Clubs in New Zealand

Please find a local club in your area below to register your interest and join a session.

Auckland

We're located in The Y Lagoon Stadium, 44 Domain Road, Panmure. Our club president is Wei Zhen Kim (2-dan).

For enquiries please contact:
auckland@kyudo.nz

Regular trainings

  • Saturdays at 5:30-8:30pm
  • Monthly fees - $75/month (Paid before 10th of each month) or
  • 10x Concession fees - $250 (Valid for 6 Month)
  • Visitors, please send us an email before you visit

Trial and Beginner sessions

Before your session, please email auckland@kyudo.nz to enquire.

Also please read:

Trial sessions in 2026 - $10

Please come to one of our trial sessions for a brief rundown and experience of Kyudo.

Trials are compulsory to all beginners without a dan. Trial dates for this year are:

  1. 28th March
  2. 27th June
  3. 26th September

Beginners course in 2026 - $150

6 weeks training programme. More information will be given at the end of the trial.

Term dates:

  1. 18th April - 23rd May
  2. 18th July - 22nd August
  3. 17th October - 21st November

Palmerston North

We are located in the gym of the Institute of the Pacific United (IPU) campus,
57 Aokautere Dr, Fitzherbert, Palmerston North
. Our club president and contact person is:

Doug Trigg (2-dan)
palmerston@kyudo.nz

Practice schedule & session info

  • Sundays at 2-4:30pm
  • Equipment supplied for beginner training
  • Beginner practice: email to enquire

Wellington

We are located on the grounds of the Minoh Friendship House - 38 Normandale Road, Lower Hutt. Our club president is Karyn Lo (2-dan).

For enquiries please contact:

Lara Frizzell (2-dan) - Secretary
wellington@kyudo.nz

Practice schedule & session info

  • Sundays at 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Training fee: $20/month
  • New members with previous experience and own equipment are welcome. Please contact us with an introduction and to let us know to expect you.

Beginner/introductory sessions

  • Observation sessions followed by probation period (first six months) are free of charge.
  • Equipment is supplied.
  • Please register your interest, and we will get back to you about the next available session.

Christchurch

We're located in the 73 Elizabeth Street, Wharenui Sports Centre, Riccarton. Our club president is Dieter Anke (5-dan, Renshi).

Jennifer (2-dan)
christchurch@kyudo.nz

Practice schedule & session info

  • Sundays at 12:00-3:00pm
  • Equipment provided
  • Beginner practice: phone or email to enquire