Volleyball Hawke's Bay

03/06/2026

He mihi nui ki ā tātou Kaiako me ngā Kaiwhakahaere!

As our 2026 VNZ Inter Provincial Championships comes to an end, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the coaches and managers who supported our six Volleyball Hawke’s Bay teams throughout the Representative programme and tournament.
From trainings and team preparation to travel and game day support, your dedication, leadership and manaaki helped create an unforgettable experience for our rangatahi.
👏 Alex Mariano & Lee Warren
👏 Peet Lichtenberg & Amanda Petera
👏 Stephen Derrick, Anouk & Alex De Jonge
👏 Peleti Oli & Brian Wang
👏 David Moore & Chris Treacher
👏 Eugene Paul & Irena Mikolic
Ngā mihi nui for the time, energy and passion you give to our volleyball whānau. We really couldn't do it without you.

02/06/2026

Congratulations to our Volleyball Hawke's Bay U17 Boys

What an incredible achievement for this talented group of athletes, coached by Alex Mariano and manager Lee Warren, who have indeed made history at the 2026 VNZ Inter Provincial Championships.

The team proudly brought home the Gold Medal, becoming the first-ever Hawke's Bay representative team to win a VNZ Inter Provincial Championship title. This remarkable accomplishment is the result of months of hard work, commitment, resilience and teamwork.

We would like to take this opportunity to recognise four of our players who were selected in the VNZ Tournament Team following their outstanding performances throughout the championship:

⭐ Jeremy Faumui
⭐ William Prum
⭐ Uluaki Ovaleni
⭐ Mikaere Clark

A special congratulations to Mikaere Clark, who was named the Tournament MVP – an exceptional honour and a reflection of the impact he had throughout the competition.

This success belongs not only to the players, but also to the coaches, management, families, supporters and the wider volleyball community who have helped these athletes on their journey.

We are incredibly proud of what this team has achieved and look forward to seeing what the future holds for these young men.

01/06/2026

What a fantastic three days of volleyball from our six Hawke’s Bay representative teams at the 2026 VNZ Inter Provincial Championships!

A huge congratulations to our U17 and U19 teams who have represented Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne with pride, determination and teamwork, we are incredibly proud of the way you represented Volleyball Hawke’s Bay and our region.

Whether you were lucky enough to take in the action courtside in Wellington or livestreaming, you would have watched some outstanding performances, hard-fought matches and plenty of resilience as our players competed against the best teams from around New Zealand. Most importantly, our athletes were seen supporting one another, respecting their teammates and showing great sportsmanship both on and off the court.

A special acknowledgement goes out to the 11 players and coach Eugene Paul from Gisborne who played across our six teams. Their commitment over the last couple of months, along with their parents and caregivers, has been outstanding, travelling from Gisborne to Napier for weekly trials and training sessions.

Hawkes Bay Teams final placings:

🏐 U17 Boys – 1st 🥇
🏐 U19 Boys – 11th
🏐 U19 Girls Elevate – 8th
🏐 U19 Girls Ignite – 16th
🏐 U17 Girls Elevate – 15th
🏐 U17 Girls Ignite – 16th

A special congratulations to our U17 Boys team on being crowned VNZ U17 Inter Provincial Champions! Sorry we don't have photos to share from prizegiving just yet but will post shortly along with plenty of action shots from all of our teams, so keep an eye on our page.

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31/05/2026

🏐🖤 HAWKE'S BAY U17 BOYS ARE INTO THE GOLD MEDAL FINAL! 🖤🏐

What a tournament it has been for our Hawke's Bay U17 Boys team at the Volleyball New Zealand Interprovincial Championships in Wellington!

After a series of impressive performances, including some hard-fought battles and showing tremendous resilience under pressure, the boys have earned their place in the Championship Final. Their teamwork, determination, and never-give-up attitude have been on full display throughout the weekend.

Now it all comes down to one final match!

Gold Medal Final vs VBOP
Monday 1 June 10:00am

No matter the result, the team has already made Hawke's Bay incredibly proud. A huge thank you to our coaches, management, supporters, and whānau who have backed the boys every step of the way.

Let's get behind the boys as they chase IPC gold!
Kia kaha
Kia māia
Kia manawanui

Go Hawke's Bay!

31/05/2026

New Zealand Inter Provincial Volleyball Championship
Hawkes Bay U17 Boys - Semifinal vs Canterbury
Court 8.
Delay on court game Let's go Hawkes Bay

30/05/2026

Hawkes Bay U17 Boys - Quarterfinal
12:30pm court 17 - Vnz Livestream.
Let's go Hawkes Bay

30/05/2026

Hawkes Bay U19 Girls Hawks playing Quarterfinals now vs Tasman.
VNZ Court 2 Live stream

30/05/2026

🏐 Our U17 and U19 teams are ready to take on the VNZ Interprovincial Championships in Wellington this weekend!

Want to follow their journey? Stay up to date with draws, results, and live streaming through Volleyball New Zealand.

Let's get behind our athletes and show your support from near or far! 💙

Haere toa and good luck to all teams competing!

Game Day 🗣️

Day 1 of the Interprovincial Volleyball Championships here in Wellington 🤝🏽

First Round kicks off at 8am at the

For event information ⤵️
https://www.volleyballnz.org.nz/indoor/indoor-events/inter-provincial-championships

📺 catch all the action on VNZPLUS.TV

30/05/2026

🏐 Kia kaha to our U17 and U19 athletes competing at the VNZ Interprovincial Championships in Wellington this weekend!

After 5 weeks of hard work and preparation, it's time to take the court and showcase your skills. We are proud of the commitment, determination, and teamwork you have shown along the way.

A huge thank you to our coaches and managers for your time, support, and dedication to our teams.

Play hard, support each other, and enjoy the experience.

Haere toa! Ka mau te wehi! 💙🏐