Bowls New Zealand recognises the following incorporated and unincorporated organisations as being representative of the people they respectfully purport to represent.

These organisations are not members of Bowls New Zealand, but Bowls New Zealand and its Members shall co-operate and use their best efforts with such organisations to promote their mutual interest in the Game of Bowls.


New Zealand Indoor Bowls (Inc.)

NZIB facilitate, control and develop the sport of indoor bowls in New Zealand in accordance with members needs, and provide the opportunity and the access for all New Zealanders to play the sport of indoor bowls to whatever level they aspire to.

For more information visit their website by clicking here.


Bowls New Zealand Greenkeeping Association Inc.

Established to promote the advancement of greenkeeping practices, techniques, turf care and education of greenkeepers.

For more information, find their website here.


The Aotearoa National Bowling Fraternity

Promote the sport of bowls within the Maori Fraternity and conduct the annual National Tournament of the Fraternity.

New Zealand Blind Lawn Bowling Incorporated

The New Zealand Blind Lawn Bowling Association is the national organisation that administers the sport of Blind Lawn Bowls in New Zealand.

The New Zealand Blind Lawn Bowling Association is a member country of the International Blind Bowlers Association (IBBA).

For more information, find their website here


New Zealand Parabowlers Lawn Bowls Association

Established to encourage and offer the opportunity for parabowlers to play the Game of Bowls.

For more information, find their website here.


New Zealand Deaf Lawn Bowling Association

The New Zealand Deaf Lawn Bowling Association is the national organisation that administers the sport of Deaf Lawn Bowls in New Zealand.

For more information, find their website here.