New Zealand Police Pipe Band

Supt. Hamish McCardle

Police National HQ

180 Molesworth Street

PO Box 3017

Wellington 6012

New Zealand

general enquiries

band officers

Patron            Commissioner Howard Broad

President        Assistant Commissioner Jon White

Secretary        Mr Ross Mallon

Vice President        Mr Dale Stephens

Hon V/Presidents    Asistant Commissioner Grant Nicholls,

      Mr Bill Kempt, Mr Allan McPhee  

practice location

The Band practices at the Royal New Zealand Police College and visitors are welcome.  Visitors need to report to the RNZPC reception to sign in for a visitor's card.  The main practice area is in the Kauri Room on level 2 of the Barry Mason building.  On fine days the Band practices on the main parade ground.

Please contact the Band for the latest practice schedule.

When visiting the RNZPC, be sure to visit the Police Museum

the band's suppliers

For peak performance and consistency the Band exclusively uses:

• Lyons Bagpipes of Australia supply the "Moose" moisture control system and the new "Moose" pipe bag.  We also use "Hylands" in-line drone valves.  Click the links to see these great products
  

• McCallum pipe chanters - our choice on the contest boards
  

• Pearl drums - true quality and long lasting
  

• St Kilda pipe band jackets - check out the Band's new look supplied by Australasia's leading highland supplier Doug Manger of St. Kilda Australia.  All products delivered on time and under budget - thanks Doug
  

New Zealand Police Pipe Band (Inc)   :   Based at the Royal New Zealand Police College

reciprocal links

New Zealand Police

Royal NZ Pipe Bands Assn

Piping and Dancing (NZ)

Western Australian Police Pipe Band

The Piping Centre (UK)

Wilson Reeds

Irish Pipe Bands Assn

Ipswich Thistle Pipe Band (AU)

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