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
Watch Day One of the 2026 New Zealand Pipe Band Championships LIVE below on Youtube. https://youtube.com/live/62HVNS2AxAY?feature=share
RNZPBA13 March 2026
The final draw for the 2026 New Zealand Pipe Band Championships is available here. 2026_NZPBC_DrawDownload
RNZPBA10 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
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
Congratulations to Eddie Eeles who was honoured in the King's Birthday honours list with a King's Service Medal. Eddie is the recently retired Drum Major…
RNZPBA6 June 2025
Celebrating a Century of Music and Tradition: City of Nelson Highland Pipe Band’s Centenary Lucy Jackson - CNHPB This year marks a special milestone for…
Chris Stevens28 November 2024
Liam Kernaghan, Stu McHale and Peter Duncan will make up the new Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands’ Association Management board, outgoing president Iain Blakeley has…
RNZPBA3 November 2024
