Touch New Zealand

23/06/2026

The Touch NZ Emerging People Programme is about growing people.

Designed for U16 players, coaches, referees and managers, the programme creates clear pathways for our next generation to learn, connect and develop.

Delivered across all four Touch NZ regions, it now reaches 260+ participants nationwide and continues to grow each year.

From urban centres to rural communities, it’s building a stronger, more connected future for our game.

✔ Annual regional workshops
✔ 200+ athletes involved
✔ 60+ coaches, referees and managers supporting

A national pathway. Regional connection. Future leaders of our game.

Details & to register player EOI: https://www.touchnz.co.nz/programmes/emerging-people-programme/emerging-people-programme

Ngā Tai o Te Raki - Northern Region Touch Te Waipounamu Touch Nga Wai Rau Touch Te Ohu Ikaroa Touch

18/06/2026

Touch New Zealand is excited to announce two newly created opportunities as we continue to strengthen and grow our game across Aotearoa.

Read More: https://www.touchnz.co.nz/newsarticle/167059?newsfeedId=1147994

17/06/2026

Key events, workshops, courses & opportunities to engage & grow. The Touch NZ Coaching Calendar for the 26/27 season drops July 1st.

Get ready. The road to 28 begins ✍🏽

Touch NZ Coach Developers

09/06/2026

Georgia is leaving us! 🥲

After three and a half years with Touch NZ, Georgia Hoddle will be finishing up with us this week.

Georgia joined the team in 2022 as a Sports Operations Coordinator before transitioning into our Marketing team, where she continued to make a significant contribution to our sport and community.

Over the years, Georgia became a trusted, hardworking and highly valued member of the Touch NZ whānau. Her dedication, professionalism and willingness to go above and beyond have left a lasting impact on our organisation.

On behalf of everyone at Touch NZ and the wider Touch community, thank you for everything you have contributed over the past three and a half years. We are incredibly grateful for your mahi and friendship.

We wish you nothing but success and happiness for the journey ahead. You'll always be part of the Touch whānau!

(Disclaimer, unfortunately she’s not taking the big mouth also pictured here with her, although he’s free to a good home!)

08/06/2026

Congratulations, Māori Touch NZ 👏🏽

🎉 Whakanuia! The Jim Maniapoto Memorial Taonga goes to Māori Touch NZ.

Through kaupapa grounded in tikanga, te reo Māori and whakapapa, Māori Touch NZ is reconnecting generations – uniting over 100 teams from 30 rohe and creating powerful spaces for tamariki and rangatahi to be confident and proud in who they are.

An enduring legacy of aroha, identity and belonging through play and sport. Ka mutu pea! – Well done!

03/06/2026

A quick update on our partnership with Bunnings Warehouse New Zealand.

Since 2018, Bunnings has proudly stood alongside Touch NZ as our Principal Partner.

Over that time, their support, generosity, and commitment to our game have been significant.

From grassroots communities to national events, Bunnings has played an important role in supporting touch across Aotearoa.

As our partnership comes to a close, we would like to acknowledge and thank the Bunnings whānau for the tautoko they have shown Touch NZ.

We are proud of what we’ve achieved together and grateful for the moments we have shared along the way.

Ngā mihi nui, Bunnings - thank you for being part of the Touch NZ journey.

29/05/2026