Rodney Green Arenas

A great afternoon at Rodney Green Arenas yesterday!
We were delighted to welcome the Napier City Councillors to the Arena for a site visit, a look around the facility, and, most importantly, the chance to get out on court, experience Arena Pickleball for themselves, and understand what the hype is all about!
There was plenty of laughter, a little healthy competition and some surprisingly good pickleball on display!
Visits like this are a great chance for us to share what is happening across the Arena, talk about how the facility is being used, and let our local leaders see firsthand how it brings people together through sport, recreation, and events.
A big thank you to Mayor Richard McGrath, Graeme Taylor, Roger Brownlie, Keith Price, Craig Morley, Ronda Chrystal, Whare Isaac-Sharland, Shyann Raihania, Greg Mawson and the wider Napier City Council team who joined us.
Thanks for being such great sports; we loved having you!
Your community. Endless possibilities.

WELCOME TO THE BOARD, TRUDY KILKOLLY 👏
We’re delighted to welcome Trudy Kilkolly to the Regional Indoor Sports & Events Centre Trust (RISEC) Board.
Trudy brings a fantastic mix of financial expertise, local government experience and a lifelong passion for sport. A Chartered Accountant, she has held senior finance roles with both Napier City Council and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council.
She’s also no stranger to high-performance sport, Trudy represented New Zealand in hockey at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games and has represented our region across hockey, cricket and golf.
Many of you will already know Trudy from Arena Pickleball, where she’s been an Ambassador and Session Lead, helping grow the sport and create opportunities for more people in our community to get involved.
We’re incredibly pleased to have Trudy bring her experience, community connection, and love of sport to the Board as we continue shaping the future of Rodney Green Arenas.
Welcome to the team, Trudy! 🧡

Head along to our free Pickleball open day tomorrow night, anytime between 4pm - 6pm! (Tuesday 25th August)
Spring is in the air! ☀️Get ready for those warm nights and go in the draw to win the main prize of the night, a mini BBQ!
No experience needed, no paddle required, just come along and have a go, our friendly session leads with be on-site and ready to get you started!

Stadium availability for the upcoming week! Stay tuned for updates!

Reminder! Pickleball Open Day is 4 - 6pm tomorrow, come along and check out what the hype is all about!

The game is for everyone. 💙
Something people often don't realise about us: Arena Pickleball is part of Rodney Green Arenas, a registered charitable trust. We're here for the game and the people who play it.
Every dollar you spend with us goes straight back into better courts, more programmes and sport that gives back across Hawke's Bay.
First time holding a paddle? Perfect.
Playing socially with mates? Come on down.
Chasing your next tournament? Bring it on.
Already play at another club? You're still welcome here.
All ages, all abilities, all welcome. 🏓
📍 Rodney Green Arenas, 480 Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier Swipe through to see what we're about — then come and have a go.

Stadium availability for this week - stay tuned for updates 📱

📺🏓 TUNE IN LIVE — FROM YOUR CORNER OF THE WORLD! 🌏

Can’t be with us in Napier? You don’t have to miss the action! 🔥

Tomorrow from 7:30AM (NZST), tune in LIVE to the Inaugural National Māori Pickleball Tournament — wherever in the world you may be. 🖤❤️🤍

🎥 3 competition courts LIVE
🏓 55+ • Opens • Rangatahi • Finals
🎙️ Bilingual commentary
📺 FREE to watch

Gather the whānau and join us as we make history!

👇 WATCH LIVE HERE:
https://www.rgarenas.tv/en/content/maori-pickleball-tournament

From Napier to the world ~ we’ll see you courtside! 🌏