Entries are now open for the 2026 RSPBA Oceania Solo Drumming Championships at St Andrew's College in Christchurch. Events for the 2026 event include: The…
Liam Kernaghan2 March 2026
The Management Board discussed potential and real conflicts of interest between the President and duties he has to perform under the National Contest Rules ('the…
Liam Kernaghan20 January 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
We're pleased to announce that RNZPBA is rolling out a new, improved Membership Database and Band Manager Portal. This change represents a significant step forward…
George McEwan20 December 2025
Our final RNZPBA Town Hall session for 2025 will be held on Sunday 9 November at 10am. The full Board and Group Leaders team (including…
RNZPBA28 October 2025
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
Entries for the 2026 New Zealand Pipe Band Championships in Taranaki 20/21 March are now open. Closing date for entries is 20 November 2025. In preparation for completing the entry form, please…
RNZPBA17 September 2025
Following one final day of training at the European Championships held at Perth Scotland on 9 August 2025, Brian Switalla has been signed off as…
RNZPBA19 August 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
