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This weekend’s ABCA Cup is set to be one of the biggest in recent years, with a massive field of 40 teams taking to the greens. The scale of the competition has seen the event expand to three greens across two venues, Howick Bowling Club and Pakuranga Bowling Club, ensuring plenty of action and atmosphere...

Introducing Rapid Roll
14 August 2025

Get ready, Auckland – a fresh, fast-paced way to play bowls is here! With the rise of shorter-format bowls and Bowls New Zealand no longer running the National Bowls 3Five finals, Bowls Auckland saw the perfect chance to launch something new, tailored to our community. Rapid Roll is a brand-new category of fast, fun, social,...

After six consecutive Saturdays of the 1–5 Year Winter Coaching Programme, the annual Campi Trophy (women) and Canoe Trophy (men) tournaments brought the programme to an exciting conclusion over the last weekend. The Campi Trophy was held at Epsom Bowling Club, while the Canoe Trophy took place at Bridge Park Bowling Club. Both events were managed...

A fund for bowlers, by bowlers To secure the future of our sport in the region, Bowls Auckland has introduced an exciting new initiative — the Bowls Auckland Development Foundation (BAF). Announced at the 2025 AGM, the Foundation is an independent charitable trust established to provide a sustainable funding stream that supports the long-term growth...

This weekend, Auckland’s emerging 1-5 bowlers take centre stage in the Campi Cup (Women) and Canoe Trophy (Men) – the thrilling culmination of the 1–5 Year Winter Coaching Programme.    Campi Cup Held at Epsom Bowling Club, the Campi Cup promises a fierce display of finesse and fire. With seven rounds across two days, every...

At the 112th Annual General Meeting of Bowls Auckland, held on Saturday, 26 July, one of the region’s most accomplished and respected figures, Mike Galloway, was awarded Life Membership of Bowls Auckland. A greenkeeper, a champion, a leader, and a proud ambassador for the sport, Mike has devoted over three decades of service to bowls,...

Bowls Auckland has proudly delivered a successful Foundation Coaching Course on behalf of Bowls North Harbour – a meaningful step in our “bowls without borders” philosophy. This approach aims to help grow the game beyond our region’s boundaries by fostering collaboration with neighbouring centres. By pooling resources and personnel, we’re working to make bowls more...

Bowls Auckland is delighted to unveil its Representative Team Management personnel for the 2025–2026 season. Building on the successes of last season—and the solid foundations laid by those before them—the refreshed line-up will lead the delivery of the representative programme: identifying talent, providing development opportunities, and preparing teams to perform at their best on the...

Bowls Auckland is excited to announce the team selected to represent the region at the upcoming Under 26 5-a-Side Tournament, hosted by Bowls Wellington from 22–24 August. This annual event brings together some of the country’s most promising young talent, and we’re proud to be sending a committed group to fly the Auckland flag. The...

Bowls Auckland, in partnership with Molecheck, is excited to offer an exclusive opportunity for bowlers of all levels to learn from one of the sport’s elite. As part of this year’s Molecheck Women’s Open, we’re proud to host a special coaching clinic with world champion and Blackjack, Tayla Bruce. Whether you’re a developing player or...