Game On: Molecheck Women's Open

The stage is set for a massive weekend!

Kicking things off this afternoon is the sold-out Masterclass with Tayla Bruce. Attendees will pick up world-class skills, drills, and game-day insights – what better way to sharpen up than learning from a world champion?

Then on Saturday and Sunday, the 2025 Molecheck Women’s Open takes centre stage. With 96 players from across Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond, this event is going to be a cracker, it’s a chance to see the stars, the challengers and new talent making their mark.

By Sunday, the field narrows from 96 to 16, five host clubs become one, and the race to the top intensifies. It will take skill, stamina, and plenty of resilience to lift the trophy!

So, Auckland – let’s get out there! Bring your friends, family, and clubmates to cheer on the players and soak up the atmosphere. Good luck and good bowls to everyone competing!  📖 View draw and follow results

📍Check out a couple of player profiles below.

Tayla talks to Sports Nation

Tune in as Tayla chats with Sports Nation radio on Thursday morning about the tournament, her masterclass, and more…

📍 Click below to listen!

Plenty of spark at 1–5 Year Fours!

30 teams battled it out in the 1–5 Year Fours last weekend! From seasoned campaigners hungry for glory to first-timers eager to impress, the competition was fierce. Powerhouse clubs like Howick, Mt Albert, and Royal Oak brought serious depth, while newcomers from East Tamaki, Maraetai, Glendowie, and Mt Wellington added fresh excitement.

Early clashes didn’t disappoint — Howick’s David Weir faced Bridge Park’s Fraema Akaruru-Teinaki in a thriller, while Royal Oak’s Steve Fisher set his sights on the title and Howick’s Hannah Dawson led the defending champs with determination.

The finals on Sunday at Remuera didn't disappoint! 

👉 Read the full preview here

Auckland 1–5 Rep team named for Quad fixture

The 2025–2026 representative season is off to a flying start as Bowls Auckland announces its first 1–5 Year Quad side of the season! This talented squad blends experience with newcomers, including three debutants in the men’s team - all eager to don the Auckland colours with pride.

Selectors Robyn Reihana, Brendon Walton, and Les Smith admitted finalising the squad was no easy task, with a wealth of emerging talent and several players moving up to higher levels. This opening fixture offers a prime chance to test combinations ahead of key events like the Battle of the Bridge and the Octagonal.

Congratulations to all players—supporters are encouraged to cheer them on as they kick off what promises to be a thrilling season!

👉 Find out who made the squad

Talking of rep squads

Check out some behind the scenes from the Men’s Prem & Dev training night.

Diverse needs students come together on the green

Students with a range of diverse needs from across Auckland, this week came together for a day of bowls, sharing the green, the challenge, and plenty of encouragement.

Fourteen teams from Auckland Grammar, St Paul’s College, One Tree Hill College, St Peter’s College, and Lynfield College each played three games of five ends, with many students trying bowls at a club for the first time after taster sessions at school earlier this term.

One Tree Hill College students helped run the day, supporting with scoring, organisation, and filming the action for their media studies projects.

What stood out most was the way students cheered for each other — every shot, every effort, celebrated together. The day ended with a simple prizegiving, recognising not just the bowls, but the teamwork, sportsmanship, and shared experience that made it memorable for everyone involved.

Celebrating 2025 Award Winners

Bowls New Zealand's 2025 Summerset Awards have once again honoured the incredible people and clubs shaping the future of bowls in Aotearoa. From inspiring leaders to rising stars, these awards highlight the dedication and passion driving our sport forward.

 👉Check out the full list of winners