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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.

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All in the Timing

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…
6 March 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!

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