Anglican Bishop urged to intervene in Auckland sportsground ownership stoush

The Anglican Bishop of Auckland is being urged to intervene in a messy dispute over the ownership of a central Auckland sports ground.

The Hallyburton Johnstone Sports Club has hosted lawn bowls, tennis, and croquet at its Point Chevalier site since 1928. But a charity, the Anglican Trust for Women and Children (ATWC), argues it is the legal owner of the land, which had a capital value of $5.15 million.

The trust was taking the sports club to the High Court as it wrestled to control the site.

Point Chevalier Bowls Club president Simon Munro said they were preparing for the legal fight.

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Happy Easter to our bowls whānau! As we head into the long weekend, we hope you enjoy some well-earned time with family, friends, and those closest to you. Easter is a great reminder of the strength of our community and the simple joy of coming together.

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and happy Easter break.

Good luck at Kittyhawk U21 Singles

Best of luck to our Auckland bowlers heading south for the 2026 Kittyhawk’s Under 21 Singles, hosted by Bowls Wellington this Easter weekend.

Played at Naenae from today through to Sunday, this year’s field of 32 is a fantastic chance for our next-gen to test themselves and connect with fellow young bowlers.

Leading the charge is Hannah Dawson, fresh off an impressive top-eight finish at the Victoria Open Women’s Singles, a 2026 national women’s fours title and a previous Kittyhawk Girls winner, she’ll be one to watch again.

Joining her is fellow Auckland rep Adam Blucher, who will be keen to add a Kittyhawk title to his growing resume after securing bronze in the 2026 national men’s singles.

Rounding out the trio is emerging talent Christian-ly Filipo. After debuting at March's Zone 1 & 2 1–5 Octagonal, she continues to build nicely and gain valuable experience at this level.

• Follow info, draws & results
• Watch Finals Day live

Finalists Locked In: Men's Singles & Women's Triples

Post section delivered the goods at the Auckland Men’s Singles and Women’s Triples, with finalists now confirmed after two days of top-class competition.

In the Men’s Singles, Zoran Bartulovich powered into the semis alongside Peter McConnell, Davey Motu, and Clinton Smith - setting up two cracking matchups.

Over in the Women’s Triples, a new-look Howick combo surprised the field to make the final, where they’ll face a strong Carlton Cornwall side skipped by Estelle Hickey.

Centre Finals are just around the corner… and it’s shaping up nicely!

👉 Read more + full results

Coaching Committee Applications Now Open

Bowls Auckland is calling for expressions of interest to join its Coaches Committee – a key group helping shape and strengthen coaching across the region.

The Committee supports initiatives to attract, retain, develop, and promote coaches at both club and regional level, with a strong focus on engaging those new to the game. It also plays a leading role in delivering the Year 0–5 Winter Programme, including the development pathway and popular Campi, Canoe, and ABCA Cup events.

With five zone convenors (Central, East, South-East, South-West, and West) supported by the Bowls Auckland team, this is a great opportunity to grow your coaching capability while giving back to the sport.

If you’re keen to get involved, we encourage you to learn more and apply before 30 April.

👉 Read more and apply here

Kickstart Your Coaching Journey

One Weekend. Endless Impact. Become a Bowls NZ Coach!

Do you love seeing people light up when they try something new? Whether you’re a competitive player, a casual bowler, a parent, or just someone who enjoys giving back - this is your chance to spark that joy in others.

The Bowls NZ Foundation and Development Coaching courses are fun, engaging workshops for anyone keen to work with beginners, school kids, or social bowlers, graduating into 1-5 Year and club level bowlers. You don’t need titles, trophies, or decades of experience, just a passion for people and a desire to help them enjoy the game and come back for more.

If you’re ready to grow the sport and become someone’s reason for falling in love with bowls, this is where it starts.

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Sunday Fun Day at Kohi

-- Cynthia Morris

Looking for a fun, relaxed way to keep the kids active? Kohimarama Bowls is calling all 12–18 year olds to come give lawn bowls a go, with a fun, youth-focused session led by Bowls Auckland.

Bring your parents, bring your mates, and spend the afternoon trying something new. It’s all about getting out, having a laugh, and discovering what the game is all about – no experience needed. Even better, it’s not just for the kids. While they’re enjoying a roll-up, parents can jump in too with Barefoot Bowls.

What’s on offer:
• 2-for-1 entry for students (or free if you're with a paying Barefoot Bowls parent)
• $5 sausage sizzle to keep you fuelled
• Sunday 19 April: 1pm – 4pm

👉Let us know you're coming: rollup@bowlsauckland.co.nz