City of Rotorua Highland Pipe Band
Band profile, current ranking snapshot, and competition history.
Current Rank Points
Movement Story
Rank Points Trend
Profile Highlights
Discipline Breakdown
Band Details
| Location | Rotorua, North Island |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1935 |
| Active | Active |
| Association | RNZPBA |
| Region | Oceania |
| Country | New Zealand |
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About the Band
City of Rotorua Highland Pipe Band is a New Zealand pipe band based in Rotorua, in the Bay of Plenty. The Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands’ Association records the band as being formed in 1935 by members of the local Caledonian Society, including future Pipe Major Joe Campbell and his brother Bob Campbell. The band went into recess during the Second World War but re-formed afterwards and has served the Rotorua community ever since.
The band wears Campbell tartan, honouring the Campbell brothers who were part of its founding story. It performs regularly at local community events, including ANZAC Day and Christmas parade appearances, while also competing around New Zealand and attending the National Championships.
Competitively, Rotorua has enjoyed strong lower-grade success. RNZPBA championship records list City of Rotorua HPB as Grade 4B New Zealand Champion in both 2019 and 2020.
Leadership & History
No leadership history is available yet.
Grade History
Competition Results
| Date | Competition | Contest Grade / Section | Place | Set | Rank Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2026 | New Zealand Pipe Band Championships | 4A | 1 | MSR | 11.60 |
| 21 Mar 2026 | New Zealand Pipe Band Championships | 4A | 1 | Medley | 12.97 |
| 13 Dec 2025 | Jenny Mair Highland Square Day | 4 | 1 | Medley | 6.99 |
| 13 Dec 2025 | Jenny Mair Highland Square Day | 4 | 1 | MSR | 6.79 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | New Zealand Pipe Band Championships | 4A | 3 | MSR | 6.40 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | New Zealand Pipe Band Championships | 4A | 4 | Medley | 3.26 |