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14 Feb 2025

Whitaker Civil Engineering Taranaki XII start their Hawke Cup defence this morning

Two weeks after taking down Hawkes Bay, traditionally the biggest and best of the Central Districts provinces, Whitaker Civil Engineering Taranaki will defend the Hawke Cup against Hamilton, the most successful Hawke Cup team of all since 2000.
13 Feb 2025

Metcalfe Real Estate Hawera United Cricket Club finish top of the table for the Expert Turf Premier Red-Ball Declaration format.

The side secured top seeding with a dramatic final ball win over Merit RV NPOB in their Round 7 top of the table clash in Hawera.
11 Feb 2025

India Today Taranaki A Dominate in Manawatu to Extend Lead at the Top

The India Today Taranaki A team continued their strong campaign with two convincing wins at Fitzherbert Park, Manawatu, on Sunday
06 Feb 2025

Nag N’ Noggin New Plymouth & Marist United Cricket Club Premiers – Expert Turf Premier T20 winners for 2025

Marist overcame their traditional rivals, Merit RV New Plymouth Old Boys' Cricket Club in convincing fashion at Pukekura Park
06 Feb 2025

Veteran’s cricket thriving in Taranaki

A number of Taranaki's veteran cricketers are in action today in Alexandra with TCA chair John McElroy flying the Taranaki flag for the CD Over-70 side at their national tournament
03 Feb 2025

Taranaki lift coveted cup

Dreams do come true if they are mixed with sufficient skill, desire and relentless determination.
01 Feb 2025

Taranaki keep the pressure on in engrossing second day of challenge

Whitaker Civil Engineering Taranaki enters the final days play tomorrow in a dominant position against Hawke Cup holders, Hawkes Bay.
31 Jan 2025

Whitaker Civil Taranaki Men start Hawke Cup match at Nelson Park, Napier

Action packed day of Hawke Cup cricket at Nelson Park, Napier. Huge day ahead for the team tomorrow
31 Jan 2025

Whitaker Civil Engineering Taranaki Men Hawke Cup Challenge starts today

With the Furlong Cup neatly sitting on a shelf at the Taranaki cricket offices, the attention now turns to the Hawke Cup challenge against Hawkes Bay in Napier this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
27 Jan 2025

The Bartercard New Zealand Taranaki women have been left frustrated

Unfortunately rain caused the abandonment of their Shrimpton Trophy match against Manawatu in Feilding yesterday.
25 Jan 2025

Our Bartercard Taranaki women face a critical match tomorrow

A must win encounter with Manawatu that will come with an extra emotional charge.
20 Jan 2025

The Furlong Cup is ours!

The Furlong Cup is in the trophy cabinet. The Hawke Cup is the next target, with the challenge set for January 31-February 2 in Napier.
17 Jan 2025

Winner takes all in crunch Furlong Cup “final”

Whitaker Civil Engineering Taranaki takes the advantage into the Furlong Cup title deciding fixture against Manawatu this Saturday and Sunday.
20 Dec 2024

Grand Final of the Expert Turf Taranaki Premier one-day cricket set for this Sunday

Two traditional cross-town rivals are set for another finals clash in the Grand Final of the Expert Turf Taranaki Premier one-day cricket competition on Sunday.
16 Dec 2024

Taranaki smash it again!

Whitaker Civil Engineering Taranaki stepped up in every aspect of the game this weekend, taking the maximum 16 points from their clash in Levin against Horowhenua-Kapiti.
13 Dec 2024

Maintaining momentum is the key

Whitaker Civil Engineering Taranaki travel to Levin this weekend where they will be going all-out for another powerful performance to put them in a strong position to win the Furlong Cup, and along with that, a Hawke Cup challenge at the end of January.
09 Dec 2024

Bartercard Taranaki Women’s first loss

The Bartercard New Zealand Taranaki women fell to their first loss of the season, going down to Wairarapa in a frustrating display, despite taking the game close in the end
01 Dec 2024

Honours Board performances smash it for Taranaki

Whitaker Civil Engineering Taranaki took every point available against Wairarapa in Masterton in the weekend
29 Nov 2024

Taranaki need to keep rocking and rolling

Having secured two first innings wins and 24 points Whitaker Civil Engineering Taranaki will be going all out to grab another big bag of points against Wairarapa in Masterton this weekend.
25 Nov 2024

Our Bartercard New Zealand Taranaki women Shrimpton Trophy campaign underway

Our Bartercard New Zealand Taranaki women eventually got their Shrimpton Trophy campaign off to a winning start on Sunday, after a second rain out hampered day one of their weekend trip south.
17 Nov 2024

Taranaki secure crucial Furlong Cup points

By securing a first innings lead of 103 runs and gaining maximum batting and bowling points, Whitaker Civil Engineering Taranaki accrued a valuable 13 points in the Furlong Cup
16 Nov 2024

𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗶 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝘂𝗸𝗲𝗸𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸

Whitaker Civil Engineering Taranaki had the best of Day 1 at Pukekura Park, securing maximum batting points and an early bowling point against a determined Whanganui side.
14 Nov 2024

Taranaki keen to maintain momentum

The Whitaker Civil Engineering Taranaki men’s team will be looking to maintain their momentum against Whanganui this weekend (16/17 November) at Pukekura Park.
07 Nov 2024

Taranaki Womens campaign gets underway this weekend

Bartercard New Zealand Taranaki women get their 2024/25 Mike Shrimpton Trophy campaign underway this weekend at Pukekura Park against Manawatū Cricket Association
03 Nov 2024

Taranaki ambush Hawke Cup holders

In a rain shortened Furlong Cup match against the powerful Hawkes Bay side Whitaker Civil Taranaki bagged 11 points and all the kudos.
01 Nov 2024

Let the battle commence

This weekend (November 02 & 03) at Pukekura Park, the Whitaker Civil Taranaki Men’s team begin their quest to win the Furlong Cup, the competition amongst the Central Districts associations, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Whanganui, Horowhenua-Kapiti and Wairarapa.
25 Oct 2024

Top female cricketers back on the park this long weekend

Taranaki Cricket’s Baker Tilly Women’s Premier Series is back up and running for 2024/25, with the first match scheduled for this Monday in Stratford.
25 Oct 2024

Leadership change at TCA as cricket celebrates another successful year

Taranaki Cricket has a new Board Chair with Russell Dempster elected to the position following TCA’s 129th AGM this week (Monday, October 21).
24 Oct 2024

Innovation ahead for Expert Turf Taranaki Premier Cricket

Expert Turf Taranaki premier grade cricket is back and will feature a new match format this summer.
24 Oct 2024

Taranaki cricket legend honoured for lifetime in the game

Former Taranaki centurion and Hawke Cup-winning captain Ian Snook has been awarded life membership of the Taranaki Cricket Association for his contribution to the game.
16 Oct 2024

Connect Legal Taranaki Taranaki Cricket’s honorary lawyers.

We’re stoked to have Connect Legal Taranaki back on board as Taranaki Cricket’s honorary lawyers.
01 Oct 2024

Fourth time’s a charm for Bartercard Taranaki women

After three consecutive second-placed finishes in the CD Association Mike Shrimpton Trophy, could this be the season the Bartercard Taranaki women go one better?
25 Sep 2024

Disappointment as Pukekura Park overlooked for T20 cricket summer schedule

Taranaki Cricket says it will fight on for improvements to be made at Pukekura Park after the iconic venue was overlooked for top-flight Super Smash matches this year.
20 Sep 2024

Injection of youth for Whitaker Civil Taranaki’s Furlong Cup campaign

A fresh crop of talented youngsters is the hallmark of the Whitaker Civil Taranaki men’s Furlong Cup squad for 2024/25.
27 Aug 2024

Congratulations to Grace Foreman!

Uncapped right-armer Grace has received the final Hinds contract on offer for the coming season
26 Aug 2024

Head Coaches for the 2024/25 Whitaker Civil Senior Men’s and Bartercard Women’s Representative Teams Announced

Taranaki Cricket is pleased to announce the head coaches for the senior men’s and women’s representative teams for the coming season.
04 Apr 2024

We need your help to keep top level cricket at Pukekura Park!

If you’re a player, fan, or just love taking your kids to the terraces for the day then take this short survey which will help Taranaki Cricket give powerful feedback to NPDC as councilors consider the next Long Term Plan.
24 Mar 2024

NPOB take out 23/24 Expert Turf Premier 2-day crown

Merit RV NPOB managed to halt Nag N’ Noggin NPMU’s charge for a three-peat of titles in the 2023-24 season with victory in the Expert Turf three-day premier club final at Pukekura Park from March 22-24.
22 Mar 2024

The Jamie Watkins Year 7/8 Boys Festival Day wrapped up with a bang today!

Massive shoutout to Stratford Primary for once again being amazing hosts – what a week it's been!
21 Mar 2024

Kate Ebrahim Year 7/8 Girls Trophy Festival Day a success!

What a blast at the Kate Ebrahim Year 7/8 Girls Trophy Festival Day.
20 Mar 2024

Dean Robinson Year 5/6 Boys Festival Day winners

What an electrifying day it was at the Dean Robinson Year 5/6 Boys Festival Day in Stratford!
15 Mar 2024

Semifinal action set to get underway tomorrow

Merit RV New Plymouth Old Boys and Nag N’ Noggin New Plymouth & Marist United will host the Expert Turf Premier 2-day cricket semifinals this weekend.
15 Mar 2024

Velocite Friday night T20 championship winners

New Plymouth Old Boys' Cricket Club Peelbacks wrapped up a full holiday weekend of cricket with a comfortable victory over Fitzroy Cricket Club Strikers in the Velocite Friday night T20 championship on Monday
12 Mar 2024

Fitzroy Cricket Club crowned Velocite Division 2 champions

Another cracker day of cricket at Pukekura Park yesterday has seen Fitzroy Cricket Club crowned Velocite Division 2 champions
12 Mar 2024

Pihama Cricket Club win the Velocite Division 1 Grand Final

Congratulations Pihama Cricket Club Taranaki on a standout win in the Velocite Division 1 grand final against Auroa Cricket Club at Pukekura Park on Saturday.
12 Mar 2024

Winners of the Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Taranaki found

Congratulations to New Plymouth Old Boys' Cricket Club, women's team, inaugural winners of the Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Taranaki Women's Premier series.
08 Mar 2024

Final round of Baker Tilly Women’s Premier Series

NPOB are in the box seat to win the inaugural Baker Tilly Women’s Premier Series title this Sunday.
08 Mar 2024

Classic country final as Velocite Lower Division showdowns loom

Pihama and Auroa cricket clubs will rekindle their always fierce rivalry in the showpiece game of TCA’s Velocite Lower divisions at Pukekura Park this Saturday.
01 Mar 2024

Finals time rolls round for Velocite Lower Divisions

The Velocite Saturday Lower Divisions are down to the knockout stage, with semifinal matches in both Division 1 and Division 2 scheduled for this weekend.
01 Mar 2024

NPOB women’s bowling attack has last word

Merit RV NPOB have taken the lead with one match to play in the Baker Tilly Women’s Premier Series after a low-scoring but close matchup at Victoria Park on Sunday.
01 Mar 2024

Final push for top four positions in Expert Turf Premier two day cricket

The top four is all but sorted but there is still room for some late surprises and jockeying for position when the final round robin matches of Expert Turf Premier two-day cricket get underway tomorrow.
24 Feb 2024

Baker Tilly Women’s Premier Series Set to Resume

Taranaki women’s premier grade cricket action returns this weekend – with a closely fought series on the line and a new partner jumping on board!
23 Feb 2024

Over-60’s on the Park

Taranaki’s Over-60s NZ representatives are in the thick of the action at the Over 60s World Cup in Chennai, India at the moment.
23 Feb 2024

Cave Cup Thriller end’s Taranaki’s season

A heartbreaking super-over finish saw the Whitaker Civil Taranaki men finish the Chapple Cup knockout competition in sixth spot.
02 Feb 2024

TCA raffle winners announced!

A huge congratulations to Mel and Mark Vassiliou, the winners of the Whitaker Civil Taranaki Cricket Association Raffle grand prize – five night’s accommodation at child free resort and spa in Rarotonga!
30 Jan 2024

Year 7 Boys Development Team Back from Hawkes Bay Camp with Great Results

Congratulations to the Year 7 development team on a fantastic few days in the Hawkes Bay, winning 4 out of 5 games.
19 Jan 2024

Taranaki Year 9 and 10 Boys Representative Team are undefeated CD Champions!

Taranaki’s Year 9 and 10 boys representative team are undefeated CD champions after a gutsy and thrilling last game win over Manawatu on Wednesday!!
19 Jan 2024

Year 7&8 Girls Development Team Finish Undeafeted and Top of Table at Lower North Island Girls Festival Tournament in Masterton

Huge congratulations to our Year 7 and 8 Girls side, who finished undefeated and on top of the table in the Lower North Island Girls Festival tournament in Masterton.
19 Jan 2024

Year 9/10 Colts Boys conclude their Hawkes Bay Camp tournament

Our Year 9/10 Colts boys have just returned from their tournament in Hawkes Bay where they won three from five for a very successful campaign.
14 Jan 2024

Bartercard Taranaki Women Capped off Successful Weekend Visit to Masterton

An important Shrimpton Cup victory today has capped off a successful weekend visit to Masterton for the Bartercard New Zealand Taranaki women.
06 Jan 2024

Taranaki North Come Away with a Comfortable Win at Taranaki Cricket’s Historic North vs South Origin Challenge

Sammy Fastier hit a cracking century and Fianlay Barnes took an impressive five wicket bag to lead their North side to a comfortable win over South at Pukekura Park today.
16 Dec 2023

Expert Turf premier cricket gets set for the Christmas break

The second round of two day matches in the Expert Turf premier club competition are set to wrap up this weekend before the teams head into the Christmas break.
15 Dec 2023

Taranaki Year 9/10 Girls Triumph at Central Districts Festival

The Taranaki Year 9/10 Girls cricket team showcased great skill and teamwork, clinching the top spot in the Central Districts Year 9/10 Girls Festival held in Palmerston North.
15 Dec 2023

Year 11/13 girls out to defend their crown

Finally good luck to our Year 11/13 girls side who head to Whanganui for their CD tournament next week
15 Dec 2023

Year 11/12 boys side come out top of the CD world

The Cross Country Rentals Taranaki Year 11 and 12 boys team have been crowned CD champions, taking out a gripping final against Hawkes Bay that came down to the final overs.
15 Dec 2023

Dominant win needed for Whitaker Civil Taranaki men

The Whitaker Civil Taranaki men face a must win encounter in their fourth round Furlong Cup match up against Horowhenua-Kapiti at Pukekura Park this weekend.
01 Dec 2023

Ali Jordan still picking up awards, with CD life membership bestowed

Taranaki cricket legend Ali Jordan earned yet another accolade this week, with Life membership of Central Districts Cricket awarded ahead of the Stags’ game against Canterbury at Pukekura Park on Wednesday.
01 Dec 2023

Big week for Taranaki players representing CD

Spin bowler Liam Carr had a memorable day for the CDA side at the National Men’s Provincial A tournament in Taupo.
01 Dec 2023

Expert Turf premier cricket wrap

Expert Turf 50-over semifinal matches are set to go ahead this Sunday, with a wet weather watch looming over the matches.
01 Dec 2023

Big double header weekend in store for Bartercard Taranaki women

The Bartercard Taranaki women head to Napier for a double-header clash with Hawkes Bay this weekend.
17 Nov 2023

Wet weekend looms as teams hunt semifinal spots

The rain might have the final say in the Expert Turf 50-over premier cricket competition as it heads into its final round tomorrow with two teams battling it out for the last semi-final spot.
17 Nov 2023

Tough task ahead of Whitaker Civil Taranaki men in Napier

Two players will make their debuts for the Whitaker Civil Taranaki men’s team this week as an inexperienced side heads to Napier to take on Hawkes Bay.
10 Nov 2023

Strong women’s side to kickstart Shrimpton Trophy campaign

The Bartercard Taranaki women’s team is back in action, and they’ve named a very handy lineup for their first game of the season against Manawatu on Sunday.
10 Nov 2023

Marist out on top alone in Expert Turf premier 50-over cricket

Three crucial matchups are set to have a big impact on the shape of the top four in Expert Turf Taranaki premier cricket this weekend.
03 Nov 2023

Key matches loom in Expert Turf premier 50-over cricket

Past the halfway point of the Expert Turf premier 1-day round robin, a crowded middle of the table means teams have plenty to play for in their round five matches this weekend.
03 Nov 2023

Dean Robinson breaks the record for runs scored for Taranaki!

The Whitaker Civil Engineering Taranaki men's captain surpassed Brian Richard's previous record of 4947 runs for Taranaki.
27 Oct 2023

Experienced lineup named for first Whitaker Civil Taranaki Men’s match of the season

Up to four players could be in line for their debuts when the Whitaker Civil Taranaki men’s side gets its Furlong Cup season underway this weekend.
24 Oct 2023

Competition leaders emerging in Expert Turf premier 50-over cricket

With the sun beaming brightly down over the long weekend, perfect playing conditions meant the Expert Turf premier 50-over cricket competition was finally underway in earnest.
24 Oct 2023

Stratford Cricket Club first premier women’s club match winners!

Congratulations to the Stratford Cricket Club premier women’s team, winners of the first premier women’s club match in Taranaki on Sunday! The sun beamed down on New Plymouth’s Western Park for the match, with hosts New Plymouth Old Boys' Cricket Club sending the Stratford side into bat for the first 40 over session.
10 Oct 2023

Wet first round helps two Taranaki premier cricket sides jump ahead

Marist and Inglewood have earned themselves a leg up in Expert Turf Taranaki premier 50-over cricket after a rain affected first round over the weekend.
06 Oct 2023

The wait is over as Expert Turf Taranaki premier cricket returns

Taranaki Premier grade cricket is back around the mountain this weekend with another exciting summer of cricket in store.
12 Sep 2023

New partnership engineering a strong future for cricket in Taranaki

Taranaki Cricket is thrilled to announce Whitaker Civil Engineering as the organisation’s new principal partner.
06 Sep 2023

Expressions of interest for a India Today – Bistro and Tandoor Men’s A team coach

We're on the lookout for a head coach to guide the next generation of Taranaki players through, with the India Today - Bistro and Tandoor Men's A team.
25 Aug 2023

Calling All Female Cricketers!

Join the Taranaki Performance Training for the 2023/24 Season!
23 Aug 2023

Private Coaching Available

Elevate your cricket skills with personalized private coaching this winter. Whether you're a beginner or experienced player, we've got you covered.
15 Aug 2023

Taranaki senior coaches named for 2023-24 campaigns

Stability the key as Taranaki Cricket reappoints senior coaches
15 Aug 2023

New TCA Community Development Coordinator

Welcome aboard to Taranaki Cricket’s newest addition to the team!
24 May 2023

NPOB Claim Triple Crown

Three from three as Old Boys sweep Expert Turf premier grade cricket.
23 May 2023

Bruce Liffiton Cup – Carter Herlihy

A massive congratulations to Francis Douglas Memorial College's Carter Herlihy, awarded the Bruce Liffiton Cup.
23 May 2023

Taranaki Cricket Senior Prizegiving

Congratulations to our winners at the Taranaki Cricket senior prizegiving.

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