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News 2007 archived:
29 October 2007
NZ 18 & over championship results now listed in the results section on the left hand menu.
Also dont forget to check out the new programmes listed in the events section - with many more to come.
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23 October 2007
Congratulations to the winners from the NZ 18&over Championships held at the Labour weekend competitions in Nelson.
Over all winner was : Shelley Reid, Runner up (2nd ranked) Anna Millar.
Official top 10 rankings will be published shortly.
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14 October 2007
Winners have been announced for the 2007 PACANZ awards.
Congratulations to Sarah Chapman - 2007 Mazda Foundation National Young Performer - Winning $5,000 ($2,000 Prize Money and $3,000 Tuition Grant)
2nd - Jayden Withington - winning $3,000 ($1,000 Prize Money and $2,000 Tuition Grant)
3rd - Ellena Soper - winning $1,500 ($500 Prize Money and $1,000 Tuition Grant)
Most Potential award goes to Rachel Crampton - winning an iPod shuffle (gen2)
Winners: L to R Adjudicator Mrs Janet Allison - Lower Hutt, Sarah Chapman, Jayden Withington, Ellena Soper
2007 Nominees with Piper Mr Stephen Allison
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14 October 2007
3 finalists have been chosen from this afternoons semi finals of the PACANZ award. They are: Ellena Soper (Blenheim) , Jayden Withington (Hastings) and Sarah Chapman (Havelock North) . Each of the 6 semi finalists performed a dance of their choice.
The 3 finalists will perform this evening another dance of their choice (from their submission of 3 dances at the commencement of the awards.)
Good luck to the 3 finalists.
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13 October 2007
The PACANZ awards are being held this weekend in Tauranga at the Bay Court Theatre. All nominees today have performed three dances: One Solo Highland, One Solo Irish, and a Sailors Hornpipe. Of the 15 nominees, 6 have been selected to go through to the semi finals. These dancers are (in no particluar order): Sarah Chapman, Marti Pearson, Kendall Reid, Jayden Withington, Emma Cropper and Ellena Soper.
Tomorrow, a master class is being held for those not competing further in the day. The semi finals are a dance (one of their previous solo selection) of the dancers choice, when the 3 top performers will be chosen to compete in the finals. The finals will again be a dance of own choice (one of their previous solo selection) however cannot be the same as previously performed in the semi finals.
Good luck to the 6 dancers for their semi final performance!
For more infor go to www.pacanz.co.nz
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10 September 2007
Latest Kiwi success' on Scottish Highland Games circuit - (Apologies for late listing of Scottish results - Webmaster has been on holiday :) )
Another great listing of our Kiwi pipers in the Prizelists across all the Highland Games - their success is a testament to their commitment and dedication, taking huge amounts of practise and travel time, and financial commitment to continue to attend and achieve these great results at these world renowned Scottish Highland Gatherings.
Blairgowrie Highland Games (2nd Sept)- Open Piob - 1st Fiona Manson, CPA B- & C-Grade Piobaireachd - 2nd Stu Easton
Braemar Highland Gathering (1st Sept)- Piob event - 1st Richard Hawke (again!!!), 2nd Greg Wilson (go Kiwis), March - 3rd Richard Hawke, Strath/Reel, 2nd Greg Wilson/3rd Richard Hawke
Northern Meeting - Aviemore (30th/31st Aug)- A Grade MSR - 2nd Greg Wilson, Former Winners MSR - 5th Richard Hawke, B Grade March - 3rd Marion Horsburgh/5th Fiona Manson
Falkirk Wheel Highland Games (27th Aug)- Piob event - 2nd Stu Easton, March - 1st Stu Easton, Strath/Reel - 2nd Stu Easton
Lonach Highland Gathering (25th Aug)- Piob event - 1st Richard Hawke, 3rd Greg Wilson
Oban Day 2 contest (22nd/23rd Aug) - A Grade March - Greg Wilson 4th, B Grade March - Stu Easton 2nd
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10 September 2007
Anyone wishing to view names of Nominees for PACANZ Young Performer of the Year can do so by going to www.pacanz.co.nz
Click on Performer of Year on the top menu - and then onto Nominees and scroll down to the Highland section.
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23 August 2007
Fantastic news from Scotland - Richard Hawke has won the Highland Society of London's Gold Medal for Piobaireachd at the Argyllshire Gathering in Oban. Marion Horsburgh came 3rd in the same event. This is a very prestigious event on the Scottish Piping calendar and evidently entitles Richard to an invitation to play at the Glenfiddich event held at Blair Castle later in the year. The Clasp (for former winners of the Oban/Inverness Gold Medals) had a 4th Placing by fellow NZer Greg Wilson.
Also at the same contest (and keeping it in the family!) Jamie Hawke placed 2nd in the Under 23 MacGregor Piobreachd event.
On the dancing boards Shelley Reid was the overall winner, Argylshire Medal, Female Adults 16 & over.
More information can be found by clicking here
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22 August 2007
Stuart
Easton finished 3rd in the MSR Piping event at the Creiff Highland Gathering
held 19th August, while dancing results in from Shelley Reid from the Glenfinnan
Highland gathering where she gained two 1sts in the Strathspey/Reel and Sailors,
3 2nds and 2 3rds in the other events winning the overall trophy.
Photo from Glenisla Highland Games
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19 August 2007
Latest update on the Scottish Highland Games circuit:
New Zealand piper Fiona Manson had a great day at the Aboyne Highland games held 4th Aug winning the main Piobreachd event, followed by a 3rd in Open Piobreachd at the Montrose Games held on the 5th Aug.
Tracey Williams placed a 5th in the CPA B&C Grade Piobreachd at the Montrose Games 5th Aug.
Marion Horsburgh - again competing in the Scottish Highland Games circuit gained a 5th placing in the infamous Dunvegan Medal at the Portree Games, Skye 7-8th August.
The Annual Masters Invitational Solo Piping competiton held in Glasgow at the National Piping Centre - the final event of the Piping Live festival held through August, can claim a top kiwi line up with ex-pat Murray Henderson taking the honours and Greg Wilson placing 2nd in the Piobreachd event.
Latest news from the Glenisla Highland games has Stuart Easton gaining two 3rd placings in the March and Jig events, and partner Shelley Reid gaining three 1sts and a 2nd in the Highland Dancing events winning the overall events. Also competing at the Glenfinnan Highland Games, Stuart gained a 3rd placing this time in the Strathspey & Reel events. No info yet on the highland dancing events.
Jamie Hawke was lucky enough to compete in the Pipe Idol constest - another special event part of the Piping Live festival held in Glasgow. Congratulations to Jamie for finnishing 2nd overall in this event. More info can be found by clicking here.
The Manawatu Scottish Society pipe band qualified for the finals at the World Pipe Band championships allowing them to play in the finals held in the afternoon of August 11. Competing in a MSR and Medley event the band placed 9th overall. More information and photos available here.
The St Andrews College Pipe Band (CHCH) competed also at the World Pipe Band championships this year and placed 3rd in the Juvenile competition.
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07 August 2007
More news from Scotland - St Andrews Pipe Band won Grade 3 at Inverkeithing, and placed 4th At the Bridge of Allan contest, while the Manawatu pipe Band won the Grade 1 MSR event at North Berwick, 5th in the Medley event and won the Grade 1 contest at Bridge of Allan.
Harry Hawke placed 1st in the Under 18 solo event at Inverkeithing.
Scots College of Wellington competed at the European Championships several weeks ago - qualified for the final of the Novice grade, finishing 10th overall, but with a top 6 finish in the piping.
The World Pipe Band championships are held this coming weekend - good luck to the NZ contingent currently in Scotland competing in the piper band events.
Great opportunities for our young Pipers and Drummers from New Zealand to tour Scotland and compete on the International stage.
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07 August 2007
PDANZ Council of NZ AGM date - October 6, Wellington Sunderland Room, Wellington Airport, Wellington 9.00am
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31 July 2007
NZ Champion piper Stuart Easton competed at the Airth Highland Games (along with Shelley below) and managed several great placings in the following events: 4th in Piobreachd and MSR, and 3rd in the Hornpipe & Jig.
For more info go to Pipes and Drums
As the NZ contingent of top pipers again compete around the Highland Games circuit over the next month we look forward to some great results coming through.
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31 July 2007
Note from Shelley Reid who is competing in Scotland around the Highland Games circuit aswell as competing with the Manawatu Scottish Pipe Band.
Greetings from Bonny Scotland, I am having an amazing time here in Scotland, and have only been here 2 days. Yesterday I competed in the British Open Championships (SOHDA) at Airth Highland Games, which is about 20min south east of Stirling. In the morning I had to first qualify, performing a Highland Fling, Sword dance, Sean Truibhas, and Strathspey & Tulloch (1/2 Highland reel and 1/2 Reel o Tulloch). From here they decided who was to go through to the finals, which I was one of. In the afternoon I had to perform alongside the other finalists performing a Fling, Sword and Sean again, infront of all 4 judges. Following a long winded results announcement (they save all the results until last of babies,novice,intermediate, and open) I was announced as the Adult British Open Champion for 2007. Was a very exciting moment. I got 2 lovely trophies and a huge shield, which by the way has New Zealand Dancer Peter Daniel's name on it. Also with the tropies was 250?. It is unfortunate that I cant bring my trophies home but I have taken lots of photos.
The dancers over in Scotland are lovely, and really friendly. Many were interested in my style of Highland Dancing, and I am proud to have won the championship dancing Academy Technique. I had many photos taken with Scottish and Canadian dancers in my Jig outfit, many wanting to get one of their own! Today I travel to Stirling to meet up with the Manawatu Pipeband to start our 2 week preparation for the World Pipeband Championships.
Hope you enjoy the photos.
Shelley
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25 July 2007
NZ Piper Tracey Williams placed 2nd in the Piobreachd event held recently at the Arisaig Highland Games, and a 4th MSR and 5th Strathspey & Reel held at Strathmore in June, while Fiona Manson had success by winning the A Grade Piobreachd at Inverary mid July, 2nd in the A Grade Piob at Roseneath Highland Games the previous day and a 3rd in the Piobreachd early July at Cupar Highland Games..
For more info go to Pipes and Drums
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9 July 2007
NZ Under 18 2007 winners are: Jayden Withington of Hastings and Marti Pearson of Blenheim.
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Runner up - Marti Pearson, Blenheim (left), Winner Jayden Withington - Hastings (right) |
Winner Jayden Withington
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Top 10 Rankings
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Auld Lang Syne
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Top 10 ranking will be listed shortly along with a list of results.
Competition was held at the Hastings Opera House, fantastic venue, held Friday thru to Sunday. Standard across the classes was said to be extremely high with competitors coming from the bottom of the South Island to the top of the North Island.
A ceilidh was held on the Sunday evening with some fine piping by Jamie Hawke and special guest appearances on the dance floor from many dancers past and present, (not to mention the dads hornpipe display and entertaining Duncan family Highland Reel!).
Photos can be viewed and ordered by going to the Photographers website: there will be hundreds of images to view (including action photos)
Thanks and Congratulations to the Heretaunga Thistle Club for organising this event.
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21 June 2007
Full Results available from the Queens Birthday Dunedin competitions under Results:
Piping overall winners as follows:
Dancing overall winners as follows:
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27 May 2007
Results from the NZ Invitational Claidheamhmor competition held at the Celtic Inn, Palmerston North this past Saturday 26th May.
Claidheamhmor:
Targe:
Competitors were - Brendon Eade, Stuart Easton, Martin Frewen, Richard Hawke, Iain Robertson, Marion Horsburgh, Jamie Hawke & Murray Mansfield.
Judges were - Brian Switalla & Greg Wilson
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27 May 2007
Stuart Easton (NZ) has won the Australasian final to qualify to compete in Lorient with a 1st place in the Scottish, 1st in the Breton and 2nd Place in the Irish, Matt Supranowicz (Brisbane) runner up and Vaugh Parker (Brisbane) 3rd.
These three will represent Australasia in the Interceltic Festival MacCrimmon Trophy at Lorient on 5th August. The Australasian final includes two selected New Zealander's and 8 from the various states of Auzz. The judges this year were Malcom Macrae, Roddy McLeod MBE and Sandy Cambell.
More information and photos can be found on Pipe Band News
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27 May 2007
Several Kiwi pipers recently made the journey to Adelaide, Australia, to compete in the RU Brown Memorial held on the 6th of May.
Open Ceol Beag 1st Marion Horsburgh - New Zealand 2nd Ian Lyons - Australia 3rd Robert Watt- Northern Ireland
Open Piobaireachd - R. U. Brown Gold Medal 1st Marion Horsburgh - New Zealand 2nd Brian Switalla - New Zealand 3rd Robert Watt - Northern Ireland
Congratulations to Marion with straight 1sts and Brian for a 2nd in teh Piobaireachd event.
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16 April 2007
Results are now available in the results section from the Easter competitions held in Auckland and Hastings.
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10 April 2007
Stuart Easton adds another trophy to his collection this year by winning the prestigious Gold Medal Piobaireachd event at the Hastings Easter Highland Games. Greg Wilson won the Clasp (former Gold Medal winners only) with Brian Switalla and Marion Horsburgh taking 2nd and 3rd. Click here for more info.
More results from all grades will follow
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1 April 2007
GEELONG HIGHLAND GATHERING
On March 18th 2007, the state of Victoria celebrated the 150th anniversary of the first ever Highland Gathering held in Geelong in 1857. Amongst the events on display were the Victorian Pipe Band Championships, Highland and Scottish Country Dancers, re-enactment groups, woodchop competitions, archery, Scottish animals, cattle, dogs, a Scottish Fair and Market, Strong Man events, Scottish folk musicians, various Clan gatherings and other Scottish activities.
The event was held at the Queens Park in Geelong; the 50th year that the event had been held at this venue.
Victorian Scottish Union Inc invited interested members of the Piping and Dancing Association of New Zealand to participate in these celebrations. A group of dancers and their supporters were able to accept the invitation. In addition, there were representatives from the Council - Kay Grout, Beckie Rout and Brian North. The dancers that attended were all from Christchurch: Michelle McMaster, Michael Gudgeon, Celia Tanner and Elizabeth Babonnick. These dancers were able to master, within a very short time, the differences between the two techniques. It was especially enjoyable to see them dance the Hopetoun Reel and to execute the steps with dancers from Australia. Glenys Gray, one of our own judges, was requested to judge a few special award centenary dances, which she did with great enthusiasm.
The Games attracted over 1000 competitors, the biggest number participating in the Victorian Pipe Band Championships (24 pipe bands). When they were all gathered together and marched across the Park in both the opening and closing ceremonies, they created an awesome sight and sound. The massed fling only added to the spectacle. Queens Park is a wonderful setting - where the flat field is surrounded by gentle slopes. The locals bewailed the paucity of grass; a result of the continuing drought conditions in the state but this did not detract from the gathering of thousands who came for the day to savour the "Scottish connection". A connection established 150 years ago and the weather stayed fine, making the day very enjoyable and one to remember, complete with a gratifying cooling breeze!
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9 February 2007
Important Note to Centres regarding PACANZ criteria and entry form for societies to become affiliated.
Any other Highland & National Dancing organisation who wishes to hold a nomination for the award will have to become a member of PACANZ.
Forms are available for downloading.
For more info please visit the PACANZ website
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6 February 2007
The Wellington Pipers Club ran another successful Waitangi Weekend competition at Scots College on Saturday, with Stuart Easton taking the overall honours as New Zealand Champion Piper. George Mason was the runner up.
Easton took out the MSR event on Friday night with George Mason second and Jamie Hawke placing third. Easton then went on to win the New Zealand Championship 2/4 March. George Mason from Wellington was placed as runner up New Zealand Champion Piper.
Results can be found in the Results section.
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29 January 2007
Please note the Under 18 NZ Highland Dancing Championship programme is now available for download on the website under Upcoming Events.
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28 January 2007
Photos from the NZ Under 16 Highland Dancing Championships held at Waipu.
If you would like a copy of photos from Waipu please contact Pamela Fleming by clicking here
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Under 16 Winner - Rachel Crampton (R) and Claire O'Keefe
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Closing Ceremony with Prizewinners, adjudicators and
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Prizewinners across all age groups
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NZ Under 16 Class
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9 January 2007
Official Rankings from 2007 NZ Under 16 NZ Highland Dancing Championships are:
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3 January 2007
Congratulations again to Rachel Crampton and Claire O'Keefe both of Blenheim for winning the top two awards of Winner and Runner Up at the 2007 NZ Under 16 Highland Dancing Championships held at Waipu on January 1/2 .
Overall official rankings will be published shortly along with photos.
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3 January 2007
Stuart Easton and Martin Frewen tied for the overal points championships at the Waipu Highland Games.
Richard Hawke was runner up with Logan Greer winning B grade and Ben Mclaughlin taking out the under 21 events.
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