Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre

💙❤️ THANK YOU, TEAM HPNC! ❤️💙

As our U18 Representative teams return home from the Netball NZ U18 Championships in Christchurch, we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who helped make this campaign such a success.

To our incredible coaches and managers – thank you for the countless hours of planning, preparation, encouragement, and support you gave our players. Your commitment and passion are truly appreciated.

To our HPNC Executive Committee – thank you for your ongoing support behind the scenes. These opportunities simply wouldn't be possible without your dedication and hard work throughout the year.

And a very special thank you to our amazing chef, Nathan Taka. From early mornings to late nights, you kept everyone well-fed and looked after all week. Your generosity, care, and willingness to go above and beyond made such a difference to our players and staff, and we are incredibly grateful.

Finally, thank you to all our supporters, families, sponsors, and everyone who cheered our teams on from near and far. Your encouragement means the world.

We are so proud of what our U18 Men's and Women's teams achieved this week and of the way they represented Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre with pride, determination, and sportsmanship.

Once HPNC, Always HPNC! ❤️🖤🏐

💙❤️ A Huge Thank You to Shaun Magee & Evolve Physio! 💙❤️
On behalf of everyone at Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Shaun Magee and the team at Evolve Physio on Botany Road for the incredible support they provided during the Netball NZ U18 Championships in Christchurch.

Having Shaun travel with our teams as our tournament physiotherapist gave our players the confidence and care they needed to perform at their best. From pre-game preparation and injury management to post-match recovery, Shaun's professionalism, knowledge, and commitment were invaluable throughout the tournament.

Thank you for giving your time, expertise, and unwavering support to our athletes. Your contribution played an important role in helping create such a successful and memorable campaign for our players.

We are incredibly grateful to have Evolve Physio as part of the HPNC whānau and look forward to continuing our partnership.

Thank you, Shaun, for everything you do for our players and our Centre! 💙🏐
https://evolvephysio.co.nz/

Physiotherapy and Injury Rehab Golflands | Evolve Physio Functional physio and injury rehab in Golflands on Botany Road, with physiotherapy assessment, programmes and ACC care for local patients across East Auckland.

💙🖤 Congratulations, Natasha Mouat! 🖤💙

A huge congratulations to our outstanding HPNC umpire Natasha Mouat on being selected to officiate in the Finals at the 2026 Netball NZ U18 Championships in Christchurch! 👏🏐

This is an incredible achievement and a testament to Natasha's dedication, professionalism, and countless hours of hard work on and off the court. To be entrusted with finals appointments at a national championship is a well-deserved recognition of her talent and commitment to the game.

We are incredibly proud to have Natasha representing Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre on the national stage and inspiring the next generation of umpires within our Centre.

Congratulations, Natasha! We are so proud of everything you have achieved and can't wait to see what comes next. 💙❤️

💙❤️ CHAMPIONS ARE BACKED BY GREAT SUPPORTERS ❤️💙

As our HPNC U18 Men's team celebrate being crowned 2026 Netball NZ U18 Men's Champions, we want to take a moment to recognise the incredible sponsors who helped make this journey possible.

A huge thank you to PIC Insurance, A-Ward and Intercede for your unwavering support, generosity, and belief in our players throughout the representative campaign.

Your investment goes far beyond uniforms, apparel, and support services. It helps create opportunities for our athletes to grow, compete at the highest level, and proudly represent Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre on the national stage.

To our players, coaches, management, families, and supporters—this achievement is one we all share. And to our sponsors, thank you for being an important part of HPNC.

We are incredibly grateful for your commitment and look forward to continuing this partnership.

💙 Thank you for helping our athletes dream big, work hard, and achieve success.

CHAMPIONS 🏆 Howick Pakuranga are your 2026 Netball NZ U18 Men's Champions

🏆❤️🖤 NETBALL NZ U18 CHAMPIONS! 🖤❤️🏆

What an incredible achievement for our HPNC U18 Men's Team, who have been crowned 2026 Netball NZ U18 Champions at the Netball NZ U18 Championships in Christchurch! 🎉

This outstanding result is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment shown by every player throughout the season. From the first trial to the final whistle, the team has represented Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre with pride, passion, and determination.

Congratulations to our players, coaches, manager, physio, and all the whānau and supporters who have backed this team every step of the way. Your support has played a huge part in this success.
To be crowned National Champions is something truly special, and we couldn't be prouder of what this group has achieved.

Congratulations, boys – you've made HPNC and our community incredibly proud! ❤️🖤🏆

🏐 WE'RE INTO THE GRAND FINAL! 🏆❤️🖤

Congratulations to our HPNC U18 Men's Team, who have secured their place in the 2026 NNZ U18 Championships Grand Final! 👏🔥

What an incredible achievement and a true reflection of the hard work, commitment, and determination this group has shown throughout the tournament. We couldn't be prouder of the way they've represented HPNC both on and off the court.

Meanwhile, our HPNC U18 Women's Team also has two important games today as they continue their tournament campaign. We know they'll give it everything they've got and continue to represent our centre with pride.

Good luck to both teams, along with their coaches, managers, officials, and support staff. Your entire HPNC whānau is behind you all the way!

❤️🖤 Let's finish the tournament strong and bring it home! 🖤❤️

🔥 COUNTIES MANUKAU CLUSTER OPENS TRIALS – REGISTER NOW! 🔥

Are you ready to take your netball to the next level?

This is your chance to represent the Counties Manukau Cluster, challenge yourself against quality opposition, and be part of a supportive, high-performing team.

🏐 Counties Manukau Cluster Opens Trials
📅 Sunday, 19 July 2026
🕘 9:00am – 11:00am
📍 Bruce Pulman Courts

Whether you're looking to test yourself, develop your game, or proudly wear the Counties colours, we'd love to see you at trials!

👉 Register now: https://www.hpnc.org.nz/viewform/518664

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join a great team and represent your region with pride! ❤️🖤

Registration for players to trial for Counties Manukau Opens Representative Team 2026 This is the official website of Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre. Facilitating the game in netball in the Howick Pakuranga area.

💡 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲:

A standard game of netball is 60 minutes.

The ball has to be passed at least every three seconds. This results in the ball being passed (at an absolute minimum) 1,200 times a match.

Every time a player catches the ball, an umpire has to check seven things involving the player with the ball and their opponent (footwork, contact, how they got the ball, obstruction, offside etc.).

Almost simultaneously, the umpire has to look down the court and check other players are in their correct areas and are not blocking each other in their attempts to move. This could involve scanning 10 different players, while keeping one eye on the player with the ball and their opponent.

So that’s seven things, involving the player with the ball, plus potentially another 10 players to watch, each with three actions involved (contact, obstruction and offside).

That’s 38 different actions to watch for per pass, including the held ball rule. 38 times 1,200 passes equals 45,600 decisions umpires make per match. Even if that figure is split between the two umpires, that’s still 22,800 decisions each.

22,800 decisions a match! And that’s assuming players take the maximum three seconds to pass the ball. The real figure is probably much higher.