Two Hobsonville rookies exemplify why we enjoy a wonderful sport


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Aaron White (left) and Hitesh Ranchhod For every bowler, it’s a big deal winning your first club championship. It’s an even bigger deal, when there’s more than just a few … Read More

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St Martins Bowling Club looking to a bright future


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Graeme Nottage by the St Martins Artificial One of the advantages being in the lower latitudes of New Zealand is that it’s a little easier to maintain a natural green.  … Read More

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Rahotu gets the Queen’s telegram


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Chances are you’ve probably never heard of ‘Rahotu’.  Let alone been to Rahotu.  And let alone played bowls at Rahotu. However, Rahotu is quietly famous for a number of reasons.  … Read More

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Bowls New Zealand COVID-19 Update, Greenkeepers Guidelines, 21/04/20~FAQ’s ADDED 22nd APRIL


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22nd April Greenkeepers FAQ, CLICK HERE Greenkeepers Guidelines, 21 April Update   The Government have announced that on Tuesday 28th April, the country will move to Covid-19 Alert Level 3. … Read More

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After 30 years, Robin Jefferson may now be a Gisborne ‘local’


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Former Bowls New Zealand Vice-President Robin Jefferson has lived in Gisborne for the last 30 years. There’s nothing unusual in that – lots of people have lived in Gisborne for … Read More

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AGM Guidelines for Clubs


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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF COPY OF THE GUIDELINES BELOW 15 April 2020 GUIDANCE ON ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS DURING LOCKDOWN   Dear All Many of New Zealand’s bowling clubs … Read More

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Thornbury : An unusual bowling club in Southland


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From Left : Neville Hancox, Keith Watkinson, Jocelyn DobsonDrive west along the state highway from Invercargill to Riverton, and you’ll pass by the turnoff to the settlement of Thornbury. One … Read More

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Bowls New Zealand COVID-19 Update, Level 2, 02/04/20


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