Auckland's Young Guns Set for National Challenge

A talented mix of youth and experience will represent Bowls Auckland at next month's National Under 26 Five-a-Side in Wellington.

The squad includes current Women's Bowler of the Year Hannah Dawson and Young Bowler of the Year Adam Blucher, Commonwealth Games-bound Liam Hill and new recruit Anthony Ouellet, while the tournament also doubles as a key selection event for Bowls New Zealand's Oceania Challenge team.

Congratulations to all players and coaches selected.

👉 Meet the full team

Winterclub will bring the heat this weekend!

A record-breaking 42 teams from 26 clubs will hit the greens this Sunday as the 2026 Winterclub competition gets underway, marking the biggest edition of the popular winter event to date.

Played over three weeks, Winterclub combines friendly rivalry with competitive bowls before the top teams battle it out on Finals Day. Opening weekend will see matches hosted at Mt Eden, Ōtāhuhu Railway, Papatoetoe, Carlton Cornwall, Blockhouse Bay, Remuera and St Heliers, with every result counting towards qualification for the four finals flights.

This year's competition also introduces re-spotting dead ends in line with other Bowls Auckland non-pathway events, while the unique bonus-fours scoring system returns, ensuring every rink and every point could prove crucial.

A huge thank you to the host clubs, volunteers, duty teams and recorders helping bring the event together. Best of luck to all 42 sides—we can't wait to see who makes an early statement this weekend!

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Exciting Opportunity to Partner with Bowls Auckland

Bowls Auckland is seeking like-minded partners who want to make a meaningful impact while connecting with one of Auckland’s fastest-growing sporting communities.

Our partnerships are built around two key objectives:

• Creating even better experiences and opportunities for the bowls community.
• Providing businesses with valuable brand exposure and genuine connections across Auckland.

Thanks to the incredible work of our clubs, bowls is experiencing strong growth, with membership, casual participation and youth engagement all continuing to increase.

Whether you're interested in supporting a premier event, a community initiative, or becoming a wider Bowls Auckland partner, we can tailor a partnership package to suit your objectives.

If you'd like to explore how your business can partner with Bowls Auckland, please contact Dean Bartlett at dean@bowlsauckland.co.nz

Together, we can keep the game rolling.

Season Highlights

What a season it's been!

Our 2025-2026 Season Highlight Reel captures some of the people, passion and experiences that made this season one to remember. 👉 Grab a cuppa, hit play, and watch the highlights with us.

Adam Baillie strikes Gold at Australian Deaf Games

Congratulations to Adam Baillie on an outstanding achievement after claiming the Men's Singles title at the 2026 Australian Deaf Games.

Competing at Club Mooloolaba, Adam produced a superb performance throughout the tournament before defeating Queensland's Gary Hagan in a high-quality final to be crowned the 2026 Australian Deaf Games Men's Singles Champion.

The final showcased exceptional skill, precision and composure from both players, with Adam rising to the occasion when it mattered most to secure the Gold Medal.

Congratulations, Adam, on an outstanding result and a fantastic achievement on the international stage. We're incredibly proud to see another Kiwi bowler representing New Zealand with distinction.

- Source Deaf Bowls Australia

Let's celebrate the Volunteers Who Go the Extra End!
Bowls clubs wouldn’t be the same without dedicated volunteers working behind the scenes. 

Do you know someone who is...
✅ A club hero who goes the extra end, no matter the task
✅ A good sort whose energy and commitment inspire others
✅ A local legend making a real impact on or off the green

👉Here's where you can nominate your Extra End Hero today!