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With a strong traditional base, casual players who turn out for a roll up, and world class athletes, bowls is continually challenging the stereotype.
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15 hours ago
What great weather across the country in the weekend! You know what that means... a summer of bowls is on the way! A big shout out to New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) for supporting our community's game. Thanks NZCT! ... See MoreSee Less
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I was born and raised in Mt. Albert.
Nice shot of Mount Albert Bowling Club Jim Gray
4 days ago
Don't forget to get your entries in to the 2020 Summerset Nationals' Singles and Pairs - (Men, Women and Disabled), to be hosted in Christchurch from January 2 to January 8, 2020.
For everything you need to know, click the link below to be directed to the Bowls New Zealand online National's hub.
https://bowlsnewzealand.co.nz/2020-summerset-natio…
Entries close, Wednesday, November 20. ... See MoreSee Less
2 months to decide 😂😂😂
Your chance to push for N Z chances In 2020
Susan Cottam
Caleb Hope Sheldon Bagrie-Howley get in there!
Entered Bruce 👍
Best come then Amanda Carides mixed pairs?
1 week ago
Hi all, here is the link to the Kevin Catches up with this morning - we had a few audio glitches in the LIVE version. Click on the link below to watch the full video.
https://vimeo.com/360173003 ... See MoreSee Less
1 week ago
Be sure to join us live as Kevin Hickland catches up with Bowls NZ CEO Mark Cameron this morning at 11am.
Note:
All topics and questions have been prepared prior to the discussion, therefore NO NEW questions will be addressed during the live interview via the comments section. ... See MoreSee Less
Is interview not going ahead now at 11am?
where is it
1 week ago
What an incredible country of talent our sport has both on the green, off the green and around the green . . . congratulations to all of the award recipients and category finalists at the 2019 Bowls New Zealand Summerset Awards.
🥂 Your Summerset Award winners are:🥂
Summerset Supreme Award
Shannon McIlroy (Stoke, Nelson)
Club of the Year,
Bowls Orewa
Coach of the Year
Graeme Rees
Club Person of the Year
Maureen Parker
Greenkeeper of the Year
Ron Sabin
Umpire of the Year
Sue Way
Development Player of the Year – Female
Debbie White
Development player of the Year - Male
Taylor Horn
Player of the year – Female
Jo Edwards
Player of the year – Male
Shannon McIlroy
Para Sport Award
Bruce Wakefield
Team of the Year
Blackjacks Asia Pacific Squad
For a full review of the awards function, check out the Bowls New Zealand website from 10pm, Friday - September 13. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations Jo.
Congratulations Jo and Shannon well done.
Congratulations Sue Way and Debbie White.... and all the others of course, but I don;t know you personally. well done to you all.
Congratulations to all
Congratulations Jo and Shannon well deserved
Congratulations to you all especially Jo and Shannon wonderful achievement for you both you are our Nelson Heros we are so proud of you both
Congratulations Ron Sabin without good greens we would not have great players
Congratulations to you Maureen, well done 🍸🍾
Well done Maureen
2 weeks ago
Good luck to all our category finalists at the 2019 Bowls New Zealand Summerset Awards tonight, with all award winners revealed at the gala dinner in Auckland.
Awards include Coach of the Year, Development Player of the Year (male and female), Player of the Year (male and female), Para Bowler of the Year, Team of the Year, Umpire of the Year, Greenkeeper of the Year, Club Person of the Year and all eyes on this year's Summerset SUPREME award recipient. ... See MoreSee Less
Are you live streaming bowls nz
Go Judith Payne. You are fantastic and have been for a long time. You have our vote.
2 weeks ago
Don't forget to pencil Monday, September 16 in your diary, as Bowls NZ CEO Mark Cameron is set to catch up with Kevin Hickland live at 11am on Facebook.
If you've got a burning question you want Mark to address, be sure to Private Message through before the date.
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No questions or comments will be addressed during the live discussion, therefore only questions sent through in advance will be considered. ... See MoreSee Less
Terrence Tohia
2 weeks ago
Last chance to get your expression of interest in for the over 60's Trans-Tasman team!
If you are interested in attending as a competitor, coach or team manager click the link below and fill out the form to have your chance at selection!
EOI Link closes 5pm tomorrow (10th of September) ... See MoreSee Less
On the Hunt for Over 60’s Trans-Tasman Team
Five men and five women will compete for gold in the New Zealand Over 60’s Team at the Trans-Tasma...Still no para team?
Bit of noel Debbie Sutton?
Easier than the Vic selection criteria, won a Region/ division singles and don't get a look in.
Paul Matheson should I enter you know who??? 😂👏😳🙄🤭
Tony Cockerill should apply
triedd several times to enter on Bowls nn page but keeps crashing
Will you pay
Bradley James Down is Graza on the list???
Stephen Neale Lapslie thats you lol
IF YOU HAVE A DISABILTY OR PLAY FROM A WHEELCHAIR DO YOU QUALIFY
Lance Pascoe has Trev seen this
I'm 60 but how much will it cost me ?
3 weeks ago
Bowls3Five Interclub is back and brings with it a second event, the Bowls3Five Interclub Cup (for bowlers 1-5 years). Your club and centre will have the details so get your team together and register today!. #RollOnSummer ... See MoreSee Less
Jimmy Neal Jeremy Kidd Josh Hawke Liane Poulton Bryan Scott
Aaron Taylor Jarrod Barker junior bowlers???? Better look into it
Richard Kerr
Matty James
Amy Swain
How bout over 50s
3 weeks ago
Bowls New Zealand would like to wish former New Zealand international and two-time national champion Brian Baldwin a happy retirement from the sport - himself announcing after 40 years, he has played his final game.
Capped No.86 out of the Taranaki Centre and a representative at the 1998 Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, Brian has been a great ambassador of the game and will now spend his weekends enjoying time on the water.
Crossing the ditch to live on the Gold Coast in 1999 from the Paritutu Bowls Club, Brian has been the Secretary/Manager of Musgrave Hill ever since. Brian went on to represent Queensland and has won multiple District and State titles, as well as winning the prestigious Golden Nugget in 2003.
Two decades on, Brian Baldwin is still the name synonymous with the Musgrave Hill club and earlier this week, gave his final service on the greens at the recent Broadbeach 5-aside competition.
All the best Brian, we all wish you well. 🛥 ... See MoreSee Less
Cheers Brian!
Congratulations Brian your a true gentleman on and off the greens.
A true Gentleman, just like his Dad, Dave. All the best Brian!
Legend all the best Brian 👌
Enjoy your retirement Brian👍
Well said Peter Kean. All the best Baldy. We did a few tours together and you did the shirt proud.
All the very best for the future Brian!!!!
All the best Brian. Enjoy your retirement.
All the best for the future Brian
Happy Retirement, Brian, Good Health and happy days on the water, will miss seeing your name in results....Congratulations on a wonderful career in bowls and worklife....you will be missed.👏🥳
G'day Brian congrats on your great career and now your happy days off. I remember some humdingers against you and learnt a lot. Thanks for your time whenever we caught up and have a blast regards Goldy
All the best Brian ... enjoy everything you do!
Congrats on your career Brian! A privilege to have played together. Yes some great Tours.
3 weeks ago
With the 2019/20 season upon us, it's a perfect time for Kevin Hickland to be catching up with Bowls NZ CEO Mark Cameron - once again on hand to answer any of your questions or queries on anything bowls in the next edition of Kevin catches up with.
We will be live at approximately 11am on Monday, September 16. If you have a burning question for Mark, be sure to send us a PRIVATE MESSAGE before that date.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Only questions that have been sent to us via direct message and in advance will be considered, as we will not be taking ANY questions from comments during the live interview. ... See MoreSee Less
3 weeks ago
Bowls New Zealand would like to acknowledge the many councils and local boards around the country that continue to support our bowling clubs and members.
If you would like to do a positive ‘shout out’ for someone seeking election at the upcoming local body elections, then feel free to post your support here on the Bowls NZ Facebook account.
Get tagging New Zealand.
#localbodyelections2019 ... See MoreSee Less
Desley Simpson, you're such a hard-working supporter of all our local sports clubs; you deserve everyone's support. Good luck!
Vote Mark Thomas - Councillor for Albert-Eden-Puketapapa. He is a great supporter of Bowls and will sort out the traffic so you can get to Bowls on time!!!
3 weeks ago
A great write-up from the folks at The Southland Times, profiling some of Southland's top stars who will feature for the New Zealand Development team in November's Trans-Tasman fixture on the Gold Coast.
Congratulations guys, go well. ... See MoreSee Less
Lawn bowler escapes Southland winter to play on the Gold Coast
"It's pretty exciting," lawn bowler Bronwyn Stevens says about making a New Zealand development team...All the best. What an achievement. 😎
All the best 😎😊
You will both do well enjoy
Nice and warm
Formidable duo.
Great write up! Kick some butt! 👍
Well done chicks👏👏🏅🏅🏆
All the best, great article and photo.
Good luck you two!
Go get em Bronwyn
Congratulations to both of you. Must've been the training I did with you in Aussie Bron
Well done Bronwyn
Bowls NZ shared a post.
4 weeks ago
Catch the action from round 2 of the UBC. SKY Sport NZ will bring you a series of episodes over the coming weeks. Dates and times can be found below.
#MoreBowlsOnTV📢NEW ZEALAND TV SCHEDULE FOR UBC SHOWS🎥🇳🇿
In conjunction with Sky Sport NZ, the UBC are pleased to announce the TV schedule for the upcoming UBC Shows that will be televised throughout New Zealand commencing next Monday, September 2 at 1pm NZT.
We thank Sky Sport NZ for their support of bowls and the Ultimate Bowls Championship 🇳🇿👌
Stay tuned for announcement of Australian TV schedule. ... See MoreSee Less
Lynda Milne
Can't wait
Why is is not on
4 weeks ago
Bowls NZ is looking to employ a university graduate in the Communications and/or Events space for our busy summer season.
Find out more information by clicking the below link.
https://seek.co.nz/job/39796899/…
NOTE: Any enquiries about this role please email erin@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz. ... See MoreSee Less
Communications and Events Officer Job in Auckland
A 6 month contract available in the Communications and /or Events Space to support our busy Summer s...Perfect job for me but was far too busy to waste time at university getting plastic quals.
The position has a high percentage of the time in the delivery of technology to the database,membership & the larger growing public audience with TV, The website, Live Streaming, Social Media & working with clubs & centres to also embark upon these types of communications & working at Bowls NZ events producing & managing the content that is placed through the various media platforms---So reality is knowledge of the game/sport is certainly not a pre-requisite for this role & Tamara who has been doing this role at Bowls NZ (A non-Bowler) has done a sterling job in this new technology world for Bowls NZ
Hmmm are you legally allowed to advertise the job in that way? By that I mean stating that they must be a University Graduate, most probably plenty of people that have experience in the industry that went to Polytechs etc.
Why a uni grad. How bout a bowls lover ☺
