Double delight for Motu on Finals Day

David Motu was the standout performer at Bowls Auckland Finals Day, securing both the Men’s Singles and Men’s Triples titles in a dominant display across the day. 

He opened with a strong Singles semi-final win over Peter McConnell (21–4), before overcoming Zoran Bartulovich 21–16 in a hard-fought final that extended to 27 ends. 

Motu then backed it up in the Men’s Triples, helping Auckland BC surge home after a strong challenge from Mt Albert to complete a memorable double.

Elsewhere, Carlton Cornwall claimed the Women’s Triples title with a composed win over Howick.

One thing worth noting, the face of competitive bowls is clearly evolving. This season’s Auckland Centre Singles titles were both claimed by 19-year-olds, while 17-year-old Liam Hill added a Centre Triples title to the mix. The game is getting younger and just as competitive.

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Looking ahead, attention now shifts to the Shade Systems Champ of Champs Series, where Finals Day form could prove pivotal. With Player of the Year conversations already heating up, the next few weeks will be crucial.

Commonwealth Games Countdown: NZ Team

Road trip north for Mercedes Cup

Best of luck to our 1–5 Year Interclub champions, Royal Oak, who head north this Saturday, 2 May, to contest the 2026 Mercedes Cup.

Hosted by Bowls Northland and played at Kensington Bowling Club in Whangārei, the event will see Far North, Northland, Auckland and Counties Manukau go head-to-head – with no Bowls North Harbour in this year’s line-up.

We’ll be keeping an eye on proceedings and look forward to sharing results and highlights from the day.

Greenkeepers AGM & Winter Field Day

By Jess MacKinven

Greenkeepers from across Auckland and North Harbour came together on Tuesday 28 April for their Annual General Meeting and Winter Field Day, with an excellent turnout from clubs across both centres.

The strong representation on the day highlighted a shared commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of our greens across the region.

Attendees enjoyed insightful presentations from Tara McLeod of the NZ Sports Turf Institute, alongside Carl from Prebble Seeds, who both shared valuable knowledge and practical advice to support greenkeepers in their roles.

A big thank you to the team at Royal Oak for hosting and providing such a welcoming venue, and to Bowls Auckland for their continued support of the Association and its members.

Kohi's 242 Summer Series Signs Off in Style

The Kohi Summer Mixed Triples wrapped up on Tuesday 21 April after a superb 14-week run. With only two weather interruptions, the series maintained strong momentum, averaging 76 bowlers each week from 7–10 clubs.

Thanks to the support of sponsors, including New World Stonefields’ popular weekly meat packs, interest stayed high with a wide spread of winners. One standout team claimed five wins from 12 events, dominating the prize table.

The season-long $1,000 bonus pool was a major highlight. Sam Brack (Mt Wellington) secured top honours with $450, with regular partner John Mulka (St Heliers) second on $300. Further prizes were shared across the field, rewarding consistent participation.

A big thanks to everyone who played and supported the series—roll on next season!

But why wait? Triples makes way for 2-4-2 Pairs at Kohi, starting this Tuesday 5 May (10am). With weekly Pak’nSave vouchers and a $700 season bonus draw up for grabs, it’s the perfect way to keep the bowls rolling.