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News Archive 2006:
21 December 2006
Best of luck to all dancers competing at the 2007 NZ Under 16 Dancing Championships being held at Waipu on Jan1/2.
Merry Xmas and safe travels to all members over the Xmas/New Year period.
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4 December 2006
Interested in performing at the Geelong Highland Gathering Sunday 18th March 2007?
A Travel package is being prepared by Simon Hocking House of Travel.
The package will be flying to Melbourne on Friday 16th March, 3 nights accommodation flying back from Melbourne on Monday 19th March.
Email or phone for more travel inquiries 0800 505 565.
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4 December 2006
AUCKLAND HIGHLAND GAMES
On the 18th November 2006 the Auckland Centre of the Piping and Dancing Association was preparing to participate in the Auckland Highland Games by running the dancing competitions.Unfortunately, at 9.00am, the heavens opened and deluge after deluge ensued! The Centre would have been happy to hold the competitions outside if there had been a "Glenfinnan" mist but a move to the wet weather venue was necessary.
The wet weather venue proved to be a spacious school hall with fine acoustics. That the acoustics were excellent was emphasised by an impressive display of piping from five experienced pipers which the audience and the dancers fully appreciated.
Photograph: Left to right Robin Gray, Mervyn Appleton, Lewis Turrell MBE (President of the Auckland Centre), Brian Switalla, Peter Menzies
With the dancing and piping under way, the judges Natasha Gowan and Grace Smith completed their duties successfully and the following results were achieved:
Photograph of Alexandra Bunting as winner of Event 18, the Highland Fling Open, holding the Peter Daniel Trophy.
While not being able to hold the event outdoors, the day was nevertheless enjoyed by all. The Centre Committee extends thanks to all who assisted with making the day a success and special thanks to the judges and the pipers.
Auckland Centre Committee Piping and Dancing Association of New Zealand
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20 November 2006
The programme for the Australian VSU 150th Geelong Highland Gathering in Victoria March 18 is available under Upcoming events.
If you are planning to attend please let the P&D Secretary know as they can put you in touch with other Kiwi dancers who may be attending.
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7 November 2006
Photos below from the NZ Under 16 Highland Dancing Championships held in Timaru over Labour Weekend.
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Winner South Island Sailors hornpipe Open Jessica Shepherd - Timaru |
Under 16 NZ Championships Runner -up Claire O'Keeffe (left) Winner Rachel Crampton (right) |
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Official Opening Ceremony |
Massed Fling
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Photos kindly supplied by the Hocking Family
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30 October 2006
NZ's Greg Wilson again hitting the major prizelist this weekend in top Scottish Solo Piping competition (the Glenfiddich Championship) held at Blair Atholl.
Greg placed second in the Piobaireachd event and 3rd in the MSR.
For more details and full prizelist go to the Pipes Drums website.
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30 October 2006
MISSING or LOST NZ Championship SOLO PIPING TROPHIES. If you have or know the whereabouts of the below trophies can you please contac teh P&D Secretary.
Contact the Secretary and arrangement will be made for pickup of trophy.
Email the P&D Secretary: or write to PO Box 40-777, Glenfield, Auckland.
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30 October 2006
REMITS Passed at recent AGM:
NZ RANKING SYSTEM FOR NZ Championships DANCING - to take effect 1/1/07
HIGHLAND DANCING JACKET FOR 14 yrs & over (long sleeves) to take effect 1/7/07
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29 October 2006
Matt Supranowicz (Australia) has taken out the 2006 Silver Chanter event at St. Andrews College beating of some stiff competition. John Mulhearn was 2nd with Jamie Hawke third and Jared Syme 4th Brian Switalla has taken the Clasp double MSR event.
See Pipe Band News site for more detail. Results also available in Results section.
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29 October 2006
Entries now being taken for the 14th Paeroa Highland Games and Tattoo contest - Saturday Feb 10th 2007. Featuring Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Pipe Bands, Heavy weight field events, Clan Gatherings and an evening Tattoo.
Solo Piping and Dancing commences 9am sharp, Pipe Bands in the afternoon (contest at 12 noon).
For further details visit the Paeroa Highland Games web page.
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23 October 2006
NZ Under 16 Champion crowned at South Canterbury Piping & Dancing competitions over this Labour weekend.
Congratulations to Rachael Crampton from Blenheim for winning the overall title for 2006 NZ Under 16 Highland Dancing Champion. Claire O'keefe also from Blenheim was runner up overall. Both dancers are taught by Robyn Simmons at the Marlborough Dance Centre.
Full Championship and Class most points results will be posted shortly under the Results section.
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19 October 2006
The Fling to success Video has been reduced to $10 per unit plus postage. The order form is available for download under Fling To Success on the left hand menu.
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19 October 2006
The Upper Hutt Highlanders hosted another successful Highland Gathering (the 5th Anniversary day) in partnership with the local Council as the official beginning of the Upper Hutt Summer Series of events with support from Community First Foundation, and Trust House Charitable Trust. Persistant drizzle in true Scottish style didn't hamper the Gathering and all events went ahead outside at Harcourt Park as planned.
Activities during the day included: Solo Piping and Solo Drumming, Highland Dancing, Pipe Band display, Strongman events, Clan tents, and Haggis!
Results available under results section.
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11 October 2006
Auckland Highland Games are being held on Sat Nov 18th this year. Programmes are available for download under the Events section.
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14 September 2006
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Piping & Dancing member Lorna Coombes on September the 5th aged 22 years. Lorna was diagnosed with leukemia in September last year just prior to the New Zealand Academy Conference in Wellington, and fought a long hard battle with dignity and courage. Her Scottish heritage played a big part in her life and she had a great passion for Highland Dancing which was reflected in her life. The love and respect for Lorna, from within the dancing community, was evident by the large number of people who came from all over New Zealand to say farewell to Lorna and to support her family. Such was the respect and admiration held for Lorna, a Guard of Honour comprising 40 of our dancers from all age groups provided a fitting tribute. Our sincere sympathy goes to Morag, Dougie and Gordon |
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12 September 2006
Marlborough/ Nelson P&D AGM date is September 29th, 7-30pm at 221 Kaiuma Road, Canvastown.
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8 September 2006
The last week has been full of successes in Scotland for several of our Kiwi Bagpipers.
Braemar Highland Gathering 2 Sept
To top of a fabulous season Greg Wilson won the Braemar Medal (Piobaireachd) and also won the Donald Bain Memorial Quaich! at the Braemar Highland Gathering.
The March and Strathspey & Reel events at the same gathering saw Richard Hawke with two second placings and Greg again with a 4th and 5th respectively.
Blairgowrie Highland Games 3 Sept
Richard Hawke placed 2nd in the premier event of the day, the Open Piobaireachd, and another 2nd in the March event. Wellington based player Marion Horsburgh was 3rd in the March event.
At the same competition Tracey Williams, currently residing in Doune, placed 5th in the CPA B&C Grade Piobaireachd.
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28 August 2006
On Sunday 18th March 2007, Queens Park Highland Gathering will be celebrating their 50th - 150 Anniversary. The Victorian Scottish Union (VSU) has extended an invitation to dancers to be apart of this celebration, which is being held at Queens Park, Geelong, Victoria.
Details are currently being finalised, but the Committee will be running 3 platforms of competition throughout the day. Dancers are also invited to participate in the Massed Highland Fling in the arena for the Official Opening of the Gathering.
Added entertainment at Queens Park Highland Gathering will be Highland Pipe Band competitions, Heavy Games, Celtic Stalls and of course, plenty of Highland Dancing.
For more information please contact the VSU Dancing Chairperson or mail directly to: VSU Dancing Secretary, 17 Princes St.Nth, Ballarat, 3350, Australia.
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26 August 2006
Greg Wilson - NZ's own Open Champion piper has won the Highland Society of London's Gold Medal for Piobaireachd at the Argyllshire Gathering, one of the world's most prestigious Piping events, held earlier this week. Full results available on the Piper and Drummer website.
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17 August 2006
Congratulations to NZ piper Fiona Manson for winning the Open Piobaireachd competition at the Perth Highland Games on Sunday August 13th, and also to Wellington based piper Marion Horsburgh taking a 5th placing in the same event, and a 4th prize in the March event.
Click here for further results and information.
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08 August 2006
Congratulations to Richard Hawke who won the prestigious Dunvegan Medal in Portree, Scotland on 8th August.
Also in the winners stakes is NZ Piper (currently residing in Glasgow) Fiona Manson who won the 6/8 March event, a huge achievement and another fine example of the success of our Kiwi Pipers on an international stage.
For more information click here.
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08 August 2006
Official photos are still available from the recent NZ Dancing Championship competition held in Auckland early July.
Click here to access the Prophotography website viewing area and search all the NZ Championship action shots by clicking on the PDANZ options for Class photos and general photos.
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08 August 2006
Congratulations to NZ Piper Tracey Williams, formerly of Hastings currently living in Scotland, who placed 4th in the CPA B/C-Grade Piobaireachd held at Montrose, Scotland on August 6th. Click here for more details.
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08 August 2006
Taranaki Centre is holding a Championship Dancing Competition on Saturday 26th August 2006, commencing 9.30A.M.
Location is Devon Intermediate School Hall, Devon St West, New Plymouth.
2 North Islands Championships, 12 Taranaki Championships, plus Taranaki Merit Awards. Click here to contact Secretary Mrs Jean Thorne.
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06 August 2006
Congratulations to NZ Piper Stuart Easton for placing a high 5th against some of the worlds best pipers at the MacCrimmon Competition (formerly MacAlan Trophy) at the Lorient Festival in France. Click here for more details.
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06 August 2006
The 2007 National Young Performer of the Year Award will be held in Tauranga 12-14 October.
Some key criteria have changed from previous years, noteably:
A. Competitors shall be 15 and under 21 years as at 1st October 2007.
B. Each competitor shall perform in three classes during the preliminary round, in the following order:
C. In the event of a semi final a maximum of 12 performers shall be recalled. They will each perform one of the three items from B at the discretion of the adjudicator.
D. A Maximum of six competitors shall be recalled for the final performance and shall repeat an item of their own choice, from B. Each Society, which is a financial member of Pacanz, may nominate up to two competitors, both of whom shall have achieved an average of 85% in the nominated qualifying classes held by the member society. The Nominee is responsible for paying part of the entry fee to the National Young Performer of the Year Award.
Competitors will be eligible to compete at the National Young Performer of the Year Award as a DIRECT ENTRY in the HIGHLAND NATIONAL SECTION if they obtain an average of 85% in the qualifying classes. The DIRECT ENTRY competitor will be responsible for paying the entry fee of $90.00
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02 August 2006
South Canterbury Centre AGM 7th August 2006 is at the RSA Wai-iti Road, Timaru at 7.30pm
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31 July 2006
Details for the 2007 Performing Arts (PACANZ) Awards for the Highland Section can be accessed via their website www.pacanz.co.nz
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31 July 2006
2007 NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIPS Dancing, Under 16 years to be held 1st and 2nd January at Waipu, to be hosted by the Waipu Caledonian Society.
2007 NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIPS Dancing, Under 18 years to be held 6th-8th July 2007 at the Hawkes Bay Opera House, to be hosted by the Heretaunga Thistle Club, Hastings.
2007 NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIPS Dancing 18 yrs & over to be hosted by Nelson Highland Dancing Organisation at Nelson College, Waimea Rd, Nelson, Labour weekend 19th - 22nd October 2007.
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31 July 2006
Wellington Centre's Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Sunday 6th August 2006 at 9.30am in the Horowhenua Scottish Hall, Barthlomew Road, Levin.
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30 July 2006
The 96th AGM of Otago Centre will be held on Tuesday, 8th August, 2006 at 7.30 pm in the McLean room, Burns Hall, Dunedin.
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27 July 2006
2007 New Zealand Championship Highland Dancing Under 16 years programme available now by clicking here.
Waipu Calendonian Society are hosting the NZ Uner 16 Championship competition at 2007 New Years Day.
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27 July 2006
Reminder that close off date for all articles into the Scotia magazine is 15th September.
If you have been involved with a great event then please send in information (photos/articles) direct to the editor gail.isaac@gmail.com and put Scotia in subject line.
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26 July 2006
2006 Highland Dancing Championship results are available in the results section of the website.
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26 July 2006
Attn: Competition Secretaries - once your programmes are approved by your Centre please email a copy through to the P&D Secretary so it can be made available on this website.
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26 July 2006
Requesting news from all members, both Pipers and Dancers. Please send all information through to the above email address.
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6 May 2006
The Auckland Centre will run a pre Easter Highland Dancing competition on 8
April 2006
at the Blockhouse Bay Community Centre. Adjudicators will be Sally Craik,
Wellington
and Marlene Person, Auckland.
For a programme contact Kaye Turrell at info@houseofscotland.co.nz or Ph: 624 4611.
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21 January 2006
Turakina Caledonian Society will host the 142nd Turakina Highland Games
on Saturday
28 January 2006. Entries taken on the day for dancing and solo piping.
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20 January 2006
The Thistle Society of Taranaki will hold a highland dancing competition in
Pukekura Park (Childrens Playground)
on Saturday 18 February. The adjudicator will be Miss Emma Tait.
Phone 06 753 6170 for further details.
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8 January 2006
13th PAEROA HIGHLAND GAMES & TATTOO
Will be held at: Paeroa Domain, Saturday 11 February
2006
9am - 9pm
Programme includes: Highland Dancing
Solo Piping for emerging players
Axemens Chopping Carnival
Clans March to Town Centre
Pipeband Contest
Heavy Weight Field Events
Clan Gatherings & Genealagy
Pipe Bands Street March
Evening Tattoo (2 1/2 Hrs of Family Entertainment)
For further details, programmes etc.
please contact:
Russell Player - Secretary
Ph: 07 862 7320 or Fax: 07 862 7304
Email: player.agencies@actrix.gen.nz
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24 November 2005
The Auckland Centre held a successful dancing competition at the Auckland Highland
Games on 19 November, with
almost 80 competitors taking part. The Auckland Pipers Club held solo
piping and band competitions.
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Members of Auckland & Districts, City of Auckland, Auckland Police, City of Sails and Hibiscus Coast Pipe Bands made up the massed bands. |
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93 year old Mr Campbell of Clan Campbell, presents the Clan Campbell Shield to Rachel Bates, winner of the Open class. |
15 November 2005
The Waipu Highland Games will be held on 2 January 2006. Entries close on 30 November 2005. Go to www.highlandgames.co.nz for further information, programme, etc.
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5 November 2005
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St Andrews College, Christchurch on 22 and 23 October 2005. The overall winner was Glyn Morris of Scotland, who is currently living in Wellington. |
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| Event | Winner |
| NZ Open Piobaireachd | Marion Horsburgh, Wellington |
| NZ Open Strathspey & Reel | Richard Hawke, Ashburton |
| NZ Open 2/4 March | Glyn Morris, Wellington |
| NZ Open Hornpipe & Jig | Stuart Easton, Dunedin |
| NZ Under 21 Piobaireachd | Jamie Hawke, Ashburton |
| Full results can be viewed on the results page. | |
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1 September 2005
Auckland Teachers and Judges held a concert recently to raise funds for the
New Zealand
18 and Over and Under 18 Highland Dancing Championships which the Auckland Centre
will host in July 2006. The audience were treated to a variety of traditional,
contemporary
and Hebridean dances.
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Pupils from June Wright |
Madison and Lexi Fleming were part of
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Senior dancers, Rachel Bates, Fiona Aitken, Lorna Coombes and Jennifer Lawton who performed a variety of dances including the Irish Reel |
