# Event Details

- **Event Name**: HBJ Shield in Palmy • CENTRAL HINDS v Wellington Blaze | Viv Stephens Memorial Trophy game
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 12:30 am – Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: We take the national one-day campaign to Palmy and with it the Viv Stephens Memorial Trophy, currently held by the Hinds and contested in the first scheduled one-dayer between the Hinds and Blaze each season. 

Viv played for both teams and was our first Central Hinds captain in 1979, as well as a WHITE FERN.

Catch an exciting game of one-day cricket against our neighbours and arch rivals in the historic NZC Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, and you're free to sit anywhere to enjoy the action up close. This is the first of two matches against Wellington Blaze this weekend.

FREE admission to see the Central Hinds in Palmy
FREE livestream on www.cdcricket.co.nz + livescore updates

Follow the @CentralHinds on Instagram for the very latest matchday info. Spectator T&C's and info on what you can bring into the ground is in the Fanzone on www.cdcricket.co.nz

Toss is 10am

Bring a picnic. Sorry, team merch is not available at this game, but you'll be able to buy our Stags and Hinds merch online - at www.cdcricket.co.nz - this summer

#CENTRALHINDS
#HBJSHIELD
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/hbj-shield-in-palmy-•-central-hinds-v-wellington-blaze-|-viv-stephens-memorial-trophy-game/200028794446108
- **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, virtual
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Palmerston North
- **state**: MW
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Fitzherbert Park
- **lat**: -40.3689
- **long**: 175.616
- **full address**: Fitzherbert Park, Hamco Industries, Victoria Dr, West End, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand, Palmerston North

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is HBJ Shield in Palmy • CENTRAL HINDS v Wellington Blaze | Viv Stephens Memorial Trophy game being held?
  - **A:** HBJ Shield in Palmy • CENTRAL HINDS v Wellington Blaze | Viv Stephens Memorial Trophy game takes place on Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 12:30 am to Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 am at Fitzherbert Park, Hamco Industries, Victoria Dr, West End, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand, Palmerston North.
- **Q**: Who is organizing HBJ Shield in Palmy • CENTRAL HINDS v Wellington Blaze | Viv Stephens Memorial Trophy game?
  - **A:** HBJ Shield in Palmy • CENTRAL HINDS v Wellington Blaze | Viv Stephens Memorial Trophy game is organized by Central Hinds.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** HBJ Shield in Palmy • CENTRAL HINDS v Wellington Blaze | Viv Stephens Memorial Trophy game is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Palmerston North, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If HBJ Shield in Palmy • CENTRAL HINDS v Wellington Blaze | Viv Stephens Memorial Trophy game sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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