What an incredible weekend in Ōtautahi! It was amazing to have the tour stop in Christchurch, with an electric atmosphere and top-tier volleyball on display. A massive thank you to Canterbury Volleyball Association for their mahi in making this event happen!

A shoutout to Perry and Josh, who battled their way from the qualifiers to claim a well-earned bronze medal after an intense nine-game weekend! 

We also saw Alice Zeimann make her return to the sand alongside Shaunna, securing gold in the Christchurch leg of the tournament. Meanwhile, the young NZ A duo of Sadlier and Krajci had a standout performance, taking the gold over their fellow NZ A teammates, Kilpatrick and Tyler.

A special mention to local heroes Hanna and Fernando (Daisy's mum!), who finished fourth in the women’s main draw! Their community showed up in full force, bringing incredible energy to the bronze medal match and cheering them on as they played some epic volleyball.

A huge thank you to GJ Gardner Homes and Tip Top for their support in making this event possible! Your backing helps keep the tour running and creates unforgettable moments for our athletes and fans.

Ka mau te wehi, everyone! 🔥🏐👏🏽

Mount Maunganui Main Beach was alive with energy over the weekend as 46 beach volleyball teams took to the sand, battling it out across Division 1 and the Main Draw for both Men’s and Women’s.

The Bay turned on stunning weather from the qualifiers through to the Main Draw finals—perfect conditions for both players and spectators. It was inspiring to see the next generation stepping up alongside some of New Zealand’s top athletes from the NZ A and High-Performance Squads, all leaving it all on the court in hopes to claim a top spot. 

Beach volleyball in Aotearoa has always had a strong whānau vibe, and this weekend was no different. The O’Dea brothers both made it to the semifinals with their respective teams, while the mother-and-son duo of Susan and Juruj who both competed in the Mian Draw of this event showed that volleyball truly runs in the family.

Adding to the epic atmosphere, the Tauranga community turned up in force to support the action, and the Fruju Happy Hour was the perfect way to cool off between matches!

A massive shoutout to G.J. Gardner Homes, Tip Top, and Bach Care for their incredible support of our National Tour.  Next weekend we see New Zealand Secondary Schools take the sand in Tauranga but the National Beach Tour will see athletes competing in Christchurch from the 14th-16th February.