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The 1–5 Year Pairs Finals went west to Glen Eden Bowling Club over the weekend, bringing together Auckland’s most promising emerging bowlers in a well-hosted and well-supported event. Qualifying rounds played across Te Atatū, Blockhouse Bay and Glen Eden, the competition certainly delivered a high standard of play, and a tricky breeze on Sunday added...

Fun, Friendship & Bowls for Young Aucklanders Bowls Auckland’s Rangatahi Roll Up programme continues to grow each term, reaching more schools and providing hundreds of students with the opportunity to experience bowls in an inclusive, social, and energising environment. We offer free, fun, and exciting sports sessions to secondary schools. Why Rangatahi Roll Up? Fun...

Auckland’s representative teams produced another strong collective performance over the weekend, displaying consistency across the Premier, Development, and 1–5 divisions to finish top of the table with 71 rink points and a commanding +139 score differential. While it wasn’t quite the runaway result seen in some previous seasons, the competition proved tighter and more challenging,...

Bowls Auckland officially opened its 2025–26 representative season with the annual Rep Season Launch, held Wednesday night at Royal Oak Bowls. With near-perfect attendance, it was the biggest rep launch yet — a clear sign of the programme’s strength and momentum. Performance Lead Paul Mackinnon set the tone with a talk on What is Talent?...

Auckland President’s Day once again proved to be a great way to celebrate the start of the new calendar, and most importantly, bringing together the region’s clubs to salute the volunteers and the spirit of the game. The 2025 edition, held on Sunday 28 September at Kohimarama Bowling Club – home of Bowls Auckland President...

Following hot on the heels of the 1–5 Year teams named last week, it is now the turn of the Premier and Development teams. A highlight is that several players have earned higher honours after previously playing in 1–5 Year sides. It is hugely pleasing to see players progressing through the ranks, thanks in large...

The Finals Day of the Molecheck Women’s Open Singles proved the perfect stage to celebrate all things bowls – and to officially launch the newly established Bowls Auckland Foundation. More than 70 people gathered for the luncheon at Royal Oak for an afternoon filled with camaraderie, inspiring guest speakers, and a delicious lunch. Leading the...

The Molecheck Women’s Open Singles wrapped up in style over the weekend, delivering a showcase of talent, determination, and thrilling bowls action. With three major events, it was an action-packed weekend both on and off the green. Things kicked off on Friday evening with a special masterclass from Blackjack and world champion Tayla Bruce. Fifty...

Big news for bowls in Tāmaki Makaurau! In 2025, World Bowls launched the World Bowls Series, a global series of events run over a yearly calendar, all linked to official World Bowls rankings. Think ATP / WTA Tour in tennis or PGA / LPGA in golf, now bowls has its own version. Auckland has officially...

1–5 Rep Quad team announced
19 September 2025

The 2025–26 representative season is officially underway, with Bowls Auckland proud to announce the first 1–5 Year playing side of the season. This talented group features returning squad members from previous seasons alongside three debutants in the men’s side, all ready to wear Auckland’s uniform with pride. This early-season fixture on 4 October provides a...