News Updates

The 2025 Open Grade Competition wrapped up with thrilling finals, close results, and an incredible atmosphere at NHS. Congratulations to our champions and a big thank you to the players, supporters, and officials who made the season such a success!

Finals Weekend goes live! Thanks to Sportway, all three turfs at NHS will be live-streamed, with every final and 3v4 playoff match available to watch on HockeyTV. Check out the full draw on PlayHQ.

Eight Wellington players have been selected for the Future Black Sticks U18 Super Camp in Auckland this September. Congratulations to our athletes on this exciting step in their hockey journey!

Six WHA officials have been selected by Hockey New Zealand to officiate at the upcoming Rankin and Fed Cup Secondary School Tournaments, taking place from 25–30 August in Auckland and Wellington. Their appointments highlight the strength and quality of officiating within our WHA community.

Registrations are now open for the 2026 National Masters Hockey Tournament in North Harbour, a fun and competitive event for players aged 35 and over. Discover important dates and information in the full story.

The Government’s new Online Casino Gambling Bill could reduce funding for grassroots sports by removing the requirement for online operators to return proceeds to community groups. We encourage clubs and members to make submissions before 17 August to help protect vital support for local sport.

We’re pleased to announce the coaching staff for Wellington’s four NHC teams heading to the 2025 National Hockey Championships in Christchurch.

Wellington players Jordan Cohen, Patrick Madder, and Graeme Murrell have been named in the NZA Men’s squad for the 2025 Hulunbuir Invitational Trophy in China, marking an important step toward potential future Black Sticks selection. This tournament offers valuable international experience for emerging New Zealand hockey talent.