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Bowls Auckland is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul MacKinnon as the organisation’s new Performance Lead. Paul brings a wealth of high-performance experience, having held key roles with New Zealand Rugby (High Performance Player Development Manager), Auckland Cricket (High Performance Manager), Hockey New Zealand (High Performance Director), and most recently with Bowls New Zealand,...

Running a club is deeply rewarding – but it’s also a lot of work. From balancing admin and attracting members to launching new community initiatives, many clubs need a helping hand to thrive. That’s where Club is the Hub comes in. Launched in 2023 with support from the Rawhiti and Avondale funds, this Bowls Auckland...

The Bowls Auckland Annual Awards Luncheon was a day to remember, honouring the remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication across our bowls community. It was our opportunity to spotlight the passion and excellence that define our sport. From standout players to tireless volunteers and inspiring clubs and initiatives, the event celebrated all those who help bowls...

Auckland’s 1-5 rep squad delivered a statement performance over the weekend, claiming top honours in both the men’s and women’s divisions of the 1–5 Year Winter Quad. A brief downpour flooded the greens during the lunch break, but it wasn’t enough to stop play resuming in the beautiful parkland setting of the Cambridge Bowling Club...

The Blue Waters Community Trust was originally established in 2001 with seed money from the balance of the sale of a Bowls Auckland-owned property in Newmarket. The authorised purpose of the Trust was to foster, encourage and safeguard the game of amateur bowls and other community groups in New Zealand. In 2010, the Trust experienced...

This weekend marks an exciting milestone in the player development space as the inaugural 1–5 Year Winter Quad gets underway, bringing together emerging representative sides from Auckland, Counties Manukau, Waikato, and Thames Valley. While there’s no silverware up for grabs, the true rewards lie in the experience gained, the pride of pulling on centre colours, and...

The 2025 Shade Systems Champion of Champions Mixed Pairs event proved a standout on the calendar, bringing together top male and female club champions from across Auckland to battle it out for mixed pairs honours. Held over 28 & 29 June at Royal Oak Bowls, the event featured 22 teams from across the region, including...

Bowls Auckland is rolling out a series of updates to Centre Events for the 2025 season, aimed at strengthening support for clubs, improving the bowler experience, and ensuring long-term sustainability. What’s changing? Increased green fees for clubs Host clubs will now receive a higher green fee per day, helping offset rising operational costs and rewarding...

“Men and women have strengths that complement each other.” – Edwin Louis Cole While Cole may not have had bowls in mind, his words perfectly capture the spirit of the 2025 Shade Systems Champion of Champions Mixed Pairs event. Among the 22 club pairings entered, five standout combinations are poised to make waves. Some of...

Few events capture the highs and lows of bowls like the 2025 Shade Systems Champion of Champions Fours. In the men’s event, the morning’s feature match kicked off with a thriller – Carlton Cornwall edging out a strong Papatoetoe side 18-15 before taking a win over Mt Eden in the round of 16. Then came...