Secondary School Sport Auckland Tournament Week
in conjunction with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and New Zealand Sports Collective
Eleven sports will hold their secondary school championships in Tāmaki Makaurau from 2nd – 8th September. Read about the wonderful events taking part and come along to support the rangatahi!
A huge thank you to our major sponsor.
A huge thank you to our major sponsor Tātaki Auckland Unlimited – Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s economic and cultural agency committed to making our region a desirable place to live, work, visit, invest and do business.
Nau mai ki Auckland Unlimited – te pokapū ōhanga, ahurea hoki o Tāmaki Makaurau e ngākau titikaha ana ki te whakarite i tō mātou rohe kia matenuitia ai hei wāhi noho, mahi, torotoro, whakangao pūtea, whakahaere pakihi hoki.
Home to some of the region’s most beloved arts, cultural, conservation and heritage institutions, we enhance Auckland’s cultural vibrancy, providing a wealth of enriching experiences and opportunities; and we tell Auckland’s story to the world.
As an Auckland Council-controlled organisation, we deliver a co-ordinated, region-wide programme to maximise cultural, social and economic benefits for our residents and visitors. Driving investment and innovation, we support Auckland businesses to thrive.
Building on the 10-year legacy of our founding organisations – Regional Facilities Auckland Ltd, and Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development Ltd – we will continue to make Auckland a vibrant destination and support the development of our region’s economy. We will lead the development of our region’s growth industries, support innovation, and help to attract transformative investment and multi-national companies.
Welcome Dinners – Hosted by NZMA
This year, there will be two welcome dinners 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. These dinners are kindly sponsored by NZMA, and crafted by The Culinary Collective students and tutors.
Dinner One
Date: Tuesday 3rd September
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: NZMA Sylvia Park Campus 56/60 Carbine Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland 1060
RSVP: Please RSVP by completing this form or emailing Lucie@waddell.nz
Dinner Two
Date: Wednesday 4th September
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: NZMA Sylvia Park Campus 56/60 Carbine Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland 1060
RSVP: Please RSVP by completing this form or emailing Lucie@waddell.nz
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 & Esports. NZMA has 9 campuses across New Zealand. NZMA and The Culinary Collective form part of UP Education – New Zealand’s leading independent tertiary education group. NZMA has 9 campuses across New Zealand. NZMA forms part of UP Education – New Zealand’s leading independent tertiary education group.
School Sports Winter Tournament
Basketball
Junior Zone 1
Date: 31st August – 3rd September
Where: Pullman Arena
Junior Premierships are regional tournaments that are organised by Basketball New Zealand, and supported by local associations, for students in Years 9 and 10 ONLY, to introduce them to secondary school level tournaments. Schools can only attend tournaments that are located within their zone. Zone 1 – Northern (Northland and Auckland) will be supported by Auckland Basketball Services and run at Pulman Arena from August 31 to September 3.
AA Zone 1
Date: 4th – 7th September
Where: Pullman Arena
AA Premiership national qualifying tournament organised by Basketball New Zealand, and supported by local associations, for larger secondary schools around the country. Schools should have a roll of more than 300 students* (in Years 9-13) for a single sex school, or more than 600 students* (in Years 9-13) for a co-ed school. There are four tournaments available for ‘AA’ schools around the country
Zone 1 – Northern (Northland and Auckland) will be supported by Auckland Basketball Services and run at Pulman Arena from September 4 to 7.
NZSS Football Premier Tournament
Date: 2nd – 6th September
Where: Ngahue Reserve, Michaels Avenue Reserve, Bill McKinlay Park, William Green Domain and Riverhills Park
In 2024 the New Zealand Secondary Schools Football Premier Tournament returns to Tāmaki Makaurau and will be played over five days at four fabulous turf based venues (Ngahue Reserve, Michaels Avenue Reserve, Bill McKinlay Park and William Green Domain). This tournament showcases the best secondary school aged boys football talent from across New Zealand.
NZSS Wrestling Championships
Date: Friday 6th September, 10am
Where: Rutherford College, Te Atatū Peninsula
An action-packed event not to be missed! An event that consists of some national title holders in both males and females. Held at Rutherford College on the 6th of September starting from 10 am.
NZSS Cycling Northern Tour
Date: 7th – 8th September
Where: Saturday – Dunkirk Road and Maungarei Memorial Drive, Mount Wellington / Sunday – Waiouru Road, East Tamaki
The 2024 NZSS Northern Tour is contested in Winter Tournament week, and will be on 7 – 8 September, run by Cycling New Zealand Schools. Held in Auckland, the Northern Tour includes 3 stages; an Individual Time Trial, Hill Climb and Criterium.
Riders will not only have overall GC title up for grabs but will also be racing for the National School Hill Climb title.
NZSS Weightlifting Championships
Date: 7th – 8th September
Where: Kolmar Centre, Papatoetoe
Weightlifting New Zealand is excited to have our young athletes come together from across Aotearoa for the 2024 National Secondary Schools Championships. The event will be held at Kolmar, Papatoetoe in the heart of South Auckland on the 7th and 8th September.
Weightlifting NZ believes in putting people at the core of our sport by providing a safe, inclusive environment, enabling them to be their best. We believe in the power of sport to develop young men and women who will have the skillset to succeed in whatever endeavour they choose.
In the ever changing sporting landscape, Weightlifting is an offering which allows those involved to express themselves in an appropriate way and leaves them with skills, focus and a sense of esteem at whatever level they achieve.
NZSS Croquet Championships
Date: 2nd – 3rd September
Where: Epsom Remuera Croquet Club and Carlton Croquet Club
For the first time in its 10-year history, Croquet NZ is excited to have Aotearoa’s young competitors come together in Tāmaki Makaurau for the 2024 National Golf Croquet competition.
This pairs event will take place at the Epsom-Remuera Croquet Club, 259 Gillies Ave on the 2 & 3 September where we’ll be looking forward to some close and exciting competition amongst a generation of new croquet players following a pandemic hiatus. Come and celebrate the fun of youth Golf Croquet in this idyllic setting or watch the event unfold live on the Whakaata Māori YouTube channel.
NZSS Indoor Bowls Championships
Date: 5th – 6th September
Where: Western Hall, New Lynn
The New Zealand Secondary School Singles and Pairs were first introduced in 2008, creating a great opportunity for college students to compete among their peers, and equally, an opportunity for indoor bowls to be promoted within the school system.
It coincides nicely with the New Zealand Junior Singles, which is held the day prior, and receives a good level of support from around the country. These age group events provide a platform for young people to succeed and make connections within the sport. We have seen this time and time again throughout the Secondary School’s tenure, and we look forward to seeing it again with each new group that comes through.
Auckland will be hosting the Championships for the second time following a 15 year stint in Wellington, and we encourage all bowlers and non-bowlers to take an interest and spread the word.
Upper North Island Boys Mayhill Cup
Date: 2nd - 6th September
Where: Auckland Hockey Stadium, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga.
Auckland Hockey are thrilled to be hosting 23 teams and their supporters from across the North Island as part of Secondary School Sport Auckland Tournament Week.
We look forward to welcoming you to Auckland Hockey stadium, a two-turf facility at Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga.
2024 Mayhill Cup participants will be excited to be playing tournament games on our Paris 2024 Olympic Hockey Turf from Polytan which was installed in 2023 on Turf 1!
The Mayhil Cup is named after Ron Mayhill to mark his significant contribution to Secondary School hockey.
NZSS Team Road Racing Championships
Date: 5th – 6th September
Where: TBC
UNISS
Date: 2nd – 7th September
Where: Waitakere Netball Centre
NZSS Street Skateboarding Championships
Date: 3rd and 4th September
Where: Birkenhead Skatepark
| Sport | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| NZSS Football Boys Lotto Premiere Tournament | 2nd – 6th September | Ngahue Reserve, Michaels Avenue Reserve, Bill McKinlay, William Green Domain and Riverhills Park. |
| Basketball – Junior Premiership Zone 1 (Secondary Schools Premier & A Grade available) | 31 August – 3rd September | Pullman Arena |
| Basketball – AA Premierships Zone 1 (Secondary Schools Nationals Qualifier) | 4th – 7th September | Pullman Arena |
| NZSS Wrestling Championships | 6th September | Rutherford College |
| NZSS Croquet Championships | 2nd – 3rd September | Epsom Remuera Croquet Club and Carlton Croquet Club |
| UNISS Netball | 2nd – 7th September | Waitakere Netball Centre |
| NZSS Skateboarding Championships | 3rd – 4th September | Birkenhead Skatepark |
| NZSS Indoor Bowls Championships – Singles & Pairs | 5th – 6th September | Western Hall, New Lynn |
| NZSS Athletics Road Race Championships | 5th – 6th September | Pakuranga Sailing Club |
| Upper North Island Boys Mayhill Cup | 2nd – 6th September | Auckland Hockey Stadium, Lloyd Elsmore Park |
| NZSS Weightlifting Championships | 7th – 8th September | Kolmar Centre, Papatoetoe |
| NZSS Cycling Northern Tour | 7th – 8th September | Saturday – Dunkirk Road and Maungarei Memorial Drive, Mount Wellington / Sunday – Waiouru Road, East Tamaki |
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
45 minute guided tour – learn what it takes to make, shape and be an All Black. 20% offAdult tickets and Family passes (not inc student, senior or child). Valid 30th August – 10th September 2024 (excl 8/09). Online bookings only.
Weta Work Shop Unleashed*
20% off
Promo-code: TWEEK24
A global award-winning movie-making tour. Intro to special effects creative workshop and intro to world building creative workshop. Valid 30th August – 9th September 2024. Purchase now online or in-store.
Tree Adventures
20% off
Promo-code: TAU20
Tree Adventures is a high-wire adventure park set amount the Woodhill Forest treetops. Each course has a series of fun and challenging obstacles that wind their way through the trees. Valid 31st of August – 15th September 2024.
Rainbows End
over 30% off
$47 pass for high school students (normally $69.99) when you book a school group (min of 10 students – 1 teacher/ helper will recieve riding pass at same price or spectator pass for free)
Sky City
Freeparking
Eat, Stay or Play – Spend $40 or more at any SkyCity Auckland restaurant or bar, purchase any Sky Tower admission ticket or stay at the SkyCity Hotel or purchase an experience at any SkyCity attraction*
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!
Competitions
We have three amazing prizes to be won for you to use while up in Auckland for tournament week! Head over to @waddell.nz on Facebook and/or Instagram to tell us who your biggest supporter is and why to be in to win! Whether it is a parent/s, caregiver, brother, sister or friend. There are three prizes to give away to three lucky winners. Winners will be notified on the 18th of August at 5pm.
- Weta Workshop Unleashed family pass and a The Coffee Club voucher
- All Black Experience family pass and a The Coffee Club voucher
- Vector Wero Water Park double pass and a The Coffee Club voucher
*This is not a sponsored giveaway. Prizes have been gifted.
Auckland Scavenger Hunt - Team Prize
Win team Hydro Flask drink bottles
With your team, get out and about in Auckland to visit local landmarks and locations close to your tournament venue – taking photos at each location
More details on competition to be posted on @WaddellNZ and the Secondary School Sport Auckland Tournament Week Website.
Team Hydro Flasks
Quiz - All things Auckland
Win a Weta Workshop experience - Two chances to WIN
Scan the QR code (found on Waddell NZ socials) and test your knowledge on all things Auckland. If you get all questions correct you will go into the draw to win an Auckland experience prize pack.
More details on competition to be posted on @WaddellNZ and the Secondary School Sport Auckland Tournament Week Website.
x1 Sky Jump (AJ Hackett)
OR A Double Pass to Vector Wero White Water Park
Social Media Competition
Win an Ultimate experience prize - Two prizes up for grabs
Head over to @Waddell NZ Instagram or Facebook for more details and to enter the giveaway.
To enter: You must be following both Visit Auckland and Waddell NZ on Facebook and or Instagram.
More details on competition to be posted on @WaddellNZ and the Secondary School Sport Auckland Tournament Week Website.
x1 Sky Jump (AJ Hackett)
OR A Double Pass to Vector Wero White Water Park
Social Media Competition
Who is your biggest supporter - Two chances to WIN
Head over to @Waddell NZ Instagram or Facebook for more details and to enter the giveaway.
To enter: You must be following both Visit Auckland and Waddell NZ on Facebook and or Instagram.
More details on competition to be posted on @WaddellNZ and the Secondary School Sport Auckland Tournament Week Website.
x1 Family Pass – All Black Experience Tour
x1 $20 – The Coffee Club Voucher
Accessibility Plan
Māori Engagement Plan
For more information, contact:
Mandy Purdie, mandy@waddell.nz
Waddell + Associates | www.waddellassociates.com