RBA Rebrand Kōrero · October 2026
Our game. Our people. Our next chapter.
Help shape the next look and feel of Rotorua Basketball. Bring your ideas, your stories and what matters to you — before the design work begins.
27–30 October · Sportsdrome · 6–6.45pm
Online: 27 & 29 October · 7–7.45pm
Everyone has a part in this
Your voice belongs here.
If you play, coach, referee, manage a team, volunteer or support from the sideline, this kōrero is for you. Schools, kura, clubs, whānau and people new to the game are all welcome. You don’t need to know anything about design to take part.
Why we’re starting with a kōrero
Basketball in Rotorua runs on people. Our rebrand should reflect the players, whānau, kura, clubs and volunteers who make the game happen here. We want to hear what RBA means to you, what we should hold on to, and where there is room to grow. Your feedback will help shape the design brief for our logo, colours, gear and the way we tell our story.
October 2026 · All times are New Zealand daylight time
Choose a date or “Add to calendar” to download that session’s calendar entry. Open the downloaded file in your calendar app and save it. Online entries include the Teams link.
Come kōrero at Sportsdrome
Four evenings to choose from. Bring your ideas and join the conversation in person.
Join us online
Can’t make it to Sportsdrome? Join an online presentation and kōrero.
For attendance questions or help joining online, email our team. info@rotorua.basketball
Bring your perspective
Five questions.
Your own answers.
There are no right or wrong answers. Come ready to share what matters to you, or send us your thoughts in writing.
What three words describe Rotorua basketball at its best?
Tell us why you chose them. A memory or moment on court can help explain what those words mean to you.
What makes basketball in Rotorua feel like us?
Think about our people, our place in Te Arawa, our kura, clubs and the way we come together.
What should our new identity keep, and what are you open to changing?
This could be our colours, logo, history or the way RBA presents itself. Tell us what matters to you and why.
Which local stories, places or connections should help shape our identity?
Who should we kōrero with to understand and represent those connections properly? Sharing an idea does not give permission to use a story or cultural design.
What would make you proud to wear and share the new Rotorua Basketball identity?
Think about uniforms, supporter gear, our website and social media. What would help you and your whānau feel represented?
Keep the conversation going
What happens with your ideas?
01
Listen to our people
Gather ideas from these sessions and written feedback, including voices from our schools, clubs and volunteers.
02
Turn ideas into a design brief
Bring the main themes together to guide the design work, and share what we heard.
03
Come back for another kōrero
We will hold a second round of feedback on design concepts before the board makes the final rebrand decisions. We are aiming to launch in March 2027. Dates for the second round will be shared once confirmed.