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Vale of Kawerau Pipe Band

Band profile, current ranking snapshot, and competition history.

Current Rank Points
Current Place
#427
Total Points
1467.65
Average Points
-8.09
Best Result
-4.74
Competitions Count
4
Rank points compare this band against each competition field. Higher points indicate stronger relative performance. This band's best ranked result came at Turakina Highland Games, with -4.74 rank points.
Movement Story
Overall Change Since Last Recalculation
8
Grade Rank
#63
Grade movement tracking coming soon.
Best Recent Recalculation Move
-
Latest Recalculation Impact
8
last competed Mar 21, 2026
Movement on this page means change since the last ranking recalculation, not necessarily since this band's last competition.
Rank Points Trend

Last 8 Ranked Results

Rank points by competition date

Profile Highlights
Wins
0
Top 3 Finishes
0
Best Place
#5
Results Logged
4
Grade
4B
Last Competed
Mar 21, 2026
Best Recent Result
#5 at Turakina Highland Games
Worst Recent Result
#12 at New Zealand Pipe Band Championships
2026 snapshot: 4 results logged, 0 top-three finishes, best placing 5.
Discipline Breakdown
Piping Avg
72.41
Drumming Avg
62.56
Ensemble Avg
56.53
Best Discipline
Piping
Weakest Discipline
Ensemble
Consistency Score
75.1
Band Details
LocationKawerau, North Island
Founded2024
ActiveActive
AssociationRNZPBA
RegionOceania
CountryNew Zealand
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About the Band

The Vale of Kawerau Pipe Band is a newly established Highland pipe band based in Kawerau, North Island, New Zealand. The band was formed in 2024 and is registered with the Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands’ Association, competing in Grade 4B.

Although still early in its history, Vale of Kawerau has already begun building a public and competition profile. Records show the band active in New Zealand contests, including performances at events such as the Turakina Highland Games, with Pipe Band Rankings listing several competition appearances and current active status.

The band also has a local community role, appearing in Kawerau event listings and promoting Scottish piping and drumming in the Bay of Plenty region. A local council agenda for 2026 lists a Central North Island Pipe Band Competition involving Vale of Kawerau Pipe Band at Prideaux Park, showing its growing place in the regional pipe band scene.

With its roots only recently planted, Vale of Kawerau is best described as a young New Zealand Grade 4B band with community ambition, competition intent, and enough fresh drone-power to make the North Island sit up straight.

Leadership & History

No leadership history is available yet.

Grade History
No grade history is available for this band yet.
Competition Results
Date Competition Contest Grade / Section Place Set Rank Points
21 Mar 2026 New Zealand Pipe Band Championships 4B 11 Medley -12.23
21 Mar 2026 New Zealand Pipe Band Championships 4B 12 MSR -9.20
31 Jan 2026 Turakina Highland Games 4 5 Medley -6.18
31 Jan 2026 Turakina Highland Games 4 6 MSR -4.74