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Auckland’s bowls community has kicked off 2025 in spectacular fashion, bringing home four national championships and making history along the way! đŸ„‡ National Champions: Men’s Pairs: Jamie Hill & Lance Pascoe Women’s Pairs: Lisa Prideaux & Olivia Bloomfield Open Disability Singles: Adam Baillie Men’s Singles: Matt Berry đŸ„ˆ Silver medals Men’s Pairs: Adam Haywood &...

Auckland’s Women’s Premier and Development squads are set to kick off 2025 with their first representative fixture this Sunday, 19 January. A quadrangular competition between Auckland, Counties Manukau, Far North, and Northland will occur at the Mangawhai Bowling Club. Bowls Auckland proudly announces the following players selected to represent our region. Congratulations and we wish...

The 2024 Jarden Open was touted to be bigger and better than ever, and it truly delivered! The event attracted a record-breaking 106 entries from across the motu and even featured players from across the ditch. A fierce competition The tournament’s three-day format guaranteed two days of section play, culminating in the top 32 teams...

Key changes for the upcoming tournaments This season, the Molecheck 7s and Molecheck Auckland Cup are undergoing an exciting revamp to enhance their relevance and inclusivity. Bowls Auckland is committed to creating purposeful, engaging events that cater to players and clubs of all levels while ensuring a premier competitive experience.  Here’s a breakdown of what’s new....

The Playing Programme Committee (PPC) is an integral part of Bowls Auckland, ensuring bowlers have a voice in shaping the season in key elements of the season. From crafting the playing calendar to refining formats, the PPC ensures a strategic lens is a focus in the decision-making process – blending tradition with innovation, making bowls...

What a weekend! Bowls Auckland Centre Finals Weekend wasn’t just a competition—it was a celebration of everything we love about bowls: skill, passion, camaraderie, club and community spirit. From the nail-biting games and the aroma of sizzling sausages to the enthusiastic supporters lining the greens, it was a weekend filled with special moments. Standout moments...

With stunning weather over the weekend, 144 Pairs competed across Auckland for the Centre Pairs titles. Host clubs included Howick, East Tāmaki, Pakuranga, Pt Chevalier, Te AtatĆ«, Pringle Park, and Blockhouse Bay, providing excellent conditions for top-level play. Men’s event Fifty men’s Pairs advanced to post-section play. As expected, familiar names featured prominently, but the...

Twenty-eight of New Zealand’s top Umpires and International Technical Officials (ITOs), including nine from Bowls Auckland and one from Australia, came together to officiate at two prestigious events: the Oceania Challenge and the World Bowls Champion of Champions Singles. Over nine demanding days, the team first took on the Oceania Challenge (21–24 November), followed by...

For the first time, all players gathered at one venue, Howick Bowling Club, for the much-anticipated Battle of the Bridge. Over 100 players, plus coaches, and officials united for a head-to-head showdown between Auckland and North Harbour. The event featured intense competition; tight contests, and standout performances across all squads. After Round 1, Auckland held...

This week, Auckland has been “Blest” with the arrival of Australian bowls legend Barrie Lester! A household name in the world of lawn bowls, Barrie’s visit has been nothing short of extraordinary. Since touching down, Barrie’s packed schedule has seen him as a guest speaker at the Bowls New Zealand Coaches Conference, running coaching clinics...