In light of the adverse weather conditions and with Civil Defence advising that the 'main period of concern is still from Thursday afternoon through to Friday', all games that were originally scheduled for tonight have been postponed. The new date for these games is set for Sunday, 12 April. This change ensures the safety of all participants and attendees. Hockey Northland will contact teams with confirmed game times for April 12. Thank you for your understanding and cooperat

🏑 U18 REPRESENTATIVE TRIALS – 2026 🏑 Hockey Northland is now calling for registrations for U18 Men’s and Women’s Open Trials. If you’re aiming to take your hockey to the next level, this is your opportunity to be part of our 2026 representative programme. There is an expectation that selected players will be available for team trainings and pre-tournament games. If numbers allow, we will also look to form U18 Development Teams to train and compete against other Northern Reg

🌧️ Weather- related Postponement Process Update 🌧️ With weather looking unsettled, here is a clear outline of how postponement decisions are made and communicated. This is being shared today ahead of any decisions that may be required tomorrow. The CEO (or nominee) has the authority to postpone hockey at any stage due to ground and/or weather conditions, right up until just before game time. How decisions are made: Hockey Northland staff monitor a range of sources, includin

Kia ora koutou Notice is hereby given that a Special General Meeting (SGM) of Hockey Northland will be held as follows: Date:    2 0th Mar ch  2026  Time:    6 p . m .Venue: N orthland Hockey Centre (under the Grandstand) This meeting is called in accordance with the notice requirements of the Hockey Northland Constitution. Purpose of the Meeting The purpose of this Special General Meeting is to consider and, if thought fit, pass resolutions to amend the Hockey Northland Cons

Hockey Northland Board and community send their c ondolences to : LINTS, Murray Ronald, QSM. On the 2nd of March 2026 passed away at North Haven Hospice, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Effie, much loved father and father- in-law of Thierry and Robyn, Tracy and Michael, Melanie and Gary. Loved Grandy of Anthony- John (AJ), Alex, Lachie, and Annika, and grandfather-in- law of Grace and Joel. Loved Great-Grandy of Leah, Gracy, Finlay, Ivy, Dylan, and Dax. Loved brother and br

Goalkeeping Coaching Sessions with Simon Mason — Great Britain Hockey’s most capped goalkeeper

2026 Pre-season Taniwha Hockey Programme Kick off the new year with the 2026 Pre-Season Taniwha Programme—the perfect next step for our current Taniwha participants and an unbeatable opportunity for new to the programme to gearing up for the season ahead. Designed to sharpen skills, technique, build confidence, and elevate performance, this programme offers high-quality coaching and a focused, supportive environment to help every player start the year strong. This programme a

About Us : Northland Hockey Association (NHA) is a dynamic non-profit organization committed to delivering quality hockey programs at all levels throughout the Northland region. Our vision is to provide the best hockey experience in New Zealand, creating opportunities for all participants to enjoy hockey at their chosen level. Position Overview : NHA is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to fill the role of Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to the Board, the CEO will p

Eligibility Players must be aged 33 or older as of 31 st  of December 2024 . Mixed gender competition, with flexibility to balance teams across ability and age grades. Competition Format 6-week competition : Monday 3 November – 8 December 2025 . Game slots : 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm. 9-a-side format including goalkeepers  (structured based on number of entries). Teams and individual entries accepted. Depending on numbers, competition may be split by ability grades or by age