JDC New Zealand

22/06/2026

Kia ora whānau,

What an incredible weekend in Te Tairāwhiti for our junior darting community. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make JDC NZ Tour Event 7 & 8 and the JDC NZ Super 16 Playoffs such a special experience for our rangatahi.

2NZEF Gisborne — ngā mihi nui ki a koutou
Thank you for hosting Tour Event 7 & 8 with such warmth and hospitality.
To the bar staff, the kai crew, and all the whānau who came down to support — you created an atmosphere that lifted our players and made the day unforgettable. We can’t thank you enough for opening your doors and your hearts to our junior dart players.

Tao Matarau Junior Darts Academy — thank you for hosting the Super 16 Playoffs
Your whare was uplifting, inspiring, and full of wairua.
The kai was on point, the environment was supportive, and the manaakitanga shown to every player, coach, and whānau member was something truly special. You helped create a space where our rangatahi could step up, compete, and shine.

To all the whānau who travelled to Gisborne
Seeing you all there — cheering, supporting, and backing your tamariki — made the weekend even more meaningful. Your commitment to this pathway is what keeps JDC NZ strong and growing.

Congratulations to all eight rangatahi who secured their place in the JDC NZ Teams
Your mahi, consistency, and heart have paid off.
Bring on the JDC World Championships in Gibraltar 2026.
Aotearoa is behind you every step of the way.

21/06/2026

After 24 weeks of dedication across Season 1, Season 2, and Season 3, of JDC Routines within their respective academies, these rangatahi have shown commitment and dedication every week earning them a place in the top 16 of the JDC Academy Order of merit.

After the JDC NZ Academies top 16 play off today we would like to now introduce the JDC NZ Team B to represent our Nation at the JDC World Cup of Darts Championships this November in Gibraltar.

JDC NZ Team B 2026:

-Jonathan Parker (Captain) — Tao Matarau Junior Darts Academy North
- Keagan Roos — Te Aro Putahi Darts Academy
- Tipene Wheeler — Te Aro Putahi Darts Academy
- Iarere Winitana‑McCaskill — Te Aro Putahi Darts Academy

To our Team B players — you earned this through pure mahi, heart, and consistency. The Journey to Gibraltar continues. All the best Team !!

20/06/2026

JDC NZ SUPER 16 PLAYOFFS FINAL

Jonathan Parker vs Keagan Roos

BO 11

20/06/2026

Its down to the top 8...... of the JDC NZ Super 16 Playoffs.

20/06/2026

First games are up..

Here is the link for today's event !

20/06/2026

Kia ora whānau,

Our JDC NZ Team A has now been selected, and next we turn our focus to finding out who will join them in Gibraltar this November as part of JDC NZ Team B.

Āpōpō, JDC NZ, in conjunction with Tao Matarau Junior Darts Academies will be hosting our very first JDC NZ Super 16 Playoffs.
The top 4 players from this playoff will form JDC NZ Team B.

Registration opens at 8.00am and closes at 8.30am, with play starting at 9.00am sharp.

There will also be a breakfast menu available for whānau who would like to purchase some kai.

We’re looking forward to seeing all our Academy tamariki āpōpō and watching them give it everything on the oche.

20/06/2026

After eight intense tour events, consistent performances, and huge displays of skill and resilience, these four young men have earned their place in JDC NZ Team A.

Heading to the JDC World Cup of Darts in Gibraltar this November are,

JDC NZ Team A
• Preston Wheeler — Captain
• Joel Horua
• Tatai Hubbard
• Jude Dennis

He mihi nui ki a koutou e tama mā !!!! Wepua !!!!

20/06/2026

20/06/2026

Here are the results from JDC NZ Tour Event 8.

🏆 Winner: Preston Wheeler
🥈 Runner Up: Joel Horua

Semi Finalists:
• Tatai Hubbard
• Tristan Roos

Quarter Finalists:
• Jude Dennis
• Archie Patete
• Kingston Tangitutu
• Levi Tobin

Awesome effort from every player who took the oche today. The standard keeps rising, and you all contributed to another strong day for junior darts in Aotearoa.