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NZ Young Piper of the Year for 2021 is cancelled but will be returning Saturday 8 October 2022 at NMIT in Nelson. Info: www.facebook.com/NZYoungPiper

The management team have made the difficult decision to postpone as a result of uncertainty around Covid-19. Info: https://rb.gy/xzamze

The management team have made the difficult decision to postpone as a result of uncertainty around Covid-19. Info: https://rb.gy/fyrmts

St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd, Auckland 7.30pm - 10pm. Info: [email protected]

A ceilidh is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month - except January - in the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall from 8.00pm - 12.00am. We are a very family oriented organisation and we encourage participation by all ages. All welcome.Info: www.wellingtongaelicclub.org.nz

The management team have made the difficult decision to postpone as a result of uncertainty around Covid-19. Info: www.ticketmaster.co.nz

Every October, during Labour Weekend, the Highland Piping Society of Canterbury hold one of New Zealand's premier solo piping contest. These competitions are held at St Andrew's College in Christchurch with the Novice to B Grade events held on the Saturday, the MSR Silver Chanter event on the Saturday evening, all Open Grade events on ... Read more

Glamis Castle (near Forfar, north of Perth) was the childhood home of the late Queen Mother. NZ Writer Julia Millen will talk about her Scottish family connection with the castle. As usual – this being the last meeting of the year, we shall start with a brief review of 2021 and look forward to 2022  at the ... Read more

A Scottish Festival with a Kiwi twist, with pipe bands, strong men, Clans, and plenty of fun for the whole family at Hororata Domain. Info: www.hororatahighlandgames.org.nz

St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd, Auckland 7.30pm - 10pm. Info: [email protected]

A ceilidh is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month - except January - in the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall from 8.00pm - 12.00am. We are a very family oriented organisation and we encourage participation by all ages. All welcome.Info: www.wellingtongaelicclub.org.nz

Cancelled and returning November, 2022. Info: www.facebook.com/aucklandhighlandgames

Saint Andrew’s Day is Scotland’s official national day. Celebrate St Andrew’s Day (or in Scottish Gaelic ‘Là Naomh Anndrais’), Scotland’s patron saint!

Piping event at The Archery Lawn, Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Info: [email protected]

St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd, Auckland 7.30pm - 10pm. Info: [email protected]

A ceilidh is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month - except January - in the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall from 8.00pm - 12.00am. We are a very family oriented organisation and we encourage participation by all ages. All welcome.Info: www.wellingtongaelicclub.org.nz

Highland pipe bands and scores of contestant solo bagpipers and solo drummers will converge on The Square. A magnificent day out for all ages, there is no admission fee. Info: [email protected]

Scottish Country Dance events and classes. Info: www.dancescottish.org.nz

Waipu Caledonian Society presents the Helen McGregor Memorial Medley, like no other piping event in NZ. Open to the public, tickets available at the door $10.00. Info: www.facebook.com/Waipuhiglandgames

One of the longest-running Scottish gatherings in the Southern Hemisphere, offering fierce competition, spectacular entertainment and a full day of family-friendly fun. Info: www.waipuhighlandgames.co.nz

·New Zealand's oldest festival of sports, music & dance. Turakina Domain, Cameron Rd. Info: www.turakinahighlandgames.co.nz

Full day Highland Games and evening Tattoo at the Paeroa Domain. Info: www.paeroahighlandgames.co.nz

Innovation Park -185 Kirk Rd, Templeton. Info: [email protected]

Wellington's very own Highland Games-Pipe Band competition, Solo Piping, Highland dancing, Irish Dancing, Clans, Castles (of the bouncy kind) and craft markets at Waitangi Park, 107 Cable St. Info: www.facebook.com/pipesintheparkWGTN

Pipe bands from across New Zealand compete across various Grade's, along with stalls at Onewa Domain, North Shore. Info: www.nzpipebands.org.nz