Basketball New Zealand

https://nz.basketball/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/basketball-nz/

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:

On July 14, 2026, Basketball New Zealand announced Wellington and Canterbury as the 2026 Foot Locker U18 National Champions, with Harbour securing the runner-up spot in both the Men’s and Women’s Championships. In the Girls Final, Wellington defeated Harbour 95-80, overcoming a fourth-quarter resurgence. The championships were held at Pulman Arena in South Auckland from July 8-11. Earlier, on June 10, the Tall Blacks revealed an experienced squad for their Window 3 games in July, where they will face the Philippines and Guam in Tāmaki Mākaurau Auckland. Previously, on June 1, Canterbury claimed the Foot Locker U20 Women’s National Championship, prevailing over Harbour 80-61 in the final at Te Rauparaha Arena Porirua.

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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

Apr

6th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

Goodman joins Leger-Walker and Salt as NCAA Champions

Oscar Goodman has become the third Kiwi to win the NCAA Division 1 National Championship, after his Michigan Wolverines defeated the Uconn Huskies 69 to 63 in this afternoon’s national final. The Taranaki freshman follows the footsteps of former Viriginia Cavalier and New Zealand big man, Jack Salt, in becoming just the second male to win the coveted College title.

Basketball New Zealand

Mar

25th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

Continuity & 2-point firepower: Our squads for 3x3 FIBA Asia Cup

The New Zealand 3×3 teams will have no shortage of familiarity or team chemistry when it comes to April’s 3×3 FIBA Asia Cup, with both the 3×3 2degrees Tall Ferns and 3×3 Tall Blacks announcing settled line ups for this year’s tournament.

Basketball New Zealand

Mar

15th

2026

18:30

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Basketball Australia and Basketball New Zealand announce new integrity shared services partnership

A new shared services partnership announced today between Basketball Australia (BA) and Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ) will see BA’s Integrity Unit support integrity, safeguarding and compliance matters across basketball in New Zealand. The agreement reflects a shared commitment by both organisations to the highest standards of integrity, safety and ethical conduc, and recognises the value of collaboration across the Tasman to strengthen systems that protect participants and the game.

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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.