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Big news for the next generation of bowlers! Bowls New Zealand has officially awarded the St George National U26 Pairs Silver Star status. This is a significant milestone for the event, recognising its growing importance on the national stage and its role in developing youth. From 2027, the tournament will feature on the Bowls New...

There is plenty to look forward to this weekend as both the Men’s Triples and Women’s Singles take centre stage. The weather remains less than friendly for bowlers, with the Match Committee set to confirm any wet-weather alternatives by midday Friday. Men’s Triples Pt Chevalier enters the Men’s Triples with real depth, fielding three strong...

Bowls Auckland was excited to take part in the Halberg Games 2026 last weekend, a major three-day national sporting festival for physically disabled and visually impaired young people aged 8–21. Although the weather meant the event concluded after two days, the spirit and enthusiasm of the 250+ participants from across Aotearoa remained unwavering. The Games...

The 2026 1–5 Interclub delivered everything it promised and more; the challenging conditions couldn’t hold back the 1-5 players from battling it out on the green. With a spot at the Mercedes Cup on the line, teams brought grit, quality, determination and resilience from the opening round through to the final bowl. Across section play...

The 1–5 Interclub comp hits the greens this week, with a weather warning adding an extra layer of challenge to what is always a highly contested title. With Auckland’s invitational spot at the Northland’s historic Mercedes Cup on the line, defending champions Mt Albert will need to be at their best, with several strong sides...

A rainy Thursday didn’t dampen the spirits of 30 students from Central Auckland Special School (CASS) as they took over New Lynn Bowling Club for their March 2026 All Abilities Day. This marked the third time in just nine months that this group of students, with diverse abilities, came together to put their newly learned...

After two days of high-quality competition, the finalists are locked in for the Auckland Men’s Singles and Women’s Triples, with post section delivering the decisive moments. With around 200 bowlers in action and three wins required to qualify, day one set the tone, but it was post section where the contenders truly emerged. Men’s Singles...

The Bowls Auckland Coaches Committee plays a vital role in strengthening our game, supporting initiatives to attract, retain, develop, and promote coaching across the region, both at club and regional level. A key focus is engaging and supporting those new to our great sport. A major responsibility of the Committee is overseeing and delivering the...

Secondary School Pairs delivers big time The youth bowls scene is poppin’ and jumping off the weekend’s St George National Under 26 Pairs, Tuesday’s Secondary School Pairs was another big proof point. More than 200 students from 22 secondary schools were in action across two venues, with Championship play at Remuera and Development at Mt...

Some of the country’s brightest young bowls talent was on show over the weekend, as 36 players took part in the St George National Under 26 Pairs at Mt Eden. Played across two full days of competition, the event brought together a strong field, all looking to test themselves against their peers in a high-quality...