Bowls New Zealand is the governing body for lawn bowls in New Zealand, a sport deeply rooted in tradition with a modern, evolving vision.

We support 456 bowling clubs, with 198,614 participants. 16,782 tamariki and rangatahi bowlers, 43,240 adult playing members including 17,248 social bowls members.

We aim to make Bowls an inclusive, enjoyable, and accessible community for all New Zealanders, from seasoned players to new participants of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

With a history of over 150 years and an established presence in communities, our 456 clubs are committed to transforming the sport, offering new formats like Twilight Bowls, and ensuring its future is dynamic and diverse.