Emerging talent pathways set for another big season

Bowls Auckland has confirmed the coaching teams that will lead its 1–5 Year and Under 26 representative pathways for the 2026–2027 season.

New appointments Fiona Matheson and Shaun Goldsbury strengthen the successful 1–5 Year programme, while Kevin Beasley and Les Eagleton will guide an exciting Under 26 squad as Auckland's emerging talent pathway continues to evolve.

Led by Performance Lead Paul MacKinnon, the coaching teams are set for another exciting year of player development, high-performance coaching and representative success.

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Winter Coaching off to a flying start!

By Les Eagleton

More than 120 bowlers took to the greens last weekend as Bowls Auckland's Winter Coaching Programme got underway at New Lynn, Royal Oak, Remuera and Papatoetoe. The South East zone joins the action this Saturday at Howick.

With every zone now benefiting from covered venues, bowlers can continue improving their game regardless of the weather. Sessions focus on the fundamentals of bowls including delivery, draw shots, weight control, line, tactics and shot selection with coaching tailored for everyone from first-year players through to experienced Year 5 bowlers.

If you're a Year 0–5 bowler and haven't registered yet, there's still time to get involved. Whether you want to build confidence, sharpen your skills or simply enjoy a great morning on the green, Winter Coaching is the perfect place to do it.

Come along and discover how much your game can improve over the next six weeks!

👉Register here

Battle of the Bombay - this Saturday!

Best wishes to our 1–5 rep squad travelling to Te Aroha tomorrow for the Winter Quad, 'Battle of the Bombay'.

This popular fixture provides another valuable chance for our emerging players to test themselves against quality opposition while proudly representing Auckland. For many in the team, it's an opportunity to put their training into practice, gain representative experience and continue building confidence in a competitive environment.

To the players, enjoy the challenge, back your ability, trust the work you've put in and wear the Auckland colours with pride. 

Safe travels and best wishes to the players, team officials and supporters making the trip.

Singapore heat, testing greens & great memories!

By Hannah Dawson

The Lion City Cup has been an awesome experience so far, and it's been great to test myself against players from around the world.

The biggest challenge has definitely been adjusting to the conditions. The Singapore heat takes some getting used to, and the greens are unlike anything we play on back home. They feel more like a hockey turf than carpet and are much slower, so every end is a workout as you really have to give the bowls a push! Thankfully, we're getting more comfortable with the pace every day.

One of the highlights has been meeting players from different countries and experiencing the fantastic atmosphere throughout the tournament.

A huge congrats to fellow Aucklander Adam Blucher and his partner Jordan Keene, who claimed the Men's U25 Pairs title. It's awesome to see Auckland represented so strongly on the international stage.

We're loving every minute of the experience and can't wait to see what the rest of the tournament has in store.

Countdown Is On – 2026 Special Awards Finalists!

The spotlight is set to shine on some of the outstanding people who make bowls in Auckland thrive, with the finalists for four of our 2026 Special Awards now revealed.

These finalists represent excellence both on and off the green, recognising outstanding performances, dedication to their clubs, and exceptional contributions to our sport.

Good luck to all our finalists! The winners will be announced at the Bowls Auckland Annual Awards on Sunday 5 July.

Bowls brings generations together at Bucklands Beach

By Hannah Neville

Who says bowls is just for older people? Around 150 local tamariki recently discovered just how much fun our sport can be during a visit to Bucklands Beach Bowling Club.

Last week, club members were invited back to the school to see the students proudly present creative projects inspired by their bowls experience, including models, a puppet show and heartfelt thank you letters.

The smiles, enthusiasm and genuine connections on display were a wonderful reminder that bowls is a game for everyone, regardless of age.

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Harrison goes the distance to claim PBA World Singles 

By Daniel Chivers

Balmoral's Scott Harrison has produced one of the performances of the PBA Auckland qualifying series, battling through a marathon 10-hour day to win the World Singles title at Orewa.

Harrison defeated Dean Keven, Gary Cotter, Paul Daniels and Ryan Hill before meeting Stephen Campbell in a gripping final. Trailing by one shot with his last bowl and needing to count, Harrison delivered under immense pressure, drawing the shot to force – and then win – the tiebreak.

The victory earns Harrison Auckland's World Singles representative spot at the New Zealand Qualifiers in September, where he'll be chasing a place at the prestigious Potters World Championships in the UK.

Congratulations Scott on an outstanding achievement, and best of luck in the next stage of your PBA journey!

New Season, New Leadership!

Congratulations to all our clubs as they wrap up their annual general meetings and celebrate another season at their prizegiving events.

Well done to everyone who has stepped up to serve on your club's executive committee. Your time, commitment and passion go a long way to keep our bowls community thriving.

To all newly elected committee members – welcome aboard! We wish you every success in your new roles and look forward to working alongside you throughout the season.