Manawatu Scottish were crowned Grade One Champions at the 2025 New Zealand Pipe Band Championships, held in Invercargill on the 7th and 8th of March.…
RNZPBA11 March 2025
It has been a busy start to the year for the Association. Thank you everyone for making the transition to the new team so seamless…
Liam Kernaghan27 February 2025
Both the 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Annual Plan will be presented at the 2025 Association AGM at Invercargill for adoption. Below is a summary…
Liam Kernaghan27 February 2025
Feel like you need a dose of international piping and drumming news? Below are ten of the most interesting articles from the start of 2025…
RNZPBA27 February 2025
Auckland Centre Championships Grade 1: Auckland & District Grade 2: No competition Grade 3: Auckland & District #2 Grade 4: Papakura Pipe Band Juvenile: Papakura…
RNZPBA27 February 2025
This year’s RNZPBA Summer School was, again, a huge success. 120 participants of all ages and abilities, and from all corners of the country descended…
Courtney Williamson27 February 2025
This year the team from 5Stream are back to bring you the most comprehensive coverage of the 2025 New Zealand Pipe Band Championships from Invercargill,…
wphost27 February 2025
Entries are now open for the 2025 RSPBA Oceania Solo Drumming Championships at Rangi Ruru Girls School in Christchurch. Events for the 2025 event include: …
RNZPBA25 February 2025
The final draw for the 2025 New Zealand Pipe Band Championships, and the approved dispensations as per rule 4.1.3-4.1.7 of the National Contest Rules, are…
RNZPBA18 February 2025
An exciting new role has been created within the Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands' Association. - Director, National Youth Pipe Band of New Zealand The…
RNZPBA15 January 2025
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NZPB magazine November 2022
NZPB November 2022 The August edition of NZPB has been released, with news and interviews covering a wide range of subjects. Main features of this…
2022 Summer School
Summer School is a major programme for the RNZPBA each year, and one which we eagerly look forward to. It is very well supported by…
