

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Big Barrel Hawks vs Tauranga Whai
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 am – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Opening Night | Big Barrel Hawks vs Tauranga Whai

📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026
📍 Rodney Green Arenas, Napier
⏰ Rapid League Tip-Off 3:00PM | Sal’s NBL Tip-Off 4:00PM
🎟️ Doors open 2:45PM

The wait is over — Hawks basketball is back!
Be there for our 2026 season opener as your Big Barrel Hawks take on the Whai in a massive double-header at Rodney Green Arenas.

Catch all the action as the Rapid League kicks off at 3PM, followed by the Sal’s NBL main event at 4PM. Expect high-flying plays, electric energy, giveaways, and the full #HawksWhānau atmosphere you know and love.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now - https://hawks.flicket.co.nz/events/3c1d7035-f219-4281-a9ab-f617f697bc8f

Whether you’re courtside or in the bleachers — there’s no better place to be.

Let’s pack the Arena and #ProtectTheNest!


#RatedE #ProtectTheNest #HawksWhānau
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/napier/big-barrel-hawks-vs-tauranga-whai/200029860680343
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://hawks.flicket.co.nz/events/3c1d7035-f219-4281-a9ab-f617f697bc8f?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=napier-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Napier
- **state**: HB
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Rodney Green Arenas
- **lat**: -39.546793744616
- **long**: 176.84137050481
- **full address**: Rodney Green Arenas, SUBWAY, Gloucester St, Taradale, Napier 4112, New Zealand, Napier

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Big Barrel Hawks (https://allevents.in/org/big-barrel-hawks/25951465)

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  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Big+Barrel+Hawks+vs+Tauranga+Whai&date=11+Apr

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 am (+12:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Rodney Green Arenas, SUBWAY, Gloucester St, Taradale, Napier 4112, New Zealand, Napier
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Big Barrel Hawks
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Big Barrel Hawks vs Tauranga Whai ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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