Auckland is gearing up to take on North Harbour in the 2025 Battle of the Bridge on Sunday, 7 December. A fixture that always delivers intensity, pride, and some outstanding bowls. With both regions determined to make their mark, this year’s contest promises plenty of compelling matchups across the greens.
Bowls Auckland is pleased to unveil the squads selected to represent the region across its Men’s and Women’s Open (Premier & Development) and 1–5 Year teams. These players will don the blue and white with purpose as they look to continue Auckland’s strong tradition in this annual rivalry.
Hosted by Bowls North Harbour at Browns Bay Bowling Club, the event will feature competition across Fours, Pairs, and Singles, providing a full-day showcase of skill, strategy, and regional pride.
OPEN WOMEN
Premier
| Catherine Bien | St Heliers |
| Mackenzie Blucher | Te Atatū Peninsula |
| Hannah Dawson | Howick |
| Jaime Delany | Onehung & Districts |
| Kimberley Hemingway | Auckland BC |
| Agnes Motu | Auckland BC |
| Linda Ralph | Carlton Cornwall |
| Jhanna Savov | Royal Oak |
Development
| Philominna Akaruru | Ōtāhuhu Railway |
| Rebecca Brosnan | Royal Oak |
| Sarah Childs | Howick |
| Jane Field | St Heliers |
| Julie Keven | St Heliers |
| Marisa Posa | Mt Albert |
| Lee Singer | Royal Oak |
| Nicole Singer | Royal Oak |
Match Officials
Trish Croot, Ian Fisher, Gavin Brown, Les Eagleton
OPEN MEN
Premier
| Zoran Bartulovich | Mt Albert |
| Adam Blucher | Te Atatū Peninsula |
| Mike Bradshaw | New Lynn |
| Darral Gordon | Auckland BC |
| Tony Grantham | Mt Albert |
| Adam Haywood | Auckland BC |
| Liam Hill | Auckland BC |
| David Motu | Auckland BC |
Development
| Stephen Campbell | Howick |
| Liam Cleal | Papatoetoe |
| Steve Fisher | Royal Oak |
| Jean-Claude Fuller | Pt Chevalier |
| Peni Panapa | Papatoetoe |
| Mark Posa | Mt Albert |
| John Vujnovich | Pringle Park |
| Matt Wesche | Howick |
Match Officials
Peter Blucher, Tere Brunton, Sean Hird
1-5 YEAR
Women
| Tracey Brayshaw | Pt Chevalier |
| Sacha Collins | Titirangi |
| Donna Davison | St Heliers |
| Katy Merrett | Balmoral |
| Jane Seagar | St Heliers |
| Dana Taylor | Howick |
| Mary Upton | Carlton Cornwall |
| Lilly Wesche | Howick |
| Penny Yam | Howick |
Men
| Fraema Akaruru-Teinaki | Otahuhu Railway |
| Crawford Blair | Glendowie |
| Sam Brack | Mt Wellington |
| Wade Brealey | Howick |
| Simon Gao | Howick |
| Peter McConnell | Royal Oak |
| Craig Moffat | Blockhouse Bay |
| Nicky Third | New Lynn |
| Phillip Garratt | Pakuranga |
Match Officials
Robyn Reihana, Robyn Fisher, Les Smith, Brendon Walton