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.
Scott Birrell. A previously published article on rnzpba.com, extracted from the August edition of NZPB magazine on Ali MacKenzie - "Our Newest Legend", included reference…
Chris Stevens6 March 2022
February Mag is Out! The summer months have been quiet – very quiet. With not a contest held and the cancellation of Summer School scheduled…
Chris Stevens5 March 2022
Graeme Rusbatch. Around mid 2021 I had the pleasure of attending the AGM of McAlpines North Canterbury Pipe Band, based in the township of Rangiora…
Chris Stevens2 February 2022
8th – 12th January 2025
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!