Welcome to Bowls New Zealand
Bowls New Zealand's vision is to be the best bowling country. New Zealand has a long history of bowls and many of our bowling clubs throughout the country are over 100 years old. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional sporting experience that is enjoyable, entertaining and accessible to all New Zealanders. In 2008, close to 100,000 New Zealanders played bowls either socially or as a club member.
Can You Handle the Jandal?
Have you got what it takes to play in our lawn bowls league- Mates In Bowls?
All you need is a few good mates, a good sense of humour and flat soled shoes. If you've never played before, don't worry, we'll guide you and even provide the bowls! Even better, it doesn't cost a fortune and anyone can play!
Get your game on this summer and check out whether you and your mates can actually ... handle the jandal!
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Latest News
Whangarei’s 31 year old Manu Timoti has been called up to replace Clare McCaul in the 8-Nations Bowls Test Series which will be played in Delhi, India.
McCaul has pulled out for personal reasons. National Coach, Dave Edwards, commented that the Black Jacks were fortunate to be able to call on Timoti at short notice. “Manu has come through our development programme and pla
Congratulations to the following regional winners, who will travel to Palmerston North to compete for the National titles. Daily results will be available from www.bowlsnz.co.nz
LION FOUNDATION INTERCLUB (25, 26 March)
Women Division 1: Region 1 – Kensington (Northland), Region 2 - Taupo (Bay of Plenty), Region 3 - Riverside (Gisborne East Coast), Region 4 – Paraparau
From Upshot - February 2010
Seven years ago Toto Thompson joined the Committee at Kaitaia Combined Bowling Club and saw ‘untapped talent’ within the club members. A special meeting was called and a work team was established to develop a simple plan to be for the next 3 years. The hard work that Toto and the team at Kaitaia Combined has resulted in the club being awarded a Bowls NZ Clu
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2009 World Cup Champions
Warilla, Australia - March 2009
World Cup Indoor
Jo Edwards
World Junior Cup Indoor
Genevieve Baildon
Hong Kong Classic International 2009
Hong Kong, November - 2009
Women's Singles
GOLD - Genevieve Baildon
Women's Pairs
BRONZE - Val Smith & Genevieve Baildon
Men's Pairs
GOLD - Richard Collett & Andrew Kelly
Four Gold, 2 Bronze, the Leonard Trophy, Runners-up in the Taylor Trophy and Male & Female Personality of the Championships
