Bowls North Harbour

Day 2 of coaching is on Saturday 11 July. Registration from 9:00 am. Start time is 9:30 am. Things step up a notch this week with skills and drills training over 8 rinks. These coaching sessions are open to all bowlers no matter how much experience (from 0 years to seasoned players) as there is always something to learn from our experience team of coaches. If not already registered, register by email to [email protected]

25th Awards Ceremony photos

2025 2026 AGM & Awards Celebration
Season Closing Day
Sunday 28 June 2026

Confirmed as Officials 2026 - 2027:
Neil Connell - President
Sue Rossiter - Vice-President
Mark Batley - Board Member
Jan Harrison - Board Member
Tony Popplewell - Board Member
Sheryl Wellington - Board Member
Greg Yelavich - Board Member

Gold Star and Bars presented by Jean Ashby
Gold Star presented to Colleen Rice
1st Bar presented to Jan Gledhill
1st Bar presented to David Eades
2nd Bar presented to Neil Fisher
4th Bar presented to Lisa Dickson
7th Bar presented to Colin Rogan

National & International Recognition
Brett O’Riley
President World Bowls 2024 to 2026
Keiko Kurohara
World CoC Singles - Representing Japan
Milika Nathan
World CoC Singles representing Tonga
Milika & Chad Nathan
Commonwealth Games selection representing Tonga
Tony Grantham
Commonwealth Games selection representing New Zealand
Pete Sheehan
BNZ Club Person of the Year
Sue Rossiter
BNZ Umpire of the Year
Selina Goddard
BNZ Player of the Year 2025 2026
Worlds #1 Ranked Women Player
Commonwealth Games Selection representing New Zealand

Special Recognition
Lindsay Knight
Journalistic Contributions
Blind Jacks Selection
Louis Cooper - Browns Bay - Director Helene Cooper
Tony James – Mairangi Bay - Director Grant Keats
Joseph Kim – Browns Bay - Director Shelley James

2025 2026 Season
Bowls North Harbour Special Awards
Volunteer of the Year
Don Turley - Northcote
Coach of the Year
Deanne Bronlund & Mackenzie Blucher
Umpire of the Year
Sheryl Wellington
Official of the Year
Nigel Rattray
Presidents Cup
Garth Partridge
1 - 5 Year Men
Lloyd Sinton - Browns Bay
1-5 Year Women
Deanne Bronlund - Hobsonville
1 to 5 Year Bowler of the Year
Lloyd Sinton - Browns Bay
OPEN Men Bowler of the Year
Neil Fisher - Browns Bay
OPEN Women Bowler of the Year
Theresa Rogers - Mairangi Bay
Supreme Award
Sheryl Wellington
Club of the Year
Mairangi Bay

photos to follow

Get the chores done early and get ready to watch from 11:15 am.

𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 & 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲

The 2026 Champion of Champions Series is fast approaching and we have again seen excellent entries across all nine weekends of action.

We are excited to announce that all nine finals days will be broadcast live on Sky Sport NZ as well as the Bowls New Zealand YouTube channel.

You can find the links to the YouTube broadcasts below, and we have also created an easy to read broadcast calendar.

We're looking forward to another great Champion of Champions Series!

Remember you will be able to follow all the results on the Bowls New Zealand website here:

https://www.bowlsnewzealand.co.nz/tournaments/champion-of-champions-2026

Finals Days Broadcast YouTube Links:

𝐌𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 – 𝟏𝟐 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲:
https://www.youtube.com/live/GA3NVgk-bds?si=8t1sJCCCPotC-YoV

𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 – 𝟏𝟗 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲:
https://www.youtube.com/live/HLmGzb-xkeE?si=eF-ewzO5NhmKAcJP

𝐌𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 – 𝟐𝟔 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲:
https://www.youtube.com/live/rXPcjN3IQgI?si=Tc5nDVfTENOSZvSA

𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 – 𝟐 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭:
https://www.youtube.com/live/o59md6GvL8g?si=7nPMTarOXogq-zRa

𝐌𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 – 𝟗 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭:
https://www.youtube.com/live/cuvauTJrjqQ?si=KHcz-CBk9jhJHEsK

𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 – 𝟏𝟔 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭:
https://www.youtube.com/live/xn3R8KJgqaw?si=NjVZoPbLL7quUeCg

𝐌𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 – 𝟐𝟑 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭:
https://www.youtube.com/live/XqSZ3gPXLfQ?si=Drzpz1_Dhz0iLC21

𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 – 𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭:
https://www.youtube.com/live/_uoB6UKFYIE?si=XfJAajM4iqdHY9Ra

𝐌𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 – 𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫:
https://www.youtube.com/live/PxS2QWhtrkQ?si=mAa22gINGLViZwXi

Winter Cup Conditions of Play and Draws are now on the website.
Playing dates are 3rd 17th & 24th July with 31st July the Reserve Day.
Women are playing at Mairangi Bay Bowls
Men's headquarters is Bowls Warkworth, with section play at Warkworth and Waimauku Bowling Club

CoPs, Draws & BowlsHub Result Links & BowlsHub Tutorial Videos - Bowls North Harbour   Conditions of Play & Draws BowlsHub Results Links June 2026 Conditions of Play & Draw CoP Champ of Champ 1-5 Singles Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 June – Mahurangi East Start time 9:30 am CoC Womens 1-5 Year Singles results link CoC Men’s 1-5 Year Singles Results link May 2026 Conditions of Play […...

The Bowls North Harbour Open 2-4-2 Any Combination Pairs wrapped up on Saturday after two weekends of high-quality winter bowls. Hosted primarily on the greens at Manly Bowling Club across June 13, 14, and 20, the tournament’s unique 2-4-2 format—where players swap between lead and skip duties within the same end—kept spectators guessing and players on their toes from the first delivery to the last.

While host club Manly put on a dominant showing by filling three of the four semi-final spots in the Main Championship, it was the visiting Mt Albert combinations who proved to be the ultimate party poopers.

Main Championship: A Last-End Thriller

The knockout stages delivered exceptionally accurate drawing and tactical positioning, culminating in a classic Auckland vs. North Harbour showdown in the final.

The Semi-Finals

Tony Grantham & Zoran Bartulovich (Mt Albert) faced Manly’s Helen Briant and Bruce Shirley. After five ends, the scores were locked tight at 5-all, but the Mt Albert duo found another gear in the closing stages to book their final spot with a 10–6 victory.

Shaun Goldsbury & Skye Renes (Manly) kept the local hopes alive in the second semi-final. Taking on another strong Mt Albert pair in Colin Ayris-Webster and Hitesh Ranchhod, the Manly duo put on a clinic to run away with a comprehensive 11–3 win.

The Final: Down to the Wire

The final between Goldsbury/Renes and Grantham/Bartulovich was an absolute classic with nothing separating the two teams. The Manly pair held a slim 6–4 advantage after seven ends, but shots were traded fiercely over the subsequent ends, leaving the scoreboard deadlocked at 9-all heading into the 12th and final end.

The final end was a cracker. Almost every bowl delivered had a chance to alter the outcome in a high-pressure head. Ultimately, it was Mt Albert who clutched the deciding shot, taking the title with a 10–9 victory.

Huge congratulations to Tony Grantham and Zoran Bartulovich on a fantastic tournament!

Plate Event: Bay Pair Takes the Prize

The Plate tournament provided a second life for teams moving out of the main draw, ensuring a full, competitive schedule of matches across the two weekends.

The title went down the highway to Bay of Plenty, with the Mount Maunganui pairing of Nathan Arlidge and Malina Laloli navigating a tough knockout field to claim the silverware.

Plate Finals Results

Semi-Final 1: Nathan Arlidge & Malina Laloli (Mt Maunganui) def. Aaron White & Max Yates (8–4)
Semi-Final 2: Matt Berry & Lindsay Gilmore def. Steve Cox & Brian Wilson (9–8)
Grand Final: Nathan Arlidge & Malina Laloli (Mt Maunganui) def. Matt Berry & Lindsay Gilmore (11–8)

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Host Appreciations
Bowls North Harbour extends its sincere thanks to Mahurangi East, Hobsonville, Mairangi Bay, and Manly bowling clubs for providing excellent greens and facilities throughout qualifying and finals play. Special thanks also go to the umpires and club volunteers whose hard work behind the scenes keeps our regional events running smoothly.

For the complete section tables and match-by-match scorecards, head over to the official BowlsHub Aotearoa platform.