May
4
9:00 AM09:00
May
10
10:00 AM10:00
2025 Handball League Aotearoa (HLA) - Southern Shield 1
Southern Shield
Southern Shield - Canterbury vs Otago
teams
Women
Men
SCHEDULE
Results
Saturday, 2 August
Sunday, 3 August
Women’s Table & Statistics
Men’s Table& Statistics
Livestream
Photos
Facebook Event
MediA
Instagram - Handball_League_Aotearoa
May
24
to May 25
2025 Handball League Aotearoa (HLA) - Super Weekend
Super weekend
teams
Women
Men
SCHEDULE
Results
Saturday, 2 August
Sunday, 3 August
Women’s Table & Statistics
Men’s Table& Statistics
Livestream
Photos
Facebook Event
MediA
Instagram - Handball_League_Aotearoa
Jun
6
9:00 AM09:00
U13 Auckland Inter-School Regional Handball Champs
teams
Women
Men
SCHEDULE & RESULTS
Women’s Table & Statistics
Men’s Table& Statistics
MediA
Jul
5
to Jul 6
2025 Handball League Aotearoa (HLA) - Northern Shield 1
Northern Shield
North Shield - Auckland vs Wellington
teams
Women
Men
SCHEDULE
Results
Saturday, 2 August
Sunday, 3 August
Women’s Table & Statistics
Men’s Table& Statistics
Livestream
Photos
Facebook Event
MediA
Instagram - Handball_League_Aotearoa
Jul
29
to Jul 31
U13 PSW Handball Tournaments
teams
Women
Men
SCHEDULE & RESULTS
Women’s Table & Statistics
Men’s Table& Statistics
MediA
Aug
2
to Aug 3
2025 Handball League Aotearoa (HLA) - Northern Shield 2
Northern Shield
North Shield - Auckland vs Wellington
teams
Women
Men
SCHEDULE
Results
Saturday, 2 August
Sunday, 3 August
Women’s Table & Statistics
Men’s Table& Statistics
Livestream
Photos
Facebook Event
MediA
Instagram - Handball_League_Aotearoa
Aug
14
9:00 AM09:00
U13 Wellington Handball Regional Championship
teams
Women
Men
SCHEDULE & RESULTS
Women’s Table & Statistics
Men’s Table& Statistics
MediA
Sep
4
to Sep 7
NZ Club Championship
New Zealand Club Championship
Annual NZ Club Championship
teams
Women
Men
SCHEDULE & RESULTS
Women’s Table & Statistics
Men’s Table& Statistics
Livestream
Photos
Facebook Event
MediA
Apr
3
to Apr 6
Australian Beach Club Championship
Australian Beach Club Championship
Annual Australian Beach Club Championship.
teams
Women
Men
SCHEDULE & RESULTS
Women’s Table & Statistics
Men’s Table& Statistics
Livestream
Photos
Facebook Event
MediA
Mar
1
to Mar 2
NZ Beach Club Championship
New Zealand Beach Club Championship
Welcome all to the 2025 NZ Beach Handball Championships. Format this year will be the same as last year where we do not run a mixed tournament during the weekend. This ensures that our teams can focus on producing quality beach handball in the men’s and women’s division throughout the weekend.
Key Dates
14th of February - Team Registration filled out (This does not include which players form your squad).
21st of February - Team List sent back to organisers & last date for early bird payments.
27th of February – Final Date for payments.
The information document is available at the link below;
Registrations are open no and close on the 14th of February 2025
teamS
Women
Men
SCHEDULE & RESULTS
Women’s Table & Statistics
Women’s Results
Men’s Table& Statistics
Men’s Results
Livestream
1 March 2025 - Morning
1 March 2025 - Afternoon
2 March 2025
Photos
Facebook Event
NZ Beach Handball Club Championship
MediA
NZ Handball News - Canterbury Pekapeka wins the 2025 Beach Handball Club Men’s and Women’s Championships
Benching, A Beginner’s Guide
Refereeing, A Beginner’s Guide
Feb
8
to Feb 9
Beach Handball Training Camp 3
beach handball training camp 3
Training camp for Beach Handball.
SCHEDULE
Photos
Facebook Event
MediA
Feb
8
to Feb 9
North vs South - Game 1 and 2
North vs south - Game 1 and 2
Beach Handball - North Island vs South Island
teams
Women
Men
SCHEDULE & RESULTS
Women’s Results & Statistics
Men’s Results& Statistics
Livestream
Men’s Game 1 - 8 February 4:20 pm NZDT
Women’s game 1 - 8 February 5:00 pm nzdt
Men’s Game 2 - 9 February 2:30 pm NZDT
Women’s Game 2 - 9 February 3:10 pm NZDT
Jan
29
8:00 PM20:00
NZ Men's Development Squad Kick-Off
Hi All,
This is an open invitation to all Male New Zealand Citizen and NZ Permanent Resident handball players who have aspirations of representing New Zealand at Senior Men's level. Note that this session is also suited to Youth and Junior players who want to know what it will take to be considered for training camps, and possible selection in national teams.
Roland van den Tillaar the Head Coach of the NZ Senior Men's team and Karl Fitzpatrick (NZHF Director of High-Performance) will be hosting a kick-off to the next campaign and outline the vision and expectations for players who wish to be considered for selection in future NZ Men's teams.
The agenda for the meeting will cover the following topics:
Long term vision of the squad
Goals for the physical testing and benchmarks of high-level players
Physical training program
Will outline draft camp dates and structure.
Outline of online development sessions
The HLA and its importance to development and player selection.
Overview of upcoming tournaments (National and international)
Plan for how foreign based players will fit into the squad development.
Next steps.
Please RSVP to this invite by 28th January to confirm your attendance.
Please contact Karl (Ted) Fitpatrick via high-performance@handball.org.nz if you need further info.
Happy Handballing,
Karl (Ted) Fitzpatrick
NZHF Director of High-Performance
OR
Join by phone
(NZ)+64 9 886 4002
PIN: 246066097
Jan
18
to Jan 19
Beach Handball Training Camp 2
beach handball training camp 2
Training camp for Beach Handball.
SCHEDULE
Photos
Facebook Event
MediA
Oct
17
8:00 PM20:00
Jochen Beppler Exclusive Online Coaching
EXCLUSIVE ONLINE COACHING SESSION: LONG-TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT
Hosted by Thomas Schmider, Head of Delegation of NZ Youth Handball
Date: 17th October 2024
Time: 8:00 PM NZT
Duration: 1.5 hours
Platform: Online (TBC - Zoom)
This exclusive coaching session will be hosted by Thomas Schmider, Head of Delegation of NZ Youth Handball, and features Jochen Beppler, an internationally acclaimed handball coach. It is designed for coaches, players, and handball enthusiasts looking to enhance their understanding of the sport. The session will cover:
Olympic-level tactics and strategies: In-depth analysis of the 2024 Olympic handball games.
Practical coaching applications: How to implement high-level strategies in both youth and adult teams for long-term success.
Live Q&A Session: Get personalized insights during a 30-minute open Q&A with Jochen Beppler.
This event is an incredible opportunity for New Zealand’s handball community to connect with a global leader in handball coaching and gain insights applicable to all levels of play.
Oct
12
to Oct 13
NZ Regional Championships 2024
New Zealand Regional Championships
The annual regional competition. This year it includes the final games of the Handball League Aotearoa. Details to be confirmed.
teams
Women
Men
SCHEDULE & RESULTS
Women’s Table & Statistics
Men’s Table& Statistics
Livestream
Photos
Facebook Event
MediA
Sep
29
7:30 PM19:30
New Zealand Handball Federation AGM
This year's AGM for the New Zealand Handball Federation will be held via Zoom.
All Clubs - please email secretary@handball.org.nz, cc president@handball.org.nz, with confirmation of your respective virtual voting reps for the AGM. Each club that has paid its affiliation fee and annual team-based sub by 6 September is entitled to one vote at the meeting. At the same time, please confirm the Club email address you would like us to send the Zoom meeting invite to. Each Club is free to share the meeting link with its membership base, but the invite will only be directed to the Club's official nominated email address plus the address of the nominated rep. Please note the meeting invite will come from a work email address.
Executive Committee membership - A key agenda item for which a vote will be required is the election of officers to the Executive Committee. Of the current elected members of that Committee, three - Willy Silcock, Karl Fitzpatrick, and Julien Pringot - are one year into their two year terms so will continue in office. The other two elected members - David Ireland and Rowan Moloughney - have now completed our two year terms. In accordance with the constitution we must stand down at the AGM, although will be eligible for re-election. Our sixth Executive Committee Member, Frank Stoltenberg, is an appointee of the Life Members, with the Life Members making a call on their appointee for the next term following the AGM.
There will be openings for three people to be elected to join the Executive Committee at the AGM. We now call for nominees for election. It would be great to have some fresh blood and further diversity at the table to add new ideas and energy to help oversee the ongoing development of New Zealand handball. This is primarily a governance role, but requires someone willing to roll up their sleeves and commit to the cause for at least the next two years. Don't be shy!
The power to make nominations sits with the Members (i.e. Clubs and Life Members). If any Member would like to nominate someone, please email president@handball.org.nz or KC at secretary@handball.org.nz, with that nominee copied so they can confirm their nomination. Please feel free to contact any of the current Executive Committee members if you would like to know more about what is involved. To be valid, nominations must be received by me or secretary@handball.org.nz no later than Friday 13 September.
We would also welcome any items of general business any of you would like to raise at the AGM. If there is anything you would like us to place on the agenda for discussion, please let us know no later than 13 September.
An agenda for the AGM, including names of those nominated for election to the Executive Committee, will be distributed by 15 September.
Sep
22
11:00 AM11:00
Handball League Aotearoa - Northern Shield 2
northern Shield
A continuation of the Handball League Aotearoa with the two North Island teams playing against each other. For the second Northern Shield, only the men will play as Wellington Women will be playing the finals of the Wellington League
teams
Men
Auckland HC Men
Wellington Weta
SCHEDULE & RESULTS
Sep
6
to Sep 8
National Club Championships 2024
We’ll be starting early on Friday 6 September and going through until late afternoon Sunday 8th. The tournament is supported by the Wellington City Council Sports Event Partnership Fund. Big thanks to our friends at WCC and the fabulous Akau Tangi Sports Centre for making the event possible.
Facebook Event: NZHF Club Championship
Registration
Click here to register. Early Bird registration to guarantee entry closes 31 July 2024, with registration closing on the earlier of 16 August or once all spaces are filled. If you have any further questions please contact secretary@handball.org.nz.
Teams
Women’s Pool 1
Women’s Pool 2
Men’s Pool 1
Men’s Pool 2
Games Schedule
Livestream
Games will be live-streamed on NZ Handball Live. A link will be provided for each day.
Friday, 6 September 2024
Saturday, 7 September 2024
Sunday, 8 September 2024
Photos
photos will be published as a NZHF Facebook album
Results, Statistics and Scoresheets
Womens
Mens
Finals Day
SPONSORS
News and Highlights
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Aug
17
9:30 AM09:30
Handball League Aotearoa - Southern Shield 2
Southern Shield
A continuation of the Handball League Aotearoa with the two South Island teams playing against each other. Unfortunately due to the location we will not livestream the games.
teams
Women
Men
SCHEDULE & RESULTS
Women’s Table & Statistics
Men’s Table& Statistics
Game Videos
The games were not recorded.
Photos
Facebook Event
MediA
Aug
3
to Aug 4
Handball League Aotearoa - Northern Shield
northern Shield
A continuation of the Handball League Aotearoa with the two North Island teams playing against each other.
teams
Women
Auckland HC Women
Wellington Aces
Men
Auckland HC Men
Wellington Weta
SCHEDULE & RESULTS
Women’s Table & Statistics
Men’s Table& Statistics
Game Videos
The games will be live-streamed at NZ Handball Live
Jun
8
to Jun 9
Auckland Handball Open Championships 2024
Auckland Handball Open championships 2024
Auckland Region Handball hosts teams from across New Zealand for an annual Open Championship
teams
Women
Men
SCHEDULE & RESULTS
Women’s Table & Statistics
Men’s Table& Statistics
Livestream
Photos
Facebook Event
MediA
May
25
9:30 AM09:30
Handball League Aotearoa - Southern Shield
Southern Shield
A continuation of the Handball League Aotearoa with the two South Island teams playing against each other. Unfortunately due to the location we will not livestream the games. The games will be recorded and uploaded after the event.
teams
Women
Canterbury Quakes Women
Otago Toroa
Men
Canterbury Quakes Men
Otago Sheeps
SCHEDULE & RESULTS
Women’s Table & Statistics
Men’s Table& Statistics
Game Videos
The games will not be live-streamed but will be available after the event.
May
4
to May 5
2024 Handball League Aotearoa (HLA) - Handball Super Weekend
Handball Super Weekend
This will be the inaugural games of the Handball League Aotearoa. The games will be held in conjunction with the national training camp.
teams
Women
Men
SCHEDULE
Results
Saturday, 4 May
Sunday, 5 May
Women’s Table & Statistics
Men’s Table& Statistics
Livestream
Photos
Facebook Event
https://www.facebook.com/events/293735313547283
MediA
Instagram - Handball_League_Aotearoa
Apr
18
to Apr 21
Australian Beach Handball Championships 2024
New Zealand always has a strong level of commitment at this event.
This is only here for notification for more information we will provide the link to the event when made available.
Apr
13
to Apr 14
2024 Queenstown Social Handball Tournament
Tournament Information
Annual Queenstown tournament. More details will be delivered shortly but will be run very similarly to last years event.
SCHEDULE & RESULTS
Livestream
Photos
New Zealand Handball Federation Facebook albums
Facebook Event
Queenstown Social Handball Tournament event
MediA
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Mar
30
to Mar 31
2024 North vs South Beach Handball Championship
Welcome to the Third installment of the North vs. South Championship.
This will have a slightly different format this year to accommodate the championship over 1 single weekend.
teams
Women
Men
Training and Games SCHEDULE
RESULTS
Women’s Table & Statistics
Men’s Table& Statistics
Livestream
Game 1 - 30 March 2024
Women’s Game
Men’s Game
Game 2
Women’s Game
Men’s Game
Game 3
Women’s Game
Men’s Game
Photos
Facebook Event
MediA
Feb
23
to Feb 25
2024 National Beach Championship
Tournament Information
Welcome all to the 2024 NZ Beach Handball Championships. Format this year will be the same as last year, only playing mixed as a fun pick up knock out tournament of the Friday evening so we can ensure that our teams can focus on producing quality beach handball in the men’s and women’s division throughout the weekend. More details will be delivered shortly but will be run very similarly to last years event.
The information document is available at the link below;
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
teams
Women
Men
SCHEDULE & RESULTS
Women’s Table & Statistics
TEAM STANDINGS AFTER DAY 1
TOP GOAL SCORER LIST (WOMEN)
Top Goal Scorer and MVP - Claudia Mitchell (Dirty Pigeon)
Most Valuable Goal Keeper - Jemima Harbort (Dirty Pigeon)
Women’s Champion - Dirty Pigeons
SCORESHEETS (WOMEN) -
Men’s Table& Statistics
TEAM STANDINGS AFTER DAY 1
TOP GOAL SCORER LIST (MEN)
Top Scorer - Gus Hamilton (Barad-dur Beach Bros)
MVP - Paul Ireland (Barad-dur Beach Bros)
Most Valuable Goal Keeper - Alex Brown (Barad-dur Beach Bros)
Men’s Champion - Barad-dur Beach Bros
SCORESHEETS (MEN) -
Livestream
Saturday, Court 1
Saturday, Court 2
SUNDAY, Court 1
Sunday, Court 2
Photos
Saturday Games, photos by Aaron Bell - Facebook Album
Sunday Games, photos by Chris Ellis - Facebook Album
Facebook Event
MediA
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Feb
3
to Feb 4
Open NZHF HP Beach Handball Camp 2
This is a notification of an open training weekend for Beach High Performance.
If you wish to attend (all management done outside this event, this is merely an FYI) please contact Willy Silcock beach@handball.org.nz
Jan
11
to Jan 25
21st Asian Mens Handball Championship
This will be the third time New Zealand will compete at the Asian Mens Handball Championship. They were not able to participate during the 2022 tournament due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
The tournament will be held in Bahrain, 11 - 25 January 2024. The competition will serve as a qualification tournament for the World Championship. The top four teams from the event will qualify for the 29th IHF Men’s Handball World Championship, scheduled to be held in Croatia, Denmark, and Norway from January 14 to February 2, 2025. New Zealand will have the chance to qualify by achieving a ranking of fifth or higher.
The preliminary groups are:
Team
Schedule & Results
Martyr Fahad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Cup (placement rounds)
CHANGES TO THE ABOVE SCHEDULE:
Hong Kong - New Zealand is now 15:00 while the Kazakhstan - China game is 13:00
Saudi Arabia - Chinese Taipei is 19:00 while the India - Oman is 17:00
Preliminary Round - New Zealand vs Iran
Video of game from Aqmar4k.handball YouTube channel
Preliminary Round - NZ vs South Korea
Video of game embedded from Aqmar4k.handball YouTube channel
Preliminary Round - NZ vs China
Video of game embedded from Aqmar4k.handball YouTube channel
Placement Round - NZ vs Saudi Arabia
Placement Round - NZ vs Hong Kong
Placement Round - NZ vs Chinese Taipei
15-16 Place - NZ vs India
Results will also be posted in our Facebook, Instagram and X accounts. Post game interviews and highlights will be posted in YouTube NZ Handball Live and NZ Handball Korero.
Livestream
YouTube channel - Aqmar4k.handball (no scheduled events, they livestream the games as they happen)
Web channel - Alkass Digital (you need to login in via Apple, Google or email/password)
Photos
Game 2 - NZ vs South Korea album
Game 4 - NZ vs Saudi Arabia album
Game 5 - NZ vs Hong Kong album
Game 6 - NZ vs Chinese Taipei album
Links
21st Asian Mens Handball Championship
Give a Little fundraising page
Media
‘Handball is made for our people’: The Māori out to make history in a game with similarities to kī-o-rahi, article by Kelvin McDonald of Te Ao Maori News
16 teams to compete for the title at the 2024 AHF Asian Men’s Handball Men’s Championship, IHF News
‘We’ll leave everything on the court’: NZ lose handball opener to Iran, article by Kelvin McDonald of Te Ao Maori News
‘Crunch time’: NZ excited by chance to make history, article by Kelvin McDonal of Te Ao Maori News
‘I’ll tell you the story about Adam’: The young boy who tapped two Māori on the shoulder to say he loves haka, article by Kelvin McDonald of Te Ao Maori News
The young Bahrain boy who tapped two Māori on the shoulder to say he loves haka, Kelvin McDonald’s article shared by NZ Herald
Dec
10
11:00 AM11:00
Exhibition Game 2023
The last hit out of the New Zealand Men's Team before they go to the 2024 Asian Handball Mens Championships. The New Zealand Men’s team will take on an invitational selection.
This will be the third time New Zealand has participated in the Asian Mens Championship. They were not able to compete in the 2022 championship due to Covid-19 restrictions. This time, the tournament will be held in Bahrain 11-25 January 2024. New Zealand is in Group B with Iran, Korea and China.
SUPPORT NZ TEAM ON GIVEALITTLE
TEAMS
New Zealand Senior Mens Team
Wellington Barbarians Selection
Livestream
Links
Facebook Event: Exhibition Game - NZ Men v Wellington Barbarians
Support Team: Givealittle Page
Results
Oct
6
to Oct 8
National Regional Championships 2023
The annual National Regional Championships will again be located at Pioneer Stadium in Christchurch.
Facebook Event: National Regional Championship
Registration
Registration closes 31st of August 2023.
Teams
Women’s Teams
Wellington
Canterbury Quakes
Otago
All Regions
Men’s Teams
Auckland
Wellington
Canterbury Quakes
Otago
Games schedule
RESULTS
Livestream
Games will be live-streamed at NZ Handball Live YouTube channel. Direct links will be provided later.
Saturday, 7 October 2023
Photos
photos will be published as a NZHF Facebook album
Statistics and Scoresheets
links to be provided
News and Highlights
links to be provided
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Sep
8
to Sep 10
National Club Championships 2023
We’ll be starting early on Friday 8 September and going through until late afternoon Sunday 10th. The tournament is supported by the Wellington City Council Sports Event Partnership Fund. Big thanks to our friends at WCC and the fabulous Akau Tangi Sports Centre for making the event possible.
Facebook Event: NZHF Club Championship
Registration
Click here to register. Registration closes 21 July 2023. If you have any further questions please contact secretary@handball.org.nz.
Teams
There are 10 Mens teams and 5 Womens teams. The mens teams will be split into 2 groups.
Location of teams registered for the tournament. Image is not drawn to scale or accuracy.
Games Schedule
Livestream
Games will be live-streamed on NZ Handball Live. A link will be provided for each day.
Friday, 8 September 2023
Saturday, 9 September 2023
Sunday, 10 September 2023
Photos
photos will be published as a NZHF Facebook album
Results, Statistics and Scoresheets
Womens
Women’s Champions - Hunters Handball Club
Women’s All Star Team
Mens
Men’s Champions - Otago Sheeps
Men’s All Star Team
Kotahitanga - Spirit of Handball Award - Canterbury Quakes
News and Highlights
2023-07-21
NZHF and WHF would like to announce a partnership with the Brentwood Hotel! The Brentwood Hotel is proud to support NZ Club Champs and would like to offer all athletes a discounted accommodation. It is a great deal and only down the road from the stadium. Please see the attached flyer for prices.
This offer will be available to all out of town clubs but is subject to availability so get in quick! Simply email reservations@brentwoodhotel.co.nz and mention you will be attending the NZ Handball National Club Championship.
2023-08-30
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Aug
2
to Aug 13
10th IHF Men's U19 Handball World Championship 2023
Croatia hosts the 10th IHF Men’s Youth World Championship. New Zealand is placed in group B with Hungary, Slovenia and Morocco.
May
20
to May 21
Auckland Handball Open Championships 2023
Auckland Region Handball hosts teams from across New Zealand for an annual Open Championship
Click here to register, closes at 9th of April, late registration closes 7th of May
Teams, to be announced
Games schedule, to be confirmed.
Livestream: NZ Handball Live
Photos: Auckland Region Handball photo albums
Facebook Event: Auckland Handball Open Championships 2023
Statistics and Scoresheets, links to be provided
News and Highlights, links to be provided
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Apr
21
to Apr 23
2023 Oceania Beach Handball Championship
Australia hosts the 2023 Oceania Beach Handball Championship at Coolangatta Beach, Queensland. Winners of this championship will represent Oceania for the ANOC Beach Games and 2024 IHF Beach Handball World Championships
Mens and Womens Teams
Games schedule
(kindly provided by Handball Australia)
Facebook Event: 2023 Oceania Beach Handball Championships
Livestream: NZ Handball Live
Photos: Handball Australia album
Results, Statistics and Scoresheets
Round-Robin Game Results
(kindly provided by Handball Australia)
Round-Robin Team Standings
NZ Team Results by Day
Final Day Results
(kindly provided by Handball Australia)
Final Results for New Zealand Teams
Men - Second Place
photo courtesy of Chris Seen
Women - Second Place
photo courtesy of Chris Seen
Apr
1
to Apr 2
2023 Queenstown Social Tournament
Annual social tournament to start the indoor handball season
Games schedule,
Facebook Event: Queenstown Social Handball Tournament
Statistics and Scoresheets,
News and Highlights
Queenstown Social Tournament Summary
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Mar
4
to Mar 5
2023 North vs South Beach Handball Series - Games 2 & 3
Second of the North vs South Beach Handball series. High performance players from North Island play against those from South Island. It includes a men’s and a women’s game. The series is best of 3 games.
Games will be run concurrently with the NZ National Beach Championships. See the Event Page for details
Livestream: NZ Handball Live
Photos: New Zealand Handball Federation Facebook albums
Facebook Event: 2023 North vs South Beach Handball Series - Game 2
Statistics and Scoresheets, links to be provided
News and Highlights, links to be provided
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