Report – Carpet Mill Men’s Pairs – Birkenhead – by Lindsay Knight

In the other major tournament at the weekend, the Carpet Mill Birkenhead men’s invitation pairs team from the Auckland centre took the major prizes.    The championship final, and with it first prize of $1600 went to Royal Oak’s Martin and Kevin Dixon, who beat noted greenkeeper Brendon Kelly, playing for Pringle ... More

Report – The Grove Orewa, BNH Women’s Fours by Lindsay Knight

       Mairangi Bay continued its excellent record in women’s centre events this season with the Sheryl Wellington-skipped combination winning The Grove Orewa, BNH Championship Fours and at the same time giving two of its players milestones to celebrate.  Sheryl skipped Jan Gledhill, Colleen Rice and Theresa ... More

The Grove Orewa, BNH Women’s Championship Fours – 3rd & 4th February 2024

The Grove Orewa BNH Women's Championship Fours is to be played on the weekend of 3rd & 4th February 2024 at the Manly Bowling Club.  Play starts at 9:00 am on Saturday and 9:30 am on Sunday. Results will be posted on BowlsHub at the following link: The Grove Orewa BNH Women's Fours Good bowling to all competitors ... More

Milford 5000 – report by Lindsay Knight

Birkenhead’s talented siblings, Millie and Chad Nathan, furthered their fine record at the Milford 5000 with an impressive win in the prestigious one-to-eight tournament at the weekend. With Will Tonga at lead, the Nathan triple was the only combination to be unbeaten in what was a cut-throat championship post-secti... More

The Grove Orewa, BNH Women’s Fours – CoP & Draw

The Grove Orewa BNH Women's Fours Championship is to be played at Manly on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th February 2024. Here is a link to the Conditions of Play and Draw. 2024020304 Womens Fours 15 On Saturday, play commences at 9:00 am and on Sunday post section play commences at 9:30 am. Update:  There is a minor ... More

Bowls North Harbour is on the Move

From 1 February 2024 the Bowls North Harbour office will be based at Sunnybrae Bowling Club, 9 Argus Place, Sunnybrae, Auckland.  Entry to the club is via Sunnybrae Road and not Porana Road.     Our phone number and all other contacts will remain the same. Office hours will remain flexible so it is ... More

Report – Summerset Nationals week 2 – by Lindsay Knight

Not even North Harbour’s Black Jack, Selina Goddard, who was defending the national singles women’s title she won last season, could gain a major honour for the centre when the 2023-24 national championships ended in Christchurch yesterday.  Harbour’s only glory came indirectly when Tony Grantham, still a member of ... More

2023 – 2024 Summerset Nationals – report by Lindsay Knight

   The small number of North Harbour bowlers who travelled to Christchurch for the 2023-24 Summerset national championships performed creditably in the tournament’s first week, but without gaining a major success.  Helensville’s Bart Robertson and Birkenhead’s Daymon Pierson did best in what was a highly ... More

BNH Clothing from Dynasty – SHOP NOW!

Dynasty, a sponsor of BNH have combined with us to produce a range of North Harbour supporters clothing for our players.  This has been a few months in the development; we have been wanting a modern design that reflects North Harbour's clubs and players.  We are proud of what has been thoughtfully put together   This ... More

The Grove Orewa BNH Women’s Pairs and Men’s Singles Championships – by Lindsay Knight

David Payne, Elaine McClintock and Kerin Roberts gave the Mairangi Bay club many reasons to celebrate when two of North Harbour championships titles were decided at Browns Bay at the weekend. Payne enhanced his standing as one of the centre’s foremost draw bowlers by impressively winning, for the second consecutive ... More