Taranaki Airs

Taranaki Airs Home of the Taranaki Airs Basketball Team

https://linktr.ee/taranakiairs They play their home games at TSB Stadium in New Plymouth, Taranaki.

MISSION & VALUES

Taranaki Basketball aspires to provide a high quality basketball programme on and off the court, by involving our fans in the games and providing our players and coaches with the opportunities to develop their skill sets and achieve success. We aim to achieve our vision by working hard and emphasising our core values being

• Mutual respect for each other and the community
• By providing our fans with superior entertainment
• By helping out sponsor build their brands and grow their business
• Develop athletes and coaches through talent identification and coaching mentorship in programmes laid out by BBNZ. TARANAKI BASKETBALL HISTORY

Taranaki Mountain Airs are a New Zealand professional basketball team that compete in the National Basketball League (NBL). They have previously been known as the New Plymouth Bulls (1986–93), the Taranaki Bears (1994–98), the Taranaki Oilers (1999) and the Devon Dynamos Taranaki (2008–09). Due to a lack of funding they did not compete in the New Zealand NBL from 2000–2002.After having been absent from the national competition for three seasons, there was a need to redevelop the local talent. In 2003, the Taranaki Basketball campaigned to launch a team in the NBL. A rejuvenated pool of talented players came together, a team was selected and the vision became a reality. With tremendous public and media support, the Taranaki Mountain Airs had an outstanding reintroduction into New Zealand basketball’s major stage. Their best results in the NBL were third place in 1988, 1991 and 1992. Player Willie Banks was named NBL MVP in 2004.

A heartfelt thank you to every one of our staff for their hard work making this season happen 💛🖤Sal's NBL Sky Sport NZ
04/08/2026

A heartfelt thank you to every one of our staff for their hard work making this season happen 💛🖤
Sal's NBL Sky Sport NZ

To the players who represented Taranaki with pride.To the coaching staff who pushed this group every day.To our voluntee...
29/07/2026

To the players who represented Taranaki with pride.

To the coaching staff who pushed this group every day.

To our volunteers, members and supporters who stood with us all season long.

Thank you.

Every chapter helps write the story of this club, and we’re grateful to everyone who was part of the 2026 season.

Although the season is over there are more exciting things to come for the Taranaki Airs in 2026. We’ll keep you posted 💛🖤

The Brian Rampton Memorial Trophy has been going for 18 years and for 2026 it’s heading back to Nelson.To our fans - tha...
15/07/2026

The Brian Rampton Memorial Trophy has been going for 18 years and for 2026 it’s heading back to Nelson.

To our fans - thank you for making the last home game special🖤💛

The fight for the Brian Rampton Cup is on💛🖤Sal's NBL Sky Sport NZ
15/07/2026

The fight for the Brian Rampton Cup is on💛🖤

Sal's NBL Sky Sport NZ

Tough loss, but we go again in 25 for NBL😤Sal's NBL Sky Sport NZ
15/07/2026

Tough loss, but we go again in 25 for NBL😤

Sal's NBL Sky Sport NZ

Last home game of the season🥲 Sal's NBL Sky Sport NZ
15/07/2026

Last home game of the season🥲

Sal's NBL Sky Sport NZ

🏀 IT’S GAMEDAY 🏀Ladies and gentlemen let’s make it loud.Tonight, we defend our home court and battle the Nelson Giants f...
15/07/2026

🏀 IT’S GAMEDAY 🏀

Ladies and gentlemen let’s make it loud.

Tonight, we defend our home court and battle the Nelson Giants for the Brian Rampton Memorial Trophy.

Rapid League | 6:00PM
Sal’s NBL | 7:00PM
TSB Stadium, New Plymouth

See you tonight. 💛🖤

Sky Sport NZ Sal's NBL

Some games mean a little more.Tomorrow night more than competition points are on the line.The Brian Rampton Memorial Tro...
14/07/2026

Some games mean a little more.

Tomorrow night more than competition points are on the line.

The Brian Rampton Memorial Trophy represents the legacy of a family that helped shape basketball in both Nelson and Taranaki. It’s a trophy built on respect, history, and the connection between two proud clubs.

Now it’s our turn to fight for it.

🏀 Airs vs Giants
🕕 Rapid League 6:00PM | Sal’s NBL 7:00PM
📍TSB Stadium

Let’s pack the house.
Sal's NBL Sky Sport NZ

🏠 ONE LAST TIME AT HOME.This Wednesday night.One final chance to fill TSB Stadium, wear the yellow and black, and get be...
13/07/2026

🏠 ONE LAST TIME AT HOME.

This Wednesday night.

One final chance to fill TSB Stadium, wear the yellow and black, and get behind the boys on home court.

Let’s make it loud and memorable.

📅 Wednesday 15 July
📍 TSB Stadium, New Plymouth
🏀 Rapid League | 6:00PM
🏀 Sal’s NBL | 7:00PM

🎟️ Tickets available via the link in our bio, our website, or directly on Eventfinda.

Sky Sport NZ Sal's NBL

t’s been an honour and a privilege to have Xavier Green be a part of our 2026 Taranaki Airs squad. His contribution to t...
02/07/2026

t’s been an honour and a privilege to have Xavier Green be a part of our 2026 Taranaki Airs squad.

His contribution to the team, his impact on the kids through our Airs in school programme and his willingness to come from America to NZ have left a mark on our 2026 team.

We wish X the best in his future endeavours.

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