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Hawke's Bay Caledonian Pipe Band

Band profile, current ranking snapshot, and competition history.

Current Rank Points
Current Place
#376
Total Points
1481.90
Average Points
-3.02
Best Result
-1.13
Competitions Count
6
Rank points compare this band against each competition field. Higher points indicate stronger relative performance. This band's best ranked result came at New Zealand Pipe Band Championships , with -1.13 rank points.
Movement Story
Overall Change Since Last Recalculation
13
Grade Rank
#29
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Best Recent Recalculation Move
2
Latest Recalculation Impact
13
last competed Mar 21, 2026
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Last 8 Ranked Results

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Profile Highlights
Wins
0
Top 3 Finishes
0
Best Place
#5
Results Logged
6
Grade
3A
Last Competed
Mar 21, 2026
Best Recent Result
#5 at Jenny Mair Highland Square Day
Worst Recent Result
#7 at New Zealand Pipe Band Championships
2026 snapshot: 6 results logged, 0 top-three finishes, best placing 5.
Discipline Breakdown
Piping Avg
88.74
Drumming Avg
83.55
Ensemble Avg
81.09
Best Discipline
Piping
Weakest Discipline
Ensemble
Consistency Score
90.9
Band Details
LocationHastings, North Island
Founded1951
ActiveActive
AssociationRNZPBA
RegionOceania
CountryNew Zealand
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About the Band

Hawke’s Bay Caledonian Pipe Band is a New Zealand pipe band based in the Hawke’s Bay region. The band was created through the rebranding of the former City of Hastings Pipe Band in late 2018, giving the organisation a new name, identity and direction. The Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands’ Association describes this as part of a rebuilding process aimed at attracting both younger learners and experienced pipers and drummers.

The band wears Modern Campbell of Argyll tartan and uses the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders cap badge, giving it a clear Highland identity within the New Zealand pipe band scene.

Although the current Hawke’s Bay Caledonian name is relatively recent, the area has a deeper pipe band tradition, including earlier Hawke’s Bay and Hastings bands active in competitions and local events. Public material from the band shows it maintaining community duties, including regular parade and remembrance appearances.

Leadership & History

No leadership history is available yet.

Grade History
No grade history is available for this band yet.
Competition Results
Date Competition Contest Grade / Section Place Set Rank Points
21 Mar 2026 New Zealand Pipe Band Championships 3 6 Medley -1.16
21 Mar 2026 New Zealand Pipe Band Championships 3 7 MSR -3.54
13 Dec 2025 Jenny Mair Highland Square Day 3 5 Medley -3.80
13 Dec 2025 Jenny Mair Highland Square Day 3 5 MSR -1.67
7 Mar 2025 New Zealand Pipe Band Championships 3 6 Medley -1.13
7 Mar 2025 New Zealand Pipe Band Championships 3 8 MSR -6.80