Epic Battles at the Third G.J. Gardner Homes NZ Beach Tour in Auckland
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Epic Battles at the Third G.J. Gardner Homes NZ Beach Tour in Auckland

The G.J. Gardner Homes NZ Beach Tour, presented by Tip Top, made waves in Auckland over the weekend, marking the final showdown before the much-anticipated Tour Finals in Mount Maunganui next weekend.

With blue skies and top-tier international talent, the competition was electric, featuring teams from across the globe battling it out on the sand. A massive congratulations to all the athletes who delivered an action-packed weekend of world-class beach volleyball!

A Special Shoutout

We extend a huge thank you to G.J. Gardner Homes and Tip Top for their unwavering support of the tour. It was also fantastic to have Brad join us to present the medals and witness the intense men’s final—an absolute thriller!

Podium Results

🏆 Men’s Main Draw
🥇 Gleed & O’Dea
🥈 McManaway & Hartles 
🥉 Sadlier & Forsyth 

🏆 Women’s Main Draw

🥇 Matsumoto & Matsumoto (Japan) 
🥈 Matauatu & Lawac (Vanuatu) 
🥉 Chacon & Chacon (USA) 

It’s always incredible to see international teams bringing their A-game to the NZ Beach Tour, making for some unforgettable matches.

The Countdown to the Finals Begins

Next stop: Mount Maunganui! With the Tour Finals just around the corner, we can’t wait to see the best of the best go head-to-head for the tour final!

Stay tuned and get ready for an epic finish! 🔥🏐

 

Ōtautahi brought the wind, but the athletes brought the heat!
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Ōtautahi brought the wind, but the athletes brought the heat!

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! 🔥🏐👏🏽

Results Below

Main Draw Women's 

Gold - Polley / Zeimann

Silver - Stevenson / Quigley 

Bronze - Green / Green

Main Draw Men's 

Gold - Sadlier / Krajci

Silver - Kilpatrick / Tyler 

Bronze - Preston / Tiplady

Men's Division 1 

Gold - Webb /  Fox 

Silver - Noir / Allan

Bronze - Hodder / Weir

G.J. Gardner Homes New Zealand Beach Tour, Presented by TipTop – Weekend 1 a Success!
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G.J. Gardner Homes New Zealand Beach Tour, Presented by TipTop – Weekend 1 a Success!

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. 

 

Results Below

Main Draw Women's 

Gold - Stevenson / Quigley 

Silver - MacDonald / Green 

Bronze - Betschart (SUI)/Dieckmann(GER)

Main Draw Men's 

Gold - O'dea / gleed 

Silver - McManaway / Hartles 

Bronze - Sadlier / Karjci 

Women's Divison 1 

Gold - Hauraki / Tresoldi

Silver - Akkerman / Watts 

Bronze - Tw Wano - Greensill / Growden

Men's Division 1 

Gold - Tepstov / Martins 

Silver - Preston / Tiplady 

Bronze - Kilpatrick / Alberti 

Planning your 2025 GJ Gardner NZBT Tour just got easier with Bachcare! 
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Planning your 2025 GJ Gardner NZBT Tour just got easier with Bachcare! 

Planning your 2025 GJ Gardner NZBT Tour just got easier! 

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Volunteers For The 2025 Beach Season!
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Volunteers For The 2025 Beach Season!

Are you ready to dive into the action of top national and international beach volleyball tournaments this summer? 🌊🏐  

Join our team for an unforgettable experience at our upcoming events! This is your chance to connect with New Zealand’s best beach volleyball talent and witness international stars as they compete right here in Aotearoa this 2025 season. 🌏✨  

Find a role that suits you and become part of the excitement... Don’t miss out!

Christchurch 
GJ Gardner NZBT Tour - Pioneer Beach Courts, Christchurch | 14th - 16th Feb
 
 
Auckland 
Tertiary Beach Champs - Harbour Beach Courts, Mairangi Bay | 25th Jan
GJ Gardner NZBT Tour - Harbour Beach Courts, Mairangi Bay | 21st - 23rd Feb 
 
 
Mount Maunganui 
IPC Beach Championships - Mt Maunganui Main Beach | 14th - 16th Jan 
NZSS Beach Championships - Mt Maunganui Main Beach | 7th - 9th Feb 
GJ Gardner NZBT Tour - Mt Maunganui Main Beach | 31st Jan - 2nd Feb | Finals 6th - 9th March 
 

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