Secondary School Sport Auckland Tournament Week
in conjunction with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and New Zealand Sports Collective
Ten sports will hold their secondary school championships in Tāmaki Makaurau from 25th – 31st August. Read about the wonderful events taking part and come along to support the rangatahi!
A huge thank you to our major sponsor.
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) is Auckland’s cultural, events and destination agency. It enriches the cultural life and vibrancy of Auckland through with events, experiences and taonga (treasures). Its work connects communities, celebrates identity and grows Auckland’s reputation as a world-class place to live, visit and belong. TAU is a proud Auckland Council-controlled organisation.
Welcome Dinners – Hosted by NZMA
This year, there is a tournament dinner to welcome all the rangatahi to Tāmaki Makaurau! This is an awesome opportunity for the students to come together to celebrate winter tournament week, meet other sporting students from all over Aotearoa, listen to a panel of sporting legends and share some kai. This dinner is kindly sponsored by NZMA and crafted by The Culinary Collective students and tutors.
Dinner
Booked out – no more spaces are available
Date: Thursday 28th August
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Location: NZMA Sylvia Park Campus 56/60 Carbine Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland 1060
NZMA is a Category One PTE offering vocational education and training in Trades, Hospitality, Cookery, Early Childhood Education, Pharmacy, Pre-Nursing, Horticulture, Sports & Personal Training. 8 campuses across New Zealand, as well as a flexible Online Campus. NZMA and The Culinary Collective form part of UP Education – New Zealand’s leading independent tertiary education group.
School Sports Winter Tournament
NZSS Wrestling Championships
Date: 29th August 2025
Where: Dilworth College, Epsom
An action-packed event not to be missed! An event that consists of some national title holders in both males and females. Held at Dilworth College on the 29th August.
NZSS Boys Rankin Cup (Hockey)
Date: 25th - 30th August
Where: Auckland Hockey Stadium, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga and Kolmar Park, Papatoetoe.
Auckland Hockey are thrilled to be hosting the country’s best 32 secondary schools boys hockey teams for the 2025 Rankin Cup, including defending champions Tauranga Boys’ College. Established in 1923, the Rankin Cup represents the pinnacle of that level of Secondary School boys hockey in New Zealand.
Rankin Cup participants will enjoy playing tournament matches on our newly installed Poligras Paris GT zero turfs, developed for the Paris 2024 Olympics, these are the world’s first carbon zero turfs. Lloyd Elsmore Park turf one was installed in 2023 and turf two was recently replaced in May 2025 alongside new LED floodlight upgrades.
Following first round pool play, the top 16 teams will be competing for the Rankin Cup and the remaining 16 teams vying for the India Shield. The Rankin Cup is named after Sir George Rankin, who was the Governor General of New Zealand from 1930 to 1935. He donated the cup to be awarded to the winner of the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Hockey Championship.
NZSS Skateboarding Championships
Date: 28th – 29th August
Where: SonSk8 Indoor Skate Park, Glenn Innes
SBNZ are proud to present our Secondary Schools Street Skateboarding Championship in Tāmaki Makaurau this August. These two days will bring Aotearoa’s top secondary schoolskateboarders together as they battle it out for the top spots.
NZSSAA 2nd Road Relay Festival
Date: 28th-29th August 2025
Where: Pakuranga Sailing Club
New Zealand Secondary Schools Athletics Association will hold its second two-day Road Relay Schools Festival Event during this year’s 2025 Winter Tournament Week hosted by Pakuranga Athletics Club with the event hub being at the Pakuranga Sailing Club, Howick, Auckland. This event is a only a team event with relays for Individual School Teams on day 1 [Thursday afternoon] and for Interprovincial Regional Teams [like Cross Country] on day two Friday morning. Both relay events will be 4 person teams running a total of 10km
Day 1 – Thursday 28 August 1.00pm – NZSS Individual Schools Road Relay Challenge Event
Day 2 – Friday 29 August 10.00am – NZSS Interprovincial Teams Road Relay Challenge Event (similar format to NZXC Interprovincial Relay)
All event details will be on
NZSS Individual Cycling Championships – Northern Tour
Date: 30th – 31st August 2025
Where: Point England Road
The 2025 NZSS Northern Tour is contested in Winter Tournament week and will be on from the 30th-31st of August, run by Cycling New Zealand Schools. Held in Auckland, the Northern Tour includes 3 stages: Individual Time Trial, Hill Clim and Criterium
NZSS Weightlifting Championships
Date: 6th-7th September
Where: Papatoetoe Olympic Weightlifting Club
Weightlifting New Zealand is proud to welcome young athletes from across Aotearoa to the 2025 National Secondary Schools Championships.
This year’s event will take place on September 6th and 7th at Kolmar, Papatoetoe, in the vibrant heart of South Auckland.
At Weightlifting NZ, we place people at the centre of our sport. We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where young lifters can thrive, develop confidence, and pursue excellence, both on and off the platform.
In an ever evolving sporting landscape, Olympic Weightlifting offers a unique opportunity for self-expression, discipline, and personal growth. The strength, focus, and resilience gained through lifting will stay with our athletes long after the competition ends, equipping them with tools for life, no matter the path they choose.
UNISS Netball
Date: 25th – 29th August 2025
Where: Auckland Netball, 7 Allison Ferguson Dr, St Johns
UNISS is the Upper North Island Secondary Schools netball tournament, a major event for high school netball teams in New Zealand.
NZSS Lacrosse Championships Girls and Cup Boys
Date: 30th – 31st August
Where: Rosmini College, 36 Dominion Street, Takapuna, North Shore 0622
The NZSS Lacrosse Championships will be taking place on 30-31 August 2025 at Rosmini College. The event will involve the top schools from all over New Zealand region taking part.
NZSS Basketball AA Premiership Zone 1
Date: 28th – 31st August
Where: Bruce Pullman Arena
AA Zone 1 Premiership is a national qualifying tournament held regionally (Northland and Auckland) and organised by Basketball New Zealand and delivered by Auckland Basketball Services Limited on behalf of Basketball Auckland, Counties Manukau Basketball and Waitakere West Auckland Basketball. This tournament is for larger secondary schools around the country, with 7 boys teams and 6 girls teams qualifying for AA Nationals. Schools can only attend tournaments that are located within their zone. The tournament runs from 28-31 August at Pulman Arena.
NZSS Basketball Northern Cup
Date: 25th – 27st August
Where: Bruce Pullman Arena
Northern Cup is a regional tournament organised by Basketball New Zealand and delivered by Auckland Basketball Services Limited on behalf of Basketball Auckland, Counties Manukau Basketball and Waitakere West Auckland Basketball. This tournament gives secondary school students the opportunity to play within a non-qualifying tournament. Schools are encouraged to send their Senior A teams to this event if they have not attended a National Qualifier before, or if they are currently building their basketball programme. There are 3 Cups nationwide, and schools can choose which cup to send their team to (schools are not bound by zones like for other tournaments). The tournament runs from 25-27 August at Pulman Arena.
2025 Kathy Seaward Tournament
Date: 25th – 29th August
Where: Waikaraka park
The 2025 Kathy seaward 24 team Girls Football Tournament is hosted at Waikaraka park the home of Onehunga Sports FC. We hope all players, officials and supporters have an enjoyable time and enjoy some good football. While the games are competitive, we hope fairplay and sportsmanship will not be forgotten.We would like to thank all those people who have helped to make this tournament possible by giving their time, energy and expertise.
Malcom Cowie Cup
Date: 25th – 29th August
Where: Fred Taylor Park and Huapai Domain
West Coast Rangers Football Club is excited to host the Malcom Cowie Cup at both of our venues out west over tournament week.
Both grounds (Fred Taylor Park and Huapai Domain) will see great games played between all of the boys schools present.
We welcome all players, coaches, families and officials to our grounds and hope that the week is enjoyable for all and that the games are played in great spirit and with fair play first and foremost.
Thank you NZSS for the great work that you do to enable all schools to participate and have this chance to represent their schools with pride.
| Sport | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| NZSS Basketball – Northern Cup (Non-Qualifier) | 25th – 27th August | Pulman Arena – 90 Walters Road, Takanini 2112 |
| NZSS Football – Malcolm Cowie Tournament (Boys) | 25th- 29th August | Huapai Domain and Fred Taylor Park, Auckland |
| NZSS Football – Kathy Seaward Satellite (Girls) | 25th- 29th August | Waikaraka Park, 175-243 Neilson Street, Onehunga, Auckland 1061 |
| UNISS Netball | 25th – 29th August | Auckland Netball Centre, 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, St Johns, 1072 |
| NZSS Rankin Cup | 25th – 30th August | Lloyd Elsmore Park – Pakuranga Heights, 2010 Kolmar Park – Sutton Crescent, Papatoetoe 2025 |
| NZSS Skateboarding | 27th – 28th August | SonSk8 Indoor Skate Park – Omaru lane, Glen Innes, Auckland 1072 |
| NZSS Athletics Road Race Championships | 28th -29th August | Pakuranga Sailing Club – Bramley Drive, Farm Cove, Manukau 2012 |
| NZSS Basketball – AA Premierships Zone 1 (AA Nationals Qualifier) | 28th – 31st August | Pulman Arena – 90 Walters Road, Takanini 2112 |
| NZSS Wrestling Championships | 29th August | Dilworth College – 2 Erin Street, Epsom 1051 |
| NZSS Individual Cycling Championships – Northern Tour | 30th – 31st August | 30th Aug – Point England Road, Mount Wellington 31st Aug – Highbrook Business Park |
| NZSS Lacrosse Championships | 30th – 31st August | Rosmini College, 36 Dominion Street, Takapuna, North Shore 0622 |
| NZSS Weightlifting Championships | 6th – 7th September | Papatoetoe Olympic Weightlifting Club |
Tournament Week Sports Event Map
1. NZSS Lacrosse Championships
2. NZSS Football – Malcolm Cowie Tournament (Boys)
3. NZSS Skateboarding
4. UNISS
5. NZSS Northern Tour Cycling (Day 1)
6. NZSS Athletics Road Race
7. NZSS Rankin Cup (Hockey) (Lloyd Elsmore)
8. NZSS Wrestling
9. NZSS Football – Kathy Seaward Satellite (Girls)
10. NZSS Northern Tour Cycling (Day 2) Highbrook Business Park
11. NZSS Rankin Cup (Hockey)(Kolmar Park)
12. NZSS Weightlifting
13. NZSS Basketball (AA Prem + Northern Cup)
Deals & Discounts
Auckland Activity Discounts
We have put together some awesome activity discounts! Extend your stay in Tāmaki Makaurau to explore this vibrant city and all it has to offer.
All Black Experience*
20% off
Promo-code: NZSC-20
- 20% off Family and adult passes
- Online bookings only.
- Valid 28/08/25 – 14/09/25 (excl 06/09/25)
Auckland Zoo
10% off
Promo-code: TWEEK24
- Visiting with your whānau (family) and friends?
- Buy three or more tickets and save 10% (or more!), just add the number of tickets to cart and see your savings.
All Blacks Experience Education Rates for Teams/Groups
- Students: $18pp Based on min 20 paying students
- Teachers/Helpers – $29pp
- FOC policy: 1 teacher “free of charge” per 10 paying students
- The rates above are subsidised by Enriching Local Curriculum (ELC) programme. Rates available only to registered New Zealand Schools.
Bookings:
For every group booking the capacity per tour is 26 students. They can accommodate teachers and parents above this number. Please indicate at the time of booking the additional numbers. If student numbers for example is 50 student+ teachers, they will operate tours back to back.
- For every 10 paying students they will allow 1 teacher/parent helper – complimentary “free of charge”.
- Additional students $18pp and teacher/parent helpers $29pp.
If you’d like to see further information about the All Blacks Experience, please head along to www.experienceallblacks.com/the-experience/school-visits/
Opening hours, duration and tour information:
- Open daily (first tour 10am). We can open tours early on request and availability.
- Allow 1.5 hours. Your visit will be a 45 minute guided tour, up to 30 minutes in our Step Up interactive zone and optional shopping in our retail store.
- Our tours depart hourly and every 15mins if we have bookings of more than 26 students.
- We require full payment and settlement before travel. Invoicing is a payment option and to avoid disappointment this is not a payment option on the day of travel and must be pre-arranged. Let us know at the time of reservation.
For reference, our standard retail pricing (non-educational rates) are Adult $59 and Child (6 to 15) $30.
Accommodation packages
Auckland accommodation for your team or come support your rangatahi with these great offerings. Extend your stay and make a weekend of it!
20% off Accommodation
Promo-code: SSAWT2025
- Budget friendly options
- Tailormade Accommodation for Sports Teams
- Free parking, washing facilities, free Wi-Fi
- Triple and twin rooms
Competitions
Prize:
- AJ Hackett Bridge Jump (inc video, photos, t-shirt)
How to enter:
- Follow @visitauckland and @theclubhouse_ on Instagram
- Tag a friend/ mate who’s also going to the Auckland Tournament Week in the comments
Enter:
22nd – 28th August 2025
Winner announced on 29th August
T&C’s: Must be a student attending the 2025 Secondary School Sport Auckland Tournament Week.
Prize:
- 1x All Black Experience Family Pass + $20 The Coffee Club Voucher
- 1x Vector Wero Family Pass + $20 The Coffee Club Voucher
- Weta Workshop Family Pass $20 The Coffee Club Voucher
How it works:
- Follow @visitauckland and @theclubhouse_ on Instagram.
- Tag your biggest supporter/ who you are the biggest supporter of in the comments!
Enter:
4th-17th August 2025
Winners announced 18th August – get tagging
T&C’s: Must be a supporter of a student attending the 2025 Secondary School Sport Auckland Tournament Week.