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5 days ago
Missed the CEO centre meetings? Kevin Hickland will be catching up with Mark Cameron, filling you in on all the details of his visits.
We will be live at approximately 11am on Monday the 22nd of July. If you have a burning question for the CEO of Bowls NZ send us a PRIVATE MESSAGE before Monday 22nd.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Only questions that have been sent to us via direct message will be considered, we will not be taking questions from comments during the live interview. ... See MoreSee Less
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7 days ago
Congratulations to our pairs winners Tony Terry & Mike Isaacson who have taken out the men's pairs and Wendy Green & Lynette McIntosh who have taken out the women’s pairs! ... See MoreSee Less
Great games to watch
Congratulations to the winners--Well done
Congratulations and well done to both teams. Well done to the other two teams that made the finals. Been a great three days.
Congratulations Wendy and Lynette
Congrats to all.
Go clubs hastings what a effort well deserved fantastic job
Congrats Wendy &.lynette
Well done everyone
Congratulations to you all
Congrat Tony and Mike ....well done !😄
Congratulations Wendy and Lynette
Onya yony
Tony
Congrats to you all
Great to be part of and to watch the finals
Great stuff Wendy & Lynette. The old firm just keeps on keeping on. Well done both of you.
Congratulations Wendy an Lynette out standing bowls
Great stuff.Still got it eh !!!Congratulations.
Wow. Well done Wendy and Lynette
Great stuff Wendy and Lynette deserved winners
Well done Wendy and Lynette, you did your club and Bay of Plenty proud
Congratulations Lynette and Wendy. Well done!🏆
Congratulations Tony and Mike - and Wendy and Lynette. Both proven combinations over many years.
2 weeks ago
Good luck to all the bowlers competing in the 2019 Champion of Champions kicking off today with the men's and women's singles at Naenae Bowling Club!
Keep up to date with results on the Bowls New Zealand website. ... See MoreSee Less
Any live streaming?
Hope so
There is no live stream of the Champion of Champships. However, round by round results will be available on the Bowls New Zealand website as well as story write ups for each event.
Interesting, Bowls NZ still has champion of champions but silly Auckland Bowls has dropped the title. Calling it club champion comp or something like that 😤 Good luck to the bowlers playing. Hope to see some live streaming.
Pretty slack having no livestream, remind me again where our affiliation fees go?
Can only find mens singles charts and results highlighted on yr link. Where can I find womens charts and results? Please advise. Thanks.
The women are not starting their first game till 2.30 this afternoon
Playing program
All the best too everyone taking part.
Damn.......been looking forward to it after watching all BA's events being live streamed & also NZ's streaming last week here in Australia. I would have thought a C of C event rated live streaming. I have a niece playing from Wairoa (Hawkes Bay)and was hoping to see her play while at home here in Oz......Good luck Glenda Kapene.
I'm greatful for the updates that we do get. It wasn't so long ago that we had no live streaming at all. It amazes me how often we as bowlers seem to hone in on the very few negatives instead of applauding the positives. Good luck to everyone participating in this awesome new Bowls NZ initiative, I'm sure that if it proves successful, we'll get live streaming in seasons to come.
Please give the link for women’s singles
Bowls NZ - did you know the link to the Women’s results on the Ch Ch hub is not live/working?....
where are the womens results
Go Jo, Sheldon and Wynette - best of luck for 2nd day. Do the south proud!!!
Is it live viewing
Auckland Bowls called it Club Champs of Champs as that is what it is the Club Champion going forth in pathways to be the N.Z. Club Champion of Champion. Previously there was the pathway for the Centre Champ of Champs hence the difference.
Update of results please.
Can Richard Kerr keep us up to date with results
Women's results: bowlsnewzealand.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Charts-for-Womens-Singles.pdf Men's results: bowlsnewzealand.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Charts-for-Mens-Singles.pdf
Go girl
Aiden Takarua all day mate all the best good luck.
Bowls NZ is in Gold Coast, Queensland.
3 weeks ago
Do we have some incredible athletes or what?! Hats off to our Blackjacks, national coaches and selectors you have worked hard and done New Zealand proud! New Zealand’s tally finished at seven, with four gold, two silver and a bronze.
Re-cap of the medal winning results from week two of the Asia Pacific Championships.
Men’s singles – Shannon McIlroy beat Ryan Bester (Canada) 21-20 in the final
Women’s pairs – Jo Edwards (skip) & Kirsten Edwards beat Hong Kong 19-11 in the quarter-finals, but lost to Australia 7-22 in the semi-finals
Men’s fours – Ali Forsyth (skip), Gary Lawson, Jamie Hill & Mike Kernaghan lost to Australia 17-21 in the final
A special mention to our Women’s triples team Val Smith (skip), Katelyn Inch & Wendy Jensen who came as far as the quarter finals! ... See MoreSee Less
Outstanding. Congrats team - bloody awesome!
Well done and congratulation team NZ
Fabulous campaign and results.. Congratulations to you ALL!
Fantastic blackjacks. So glad we went over to watch and support you guys, we were so proud not only the way you played but how you were so supportive of each other. Congratulations NZ bowls we have awesome bowlers representing NZ on and off the green.
Congrats to everyone such a great effort proud to be a kiwi
Well done team NZ
That's a fantastic result very well done to all. KIWI"S you rock
Fantastic games why was no results on TV or elsewhere they were playing for nz
well done blackjacks
Absolutely brilliant effort...
What a great achievement by you all, super proud. Wahoo!!
Congratulations everyone. Well done
TIGER WOOD / GARY DID
Awesome Kiwis. It should of had more coverage on TV etc.
Well done to an awesome team
Awesome team 👍🏻💕
You were all awesome
Fantastic blackjacks doing NZ Proud
Congratulations to you all on your wonderful results! We loved being able to watch the finals on Stuff & were cheering you all on! Awesome efforts by everyone, including the selectors & coaches!
Well done black jack.
Great effort everyone - congrats all yipeeee
I thought Jo Edwards won the ladies Gold in the singles as well?
Awesome work people
Well done Black Jacks
Absolutely awesome!! Well done Blackjacks!
3 weeks ago
Shannon McIlroy joined us for a chat shortly after his incredible come-from-behind 21-20 win over Canada’s Ryan Bester in the final of the men’s singles! ... See MoreSee Less
How awesome for you Shannon xx
What a comeback xx
Well done great kiwi spirit
Well done!!
Alex Cross
Well done Shannon....
Gr8 win gutsy well done Shannon just a ledgend
Legend with a great never lay down attitude 👌
Well done
Onya Shannon
Congratulations to all the nz team you all gave it a hundred percent good selection of players
Wonderful bowls played. Great game
congratulations shannon
Great win you never give in typical kiwi grit well done shannon
Inspiring...too meke!
Well done bro great effort.
Well done- boy it was hard watching!!! You are a definite winner
👏👏👏
Level head and a team player.
LEGEND
Well done 💯👐
A really great tournament 100% legend!
Anywhere you can watch this match?
What a tight game!
Great korero and achievement.
3 weeks ago
Ali Forsyth (skip), Gary Lawson, Jamie Hill and Mike Kernaghan have been forced to settle for silver in the men's fours at the Asia Pacific Championships. They've been beaten 21-17 by Australia in a thrilling final. The Blackjacks' medal tally now stands at six, with three gold, two silver and a bronze. Shannon McIlroy will add either a gold or silver to the haul. He'll face Canada's Ryan Bester in the men's singles final from 3pm NZT. Go to stuff.co.nz for a livestream! ... See MoreSee Less
Hard lines lads BUT u should all still be v proud, as we are back in Aotearoa!!
Awesome guys great effort
Mr Forsyth will come down slightly to bowls nsw level when he will be walking around in my current club taren point in grade 1 finals tomorrow dressed in green & black tomorrow I think 😁
👏👏👏
Awesome effort well done
The singles final is very very close too!!!
Great to see Gary Lawson back in the team. Well done to the Black Jacks
The best overall Country effort by far! Well done NZ
Well done guys
Great job against the best opposition. Be proud lads!!
Great effort guys...
3 weeks ago
Ali Forsyth, skip of the men’s four, stops by for a chat after setting up a trans-Tasman title decider at the Asia Pacific Championships! ... See MoreSee Less
Tumeke Ali great result.... All the best to you and the team tomorrow in the finals. Kia Kaha Black Jacks👍
3 weeks ago
Shannon McIlroy joins us after booking a place in the men’s singles final at the Asia Pacific Championships! ... See MoreSee Less
All the best for tomorrow Shannon 🤞👏👏
Too much Shannon
Well done Shannon good work buddy
Go shannon go for gold
You are the Champ you go for GOLD
Best of luck Shannon go get it
All the best Shannon. You got this.
well done Shannon best of luck
Go Shannon all the best
Tumeke bro... All the best 👍
Kia Kaha Shannon
Well done Shannon good luck tomorrow buddy 👏👏
Make the SSI Proud once again Shannon! Goodmanyourself!
Good luck tomorrow Shannon.🤗👏👏
Go shannon do NZ proud win or lose we know you will have given your best
Ryan Bester will win
What a humble Bro! 🙌 humble korero! 🙏 tu much cuz
3 weeks ago
Jo Edwards (skip) & Kirsten Edwards are through to the semi-finals of the women's pairs at the Asia Pacific Championships! They've beaten Hong Kong 19-11 in their quarter-final and will now face Australia for a place in the gold medal match. Val Smith (skip), Katelyn Inch & Wendy Jensen have unfortunately been eliminated from the women's triples, losing 21-14 to Canada in their quarter-final. ... See MoreSee Less
Well done to you both
Awesome Ladies,. Good luck 👍
Great girls good luck for your next game
Well done girls.
Ausome result keep going
Woohoo.... Both majikal bowls playing unicorns!... 👏
Go the Nelson Edwards girls
Excellent 👍🏻👏🏻😊
Well done girls.
Well done
Jo Edwards hope you only that through........
Well done
Great shot!
Fantastic Champions
Go the Kiwis
Put a comment to the photo eh Jo
The fish I caught was this big.....nah.. .great bowls guys.
Brilliant darlings xxx 💖💖
3 weeks ago
We caught up with Jo Edwards after she skipped the NZ women’s pair to a 17-14 win over Canada, that’s secured a place in post-section play! ... See MoreSee Less
Good mahi!
Way Togo Jo x
Awesome well played Ladies. 👌👌👏. 🌹🌹🌟. 🏴🏴
Beautiful
Great stuff
Well done
Well done. Great bowling ladies . Go Kiwis 🥝
3 weeks ago
A much happier Ali Forsyth after the NZ men’s four won its final three round-robin games to win its section and earn a place in the semi-finals! ... See MoreSee Less
Smash them Ozzies!
Well played 👍🏻👏👏.
Well done
Onya Ali Forsyth
Well done Ali, great interview bro. Have a great game in the finals Black Jacks👍
Congrats Ali Forsyth
Bring home the GOLD.Congrats Ali and team
They are a great team!
Well done Kiwis. Go beat those Aussies. Good bowling 👏👍😊
Going For Gold. You can do it Kiwis.
4 weeks ago
Shannon McIlroy (pictured) is guaranteed a medal in the men's singles at the Asia Pacific Championships on the Gold Coast! He's secured top spot in his section with a 21-9 win over Macau in the penultimate round. Ali Forsyth (skip), Gary Lawson, Jamie Hill & Mike Kernaghan lead their section in the men's fours with a round to play after beating Singapore 22-6. Val Smith (skip), Katelyn Inch & Wendy Jensen have beaten Hong Kong 27-8 to be second in their section in the women's triples, while Jo Edwards (skip) & Kirsten Edwards have slipped to second in their women's pairs group after being beaten 16-14 by the Philippines. ... See MoreSee Less
Good going Kiwis .
Going well guys
Tumeke Shannon and the Blackjacks
Let's go guys you all can do it
Awesome NZ ... Good Luck to you All 👍
Well done everyone
Well done you can do it awesome team work 👍
Woohoo... Go Teams..
Great effort with such wet heavy greens, go for gold.
Well done Blackjacks. You sure are doing N.Z proud.
Keep it up, blackjacks!
Pretty hibiscus sorry rose lovers
4 weeks ago
Shake hands time! Ali Forsyth (skip), Gary Lawson, Jamie Hill & Mike Kernaghan have beaten Canada 20-10 in the seventh round of the men's fours to now lead their section at the Asia Pacific Championships on the Gold Coast. Shannon McIlroy has beaten Brunei 21-5 to remain unbeaten in the men's singles, while Val Smith (skip), Katelyn Inch & Wendy Jensen have drawn 16-all with the USA in the women's triples, after dropping three shots on the final end. Jo Edwards (skip) & Kirsten Edwards had a bye in round seven of the women's pairs. ... See MoreSee Less
Good stuff team!!! Keep it up!
Well done
Well done Shan
Conditions not making it comfortable for any concerned in any discipline
Stunning stuff well done team nz
Great stuff lads and lassies
Is that Aussie weather!!!!!
And if you want to see mr Forsyth in real life rinkside in Australia, he will be playing for my current club Taren point grade 1 along side mr bester (an Australian international)in the nsw state pennant finals next weekend at Forster bowls club up in the nsw north coast 😁
Well done. So pleased for the team. A very good win. 😊😊👍
Wahoo, lets Go, this is great stuff from the Black Jacks!!
Great effort keep it going.
Nice work boys... Go girls!
Fantastic effort from the BlackJacks ..... well done 🙂
Best of luck tomorrow.
Well done, especially to men’s fours, I know I’m not allowed to swear but four of the toughest bastards on the green. Keep fighting Team NZ!
Well Played N Z good luck for the next game 👍🏻👌🤞 🍀🍀. 🏴🏴
4 weeks ago
Re-cap on games from week one of the Asia Pacific Championships! See links below. We will be back live on Stuff.co.nz tomorrow from 11am.
Women’s Singles quarter-finals – Jo Edwards v Canada. https://bit.ly/2KCkvmc
Men’s Pairs Semi-Finals – Gary Lawson and Shannon McIlroy v Malaysia. https://bit.ly/2KFgH3F
Women’s Fours Final – Wendy Jensen, Kirsten Edwards, Katelyn Inch and Val Smith v Malaysia.
https://bit.ly/2KDKBp0
Women’s Singles & Men’s Pairs Final – Jo Edwards v Norfolk Island. https://bit.ly/2Xx5QyI ... See MoreSee Less
Go Jo
Go Jo
4 weeks ago
Katelyn Inch talks about becoming the newest member of the Blackjacks’ 100 game club at the age of just 23! ... See MoreSee Less
👏👏👏
Great 🙂
Awesome Katelyn Inch this is wicked 👍👍👍👍
Congratulations Katelyn
Well done Katelyn, a great achievement.
Congratulations Katelyn May you have many more caps.
👍
Super star. Congrats🎉🙌
Not sure who coaches NZ. Seem very disjointed for some reason. Even though i am Australian and obviously follow Australia i have an interest in some of New Zealands great
CONGRATULATIONS Katelyn Awesome Achievement. 🌹🌹 👌🌟👍🏻
Congratulations Katelyn. We here at Oxford are super proud of you. You sure have done N.Z proud 😊👏
4 weeks ago
Shannon McIlroy stopped by for a chat after winning all three of his games on day two of section play in the men’s singles, highlighted by his come-from-behind win over Hong Kong’s Tony Cheong. ... See MoreSee Less
Going good man keep rocking
Way to go Shannon xx
Well done mate
Good honest interview. Good luck 2moro champ.
Awesome Shannon
keep up the good work shannon good luck
Well done my man 💞😘
Keep going Shannon.
Awesome Shannon Good Luck 🍀🍀 👍🏻👍🏻
Awesome stuff cuzzy.
Shot bro keep it up
Tried to get live stream today but only got one game which unfortunately was not one of the Kiwi games
Solid bro🙂
Congratulations Shannon.
Awesome Shanz
Well done Shannon..supurb effort and great results. You guys are doing bowls proud.
Top of the class.
4 weeks ago
Shannon McIlroy (pictured) has come from 15-3 down to beat Hong Kong 21-16 in the fifth round of the men's singles at the Asia Pacific Championships on the Gold Coast! Jo Edwards (skip) & Kirsten Edwards have suffered their first defeat in the women's pairs, losing 16-14 to Malaysia, Val Smith (skip), Katelyn Inch & Wendy Jensen have beaten PNG 22-12 in the women's triples and in the men's fours, Ali Forsyth (skip), Gary Lawson, Jamie Hill & Mike Kernaghan have beaten the USA 17-13. ... See MoreSee Less
Wonderful
What a win .well done
Great stuff Shannon ! Onwards and upwards ! Kia kaha Ngati Porou !
Great to see the Asian countries holding their own against the world's best.
Awesome Shannon !!!
Well done Shannon.
Gritty win. Great work Shannon!
Well done all 😜
Great win Shannon
Awesome Shannon
Awesome ,,
Awesome Shannon
What a comeback! It's a real head game
Awesome my man 👏👏😘
What a comeback Shannon!
Yes Shannon
Keep up the good work
Keep up the good work Shannon
Great come back Shannon, keep going guys an gals, super excited for the coming days 😀
Brilliant, good luck tomorrow
Bloody legend kapai Shanon, kiwi spirit never give up
Doing us proud,Neff.
Great going everyone
Awesome moko
Well done. Stay focused
4 weeks ago
Two from three for the Blackjacks to start day two of week two of the Asia Pacific Championships on the Gold Coast! Shannon McIlroy has beaten Thailand 21-14 in the fourth round of the men's singles and Jo Edwards (skip) & Kirsten Edwards have run away with a 37-4 win over Niue to be four from four in the women's pairs. But Val Smith (skip), Katelyn Inch & Wendy Jensen (pictured) have lost 16-13 to India in round four of the women's triples. The men's four had a bye. ... See MoreSee Less
Come on Blackjacks you can do it
Next one girls - new game. Kia kaha!
Keep up the good work you can do it 😀
You will do it go girls
No Problem, next game Katelyn & the girls. 🍀🍀🌹🌹🌹. 🏴🏴