2025 NATIONAL CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

Men’s & Women’s Singles: Friday 18 - Sunday 20 July
Men’s Fours: Friday 25 - Sunday 27 July
Women’s Fours: Friday 1 - Sunday 3 August
Men’s Pairs: Friday 8 - Sunday 10 August
Women’s Pairs: Friday 15 - Sunday 17 August
Men’s & Women’s Triples: Friday 22 - Sunday 24 August
Mixed Pairs (2x4x2): Friday 29 - Sunday 31 August

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Growing the Game: A Look at Our Numbers👍
📈 Club Sizes on the Rise
Steady growth in the average size of our bowls clubs — a great sign of a thriving, connected community.
More members means more activity, stronger competition, and greater support for clubs across the country. Whether it’s new players, returning members, or growing social groups, the momentum is building.
Thanks to everyone helping make bowls a welcoming and growing sport!
#ClubGrowth #BowlsCommunity #StrongerTogether #GrowingTheGame

Growing the Game: A Look at Our Numbers 👍
🏟️ Covered Greens = All Year Round Play
More clubs are investing in covered greens — and it’s making a big difference.
☀️🌧️ No matter the weather, players can stay active, competitions can stay on schedule, and clubs can keep their momentum going all year long.
It’s a great step forward for accessibility, consistency, and growing the game.
#CoveredGreens #AllSeasonBowls #BowlsInnovation #YearRoundPlay

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Growing the Game: A Look at Our Numbers
🌱 Artificial Greens – Game Changer for Clubs
More clubs are making the switch to artificial greens — and the results speak for themselves.
✅ All-weather play
✅ Less maintenance
✅ More time on the green, year-round
These surfaces are helping clubs stay active, attract new players, and host more events without worrying about the weather.
If your club has made the move, we’d love to hear how it’s going!
#ArtificialGreens #BowlsInnovation #YearRoundPlay #ClubGrowth

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Growing the Game: A Look at Our Numbers
📺 Bowls, Live and On Screen
You don’t have to miss a moment — bowls is now reaching more people than ever through live broadcasts on BowlsTV and Sky Sport.
🎥 More games, more visibility
🌍 Bigger audiences across the country and even across the globe
🙌 A great way to showcase the skill, strategy, and spirit of our sport
Whether you're at home or on the go, it’s never been easier to follow the action
#BowlsLive #SkySport #GrowingTheGame

Congratulations @selinagoddard and Chloe Stewart -

Congratulations @selinagoddard and Chloe Stewart - winners of the Australian Open Women’s Pairs!

🌌 Mānawatia a Matariki 🌌 As we mark the Mā

🌌 Mānawatia a Matariki 🌌
As we mark the Māori New Year, Bowls New Zealand acknowledges this time of reflection, remembrance, and renewal.

Matariki invites us to pause and appreciate the people, places, and moments that shape our journey—on and off the green. It’s a chance to honour those who came before us, connect with our communities, and look ahead with purpose.

Wishing all our clubs, players, and supporters a meaningful Matariki season.

#Matariki2025 #BowlsNewZealand #MānawatiaAMatariki

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Growing the Game: A Look at Our Numbers
🎓 Youth Bowls on the Move
We’re seeing fantastic growth in youth bowls, with more young players getting involved than ever before.
From primary to secondary school, we’re running sessions, tournaments, and development opportunities that are building skills and growing a love for the game early on.
👏 It’s great to see the next generation stepping onto the green — confident, competitive, and having fun.
Thanks to all the schools ,teachers, clubs and volunteers helping make it happen!
#YouthBowls #FutureOfBowls #SchoolSport #GrowingTheGame

🌟 Volunteer Week 2025 | Whiria te tangata – W

🌟 Volunteer Week 2025 | Whiria te tangata – Weaving the People Together 🌟

This week, we celebrate the incredible volunteers who are the heart and soul of our bowls community. Whether you're out on the green, sizzling sausages at the BBQ, pouring a cold one behind the bar, or keeping things running smoothly in the back office — you are the threads that weave us together. 🧵💚

This year’s theme, Whiria te tangata, reminds us that volunteering strengthens the fabric of our communities. Every hour you give, every smile you share, and every job you take on helps create a more connected, inclusive Aotearoa New Zealand.

👏 Thank you to all our volunteers — past, present, and future. You make our club more than just a place to play bowls — you make it a family.
#VolunteerWeek2025 #WhiriaTeTangata #BowlsVolunteers #ThankYou #WeavingCommunityTogether

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Growing the Game: A Look at Our Numbers.
🎯 Social Bowls on the Rise
We’re seeing strong growth in social formats like Twilight Bowls and casual roll-ups — bringing fresh energy into our clubs.
More people are discovering that bowls is a great way to connect, unwind, and have fun. This rise in social play is helping clubs grow and making the game more accessible to everyone.
Thanks to all who are part of this momentum — more updates coming soon!
#SocialBowls #TwilightBowls #ClubGrowth #BowlsForEveryone

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Growing the Game: A Look at Our Numbers
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some key highlights from our bowls community — the progress we’ve made, the wins we’ve celebrated, and the momentum we’re building together.

🌟 First up: Membership Growth!
To kick things off, we’re pleased to share that our membership (full and social) numbers are on the rise. It’s great to see more people getting involved and supporting the game.
Thanks to everyone who’s been part of this growth — more updates coming soon.
#BowlsUpdate #CommunityGrowth #BowlsNZ

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating all the m

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating all the mums, stepmums, nanas, and every woman who’s stepped up as a mother figure in our bowls whānau.

You’re the heart of our clubs, on and off the green. While you’re looking after everyone else, here’s a friendly reminder to look after yourself too — check your bowls. Regular breast checks are important, and early detection can save lives.

Thanks for everything you do. Have a great Mother’s Day — you’ve earned it! 🌸

🖐️✨ This NZSL Week, we’re celebrating the

🖐️✨ This NZSL Week, we’re celebrating the beauty of New Zealand Sign Language and our incredible hearing-impaired bowlers who inspire us every day!

Let's take the time to learn some sign language, connect with our community, and celebrate the diversity that makes our sport so special.

Whether it’s a friendly "hello" 👋 or cheering someone on in sign, every little bit helps make bowls more inclusive for everyone. 💙

#NZSLWeek #BowlsForAll #InclusionInAction #CelebrateNZSL #BowlsNZ

Milford Bowling Club turned the green pink in supp

Milford Bowling Club turned the green pink in support of breast cancer awareness, hosting a vibrant and fun-filled Pink Ribbon tournament. From pink outfits to pink bow ties, the energy was incredible, supporting the important message to 'Check your Bowls 💖
👉 If your club has hosted or is planning a Pink Ribbon event in May, let us know – we’d love to see what you’re doing and help share the love 🎗️

#PinkRibbon #MilfordBowlingClub #BreastCancerAwareness #CheckYourBowls

🐣 Happy Easter from all of us at Bowls New Zeal

🐣 Happy Easter from all of us at Bowls New Zealand
Wishing you a relaxing long weekend filled with family, fun… and hopefully a few ends on the green! 🥚

Still time to have your say! Survey closes 19th Ap

Still time to have your say! Survey closes 19th April.

🏆 Join the Voice of Participant Survey! 🏆
🗣️ We want to hear from you! Share your bowls experience this season to help Bowls New Zealand and your club better support all players. Your feedback will make a real difference in improving the game we all enjoy. 🙌
It only takes a few minutes, and your opinion really matters.
https://tinyurl.com/VOPBOWLS

We’ve teamed up with Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

We’ve teamed up with Breast Cancer Foundation NZ and Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ to raise awareness around the early detection of breast, prostate, and testicular cancer. 💗💙
Bowls is more than a game. It’s about community, connection, and looking out for one another.

With clubs all over Aotearoa, we’ve got the perfect place to start these important chats. Clubs are where we catch up, check in, and support our mates—so let’s use that to make a real difference.

Cancer has touched many in our bowling whānau. Early detection can make all the difference. That’s what this campaign is all about. 🙌
👉https://bowlsnewzealand.co.nz/health-wellbeing/
#CheckYourBowls #CancerAwareness #BowlsCommunity

Following on from last years extremely successful

Following on from last years extremely successful "Give it a Go" days for @canterburybowlingclub, another 49 Rangatahi have come to the club for more bowls over five weeks through February and March.

How awesome to see an continuation from last years sessions, with Te Waka Unua School Rangatahi getting to continue improving their skills over summer.

If your club would like to be involved in getting more Rangatahi playing bowls, please contact Cole at cole@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz who can assist your club.

@sportnewzealand @bowlscanterbury

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2025 Interclub Sevens Champions - Paritutu (Men) and Stoke (Women)

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Great day out at the Auckland Secondary Schools Pairs - Hosted by @bowls_auckland and College Sport Auckland.

Our next generation of bowlers in action.

A huge thank you to Geoff and the team at Kerepehi

A huge thank you to Geoff and the team at Kerepehi Bowling Club for hosting an amazing "Give It a Go" day with Hauraki Plains College! 🙌 The students had an incredible time learning the game and having fun on the greens. Your hospitality and support made the day a memorable one. We really appreciate everything you did to make it such a success! 😊👏

Looking forward to more great events like this in the future! 💚
#CommunitySpirit #HaurakiPlainsCollege #KerepehiBowlingClub #GiveItAGo HPC Sports

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