Basketball New Zealand

https://nz.basketball/
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Basketball New Zealand, privately owned and headquartered in New Zealand, was founded in 1951. With approximately 70 employees, the organization reported $10.7M in revenue as of 2025. Functioning as the national body for the sport of basketball, the company specializes in spectator sports within New Zealand.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1951

Headcount

Headquarters

New Zealand

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

The New Zealand U18 Men's team secured a bronze medal at the FIBA Asia Cup in Ahmedabad on August 24, 2026, defeating the Republic of Korea 102-97, which qualified them for the 2027 World Cup. Previously, on August 18, the Tall Blacks Select team defeated Team China 84-77 in Guangdong, extending a 4-point halftime lead to 12 by the end of the third quarter. Earlier, on July 14, Wellington and Canterbury were crowned the 2026 Foot Locker U18 National Champions at Pulman Arena, with Harbour securing the runner-up spot in both the Men’s and Women’s Championships; Wellington overcame a fourth-quarter resurgence from Harbour to win the Girls Final 95-80. This followed the June 10 announcement that the Tall Blacks would field an experienced team for July games in Auckland against the Philippines and Guam.

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Basketball New Zealand offers 5 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. Basketball New Zealand's product portfolio comprises of search, social, and retail media, sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship and ball sports.

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Basketball New Zealand's revenues were less than $25M in 2025. Caretta Research has split Basketball New Zealand's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is other. For full access to Basketball New Zealand's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Sep

15th

2026

06:30

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

NZSS Nationals returns to Palmerston North for 18th straight year |

Palmerston North will welcome close to a thousand players, coaches, and staff when the New Zealand Secondary Schools Nationals roll into town for the eighteenth year in a row. 67 teams will enter the region come September 27th, all vying for the chance to call themselves National Championships of New Zealand.

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Aug

24th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag

GAME-BY-GAME: FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026 |

The New Zealand U18 Men are World Cup bound in 2027, after a successful FIBA Asia Cup campaign in Ahmedabad saw them bring home bronze in their 3rd/4th place playoff against the Republic of Korea, 102-97.

Basketball New Zealand

Aug

18th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag

Tall Blacks Select victorious in win against Team China |

The Tall Blacks Select team has beaten Team China 84-77 in Guangdong overnight. It was a tight start, with the team separated by only 4 points heading into halftime. The third quarter would be the Tall Blacks Select best quarter of the night, extending their lead to 12 by the end of the third.

Basketball New Zealand

Jul

14th

2026

01:00

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

2026 U18 National Championships at Pulman Arena

The 2026 Foot Locker U18 National Champions are Wellington and Canterbury with Harbour having to settle for a runner-up spot in both the Men’s and Women’s Championships. In the Girls Final Wellington had to withstand a fourth quarter resurgence by Harbour before winning 95-80.

Basketball New Zealand

Jul

13th

2026

06:30

Events, Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag, Award Wins, Events and Conferences

2026 U18 National Championships

2026 U18 National Championships at Pulman Arena, South Auckland, July 8th-11th The 2026 Foot Locker U18 National Champions are Wellington and Canterbury with Harbour having to settle for a runner-up spot in both the Men’s and Women’s Championships.

Basketball New Zealand

Jun

10th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Tall Blacks roll out experience in Window 3 as big names return

It’ll be one of the most experienced teams in recent times when the Tall Blacks roll out in Tāmaki Mākaurau, Auckland, come July when they take on the Philippines and Guam, and it’ll be one that excites a lot of New Zealand hoops fans.

Basketball New Zealand

Jun

1st

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Foot Locker U20 Nationals: Women's Semi-Final Wrap

Canterbury and Tauranga will play in this evening’s Foot Locker U20 National final after progressing through the two semi-finals this morning. Semi Final 1: Harbour 83-72 Tauranga Harbour have survived a scare from Tauranga to book their ticket to this evening’s grand final.

Basketball New Zealand

Jun

1st

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Foot Locker U20 Nationals: Canterbury do the Double in Porirua

Grand Final: Harbour 61 – 80 Canterbury Canterbury are Foot Locker U20 Women’s National Champions, prevailing over Harbour 61-80 in tonight’s final at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua. Both teams opened the game full of noise and energy, both benches up and about for the occasion.

Basketball New Zealand

May

27th

2026

01:00

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

BNZ expands grassroots partnership with Basketball New Zealand

Basketball New Zealand is excited to announce that Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has expanded its commitment to basketball in Aotearoa, with a ground-breaking new partnership that sees them further investing in community basketball and communities across the country.

Basketball New Zealand

May

25th

2026

01:00

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Sky and Basketball New Zealand Extend Their Partnership

Sky and Basketball New Zealand extend partnership, with ThreeNow becoming the home of domestic basketball in New Zealand Sky and Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ) have today announced an extension to their partnership that will see the national basketball leagues available live and free-to-air on ThreeNow.

Basketball New Zealand

May

22nd

2026

06:17

B2B Tag

2-Point Nation Ready to ignite the 3X3 World Cup alight

The exciting Kiwi quartet of Aidan Tonge, Josh Book, Te Tuhi Lewis and Christian Martin are set to make their mark at the 2026 FIBA 3×3 World Cup in Warsaw. The experienced and fiery New Zealanders (affectionately referred to in 3×3 spaces as #2pointnation) will travel to Poland, with the same head down mentality that has seen them rise to the occasion time and time again.

Basketball New Zealand

Apr

28th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

The Tall Blacks RETURN to Tāmaki Makaurau

Get amongst the action as the Tall Blacks return home in July!

Basketball New Zealand

Basketball New Zealand sells broadcasting rights of its basketball competitions to 3 companies globally, covering 2 countries. Basketball New Zealand's rights holders include ESPN.