
Keith Price Completes Successful Tenure as Board Chair, Leaving a Lasting Legacy
“The Taylor Hawks would like to thank and acknowledge Keith Price for his outstanding service, dedication and commitment to the club over his tenure as Chair of the Board. Keith has made significant contributions to the Hawks and the Hawke’s Bay Region leaving a...

“The future shines bright for Ball and the Hawks”
A week on from The New Zealand Basketball 3×3 Cup which was held in Invercargill, showcasing 126 of the best players from across the country, with over 170 games played over the 4 day event. This year the addition of 16 international games were played in a...

Young local talent on display for the Hawks at 3×3 Cup
Looking to build the up and coming generation of local high performance ballers The Taylor Hawks are taking some of the best young talent the Bay has to Invercargill, for the third year participating in Basketball New Zealand’s (BBNZ) 3X3 Cup. Starting October 25, the...

Hawks to remain the Taylor Hawks
The Hawks are excited to announce that Taylor Corp, a world wide exporter of New Zealand apples, will continue to be the naming rights sponsor for the team for the eighth consecutive season. This partnership, which began seven seasons ago, was a crucial lifeline for...

Kobe Kara back for 2023!
Please welcome back Kobe Kara for the 2023 SalsNBL season. Kobe has been a part of the Hawks since 2021, when he joined the team after his final year at Napier Boys. Kobe’s game has come along in leaps and bounds this season. Making significant changes physically in...

Jacob Murphy
Jacob is one of our promising young up and coming players. Having come through the Hawke’s Bay Basketball system Jacob is no stranger to Hawks Fans. Jacob plays with a lot of speed and passion. His athletic ability and 3 point shooting are among his greatest...

JK is back for 2023!
Returning for the Taylor Hawks in 2023 is Jarrod Kenny. Jarrod brings experience and leadership. He has been a key member of the Hawks team for 13 seasons in the New Zealand National Basketball League “One of BBNZ longest standing players in the NBL. Our former Tall...

Welcome Joshua Tutagalevao for the 2023 SalsNBL.
Josh has made his way North this season to the Taylor Hawks from the Wellington saints. Josh has been described as a player from the same mould as former Wellington Saint, Damien Ekenasio. Josh does all the little things well, he will be a spark off the bench, coming...

Denhym Brooke Joins The Taylor Hawks For 2023!
Taylor Hawks fans please give Denhym Brooke a big welcome for the 2023 New Zealand National Basketball League Denhym is an exciting young player that brings size, length and athleticism to the Hawks. He is a hard worker that has a big motor and a great attitude. He...

Rasbatch is BACK!
The Taylor hawks are excited to announce the return of sharp shooter Ethan rusbatch for his sixth season in the bay. Returning after red hot form and an impressive shooting display in the recent international window for the Tall Blacks, Ethan is hoping to carry on...