Kia Ora Everyone, Welcome to our latest HPNC Newsletter! This week is all about the exciting events and opportunities coming up around the Centre over the next few weeks. What's Coming Up at HPNC?There is plenty happening at Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre, and we don't want you to miss a thing! From representative fundraising events to coaching and umpiring development opportunities, and special Centre activities, this newsletter is your guide to all the upcoming events and important dates at HPNC. Be sure to mark your calendars, get involved where you can, and help us continue to build a vibrant and connected netball community. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events and celebrating everything that makes HPNC such a special place to play, learn, and belong. Stay connected, stay informed, and keep spreading those Positive Vibes! NgΔ mihi, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  |
First up, a quick message from our President: It is wonderful to see our courts bustling with activity once again as players, coaches, managers, umpires, volunteers, and supporters come together for another exciting season. Netball continues to thrive because of the commitment and passion of our community, and I would like to sincerely thank everyone who contributes their time and energy to making our Centre such a special place. As we embark on a new season, I encourage all members of our community to remember the values that make sport enjoyable and rewarding for everyone. While competition is an important part of netball, respect, sportsmanship, and encouragement should always remain at the heart of what we do. Our players, umpires, coaches, and volunteers deserve a positive environment where they can learn, develop, and enjoy the game. I ask all spectators and sideline supporters to lead by example, celebrate effort and achievement, and show respect towards officials, opposition teams, and fellow supporters. The atmosphere we create on the sidelines has a lasting impact on the experience of our young athletes. We are also pleased to see continued progress and investment in our facilities with opening up another 6 rubberised courts last month. We are currently working on getting other courts water blasted and improving our lights. We have also invested significant time and money on the canopy project which will cover the four courts in front of the grandstand. Maintaining and improving our venue remains a priority, ensuring that our players and members have a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment in which to participate. Thank you to everyone involved in supporting these ongoing improvements, and we look forward to sharing further updates as the season progresses. A special mention goes to our representative teams as they prepare for their upcoming tournaments. Being selected to represent Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre is a significant achievement and reflects the dedication, commitment, and hard work of each player, coach, and management team. On behalf of the HPNC Executive and our wider netball community, I wish all our representative teams the very best for their campaigns. We are incredibly proud of you and look forward to following your progress and celebrating your successes throughout the season. Finally, I would like to acknowledge the many volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes. From committee members and officials to coaches, managers, scorers, and umpires, your contribution is invaluable. Our Centre simply could not operate without your support. I wish everyone a successful, enjoyable, and memorable season. Play hard, play fair, support one another, and most importantly, enjoy being part of our wonderful netball community. Amanda Dyason |
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πβ¨Drag Queen Bingo Is Hereβ¨π Join us this Saturday for an unforgettable evening of Drag Queen Bingo as we raise funds to support Howick Pakuranga Netball Centreπ±π β¨ Saturday 20 June Dust off your glitter, gather your crew and prepare for a night packed with fun, fabulous performances and plenty of bingo action. Whether you're coming for the prizes, the entertainment, or just a great night out with friends, this is an event you won't want to miss! All proceeds go towards supporting Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre ππ€π |
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Support our HPNC Representative players as they prepare to represent our Centre throughout the 2026 representative season! Every ticket purchased helps support our representative programme and assists with the costs of providing opportunities for our players to compete and develop at a higher level. π Raffle Drawn: 27 June 2026 Thank you for supporting our players and our netball community. Good luck! πβ€οΈ Purchase your tickets using the link below: |
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π CCA1 Coaching Course π Register your interest below: |
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π£ HPNC Umpiring Mini Workshops π |
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π₯ Wear your HPNC pride wherever you go! π₯ |
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Holiday Programme We are excited to give our Years 5-8 the opportunity to extend their capabilities with a Junior Netball skills program in July! When: Time: 9.00am - 3:00pm Price: $45 per day Location: Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre Year 5 & 6 We will also be looking at Attacking Skills, Defence Skills, Team Culture and Game Play. We will also have down time where children can have free play and colouring in. Year 7 & 8 We will also be focusing on Attacking Skills, Defence Skills, Team Culture and Game Play. We will also have down time where children can have free play and colouring in. *FOR YEAR 7 & 8s: If there are less than feasible people who have registered for the Year 7 & 8 JSP, this will not be going ahead, and each player will be refunded* Important Information We will have breaks for morning tea and lunch. Please email junior@hpnc.org.nz if your child has any food allergies, we need to be aware of (there will be sweet treat rewards, food decorating etc)
Sign up using the link below: https://www.sporty.co.nz/hpnetballcentre/Registrations/year-5---8-junior-skills-program---july-holid |
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Until next time, stay connected, stay positive, and enjoy your netball. We look forward to seeing you around the courts and at our upcoming events. The HPNC Team |