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.
Life Member, Former National President, Centre President, Board Member and National Contest Supervisor John (“Jock”) McQuarrie I want to begin by acknowledging the passing of…
Chris Stevens31 August 2024
As many will be aware, the National Youth Pipe Band of New Zealand travelled to British Columbia Canada in early July, to take part in…
Chris Stevens30 August 2024
What's happening a week into the National Youth Pipe Band of New Zealand's trip to Canada? Band member Caleb Ung fills us in: After an…
Liam Kernaghan10 July 2024
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!