Rocky Nook Bowls

Rocky Nook was well represented in this year's Winter Coaching Canoe and Campi tournament over the weekend.

The team Wayne Wood was in came third in Canoe (Men's) Trophy -maybe best result RNB have had in Y1-5s.
Jim Lawn’s team won the consolation division (meaning after yesterday's result they didn't qualify for top 8, effectively finishing 9th of 32 teams.

Morgan McConnell, who just missed out on top 8 playoffs had 3 wins on Sunday, meaning 6 wins out of 8 without reward, very unlucky.
Lance Scott skipped a very inexperienced 4 and led them to 4 wins and a draw over the two days which is fantastic result.

In the Campi (Women's) Cup, new member Melissa Stewart finished 7th in a team also featuring past member Teresa Cowie, which is a great effort. And the team that Paula Polkinghorne subbed in on for Saturday's play won 3 from 4 games to finish just behind them in 8th (of 32).

Whakamihi to all our representatives, Team Kotare's competitiveness is strong going into the new season!

Only one photo (will be more in this week's Friday Flash I'm sure) but thanks to Richard Fuller for the breakdown.

Rocky Nook Bowls group bookings for the 2026-27 season are now open.

Alongside the Auckland Irish Club we can't wait to once again host groups on our greens from October 3rd to the end of April 30th and will be delighted to arrange bowling activities for your work group, stag do or social get-together and will provide all the necessary equipment and club stewards- even coaching!

We pride ourselves on our personalised bowls experience for large and small groups, offering Bowls 101 coaching on the day, all bowls equipment as well as providing all the information you need to run a social tournament should you desire. We even have a DJ station connected to our greens PA!

And should you choose to bowl into the twilight our festoon-lit green is still the first only one in Aotearoa.

Did we mention it's still only $20 per person!

Plenty of parking and only 5min walk from Morningside station and entertainment precinct.

After a decade of hosting amazing occasions on our greens you should find all the information you need on our website to plan and book a great social event. And our mates at the Auckland Irish Club are ready to make sure your food & beverage requirements are catered for- including Guinness on tap, naturally- so that you can sit back and enjoy the adulation of your team or clients.

Rocky Nook Bowls - Standard bookings Season Opening, 3rd October, 2026... ...public pay-to play times are 5-8pm Fri and 1-5pm Sun until May- $20 for future members... Season Opening, 3rd October, 2026... ...public pay-to play times are 5-8pm Fri and 1-5pm Sunday until May- $20 for future members...

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Waimarie pai, all the best for our 1-5Y members competing in the Canoe and Campi events this weekend.
We have Lance and Wayne playing out of the Central Zone, Morgan and Jim playing out of the West Zone in the Canoe held at Bridge Park. Paula is a reserve for the Campi being played at Epsom

Out of the running for next week’s finals but enthusiastic participation with some good wins overall.
Kia kaha Team Kōtare!

Strong first outing for a mixed bag of results for Team Kōtare at the first weekend of Winterclub.

📷 Jim Lawn

All the best to the Team Kōtare squad competing in this year's AKL Winterclub, beginning at Otahuhu Railways Club Sunday morning and for the next 3 weeks.
Go Kōtare!

Whakamihi to club member Fiona Matheson on joining the Auckland 1-5Y Women's coaching team as Assistant Coach.

Building Tomorrow's Champions - Bowls Auckland Bowls Auckland is delighted to confirm the coaching appointments for its 1 to 5 Year and Under 26 representative programmes for the 2026-2027 season, continuing its commitment to developing the region’s next generation of representative bowlers. Following the recent announcement of the Premier and...

At the recent Club AGM past-President and Life Member Colin Marychurch was unanimously voted in as our new Club Patron.

Colin has been a stalwart of the club for decades, including as Board member and Greens Superintendent, so the club is delighted to recognise his contribution.

Your new Club Board for the coming season:
Club President: Morgan McConnell (pictured)
Club Secretary: Steve King
Club Treasurer: Sean Carroll
General Board Members: Colin Marychurch, Lance Scott​​​​​​​, Maree Beckett, Jim Lawn
Match Committee​​​​​​​: Richard Fuller (Centre Liaison), Sean Carroll, Jim Lawn, Lance Scott
Club Coach: Richard Fuller
Greens Superintendent​​​​​​​: Sean Carroll

Ngā mihi nui to the outgoing board members for their contribution