Dean Shu and August Xiao are competing at Singapore Smash, but their journey started much closer to home. In this article, they share how they first picked up a bat, what inspired them to keep improving, and what continues to drive them on the international stage.
For the first time, Table Tennis New Zealand is delivering a nationwide Women & Girls initiative, bringing together 13 associations across Aotearoa to celebrate International Women's Day.
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NZ Hopes Week and Challenge Camp brings young players from across New Zealand together for a week of development and learning. From building strong foundations to connecting with others on the same pathway, the camp plays an important role in supporting young players. -
Join us at Rialto Cinemas Newmarket on the opening night of Marty Supreme, where Table Tennis New Zealand (TTNZ) and Auckland Table Tennis Association will bring live table tennis into the cinema! -
News01/12/2025Life Membership for Martin Duffy
Martin has devoted most of his life to the sport, with a strong belief in the power of grassroots development and the role that national events play in building deep and lasting connections to table tennis. -
News17/10/2025Commemoration for Gary Williams
A lifelong contributor to table tennis, Gary Williams touched people with his warmth, integrity and genuine care for others. His impact endures in the communities he helped build and the people he inspired. -
News10/10/2025Constitution & Policy Update - RA Templates
The TTNZ Board now shares the new TTNZ Constitution, an Updated Version of Policy 19, Complaints, Disciplinary, Disputes and Appeals, Regional Association templates for updating their Constitution and for a Regional Association Policy template for Complaints, Disciplinary, Disputes and Appeals with guidelines. -
It was inspiring to see many first-time participants stepping onto the national stage, gaining valuable experience and proudly representing their region -
One of the special things about table tennis is that it truly suits all ages. Whether you are just starting out as a child, competing at the highest level as a teenager, or still chasing medals in your sixties and beyond, the game brings everyone together -
The 2025 New Zealand Open Championships will be remembered as a special one. This year, the spotlight was firmly on the next generation, with 13-year-old Eli Ho making history as the youngest ever Men’s Singles champion, and 19-year-old Hannah Li capturing her second Women’s Singles title.