Tag: Bowls New Zealand
What an amazing final we witnessed at this years 2026 New Zealand Men’s Champion of Champions Pairs! Congratulations to Stacey Jon Thomas and Scott Sinclair-Paton of the Paekakariki Bowling Club who’ve defeated Hamish Kelleher and Rodney Greaney of the Halswell Bowling Club in an absorbing game. Losing semi finalists were: Mark Noble, Paul Harrison – […]
We wonder how many Centenarians we have within our community. We would like to extend our congratulations to Derek Iles of the Karaka Bowling Club for recently reaching a remarkable 100 years of age recently! Derek Iles has been a member of the club since the early 60s and throughout that time has dedicated much […]
🏆 The Commonwealth Games may be over, but the excitement is only just beginning! This November, the Blackjacks return to home soil to take on India in a landmark international test series as part of the 100 Years of Unity Through Sport celebrations. The three-night series will bring together world-class bowls, culture, community, and a […]
Our athletes voices 🖤 Ko Tātou Te kapa o Aotearoa | We are the New Zealand Team 🌿🇳🇿 Our athletes voices 🖤 Ko Tātou Te kapa o Aotearoa | We are the New Zealand Team 🌿🇳🇿 Source
NZ’s oldest competitor at Commonwealth Games wins silver medal with ‘my little girl’ Source
The Bowls New Zealand team ATE. Someone set the table… we’ve brought the silverware 🥈🥈🥈🥈 Source
Our final medal welcome at NZ House here in Glasgow 🖤🥺 It’s been so special to honour our athletes like this and give them an opportunity to celebrate in a home away from home. Our final medal welcome at NZ House here in Glasgow 🖤🥺 It’s been so special to honour our athletes like this […]
“I would choose to be the worst bowler in the world and have Teri in my life, than not have her in my life”. The best connections are the ones that are as moving off the field of play as they are on it… as is the case with this dynamic lawn bowls duo 🤝🇳🇿 […]
A Christchurch wheelchair manufacturer is delighted to see its chairs being used at major events like the Commonwealth Games. Melrose Kiwi Concept chairs started life in a garage more than 30 years ago when wheelchair-user Phil Melrose became frustrated at the options available. Joined by fabricator Mike Turner, they created Melrose Kiwi Concept Chairs, which […]
Let’s hear it for all the NZ Team athletes at Glasgow 2026 ! From personal bests to podium finishes, you’ve inspired us with your dedication and passion and have shown us what legends are made of. 🫶 🇳🇿 The NZ Team Athletics New Zealand Bowls New Zealand Basketball New Zealand Cycling New Zealand LGymnastics New […]
Potential for a few more Golds (or just medals in general) at the Commonwealth Games this evening Lesgoooo Bowls New Zealand 🔥 Source
The last dance in Glasgow 🖤🇳🇿 Get ready to witness a night full of medals, heart, courage, and pride – and most of all, one last night of our athletes giving their all for the fern 🌿 Day 10 of #Glasgow2026 is LIVE NOW on Sky Sport NZ! Source
🥈SILVER FOR TERI BLACKBOURN & JULIE O’CONNELL in the Women’s Para-Sport B6/B7/B8 Pairs Kei whea mai! / that’s wonderful! #TheFernIsAllOfUs 🌿🖤 Source
🥈SILVER FOR MARK NOBLE & KURT SMITH in the Men’s Para-Sport B6/B7/B8 Pairs Tino pai / well done! #TheFernIsAllOfUs 🌿🖤 Source
Lost out in Birmingham, leaving with the silverware in Glasgow 🥹🤝 🥈 So proud of our Men’s para pair, Kurt and Mark! Source
