Hawke's Bay Hustle – Parliamentary Rugby & Netball

?? PARLIAMENT IS COMING TO HAWKE’S BAY!
Forget Question Time, the next big parliamentary showdown is happening on the rugby field and netball court! ?
On Saturday 22 August, the New Zealand Parliamentary Rugby Team and Parliamentary Ferns are heading to Hawke’s Bay to take on local invitational teams, and they’re playing to raise funds for Cranford Hospice.
Expect plenty of competition, a bit of banter and some familiar faces putting their sporting skills to the test.
? NETBALL
Parly Ferns vs Hawke’s Bay Invitational Team
? Iona College Indoor Court
? 2pm
? RUGBY
Parliamentary Rugby Team vs Hawke’s Bay Invitational Team
? Anderson Park
? 3.30pm
And keep an eye out for Police Minister Mark Mitchell, who is expected to take the field after his rather unfortunate outing at the Parliamentary Rugby Team’s June fixture in Russell, where he came away with two broken ribs! ?
The rugby match will also see the Parekura Horomia Memorial Challenge Cup contested, honouring the late Labour MP and Minister of Māori Affairs and his passion for rugby and community.
MAKE A DAY OF IT ?
There'll be plenty happening around the games, including:
? Sausage sizzle
? Bouncy castle
? Face painting
? Tug of war
?️ Fundraising activities
? Charity auction
Then head to Havelock North Rugby Club from 6pm for prizegiving and a fundraising charity auction.
? COME ALONG & SUPPORT CRANFORD
Entry is with a gold coin donation.
Every dollar raised will help Cranford Hospice continue providing specialist palliative care to people and their whānau across Hawke’s Bay.
Bring your family. Bring your mates. Pick your team.
Come along for the sport. Stay for the atmosphere. Help support Cranford.
? Saturday 22 August 2026
? Netball – 2pm, Iona College Indoor Court
? Rugby – 3.30pm, Anderson Park
? Prizegiving & charity auction – 6pm, Havelock North Rugby Club
Everyone welcome!