It’s a lot easier to interview (and write stories) about recipients of New Year’s Honours. That’s because they’ve done lots of stuff (after all, that’s why they’ve received a shout … Read More
When the Tolaga Bay Bowling Club was founded in 1922, the township of Tolaga Bay on the East Cape of the North Island was a thriving coastal settlement. It had … Read More
When it comes to lawn bowls in New Zealand, there’s no doubt that Taranaki punches above its weight. There are 21 clubs in the Taranaki Centre, or something like 4.5% … Read More
Ray Martin is poised to finally make his debut for the Blackjacks over a decade after first getting a national call-up. Martin, 29, has been selected to represent New Zealand … Read More
Aucklanders escaping to the Bay of Plenty over a long weekend may be surprised to find they drive right by the Hauraki Bowling Club. It’s located very close to the … Read More
Only a few weeks ago, Stoke Bowling Club greenkeeper Don Carter was accoladed by Sport Tasman, receiving recognition for a Lifetime Contribution to Sports in the region at the ASB … Read More
Unbeknown to many, Gisborne is an unequalled centre of lawn bowls participation in New Zealand. Even without counting the outlying clubs, Gisborne still has three clubs within its city boundaries … Read More
Victoria Bowling Club is a bowlers’ bowling club. Nudged into the shoulder of Mt Victoria, the club proudly remains a centre of competitive bowls in Wellington which has sadly seen … Read More
For bowlers wanting to mix their holidaying and lawn bowling, the North Shore of Auckland will make a great place to enjoy a ‘bowlscation’ in February in 2020. Four Bowls … Read More
Frank Finlay has recently thrown in the towel after spending 40 years behind the bar at the Hauraki Bowling Club. That’s a long time. When you think about it, there’s … Read More
