South-East shines with Canoe & ABCA triumphs!

-- Les Eagleton

The South-East winter coaching programme, which kicked off on 22 June, has wrapped up in style, reaching a thrilling finish with the Canoe, Campi and ABCA events. Over seven weeks, more than 50 keen bowlers from East Tāmaki, Maraetai, Pakuranga, Royal Oak, Carlton, Kohimarama, and a strong Howick crew gathered every week for some top-notch training.

This season has been a huge success, with the Canoe and ABCA trophies now proudly displayed in our cabinet, thanks to some strong performances in the Campi Cup as well.

Tongan Language Week

Mālō e lelei'... hello! It's Tongan Language Week - an annual celebration that honours Tonga's rich culture and vibrant language, a Polynesian kingdom consisting of 169 islands in the South Pacific. In 2024, Tongan Language Week is celebrated from 18 August to 24 August.

With a community of over 100,000 people, including many of Tongan descent living in New Zealand, Tongan Language Week holds significant cultural importance. The week is marked by activities that include language, song, dance, cultural displays, and various community events. The overarching theme for the 2024 Pacific Language Weeks is sustainability, reflecting the commitment to preserving these cherished traditions for future generations.

Discover the magic of Twilight Bowls

Bowls isn’t just a sport... it’s a community for all, a game for life! 

Twilight Bowls is your perfect chance to experience the excitement firsthand. It’s easy to learn, incredibly social, and just plain fun! 🎉 Plus, finding a local club that hosts Twilight Bowls is a breeze. So why not grab some family or friends, and join the action? 🏆

Bowls NZ’s latest Twilight Bowls video shows why bowls is bound to capture hearts, across the country.

November's interclub refreshed!

Hot off the press! November’s Interclub event, a significant part of our bowls calendar, is taking a new direction. We’ve listened to your feedback and made some exciting changes to enhance the experience for everyone involved. Our goal is to create an event that not only honours the traditions of bowls but also provides a dynamic and inclusive environment where players of all levels can thrive.

Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or new to the sport, this year’s Interclub event is designed with the player in mind. By reintroducing the popular ‘8s’ format and aligning our strategy to support both participation and competition, we’re confident that this event will elevate the standard of play while fostering growth, development, and a deeper connection within our bowls community.

Final night of 1-5 trials

Last night at Remuera was the final trial run for the 1-5s. Stay tuned as we'll be announcing the wider squad soon – watch this space!

New name, new logo for Maraetai

Maraetai is stepping into the new season with a fresh identity—sporting both a new name and a striking new logo. Ross Peden from Maraetai proudly shared, “Our new logo truly reflects who we are as a club within our community.”

Ross explained the design process, saying, “The brief was to create a logo that starts with a koru at its centre, which then unfolds into a silver fern. The spiral shape of the silver fern represents harmony and continuous movement—perfect for a friendly bowling club like ours, especially as we anticipate a new, faster green.”

The koru, a powerful symbol in Māori mythology, stands for new life, growth, strength, success, peace, and unity. “It’s a fitting choice for our club, which is growing with new facilities, stronger membership, and a culture of camaraderie,” Ross added.

Encircling the fern is a bold black outline, symbolising the bowl, with the koru's central placement giving the impression of motion. The bottom of the logo features a wave in teal and black, representing the land, sea, and the people of our community coming together with a shared purpose. All these elements come together to perfectly capture our unique identity — 'bowling and meeting by the sea.'

When applied to our new bowling uniforms, the design is called Tangaroa. In Māori mythology, Tangaroa is the God of the Sea, who made laws to protect the ocean and all its creatures. The message behind our logo echoes this protection: “Tiaki Mai, I ahau maku ano koe e Tiaki” – ‘If you look after me, then I’ll look after you.’”

Entries closing for 1-5 Year Fours

Make sure to register your 1-5 Year Fours entry before the 
closing date of 25 August! 

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