Wheelchair Basketball New Zealand

04/11/2026

💥🏀 A constant threat at either end of the floor, Tom Worthington of the Canterbury Wheelchair Basketball Rollars caps off another great WBNZ season by picking up the Defensive Player of the Year for Division 2. 🖤❤️

04/11/2026

✅ Have your say.
WBNZ Tournament feedback survey link in the comments.

03/11/2026

📈⬆️ After winning the 2025 Division 2 MVP, Haemata Brown levelled up to Division 1 and continued to push his game forward becoming the top tier Most Improved Player in 2026. Congratulations number 8 from the Auckland Wheelbreakers 🙌🏽💙

03/11/2026

🔒🛡️Jessie Arpiti proves that he’s still got it! After taking a break from the game, he has stormed back as a force for Parafed Waikato in Division 1 and was voted the league’s top defensive stopper in 2026 🛑💛🖤

02/11/2026

🚀 Amongst so many new and beginning players who have shown huge improvement over the past 2 or 3 years, our 2026 Division 2 Most Improved is Kyle Endicott-Davies from the Canterbury Wheelchair Basketball Rollars ❤️🖤

02/11/2026

🏆 In the first of our 2026 end of season award announcements, we have Division 2 MVP Kaya Murray of the Auckland Wheelbreakers. 💪🏽💙

29/10/2026

💥🏀 Playing chairs provided, just show up in Ashburton and find out how fun and challenging the game is. 🙌🏽

🏀 Ready to try something new, active, and incredibly fun? 🏀

The BMC Wheelers are hosting Wheelers Wheelchair Basketball Have A Go sessions!

Whether you are an able-bodied player, a regular wheelchair user, or completely new to the game, everyone is welcome. No prior experience is needed—just bring your energy and get ready to roll!

Check out the details below to join us:
📍 Where: NBS Stadium, 52 Oxford Street, Ashburton
🗓️ When: Mondays, 2 November – 7 December 2026
⏰ Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Come down, get involved, and give wheelchair basketball a go.
See you on the court! 🙌

28/10/2026

Great to see some WBNZ whānau representing at the League World Cup. Let's go Wheel Kiwis!

13/10/2026

Whānau

08/10/2026

Just a little bit of what one of our past leaders has contributed to the sport. Much respect Pauline. Aroha nui ❤️🙌🏽

🇳🇿 New Zealand Basketball Foundation: Life membership

At the New Zealand Basketball Foundation Annual General Meeting in May 2026, Pauline Paterson was awarded Life membership to the Foundation.

A true champion of New Zealand Basketball, Pauline devoted more than half a century to growing basketball from the grassroots to the national stage.

🕊️ Foundation Service & Governance
Over 20 years as Secretary/Treasurer of the NZ Basketball Foundation.

Nine years on the Basketball New Zealand Board, Leadership roles with Wheelchair Basketball NZ and Basketball Mid Canterbury.

🏀 🇳🇿 Teams & Tours
Managed national women’s teams, guided junior squads overseas, and supported programmes across Aotearoa.

🛠️ Community Builder
Constructed 100 backboards in her own workshop for local schools — practical, hands‑on service that changed access to the game.

🎖️ 🇳🇿 Honours
Basketball New Zealand Life Member
2001 - Basketball New Zealand Zena Gay Award (outstanding contribution to Women's basketball)
2016 - Basketball New Zealand 50‑Year Service Award

Pauline’s decades of dedication, craft, and care left an unforgettable mark on basketball in Aotearoa. Her legacy is one of service, generosity, and unwavering commitment to the sport she helped shape.

(Credit to New Zealand Basketball Foundation, Basketball New Zealand)