Celebrate the Rise of the Taniwha on Saturday 29 August 2026, starting 11:00am at Te Matau a Pohe bridge, traveling via Riverside and arriving in Central Whangārei at 12:00pm.
Event date: Saturday, 29 August 2026 | 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM
The almighty Northland Taniwha have brought the Ranfurly Shield home and it's time to show our pride.
Join us to celebrate this historic rugby victory with a parade and see the Ranfurly Shield on the streets of Whangārei.
Line the streets, wear your blue and create a sea of pride for our Northland Taniwha on Saturday 29 August 2026.
The team will be in Cameron Street Mall to meet and greet fans and sign posters until 1:00pm, when they will leave to prepare for their Ranfurly Shield defence against Tasman at Semenoff Stadium on Sunday 30 August 2026.
Back the boys on Sunday and see them defend the Ranfurly Shield:
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RISE THE TANIWHA!
Parade starts from Te Matau a Pohe bridge
Te Matau a Pohe, Whangārei, 0110, View Map
Te Matau a Pohe , Whangārei 0110
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Please park and walk if you can to help avoid congestion in the city centre. Free parking is available at Pohe Island, Railway Road and throughout the Avenues.
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