Northern Districts Cricket Association

Plunket Shield 2026/27 Schedule!

Red-ball season incoming ⏳🏏

BLACKCAPS Venue Bundles are on sale NOW❕

Lock in the biggest matches of summer and save on selected tickets at Bay Oval & Seddon Park 🏏 🎟️

Follow the link below to secure your bundle 🔗

https://tickets.nzc.nz/

Happy Birthday to our Men’s Player of the Year, Tim Pringle! 🥳

Tim’s celebrating his birthday in the Netherlands as he gets set to represent the Amsterdam Flames in the upcoming European T20 Premier League.

Have a great one, Pring — all the best for the tournament! 🔥

WOMEN'S CONTRACT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

Congratulations to Carol Agafili who rounds out our contracted women's squad for the 2026/27 season.

A powerful all-rounder, Agafili has continued to develop into an exciting prospect in ND colours. The right-hand batter and right-arm medium pacer offers versatility with both bat and ball, while bringing plenty of energy and competitiveness to the group.

Agafili's cricket journey is a unique one, beginning with Kilikiti before transitioning into traditional cricket. She has since gone on to proudly represent Samoa internationally, becoming an inspiring role model for Pasifika players and a valued member of the Northern Districts programme.

Congratulations Carol!

The wait is over! Tickets are ON SALE NOW for Cricket Nation members🎟️

Be first in line for an incredible summer of international cricket at Bay Oval & Seddon Park, with India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh touring New Zealand.

Plus, Cricket Nation members save 15% on selected tickets.*

Join Cricket Nation now to secure your spot!
https://www.nzc.nz/cricket-nation-signup/

*T&Cs apply

Happy birthday to women's Head Coach Pete Borren!

Throwback to 2002 at the U19 World Cup in Lincoln. Howzat?!

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Huge happy birthday to Holly Topp! 🥳

HBJ champ and our run-out wizard ☝️

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Umpiring panels for the 2026/27 season show the continued growth and development across all levels of community officiating in the ND region. Two new panels have been formed to provide extra depth to the programme: Mentor Umpires and the Elite Panel. Congratulations to all those selected!

Cricket in the region would come to a stand-still without the hours of time our umpires spend out in the middle. ND extends a huge thanks to all officials across the rohe.

😎 Observers Panel
Peter Budgen
Bryan Keightley
Chris James
Mike Friis
Phil Norvill
Glen Schache
Luan Kloppers (Convenor)

🦉 Mentor umpires*
Andre North - all panels
Marise Fernandes - women's panels
Jason Trowill - Poverty Bay

🔑 Elite Panel*
Damian Morrow
Brendon Davis
Stu Martin
Christelle High

🏏 Regional Panel
Texin Thangalathil
Greg Peters
Jass Singh
Craig Macdonell
John Keen
Simon Turnbull
Blair O'Brian
Tyler Melville
Regional Reserve Panel
Sam Thompson (reserve for regional panel)
Paul Watson
Ghouse Sheik
Vin Lavande
Luke Hibbert
Lisa-Marie Carrol

💡 Development panel
Leteisha Rose (aspiring female programme)
Jiten Manu
Mayur Chachar
Will Morris

*New panels

Full story on the website: https://www.ndcricket.co.nz/news-item/202627-umpire-panel-appointments

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Ready to take the next step in Umpiring? ☝️ Last days to register for He Pito Mata!

The “He Pito Mata” Community Umpire Programme is designed for new club umpires, players who umpire their own games, parents who are interested in upskilling in umpiring and youth cricketers who want to build confidence, strengthen their knowledge and make a positive impact on the game.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4wPfSsr