Central Districts Cricket Association

06/10/2026

F U R L O N G C U P 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 📍📆 The Hawke Cup qualifier for our 6 North Island Districts begins in December this year. Hawke's Bay will head in as the defending champion after holding off a strong campaign from Whanganui in last summer's competition. Who's your pick for 2026/27?

Furlong Cup teams:
▪️ Taranaki Cricket Association
▪️ Wairarapa Cricket
▪️ Hawke's Bay Cricket Association
▪️ Manawatū Cricket Association
▪️ Cricket Whanganui
▪️ Horowhenua Kapiti Cricket Association

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05/10/2026

Strong partnerships make us thrive and that was so clear when our Community cricket partners 𝐐𝐁𝐄 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 hosted a breakfast event at CD’s Mitre 10 Park headquarters.

QBE welcomed broker partners to our hub to celebrate the power of partnership and positive impact that we can create when we work together for our community.

Guests enjoyed a panel discussion and Q&A with CD CEO LANCE HAMILTON, Blackcaps Head Coach ROB WALTER, Central Stags BLAIR TICKNER and Central Hinds FLORA DEVONSHIRE — sharing insights on what teamwork, community and resilience means to us at CD and in cricket, followed by a tour of our facilities where we turn aspirations into reality based on these core foundations.

A big thank you to QBE for the opportunity to connect with the people who make a difference in our community every day, and for being pivotal partners of our Community game across our huge region 👏‍

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02/10/2026

New season, new Playing Conditions across the game! Catch up on what's new from the ICC with more info on our homepage 🔗

01/10/2026

𝐍𝐙𝐂 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 - 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐎𝐍! Aspiring young quicks - male and female - this is the most exciting news for you. For the first time since 2008, NZC is running a national competition to find our future fast bowlers. Can you spot the future Blackcaps & Central Stags in this 2008 photo? Clues: BEN WHEELER, BEVAN SMALL, Jimmy Neesham, Lockie Ferguson... wow! Head to our website 🔗 for all the info on how to enter. The competition is for anyone aged 15 to 18 and a New Zealand resident. Ben, Bevan... you haven't changed a bit 😁

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24/09/2026

Grab your friends and get ready for an afternoon of cricket, music, giveaways, prizes and good times at the 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹!

Girls in Years 3-8 are invited to join us for a fun afternoon during the school holidays. If you already play cricket, bring your friends along to try it for the first time. If you’ve never played before, this is the perfect chance to give it a go!

There will be fun modified games, music, giveaways and prizes, plus the chance to meet members of the 𝙒𝙃𝙄𝙏𝙀 𝙁𝙀𝙍𝙉𝙎 and secondary school girls’ teams from across the North Island.

No experience is needed, and we'll provide all equipment. Just bring your friends and come ready to have fun!

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
• Date: Friday 2 October 2026
• Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
• Location: Frimley Park, Hastings
• Cost: Free
• Who: Girls in Years 3-8

Even better, the first 𝟱𝟬 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 to register will receive a free Girls Smash T-shirt!

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/register/7342e3

We can’t wait to see you there!

13/09/2026

🟢‼️ Applications for two volunteer vacancies on the CD Cricket Board close at 5PM this Wednesday, 16 September 🟢 More info / apply now 👉‍ https://www.appointbetterboards.co.nz/position/apt22778

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09/09/2026

07/09/2026

Tickets ON SALE NOW to see the BLACKCAPS (Napier/Nelson) & WHITE FERNS (Nelson) in town this summer. Secure yours today 👉 on.nzc.nz/3H6p3KM 🎟️

04/09/2026