Tag: Bowls New Zealand
Celebrating 100 Years of Unity in Sport between New Zealand and India with a three night Test Series at Royal Oak Bowls in Auckland. READ: https://www.bowlsnewzealand.co.nz/news/blackjacks-team-named-for-nz-v-india-test-series Source
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 The dust has settled from the 2026 National Champion of Champions series, where nearly 500 unique participants spread throughout the nine events to battle for the title of New Zealand Champion of Champions. Over nine weeks, New Zealand’s Champion of Champions Series featured over 360 matches, 6,048 ends and […]
Bowls New Zealand is back at Rainbow Games 2026, bringing Indoor Bowls – one of Aotearoa’s most social and inclusive sports to the Games! 🌈🎳 Bring your team, register solo, or try Indoor Bowls for the very first time. Whether you’re experienced or completely new to the sport, it’s time to Play at Full Volume! […]
Think bowls is just a game for the retired? Sam Morton might change your mind! I caught up with South Canterbury Bowls President Sam Morton for this week’s Community Catch Up, and we talked about why bowls has a lot more going for it than many people probably realise. In this clip, Sam tackles that […]
North End Bowling Club – Palmerston North Full-time Greenkeeper We have a vacancy for a full-time greenkeeper to manage two natural greens and maintain an artificial green. Tasks include cutting, rolling, soiling and spraying fertilisers and chemicals to the greens. It would be of advantage to any applicant holding Growsafe certification. The club would offer […]
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori | Māori Language Week 2026 💚❤️🖤 At Bowls New Zealand, our greens are places where people come together, build connections and create a sense of belonging. Values such as manaakitanga (care for others), whanaungatanga (connection) and kotahitanga (unity) are at the heart of our sport. This Te Wiki o […]
Club of the Year 2026: Raumati Bowling Club Raumati Bowling Club’s success over the past year has been built on a clear vision: to be a welcoming club with excellent facilities, a strong culture, and members who represent the club with pride both on and off the green. That commitment has helped establish Raumati as […]
We have been working on combining our disparate archives for things such as New Zealand Representation, Open National Events, Champion of Champions National events and historic events into one easy to follow digital home for everything. It has captured 1761 athletes, with the earliest record dating back to 1887. You can access it using the […]
Teri Blackbourn’s journey to the top of para bowls has been remarkable. Through determination, resilience, and outstanding performances on the international stage, she has established herself as one of New Zealand’s leading para athletes and a deserving recipient of the Bowls New Zealand Para Bowler of the Year Award for 2026. Read the full story […]
Bowler of the Year 2026: Mandy Boyd Mandy Boyd has long been recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading bowlers, but the 2025-26 season elevated her into truly rare company. Through a year of exceptional performances at the highest level of the sport, Boyd is a deserving recipient of the Bowls New Zealand Bowler of […]
Club Person of the Year 2026: Tracey Macrae For seven years, Tracey Macrae has been at the heart of Foxton Beach Bowling Club, providing the leadership, organisation, and commitment that have helped the club thrive both on and off the green. Through her service as secretary and her countless volunteer contributions, she has become an […]
Julie O’Connell’s debut at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games was a remarkable one. Not only was she New Zealand’s most mature (😉) athlete, it was also her first international competition using an on-green wheelchair. The chair enabled Julie to compete on the world stage while managing her physical challenges and meeting the event’s competition requirements. […]
Emerging Player of the Year 2026: Hamish Kelleher At just the beginning of what promises to be a successful bowls career, Hamish Kelleher has already established himself as one of the most exciting young talents in New Zealand. His performances throughout the 2025-26 season were marked by consistency, composure, and success across both representative and […]
Coach of the Year 2026: Jonathan Truesdale Jonathan Truesdale’s contribution to bowls in Canterbury has been built on helping players develop, regardless of their age, experience, or ambitions. Through his work as a coach, mentor, and programme leader, he has played an important role in creating opportunities for bowlers to improve their skills and progress […]
Family ties, familiar faces and Mixed Pairs magic at Pukekohe READ: https://www.bowlsnewzealand.co.nz/news/family-ties-familiar-faces-and-mixed-pairs-magic-at-pukekohe Source
