In conjunction with the NZMIHL finals, the NZMIHL National Skills Development Programme 2016 Finals were held over the weekend in Dunedin. Congratulations to Ollie Curtis and Mason Craig (both Auckland) who were the top skater and goaltender respectively.

The top three skaters were:

• Ollie Curtis (Auckland)
• Ryan Martinolli (Auckland)
• Max Vesper (Auckland)