Tāmaki Makaurau Tournament Week
In Conjunction with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited & New Zealand Sport Collective
[Number of sports] will hold their secondary school championships in Tāmaki Makaurau from [Dates]. Read about the wonderful events taking place and come along to support our rangitahi.
A Huge Thank You to Our Major Sponsor...
A huge thank you to our major sponsor Tātaki Auckland Unlimited – Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s cultural and social agency committed to making our region a desirable place to live and visit. Home to some of the region’s most beloved arts, cultural, conservation and heritage institutions, we enhance Auckland’s cultural vibrancy, providing a wealth of enriching experiences and we tell Auckland’s story to the world. As an Auckland Council-controlled organisation, we deliver a co-ordinated, region-wide programme to maximise cultural and social benefits for our residents and visitors.
Building on the 10-year legacy of our founding organisations – Regional Facilities Auckland Ltd, and Auckland Tourism and Events & Economic Development Ltd – we will continue to make Auckland a vibrant and world-class destination. We will lead the development of our region’s growth industries, support innovation, and help to attract transformative investment and multi-national companies.
Welcome Dinner
Hosted by NZMA
This year, there is a tournament dinner to welcome all the rangatahi to Tāmaki Makaurau! This is an awesome opportunity for the students to come together to celebrate winter tournament week, meet other sporting students from all over Aotearoa, listen to a panel of sporting legends and share some kai. This dinner is kindly sponsored by NZMA and crafted by The Culinary Collective students and tutors.
Date: Thursday 28th August 2025
Time: 6.00pm– 8.00pm
Location: NZMA Sylvia Park 56/60 Carbine Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland
RSVP: Via this form or email lucie@waddell.nz to book in your spot. Spaces are limited and will be allocated based on first in first served
NZMA is a Category One PTE offering vocational education and training in trades, hospitality, cookery, early childhood education, pharmacy, pre-nursing, horticulture, sports & personal training. NZMA has 9 campuses across New Zealand. NZMA an the Culinary Collective form part of the UP Education- New Zealand's leading independant tertiary education group.
School Sports Winter Tournaments Week Events
NZSS Skateboarding
28th – 29th August
SonSk8 Indoor Skate Park, Glenn Innes
SBNZ are proud to present our Secondary Schools Street Skateboarding Championship in Tāmaki Makaurau this August. These two days will bring Aotearoa's top secondary schoolskateboarders together as they battle it out for the top spots.
NZSS Skateboarding
28th – 29th August
SonSk8 Indoor Skate Park, Glenn Innes
SBNZ are proud to present our Secondary Schools Street Skateboarding Championship in Tāmaki Makaurau this August. These two days will bring Aotearoa's top secondary schoolskateboarders together as they battle it out for the top spots.
Northern Cup Basketball
29th – 31st August
Bruce Pullman Centre
Northern Cup is a regional tournament organised by Basketball New Zealand and delivered by Auckland Basketball Services Limited on behalf of Basketball Auckland, Counties Manukau Basketball and Waitakere West Auckland Basketball. This tournament gives secondary school students the opportunity to play within a non-qualifying tournament. Schools are encouraged to send their Senior A teams to this event if they have not attended a National Qualifier before, or if they are currently building their basketball programme. There are 3 Cups nationwide, and schools can choose which cup to send their team to (schools are not bound by zones like for other tournaments). The tournament runs from 25-27 August at Pulman Arena.
Deals & Discounts
All Blacks Experience
20% off - Family and Adult Passes
Online Only
Valid 28/08/25 - 14/09/25 (excl 06/09/25)
Auckland Zoo
Visiting with your whānau (family) and friends?
Buy three or more tickets and save 10% (or more!), just add the number of tickets to cart and see your savings.
Accommodation Packages
Accor CP Hotels Auckland would like to extend an accommodation offer for Winter Tournament 2026 groups.
JO&JOE Auckland City
Hostel style accommodation
4,6,8 Bed Dorms, shared bathrooms
Onsite Laundry Facilities
$50.00 per bunk*
ibis Auckland Ellerslie
Hotel style accomodation
Twin or double rooms with ensuite bathrooms
Onsite Laundry Facilities
Rates from $150.00*
ibis Budget Auckland Central
Hotel style accomodation
Twin or double rooms with ensuite bathrooms
Onsite Laundry Facilities
Rates from 85.00*
*rates are quoted room only, per room per night, with JO&JOE by bunk and subject to availability at time of enquire
Enquiries: aaron.telford@accor.com
Competitions
AJ Hackett Harbour Bridge Jump
Prize:
AJ Hackett Bridge Jump (inc video, photos, t-shirt)
How to enter:
Follow @visitauckland and @theclubhouse_ on Instagram
Tag a friend/mate who’s also going to the Auckland Tournament Week in the comments
Enter: 22nd - 28th August 2025 | Winner announced on 29th August
T&C’s: Must be a student attending the 2025 Secondary School Sport Auckland Tournament Week.
Out and About in Auckland
Prize:
1x All Black Experience Family Pass + $20 The Coffee Club Voucher
1x Vector Wero Family Pass + $20 The Coffee Club Voucher
Weta Workshop Family Pass $20 The Coffee Club Voucher
How to enter:
Follow @visitauckland and @theclubhouse_ on Instagram.
Tag your biggest supporter/ who you are the biggest supporter of in the comments!
Enter: 4th-17th August 2025 | Winners announced 18th August
T&C’s: Must be a supporter of a student attending the 2025 Secondary School Sport Auckland Tournament Week.
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