Waitemata Dolphins
Basketball team in Auckland, New Zealand
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The Waitemata Dolphins were a New Zealand basketball team based in Auckland. The Dolphins competed in the National Basketball League (NBL) and played their home games at Auckland YMCA.
1982–1983; 1988–1989
| Waitemata Dolphins | |
|---|---|
| Leagues | National Basketball League |
| Established | 1982 |
| Folded | 1989 |
| History | Waitemata Dolphins 1982–1983; 1988–1989 |
| Arena | Auckland YMCA |
| Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Team colours | Green & black |
| Championships | 0 |
Team history
The Waitemata Dolphins were a foundation member of the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1982.[1] They were runners-up in the league's inaugural season before finishing fourth in 1983.[2] They subsequently withdrew from the NBL, and in 1985, they finished second in the Northern Conference of the second-tiered Conference Basketball League (CBL).[3] After winning the CBL championship in 1987, Waitemata returned to the NBL for the 1988 season. They finished seventh in 1988 and ninth in 1989.[2][4] Waitemata ceased to exist following the 1989 season.[5]