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15 January 2012 - Waipu Hghland Games
The 141st annual Waipu Highland Games was held this year on the 2nd January.
Highland Dancing Judges were Mrs Cushla Piesse and Mrs Jeanie Borsboom from Christchurch.
Dancing Trophy winners were:
In the piping, Greg Wilson won the A/Open Overall prize winning the Piobaireachd, second in the March, Strathspey and Reel, and MSR events. Martin Frewen won the Open 2/4 March and MSR, and Liam Kernaghan won the A Grade Strathspey and Reel and A Grade Hornpipe and Jig. For more results and piping updates visit PBnews.com
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28 December 2011 - ILT National Young Performer of the year Awards Photos
Photos kindly supplied by Southern Exposures
Photos L to R: Serena Sangster, Chantelle Shatford, Jessica Findlay
Photo 2, winners with Jugde Cushla Piesse,
Photo 3: Highland Winner Chantelle Shatford with other PACANZ Art Form winners
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28 December 2011- Rules update regarding SENIOR PROGRESSIVE CUTTING STEP
SENIOR PROGRESSIVE CUTTING STEP
From the 01 January 2012, competitors 18 years & over may perform the Senior Progressive Cutting Step in any age group when the adjudicator has requested the Progressive Cutting Step.
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8 December 2011 - Upper Hutt Highland Gathering
The Annual Upper Hutt Highland Gatheirng was held slightly later this year due to the Rugby World Cup and with it came the hope of more consistent weather so the Gathering activities could be held outside. Lucky for the committee the sun slightly shone thru on the mid November day (with wind of course) and the day went ahead in the lovely dell area of Harcourt Park in Upper Hutt (also known to be location for Lord of the Rings scenes).
Many young pipers, drummers and dancers converged to compete in the solo events along with an eclectic mix of other activities throughout the day fincluding Medieval Swordfighting, Pipe Band selections, Clan tents and even Morris Dancers.
The dancing group celebrated 2 birthdays with cake for Christina Cotton and Nicole Harvey.
The rain came just before days end but the dancers completed their day under the protection of the covered stage.
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7 December 2011 - Wyndham A&P Show
On Saturday 3rd December a competition was held at the Wyndham A & P Show. Competitors enjoyed a lovely day dancing outside on a great sunny Southland day.
Most Points for the day went to Deanne Tyler and Runner Up went to Caitlin Van Miltenburg. Pictured are some of the dancers with Adjudicator Danielle Smith.
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7 December 2011 - North Shore dancers at Christmas celebration
Dancers from the North Shore of Auckland were invited to perform at the Takapuna Beach Christmas Carnival on Thursday evening 1st December.
During the 15 minute bracket Brittany Carlton, Eden Bowen, Nina Pletikosic, Charlotte Garrett, Olivia Garrett, Victoria Garrett, Annika Pletikosic, Charlotte Carlton and Megan Carlton performed the Highland Reel, Sword Dance, Seann Triubhais, Irish Jig and mass Highland Fling as a finale.
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7 December 2011 - Hororata Highland Games
If the 5th of November is any indicator the Inaugural Hororata Highland Games definitely went off with a bang. The gate recorded an amazing 15,000 attendees who enjoyed all the activities associated with a top notch Highland Gathering. The small rural township of Canterbury has definitely made a great Scottish mark on the map. Marketing over a long period by the Christchurch Press brought about large entries in all of the day's programmed events.
Solo Piping and Solo Drumming gained 50 entries, 200 Pipe Band Members, 16 Senior Heavies and 14 Novice Heavies in those field events. The Highland Dancing platform was a very popular activity with both spectators and the local Highland and National Dancing fraternity. Well known North Island Adjudicators Pamela Fleming and Janet Allison judged more than 80 competitors during the day of mixed temperatures and windy periods.
It was a great thrill at the conclusion of the days events and prize presentations to have highland dancer Claudia McNulty awarded the supreme award over all the days events this of course included a winner's kiss from Chieftain for the Day Television personality Simon Dellow.
The Hororata Highland Games have been established as a fund-raising event for the township that was badly affected by the September earthquake and the popularity displayed on the 5th November must surely establish it as an annual event on the Canterbury calendar.
Results can be found by clicking here
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14 November 2011- Dress update
NOTICE TO DANCING JUDGES & TEACHERS:
Clarification - Effective now
Competitors in Classes Novice & Under 8 years may wear Examination dress with Fawn or White Knee high socks Bonnet or Glengarry to be worn.
Refer to Dancers Head Dress for details.
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31 October 2011 - Labour Weekend Piping Solos
The Labour weekend Silver chanter contest for Highland Bagpiping was held last weekend in Christchurch - with schedules adjusted accordingly to cater also for NZ's biggest other contest of the year -the Rugby World Cup!
The prestigious Silver Chanter event this year was won by Callum Gilchrist, who also took Most points in the B Grade for the weekend.
The other most notable event, The Clasp (for former winners of the Silver Chanter) was won by Jamie Hawke.
Overall Grade winners listed below:
For a comprehensive write up please visit PB News
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17 October 2011 - ILT National Young Performer of the year Awards winner
Congratulations to Chantelle Shatford of Christchurch for taking final honours in the ILT National Young Performer of the Year award held in Invercargill this past weekend.
Unofficial Results :
Photos kindly supplied by Southern Exposures
Photos L to R: Serena Sangster, Chantelle Shatford, Jessica Findlay
Photo 2, winners with Jugde Cushla Piesse,
Photo 3: Highland Winner Chantelle Shatford with other PACANZ Art Form winners
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12 October 2011 - ILT Young Performer of the Year Awards being held this weekend
Congratulations to all the dancers who qualified to enter the ILTYPOY.
Best Wishes from the National President, Executive Committee and Council members of the Association for a wonderful experience at this years Award being held in Invercargill, Southland, 14-16 October.
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27 September 2011 - Summer School information available in Events section
Summer School dates and forms are available by going to the Events section.
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6 September 2011 - Scotland success agian for NZ pipers
At the prestigious Northern Meeeting at Inverness - Silver Medal Piobaireachd - Stuart Easton placed 4th. Stuart also placed 4th in the March event on Day 2 at the same gathering.
The Blairgowrie Games saw Marion Horsburgh place 4th in the Open Piobaireachd and Tracey Williams place 2nd in the B-Grade Piobaireachd
Click on the links for more information.
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30 August 2011 - Auckland Centre Solo Piping
Excellent entries were received for the fourth annual Solo Piping Festival held in Auckland. The adjudicator was Mr Alistair Hanning of Auckland. At the competition the President of the Auckland Centre, Mrs Pamela Fleming, presented a Meritorious Service Award to Mr Willy Schultz in recognition of his long service and contribution to Solo Piping and to Highland Dancing.
For full results list - click here
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30 August 2011 - Kiwis still featuring at Scottish Games
The latest in Highland Games saw kiwi featuring in the prizelist - most recent accomplishments were from the Birnam Highland Games - where the Piobaireachd event saw a Kiwi lineup for 2nd, 3rd 4th.
Piobaireachd:
Stuart also won a 2nd and 3rd in the Strathspey/Reel and March while Tracey received a 5th in the same March event.
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22 August 2011 - Auckland Summer School Jan 2012
Jan 7th-10th 2012
Tutors: Sherilyn Hall, Lynette Mitchell, Vicky Maples
Location: Auckland Academy of Dance, New Lynn Auckland
For more information - contact Fiona or Johanna Lees - or phone on 021 879 484
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22 August 2011 - latest results update from Scotlands Kiwi travelling pipers
Glenisla Highland Gathering held on Friday 19th August
Nairn Highland Games held on Saturday 20th August - several kiwi pipers in attendance
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15 August 2011 - Lorient Interceltique Festival results featuring our very own Kiwi Pipers for another year!
MacCrimmon Trophy for Scottish, Irish and Breton sections- 2nd prize Martin Frewen - Auckland
Piobaireachd - 3rd Stuart Easton - Palmerston North
Click here for full results list
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7 August 2011 - - Latest Scotland Piping Results
Dunvegan Medal - Fiona Manson places 4th
Lochaber Highland - MSR - Marion Horsburgh places 4th
Aboyne Highland Games - Marion places 1st in the Piobaireachd
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7 August 2011 - Notice for Qualifying Dancers for ILT National Young Performer Award
Notice to ILT NATIONAL YOUNG PERFORMER AWARDS - Direct Entry 2011 Direct Entry deadline: 10 August - Last date for nominations from NZChampionships held in Christchurch - No Late Entries ACCEPTED.
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31 July 2011 - Confirmation of correct Irish Costume suppliers
McPhees in Tawa, Wellington have the correct colour Irish Jig Hose - and green and gold girdles are available from Highland Supplies
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26 July 2011 - Canterbury West Coast Championships
Canterbury West Coast PIping & Dancing hosted the Championship competition held this past weekend. The Friday competition was dedicated to age group classes under 14 and below whilst the weekend was dedicated to hosting the New Zealand Championships covering all 3 age groups of Under 16, Under 18 and 18&over. Over 200 competitors converged on Christchurch to compete at this prestigious event.
Despite some major challenges with another earthquake on Friday morning and some serious snowstorms making travelling around Christchurch a major challenge - the competitions surged ahead with great success.
The CWCC Champions are as follows:
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26 July 2011 - updates from NZ Championships
Photos kindly provided by Ken Baker and are available directly from Ken Baker Photography under Events.
Top 10 Ranking from each class below:
18&Over
Under 18 Top 10 Ranked dancers:
Top 10 Ranked Under 16 Dancers:
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25 July 2011 - 2011 NZ Highland & National dancing Champions presented this evening
Congratulations to the following for winning the 2011 NZ Champion dance titles :
Official Results and top 10 ranked dancers from each age group will be posted once received from the Hosting Society.
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19 July 2011 - NZ Piper Fiona Manson scoops the big prize at Inverary
NZ Piper Fiona Manson who now resides in Scotland has claimed the big prize of the day at the Inverary Highland Games yesterday winning the Open Piobaireachd event. A fantastic result at the beginning of what can be classed the Summer Games circuit where players worldwide converge on Scotland to compete at the many Highland Games held during July/August.
Click here for more information
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19 July 2011 - New Zealand Highland & National Dancing Championships - 22nd - 25th July, St Andrews College, Papanui Road, Christchurch
The National President, Council Executive of the Piping and Dancing Association of New Zealand send Best Wishes to the Canterbury/West Coast Centre Championship committee and their Supporters, for a very successful weekend hosting the New Zealand Championships Highland & National Dancing. Good Luck to all Competitors.
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19 July 2011 - Hawkes Bay weekend competition overview
The Heretaunga Thistle Club recently held a weekend competition in Hastings on 2nd and 3rd July. The adjudicators were Danitta Findlay of Christchurch and Vicky Maples of Auckland. It was encouraging to see so many senior dancers using this competition as part of their build up to the NZ Championships later this month.
There were 15 competitors in the Open and 13 in the Under 16 age groups. Competitors travelled from Tauranga through to Wellington to enjoy a wonderful weekend of dance.
For Merit Award & championship results click here
Photo1: Most points/Runner up winners
Photo 2: Competitiors Group Photo
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5 July 2011 - Top of the South Championships
Another very successful weekend of Highland & National Dancing was held at the annual "Top of the South" Championship Competition in Blenheim on 18/19 June. Nearly 100 competitors converged from across the country to this gathering held at Marlborough Civic Theatre. The highlight, other than superb dancing throughout the weekend, was the Champions Highland Fling at the completion of the Gathering where all trophy winners peformed a massed fling to a packed out audience.
Winners and Runner up to most points listed below:
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12 June 2011 - new membership form available
Please note the new years membership form (2011/2012) is available on the Forms section of the site.
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12 June 2011 - Queens Birthday Dancing results
Results listing received from the Otago centre for Dancing - Queens Birthday competition held in Dunedin.
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11 June 2011 -Hawkes Bay dancers display at City of Hastings Pipe Band 60th Anniversary
The City of Hastings Pipe Band had their 60th Anniversary last weekend with a get together in the afternoon followed by an evening dinner. Sunday activities included a concert held at the Lindisfarne Auditorium. Pupils of Nicole Brocklehurst, Karen Mortensen, Gaye Reid and Kerren Withington provided 4 items for the concert - a Highland Fling, a Broadswords, Sailors Hornpipe, and Aberdonian Lassie.
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10 June 2011 - Dunedin Queens Birthday competitions
Stuart Easton won Most points in A Grade at the Dunedin Queens Birthday Solo Piping competitions winning the 6/8 March and Hornpipe & Jig, also winning the Preimer MSR event, while Brendon Eade won the Gold medal Piobaireachd event and 2/4 March and Alasdair MacKenzie won the Strathspey & Reel.
Full result available by clicking here.
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10 June 2011 - 2011 Dancing NZ Championship Judges announced & Highland Reel
The Adjudicators for the Highland Reels at the upcoming NZ Dancing Championships have announced their selection:
The adjudicators for each event are listed below:
18 Years & Over
Under 18 Years
Under 16 Years
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2 June 2011 - Otago Centre turns 100!
The National President, Patron, Life Members, Council and members wish Otago Centre Best Wishes for a wonderful weekend of celebrations on their 100th Aniversary being celebrated Queens Birthday Weekend.
Good Luck to all Competitors in the Solo Piping and Highland & National Dancing events.
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30 May 2011- Kapiti Caledonian Society
Dancers converged in Kapiti this recent weekend for the dancing competitions hosted by Kapiti Caledonian Society which had a total of 28 competitors.
Everyone enjoyed themselves and had a relaxed day of dancing. 4U Direct Ltd donated 2 lucky draw Scholarships, a $50.00 Tuition Fee Scholarship won by 6&under competitor Lola Van Dyk who has only just begun competing on the stage the previous week, and a $150.00 Scholarship to help attend the 2011 New Zealand Champs in Christchurch which was won by Shelly Easton with second chance winner Stafford Harman.
A Ceilidh was held in the evening at the Scot’s Hall in Raumati with a full hall of people (members and Non members) all who had a great night of Scottish dancing and fun filled activities. Everyone joined in and made it a memorable night.
Additional note: Kapiti Caledonian Society are hosting their Annual Scottish Ball on the 27th August.
Formal Dress required (Black Tie Event). Members $40.00, Non Members $55.00. Tickets available thru Secretary Dorothy Shaw (04) 297 3490
Membership for a family $25.00 per year. Also contact Dorothy Shaw. .
More information will be on the Kapitit Caledonian web site soon.
Photo: Competitors with Adjudicator Mrs Gail Dodson, Blenheim and Pipers Peter Menzies and Stephen Allison.
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30 May 2011 - Scottish Games success at Bathgate and Blair Atholl
The Scottish Games season is starting to ramp up with the Bathgate Highland Games and Atholl Gathering held this past weekend.
NZ piper Tracey Williams who currently resides in Doune placed 2nd in the March event at Bathgate, and 3rd in the B grade Piobaireachd.
Congratulations Tracey.
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30 May 2011- NZ Pipings pretigious invitational event - The Claidhmor and the Targe
The past weekend hosted the annual Claidhmor and Targe event - held at the Celtic Inn in Palmerston North
Brendon Eade of Morrinsille won both events (the MSRHJ & Piob) - a feat only previously acheived 4 times previously
Marion Horsburgh (Wellington) was runner up in the Piobaireachd, with Martin Frewen (Auckland) placing second in the MSRHJ event.
See PB news for more info.
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17 May 2011 - Winter Workshop - Manawatu
Workshop to be held June 19th 2011 at the Manawatu Scottish Hall, Palmerston North, and tutor is Mrs Sherilyn Hall. Other tutors may be appointed if entries warrant.
Attached is application form and a 'proposed' program. There are plenty of exciting things to do in Palmerston North between classes, including visiting our newly revamped PLAZA - which comes highly recommended! There will be two rooms adjacent to the hall to base yourself during the day.
The Performance Preparation seminar is open to all dancers over 10 years of age. Teachers also welcome to apply for this seminar.
It will include topics:
If you have any questions feel free to email the Secretary.
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12 May 2011 - Canterbury West Coast Centre support initiative
Due to the unprecedented sequence of events in Christchurch the Centre Committee have been forced to make serious adjustments to both venue and organisation of the New Zealand Highland Dancing Championship competition being held in July this year.
To assist with these new arrangements it was suggested by the Marlborough Nelson Centre at the recently held Meeting of Council that all PDANZ Centres give consideration to providing financial assistance through Members and Affiliates to the Canterbury West-Coast Centre Organisation.
Any donations will be gratefully received by the Christchurch Committee.
For direct credit the account number for depositing is 03-08550-418525-00. Advice of deposits should be emailed to the Treasurer, CWC Centre.
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12 May 2011 - RU Brown Australian Piping competition success
Several NZ Pipers have been in Adelaide, Australia over the past week competing against a large field at the R U Brown competition.
Katie Lawton - Christchurch won the Intermediate MSR and placed 2nd and 3rd in the Silver Chanter and Hornpipe&Jig events.
Stuart Easton - Palmerston North - both won Open events (MSR and Hornpipe&Jig) and placed 3rd in the Gold medal Piobaireachd event.
Jamie Hawke - Christchurch - placed 3rd in the Open MSR and 5th in the Gold Medal event.
Marion Horsburgh - Wellington - placed 2nd in the Open MSR.
For listed results visit the PIPES-DRUMS website
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27 April - Update funeral details for Lewis - Saturday 30th April:
Lewis' funeral is to be held at:
All Saints Chapel
Purewa Cemetery
100 St Johns Road
Meadowbank, Auckland
No flowers by request but donations can be made to Mercy Hospice, PO Box 47-693, Ponsonby, Auckland.
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27 April - Hawkes Bay fundraises for Christchurch Earthquake
A concert staged by brass and pipe bands in Napier raised $7000 for the Christchurch Earthquake appeal.
The concert by the Napier Brass Band and the Drones & Sticks Pipe Band raised money for officers from fire, ambulance and police services who have been working in Christchurch. Other performers in the concert included dancers from the Kerren Withington School of Dance from Hastings. The dancers performed a Sailors' Hornpipe as a tribute to the Navy personnel from HMNZS Canterbury, in Lyttleton when the quake struck on February 22.
Click on the link for more information.
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27 April - unofficial dancing most points winners from Hawkes Bay Highland Games
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25 April - Hawkes Bay Highland Games update
The Annual Hawkes Bay Highland Games are complete once again after a surprisingly sunny Easter weekend. Pipers, dancers and drummers from around NZ converged on Hastings to spend a weekend competing at this prestigious event. Full results will be posted soon.
A short summary of Piping winners listed below:
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25 April - Lewis Turrell MBE
Prominent NZ piping icon and PDANZ Auckland Centre president Lewis Turrell MBE sadly passed away late last week. Lewis funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon 30 April, Time/location TBC.
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1 April - NZ Dance Championships Important announcement
CWCC advise that the venue for the NZ Championships in July is St Andrew's College, Papanui Road. (entrance Normans Road) St Andrew's College is well outside the 'red zone' and handy to eateries. Papanui Road has lots of motels.
An extension of time has been given for sending entries until the 14th April.
Welcome to Christchurch.
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11 March - Christchurch Balmoral Club competitions update
Due to the devastating earthquake on the 22nd February the Canterbury Caledonian Society Hall sustained severe damage and as most will be aware the front part of the hall had to be demolished. The rear part of the Hall remained standing until yesterday when the Society had the opportunity to collect any valuables they could before the rear part of the hall was also demolished. This is not only very sad for Society members but for all Highland Dancers past and present as the Cale Hall is where so many of our Competitions have been held and so many friendships have been made.
Due to the fact that we now have no venue and so many of the Balmoral Club members are busy recovering their own homes and workplaces we have decided to postpone the competition that was to held on the 26th of March. We will make every effort to hold it at a later date but we cannot make any further plans until the Club has had a chance to meet together as a group. For those who have already entered, when the Club meets obviously we will discuss the issue of fees already paid.
To all dancers, keep dancing To all parents, thanks for your continued support
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1 March - Wellington Pipers, Dancers and Drummers are rallied together at last minute to present "100 Pipers - Benefit Concert"
The Royal New Zealand Pipe Band Championships were due to be held in Timaru this coming weekend and have been cancelled due to the devastating events in Christchurch. The Wellington Pipe Band fraternity have rallied in the last 3 days to instead arrange a benefit concert for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal this coming Saturday night - 5th March at 7pm being held at the Michael Fowler Centre.
Commencing on Friday is a parade and massed band event being held on Parliament Grounds at 12.30pm. This is then to be followed by the Saturday evening concert.
It promises to be an evening filled with Scottish culture and music performed by the bands including City of Wellington, Red Hackle, Scots College, Paraparaumu & Districts, Manawatu Scottish Society and the Auckland & District Pipe Band, along with dance items provided by Thistlebrae Highland Dancers of Lower Hutt/Wellington.
Commencing at 7pm - Tickets are available via Ticketek website or Ticketek outlets - $15 for Adults $40 Family (x2 Adults & x2 Children)
Most generous support for this event has been provided by Wellington City Council, Ticketek, The Angus Inn, Jet Star, - Venue hire has been kindly donated by the Wellington Venues and all proceeds for this concert will be donated to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal fund via the Red Cross.
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1 March - Canterbury pipers and dancers lend a helping hand for Earthquake cleanup
The Canterbury Caledonian Pipe band have cancelled their recent scheduled practice and have gone out helping residents in the Earthquake Clean up.
The Canterbury Caledonian Hall was virtually destroyed in the recent earthquake last week and has had to be demolished. This hall holds many memories over several generations of pipers and dancers who have learnt their art and competed in that very all. It was great to see the Caledonian members helping out in the clean up instead of having dancing lessons and band practice given that their hall has been demolished.
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23 February 2011
To our members and friends in Christchurch: Our thoughts and sympathy are with you all during this traumatic time ? to those who have lost loved ones, to those who are injured or have suffered loss. Our thanks go to the many volunteers who are helping to save lives and comfort those who are suffering. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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22 February 2011
Alastair Munro passed away on 17 February 2011 in Christchurch. Alastair was one of our very experienced judges and a member of the Pipers and Judges Grading Committee
Alastair's funeral has been confirmed as follows: Thursday 24 February 2011 1pm, St Andrews College Memorial Chapel Papanui Christchurch Messages of Condolence to: Lamb and Hayward Westpark Chapel 467 Wairakei Rd Burnside Christchurch 8053
Our thoughts are with Alastair's family at this time.
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10 February 2011 - Easter Games Dancing entry extension
Knowing the entries have closed last Saturday 5th February, the Committee has decided to accepted dancing entries up the mail is cleared this Saturday 12th. After this late entries will not be accepted. Any outstanding entries this week - send by mail but please also notify by urgent email.
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6 February 2011 - Hawkes Bay Highland Games Entries closing date final reminder
Reminder that entries for the Easter Highland Games in Hastings are coming to a close. Dancing 5th February and Piping/Drumming 12th February.
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24 January 2011 - Waipu Highland Games Dance competition overall winners
The 140th Waipu Caledonian games was held at the Caledonian Park in glorious sunshine which attracted a crowd of more than 5,000 spectators The Judges for the dancing were Mrs Gail Dodson of Blenheim and Mrs Julie Hawke of Christchurch while the Pipers were Mr Anton Hodson and Mr Robert Halliday both of Auckland Thirty nine competitors competed coming from as far away as Invercargill. The support of these competitors is greatly appreciated as there are no registered P.& D. competitors in Northland.
Go to the results page for more results or click here for full Trophy Winners listing
Photos below:
Left: Most Points Trophy Winners
Right: Lorna Prince Memorial Trophy Nth Island Champ Jig Single Time: Winner Jayden Withington, Hastings
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24 January 2011 - NZ Open Piping Champion event winners
Inidividual NZ champ classes were won by the following pipers:
Photos kindly provided by Dave Horsburgh
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10 January - 2011 NZ Open Piping Champion Greg Wilson
Greg Wilson is announced as the 2011 NZ Open Piping Champion winning the most points in NZ Championship events at the recent Waipu Highland Games held on New Years Day.
Stuart Easton won the aggregate overall A grade events held at the competition (Grant Downie Trophy). He also won the Helen McGregor Memorial Trophy Open Medley event held on evening of 31st December.
Official Results will be listed on the PDANZ website shortly.
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