Playing bowls in the heart of New Zealand


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From left: Chris Howard, Wayne Coley, Jessica Looms, Stuart Hart, Bill Bain For most people, Picton’s synonymous with the inter island ferry – a small port town at the top … Read More

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The Waipu Bowling Club turns 100


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Patron Jim Urlich and President Roly Brown In the 1850s, when the Reverend Norman McLeod shipped into Northland’s Bream Bay with 800 fellow Presbyterians, they must have thought they had … Read More

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Record Number of Nominations for 2020 Summerset National Awards


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The 2019-2020 bowls season has been filled with more than the usual amount of highs and lows, twists and turns, and global pandemics. This hasn’t fazed our community, which can … Read More

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It’s a bright future for Plimmerton Bowling Club


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Rohan Cuff When Transmission Gully opens (who knows when!), the trip into Wellington will by-pass many of the capital’s dormitory suburbs, and the likes of Paekakariki, Pukerua Bay, Mana, Paremata … Read More

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Owaka Bowling Club : Playing bowls in the deep, deep south


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Tom Dallas from Owaka Owaka is the ‘capital’ of the Catlins, the hidden gem that is the southeastern corner of New Zealand. Having said that, Owaka’s not to be compared … Read More

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Bowls New Zealand runs first ever online coaching clinic


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Graham Rees, Coach Development Lead Every year, Bowls New Zealand runs a number of coach development clinics, where foundation and development coaches can learn how to pass lawn bowls skills … Read More

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It may be time to support sponsors, rather than seek sponsor support


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Like the other 500 or so bowling clubs around New Zealand, the COVID lockdown has been quite disruptive to Bowls Mt Maunganui.  But nothing which retiring Club Administrator, Garrick Hamlyn … Read More

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Three generations join together at the Summerset National Fours


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Ready for battle at the Rotorua Gardens (from left) : Caitlin Thomson, Marilyn Constantine, June Smith and Angela Stephen On the face of it, there was seemingly nothing remarkable about … Read More

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Ali Forsyth-Blackjack


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ALI FORSYTH Date of birth: 11/12/79 Place of birth: Nelson Clubs: Clayton (Melbourne) & Nelson Year started bowling: 1996/97 season International debut: 2005 Cap number: 95 Caps: 423 National titles: … Read More

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Tactics and mental skills on the green – Gary Lawson & John Quinn Speak-Sunday 19th July


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Presenters: Gary Lawson and John Quinn Date: Sunday 19th July Time:  2-4pm Hi, All Last month, eight amazing presenters provided 100 coaches the opportunity to extend their learning online. With such an engaged … Read More

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