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
https://youtu.be/tsca41OVqf8?si=TFypGZHZBjqlA9Nr Auditions for the 2026 National Youth Pipe Band of New Zealand are now open. This is your chance to join other up-and-coming Kiwi pipers…
RNZPBA14 January 2026
The Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands' Association's Grading Committee has made the following determinations following representations from Bands: ILT City of Invercargill Highland Pipe Band demoted from G1…
RNZPBA7 October 2025
The Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands' Association's Grading Committee has made the following determinations following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season: New Zealand Police Pipe…
RNZPBA14 August 2025
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 Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands’ Association is pleased to announce the RSPBA Oceania Solo Drumming Championship will be held at St Andrew’s College in…
Liam Kernaghan19 February 2024
The Grading Committee for the Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands' Association has made the following determinations following the conclusion of the 2022/23 season: City of…
RNZPBA27 July 2023
Summer School is a major programme for the RNZPBA each year, and one which we eagerly look forward to. It is very well supported by…
Allister Macgregor20 November 2021
