# 2027 Central Districts Gliding Championships

Competition

- When: Sat 13 – Sat 20 Feb 2027 (Pacific/Auckland)
- Where: Waipukurau Aerodrome, Waipukurau, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZYP
- Tickets and booking: https://events.aero/out/a9yWBQ/booking
- Page: https://events.aero/nz/events/2027-central-districts-gliding-championships

## Description (written by the organiser or taken from the event's own pages)

> Gliding Hawke's Bay & Waipukurau runs the 2027 Central Districts Gliding Championships, opening with a practice day followed by a week of competition flying. Entrants fly under Gliding New Zealand's competition rules and must meet its entry requirements, including a cross-country pilot certificate. Camping is available on the airfield, some evening meals are arranged during the contest, and volunteers are welcome.

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