSPBA Oceania Adult Solo Drumming Championship held at St Andrew's College in Christchurch. Scott Birrell…
Liam Kernaghan30 June 2024
The draws for the 2024 RSPBA Oceania Adult & Juvenile Section 5 Snare Championship are now available. They are available for PDF download here. ADULT…
Liam Kernaghan21 June 2024
COMING SOON
2025 SUMMER SCHOOL
The RNZPBA Summer School is an annual, week-long school, held for all ages and skill levels from across New Zealand and Australia, with some attendees even coming from further abroad!