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
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.
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
