31 October – 13 November 2026 | Dakar, Senegal Two North Harbour players. One incredible opportunity. One very proud association. Badminton North Harbour is thrilled to celebrate the selection of Amy Wang and Tony Yu, who will represent New Zealand at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games. From the courts of North Harbour to…
BWF World Championships 2026 17–23 August 2026 | Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, India It’s a huge moment for Badminton North Harbour, with Edward Lau and Shaunna Li selected to represent New Zealand at the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi, India. The prestigious championships will take place from 17–23 August at the…
Badminton North Harbour’s Amy Wang is set to compete at the 5th International Badminton U16 SHONAI 2026, taking place from 25–26 July 2026 at Tsurushin Arena Komagihara in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata, Japan. The international event brings together some of the most promising young badminton players from around the world. The tournament is open to players…
The Wisden Cup wrapped up after three exciting days of competition at Waitakere Badminton, showcasing outstanding team performances, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the event. North Harbour Team 1 claimed the Wisden Cup title with a commanding display across all ties, including qualifying. Remaining undefeated for the entire tournament, North Harbour 1 secured six wins from…
The courts were buzzing with energy and enthusiasm as 22 teams from 12 schools came together for this year’s Primary School Team Challenge badminton event. The day showcased not only some fantastic badminton skills, but also teamwork, determination, and the true spirit of school sport. Players competed with passion throughout the event, producing exciting rallies,…
Auckland Council’s ‘Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund’ today approved $10 million towards the construction of the Harbour Sports Hub Trust’s new indoor court facility in Albany. When built it will house 4 basketball, 10 badminton and 4 pickle ball courts beside the Albany Tennis Centre. All up the project will cost around $22 million…
A group of young North Harbour athletes has been given a rare and exciting opportunity to travel to Japan, where they are taking part in high-level training and an international badminton tournament in Fukushima. This marks the second consecutive year the group has made the journey, strengthening an already valuable connection with one of Japan’s…
The sky is the limit for North Harbour junior Amy Wang who is about to embark on an experience like no other, attending the International Badminton u16 Shonai Invitational 2025 tournament in Japan. In 2025, North Harbour were fortunate to have another representative at the 2024 event, Yanxi Liu. This tournament, by invitation only, will…
Eleven u15 and u17 players have been selected to represent North Harbour at the Tomioka World Project 2025 in Fukushima, Japan. Orangised by the Tomioka Town Sakura Culture and Sports Promotion Corporation, the players will be engaged in a four day pre tournament training camp before participating at the tournament from 2-6 May. Players have…
Badminton North Harbour would like to welcome a new supporter to our organisation; Intrinsic Physio. This professional relationship with Intrinsic Physio will have a positive benefit to our members and wider badminton community. A message from Intrinsic Physio: At Intrinsic Physio, we are dedicated physiotherapists committed to holistic injury management and comprehensive rehabilitation. Our specialized…