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Bowls  Auckland is excited to announce the Women’s Premier and Development squads set to compete in the upcoming Octagonal Challenge on 15 & 16 February. Premier Octagonal Challenge Venue: Browns Bay Competing regions: Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Counties, Northland, North Harbour, Pacifica Barbarians, Thames Valley, Waikato Development Octagonal Challenge Venue: Howick Bowls Competing regions: Auckland,...

  Bowls Auckland is launching its 2025 Rangatahi Roll Up Programme, an exciting lineup of events designed to engage, challenge, and inspire the next generation of bowlers! With participation numbers on the rise, this year’s programme is bigger and better than ever, offering something for everyone—whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned player....

Bowls Auckland is excited to unveil the Men’s Premier and Men’s Development squads set to compete in the upcoming Octagonal Challenges on 15 & 16 February. Premier Octagonal Challenge Venue: Browns Bay Bowling Club Competing regions: Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Counties, Northland, North Harbour, Pacifica Barbarians, Thames Valley, Waikato Development Octagonal Challenge Venue: Howick Bowling...

Auckland’s bowls community has kicked off 2025 in spectacular fashion, bringing home four national championships and making history along the way! 🥇 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 🥈 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 Atatū, 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...