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This weekend, all eyes are on Royal Oak Bowling Club as the season builds to its spectacular climax—Finals Weekend. We’ve been watching the forecast intently all week, hoping for a thrilling outdoor showdown. After a late Thursday update, the decision was made to move to a covered green to ensure the event’s completion. Powerhouse matchups,...

Composed & Confident: 1-5s impress in Women’s Singles It was an impressive weekend for the 1–5s, with nine of the fourteen qualifiers showcasing skill and composure throughout the competition. Among the standouts were second-year players Sacha Collins (Titirangi) and Sue Carroll (Howick), who both caught the eye of the 1–5 Year Selectors with their poised...

This weekend flips the script with the women stepping into the Centre Singles spotlight and the men assembling in trios for the Centre Triples competition across Auckland. With top-tier talent across both events and plenty of hard-to-pick matchups, the stage is set for an electric couple of days on the greens.   Mt Eden’s Full...

On Wednesday evening, 9 April, Bowls Auckland’s Performance Squads came together for a well-deserved night of celebration, connection, and reflection at the Performance End of Season Celebration. The evening brought together players and team officials from all three squads; 1-5s, Development, and Premier – to acknowledge the season’s achievements and recognise the commitment and passion...

The 2025 Auckland Twilight Bowls Final—and what a fun day Sunday it turned out to be at Mt Albert Bowling Club! The Twilight Final delivered everything we love about Twilight: short, fast-paced games, a healthy dose of friendly rivalry, plenty of laughs, garden bar grooves, a sizzling BBQ, and a buzzing crowd. This event wasn’t...

After the heaviest downpour of the season, Saturday dawned clear and dry—perfect for the 1-5 Interclub. Albeit having shifted to carpet greens due to waterlogged natural surfaces. Twenty-four teams of six battled it out for a spot in Sunday’s post-section, with host venues Ōtāhuhu, Blockhouse Bay, Howick, Epsom, Carlton Cornwall, and St Heliers putting on...

Every club has one — that incredible person who always goes the extra end. Now, it’s time to shine a spotlight on them. Bowls Auckland is excited to launch the Extra End Heroes Programme. This new initiative is about celebrating the community champions who help keep our clubs running strong. From rolling greens to running...

2025 Annual Meeting
7 April 2025

Date: Saturday, 26 July 2025 Where: Mt Eden Bowling Club Time: 10:00am – 11:30am Here is the Notice of Meeting Memo, criteria and the application/nomination forms relating to the upcoming Bowls Auckland 2024 Annual Meeting. Notice of meeting: Notice memo to Clubs, Board Members, Life Members and Bowls NZ  Application/nomination forms and additional information: General...

A new venture for the Ōtāhuhu Railway Club led to investigating new possibilities in several areas, and after the dust settled it was acknowledged that it was something that could have been done before now. That said, a bit late was not too late. For the first time, the club put its toe into the...

The inaugural National Under 26 Pairs brought together some promising young bowlers to Tāmaki Makaurau set against the stunning backdrop of Maungawhau (Mt Eden Maunga) and the historic Mt Eden Bowling Club. With an average age of 20.4, ranging from 12 to 26, the event provided a crucial platform for rising talent and established young...