https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz en-nz Tauranga Bridge Club 30 Sun, 4 Oct 2026 21:18:41 +1300 daily 1 https://www.website.world https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2251642 Tauranga held their Open Teams tournament on Saturday 27 September. The final results were 1st - "Yan" Team - Zachary Yan, Lysandra Zheng, Michael Ware, Pamela Livingston 2nd - "Yule" Team - Kenneth Yule, Kathy Yule, Murray Wood, Rachelle Pelkman 3rd - "Fisher" Team - Jenna Gibbons, Julian Foster, Blair Fisher, Liz Fisher A special congratulations to Joy Bates who qualified for promotion to the "Open" grade. Congratulations everyone! Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2251642 TournamentResults TournamentResultsProfiled https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2251498 The Mt Maunagnui Restricted 8B Pairs was held on Saturday 190 September. Congratulations to Kay Wright and Rebecca Osborne who came 3rd overall. Kay and Rebecca also came 1st in the Open/Intermediate Section. Also, congratulations to the following people who did well in their respective sections: Intermediate & Intermediate: 2nd - Sue Greig & Jenny Lynam Open & Junior: 2nd - Rose van der Velden & Jack James Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2251498 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250616 Seven rounds of the Waikato Bays Intermediate League have been played. Congratulations to Cathy Parker who is currently placed 11th. The next and final Intermediate League tournament will be held on: 18 Oct @ Cambridge - includes prize-giving. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250616 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2251385 The seventh round of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League was hosted by Matamata on Sunday 13 September. Congratulations to Joan Lloyd & Karyl Anderson who came 8th. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2251385 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2251372 Rotorua hosted the Restricted Open Swiss Pairs on Saturday 12 September. This tournament was the forth round of the "Restricted 3A Open League". The next and last Restricted League tournament is on 10 October at Matamata. Congratulations to Joy Bates and Colin Roberts who came 5th. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2251372 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249511 Four rounds out of five of the Waikato Bays Restricted 3A Open League have been played. Congratulations to Lyn Bailie and Diane Rodger who are currently placed 9th. The next and final round of the Restricted 3A League is on: 10 Oct @ Matamata Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249511 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2251386 The Remuera Bowls and Bridge Club (previously known as the Auckland Bridge Club) held their Thursday Teams online tournament on the 10 September. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2251386 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2251145 Thames held their 8B Restricted Pairs tournament on Sunday 7 September. Sun, 6 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2251145 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2251146 Hamilton hosted to Waikato Regional 10A Swiss Pairs on the Saturday 6 September. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and Christine Gibbons who came 2nd. Sat, 5 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2251146 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250943 The fifth round of the Waikato Area Pairs was held at Hamilton on Sunday 30 August. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and Christine Gibbons who came 1st !!! Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250943 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250615 The fifth round of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League was hosted by Te Awamutu on Saturday 15 August. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250615 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250940 Tauranga held their Novice Pairs tournament on Saturday 29 Tauranga. Congratulations to Bruce Glover and Alastair Pratt who came 1st !!! Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250940 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250941 Tauranga hosted the Junior Pairs on Saturday 29 August. This tournament is the 6th round of the Waikato Bays Junior League series of tournaments. The next and final round of the Junior League tournament is on 11 October at Te Awamutu. Congratulations to Mark Wardill and Jo Craig who came 1st and Maria Arhanic and Andrea Cawley who came 2nd. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250941 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246843 Five rounds out of six of the Waikato Bay Junior League have been played. Congratulations to Joan McNeill & Alan Lawton who are currently placed 11th. The future Junior League dates are: 29 Aug @ Tauranga 11 Oct @ Te Awamutu - includes prize-giving. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246843 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250779 The Waikato Bays Interclub was held on Sunday 23 August. At the Bay of Plenty Interclub trials on 25 July, the Tauranga Intermediate Team qualified to play in the Waikatio Bays Interclub. Congratulations to the Tauranga Intermediate Team who won!!!. A special congratulations Rosemary Wilkey and Stacey Hilton who came 3rd in the datums. The Intermediate team was: Stacey Hilton, Rosemary Wilkey, Lyn Bailie, Diane Rodger. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250779 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250781 New Plymouth held their 'BTW' Open Swiss Pairs on Sunday 23 August. Congratulation to Mike Newton and Rose van der Veldon who came 5th. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250781 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250780 New Plymouth held their 'Juno Gin' Open Pairs on Saturday 22 August. Congratulation to Mike Newton and Rose van der Veldon who came 4th. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250780 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250782 Te Puke held a charity tournament on Saturday 22 August to raise funds for the Daffodil Day Cancer Society fundraising appeal. Congratulations to: - Judy McLeod and Heather Melville who came 1st in the East West Section and - John Laugesen and Elizabeth Gilbert who came 3rd in the North South section. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250782 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250449 Cambridge held their iconic Sixes Teams tournament on Saturday 8 August. This is always a fun event held at the Sir Don Rowland Events Centre on Lake Karapiro. Congratulations to Bruce Inglis and Jackie Blue who came 7th in the "Open" section. Sat, 8 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250449 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250255 New Plymouth hosted the North Island Teams tournament on the weekend of 1-2 August. Congratulations to the "Wilson" team who came 2nd. The team members were Jenna Gibbons & Christine Gibbons, Russell Wilson & Bob Hurley. Sun, 2 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250255 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250254 The Whakatane Restricted was held on Saturday 1 August. Whakatane hospitality was tremendous and a soup lunch was provided. Sat, 1 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250254 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250091 Matamata held their 5A Swiss Pairs on the Saturday 25 July. Congratulations to Rebecca Osborne and Gillian Corbett who came 4th. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250091 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250092 The Bay of Plenty Interclub was held on Sunday 25 July. Congratulations to the Tauranga Intermediate Team who came 2nd in their section. The Intermediate team was: Stacey Hilton, Rosemary Wilkey, Lyn Bailie, Diane Rodger. A special congratulations Lyn Bailie and Diane Rodger who came 4th in the datums. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2250092 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249841 Mt Maunanui hosted Intermediate 5B Pairs was held on Saturday 17 May. This tournament is the 4th round of the Intermediate League series of tournaments. The next Intermediate League tournament is on 15 August at Te Awamutu. Congratulations to Rosemary Wilkey and Stacey Hilton who came 6th. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249841 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249842 Mt Maunaganui hosted the Junior Pairs on Saturday 18 July. This tournament is the 4th round of the Waikato Bays Junior League series of tournaments. The next Junior League tournament is on 29 August at Tauranga. Congratulations to Joan McNeill and Alan Lawton who came 1st ! Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249842 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249843 Mt Maunganui held their Novice pairs tournament on Saturday 9 May. Congratulations to Mark Burggraaf & Julie Frewin and Alison Thompson & Sue Ranger who came 1st equal !!! Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249843 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249844 Four rounds of the Waikato Bays Intermediate League have been played. Congratulations to Cathy Parker who is currently place finished 12th. The future Intermediate League dates are: 15 Aug @ Te Awamutu 29 Aug @ Tauranga 13 Sep @ Matamata 18 Oct @ Cambridge - includes prize-giving. The future Intermediate League dates are: 15 Aug @ Te Awamutu 29 Aug @ Tauranga 13 Sep @ Matamata 18 Oct @ Cambridge - includes prize-giving. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249844 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249717 Waitomo hosted the Restricted Open Swiss Pairs on Sunday 12 July. This tournament was the third round of the "Restricted 3A Open League". The next league tournament is on 12 September at Rotorua. Congratulations to Cathy Parker and Liz Swanston who came 9th out of 36 pairs. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249717 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249721 Hamilton held their Open 5A Teams tournament on Saturday 11 July. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and team mates who came 7th. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249721 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249723 Wellington held their Women's Matariki 5A Teams tournament on Friday 10 July. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249723 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249722 Akarana hosted their 5A Swiss Pairs on Matariki day on Friday 10 July. This tournament was held online on RealBridge. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249722 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249716 We held our annual Charity Pairs on Wednesday 8 July. This year, we proudly raised approximately $1,200 to support Hato Hone St John. This is a vital organization that means so much to all of us. A heartfelt thank you to our members for your incredible generosity and support of this meaningful cause. Congratulations to: 1st - Andrew Reynolds & Mark Lynch (Omokoroa) 2nd - Ross Longney & Jack James (Warkworth/Palmerston North) 3rd - Lyn Bailey and Diane Rodger (Tauranga/Mt Maugnanui) Wed, 8 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249716 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249643 The Tauranga Bridge Club hosted the National 20A Pairs on the weekend. This tournament is run by NZ Bridge and is played over 2 days. A big thank you to all our club members who helped make this tournament a success. Sun, 5 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249643 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249644 The Hamilton Bridge Club held there 5A Open Swiss Pairs online. The tournament was held over three sessions on three Wednesday evenings on 17 June, 24 June & 1 July. Each evening was made up of three nine-board matches. Congratulations to Stephen Francks and David Taylor who came 5th. Wed, 1 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249644 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249513 Wellington Bridge Club hosted the Wellington Main Regional Teams and the weekend. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249513 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249510 Morrinsville hosts the Restricted Open Swiss Pairs on Saturday 27 June. Congratulations to Lyn Bailie & Diane Rodger who came 7th out of 48 pairs. This tournament was the second round of the "Restricted 3A Open League". The next league tournament is on 12 July at Waitomo. Click on the heading below to see the results. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249510 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249007 The South Island Teams over the weekend 20-21 June. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and team mates wo came 3rd. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249007 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249146 The third round of the Bay Pairs was held at Te Puke on Sunday 21 June. Congratulations to Diane Rodger and Lyn Bailie who came 4th. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249146 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249009 Waihi held their Intermediate 5B Pairs on Saturday 13 June. Congratulations to Elaine Robertson & Kees Veens who came 2nd equal !!! Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249009 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249006 Rotorua held their Open 5A Pairs on Saturday 13 June. Congratulations to Diana McAlister and Hugh McAlister who came 1st !!! Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249006 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248558 Te Aroha held the SPA Town Open Team on Saturday 6 June. Sat, 6 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248558 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248444 The Hawke's Bay Congress was played over the King's Birthday weekend. The Open Teams qualifying was held on Sunday 31 May. The final was played on Monday 1 June. Congratulations to the "McAlister" team who came 8th. The team members were Diana McAlister, Hugh McAlister, Judy McLeod, Kate Terry and Jillian Ramsey. Mon, 1 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248444 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248450 The Hawke's Bay Congress was played over the King's Birthday weekend. The Open 3A Swiss Pairs was held on Monday 1 June. Congratulations to Buce Inglis and Alan Currie who came 5th. Mon, 1 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248450 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248448 The Hawke's Bay Congress was played over the King's Birthday weekend. The Intermediate Teams was held on Sunday 31 May. Congratulations to the "Logie" team who came 8th. The team members were Teri Logie, Barbara Stimson, Peter Furnish, Jane Furnish. Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248448 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248411 Omokoroa held a Junior 3B tournament on Saturday 30 May. Congratulations to Rose van der Velden and Julie Frewin who came 5th. Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248411 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248438 The Hawke's Bay Congress was played over the King's Birthday weekend. This tournament attracts a strong field. Congratulations to Hugh McAlister and Diana McAlister who came 1st in the Open 10A Pairs!!! Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248438 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248441 The Hawke's Bay Congress was played over the King's Birthday weekend. The Intermediate 5B Pairs was held on Saturday 30 May. Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248441 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248413 Omokoroa held their Intermediate 5B tournament on Saturday 30 May. Congratulations to Janice Simpson & Julie Downs who came 1st !!! Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248413 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248439 The Hawke's Bay Congress was played over the King's Birthday weekend. The tournament kicked off with a "3+1 Teams" event on Friday 29 May. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248439 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248277 The third round of the Waikato Area Pairs was held at Cambridge on Sunday 24 May. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and Michael Curry who came 4th. Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248277 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248276 The second round of the Bay Pairs was held at Taurang on Sunday 24 May. Congratulations to Hugh McAlister & Diana McAlister who came 1st and Kate Terry & Judy Pawson who came 2nd. Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248276 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248274 The Te Puke Restricted 8B Pairs was held on Saturday 23 May. Congratulations to John Laugesen & Bob Callcut who came 3rd. Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248274 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248130 The Katikati Intermediate 5B Pairs was held on Saturday 17 May. Congratulations to Janice Simpson and Ross Petersen came 7th. This tournament is the 3rd round of the Intermediate League series of tournaments. The next Intermediate League tournament is on 18 July at Katikati. Watch the website for more League tournaments. Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248130 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248129 Te Awamutu hosts the Restricted Open Swiss Pairs on Saturday 16 May. This was the first of new Open Restrited Waitkato Bays League. Congratulations to Rose van der Velden & Mike Newton who came 2nd. Click on the heading below to see the results. Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248129 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247985 Taupo held their Swiss Pairs over the weekend 9-10 May. Congratulations to Diana McAlister & Hugh McAlister who came 11th. Click on the heading below to see the results. Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247985 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247988 The 3rd round of the Waikato Bay Junior League was hosted by Matamata on Saturday 9 May. Congratulations to Maria Arhanic & Bruce Bettany who came 3rd. Sat, 9 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247988 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247989 Matamata held their Novice pairs tournament on Saturday 9 May. Sat, 9 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247989 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247825 Over the weekend NZ Bridge held the qualifying round for the Regional Championships. The winning two regions will play for the Regional Championship final at the National Congress in November. Congratulations to WAIKATO-BAYS "WOMENS" TEAM (Jenna Gibbons & Christine Gibbons,Kate Terry & Judy Pawson) who came 1st !!! They will go forward to represent the Waikato-Bays Region at the Finals in November. Sun, 3 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247825 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247828 Over the weekend NZ Bridge held the qualifying round for the Regional Championships. The winning two regions will play for the Regional Championship final at the National Congress in November. Congratulations to WAIKATO-BAYS "INTERMEDIATE" TEAM (Catherine Cameron & Helen Rinaldi, Judith Howard & Nick Saunders) who came 5th. They also won 8 out of their 12 matches - a huge result ! Sun, 3 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247828 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247824 Over the weekend NZ Bridge held the qualifying round for the Regional Championships. The winning two regions will play for the Regional Championship final at the National Congress in November. Congratulations to WAIKATO-BAYS "OPEN" TEAM (Barry Jones & Jenny Millinton, Liz Fisher & Blair Fisher) who came 4th. Sun, 3 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247824 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247827 Over the weekend NZ Bridge held the qualifying round for the Regional Championships. The winning two regions will play for the Regional Championship final at the National Congress in November. Congratulations to WAIKATO-BAYS "SENIOR" TEAM (Yuzhong Chen & Gary Foidl, Hugh McAlister & Diana McAlister) who came 3rd. Sun, 3 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247827 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247668 Auckland held the Anzac Day Open Pairs 8B tournament on Saturday 25 April. Congratulations to Diana McAlister and Hugh McAlister who came 2nd. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247668 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247521 Hamilton held a Restricted Pairs 8B tournament on Sunday 19 April. Congratulations to Cathy Parker and Kate Terry who came 11th. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247521 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247520 Nelson held a Women's Pairs 8B tournament on Saturday 18 April. Congratulations to Rebecca Osborne and Jana Bott who came 8th. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247520 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247522 Hamilton held a Multi Grade Pairs 5A tournament on Saturday 18 April. Congratulations to Heather Melville and Judy McLeod who came 5th overall. Also congratulations to: - Mark Wardell and Jo Craig who came 1st in the Junior/Junior section - Rose Van Der Velden and Mike Newtown who came 1st in the Open/Junior section Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247522 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247035 Due to Cyclone Vaiana, the Whakatane heat of the Bay Pairs was postponed to a date yet to be determined. Please watch the website for a rescheduled date. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247035 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247034 Matamata held a 5A open swiss pairs tournament on Saturday. Congratulations to Judy Pawson and Kate Terry who came 4th. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247034 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247033 Auckland are holding monthly 8B Restricted tournaments. These tournaments are on Thursdays ONLINE using RealBridge. Thu, 9 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247033 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246992 Auckland help their Easter Congress over the long weekend. The Auckland Easter Congress Teams qualifying was held on Sunday and the finals was held on Monday. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and Julian Foster and team mates who qualified for the final in a strong field. Mon, 6 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246992 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246991 Auckland help their Easter Congress over the long weekend. The Auckland/Northland Provincial Pair was held on Saturday. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and Julian Foster who came 17th in a strong field. Sat, 4 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246991 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246990 NZ Bridge held a fundraiser tournament on Good Friday. All proceeds will be used to support the youth team trip to China in August. Congratulations to Kate Terry and Anne Somerville who came 7th. Fri, 3 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246990 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246841 The second round of the Waikato Bay Junior League was hosted by Cambridge on Saturday 28 March. Congratulations to Rebecca Barlett and Joanne Bruce who came 6th. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246841 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246733 The Rotorua held their annual Kelly Peirse Memorial Teams tournament on Saturday 21 March. This tournament attracts a strong field. Congratulations to: Raw Results: The "Gibbons" Team: Christine Gibbons & Jenna Gibbons, Judy McLeod & Judy Pawson who came 5th and Handicap Result: The "Roberts" Team: Colin Roberts & Simon Eminson, Carolyn Parker & Nick Comber who came 3rd on handicap,. Modified Butler: Judy McLeod & Judy Pawson were 3rd on the Butler! Well done everyone! Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246733 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246845 The first round of the Waikato Bay Junior League was hosted by Hamilton on Saturday 14 March. Congratulations to Sue Rafe and Alan Rafe who came 6th. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246845 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246666 The Hamilton Intermediate 5B Pairs was held on Saturday. Congratulations to Cathy Parker and Liz Swanston came 10th. This tournament is the 2nd of the Intermediate League series of tournaments. The next Intermediate League tournament is on 17 May at Katikati. Watch the website for more League tournaments. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246666 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246283 The first round of the Waikato Area Pairs was held at Mt Maunganui on Sunday 8 March. Congratulations to Christine Gibbons and Jenna Gibbons who came 3rd. Sun, 8 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246283 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246284 The Taranaki Congress was held on the weekend. The CD Marion Hill Main Regional 10A Pairs was held on Saturday 7 March. Sat, 7 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246284 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2245837 The Taupo Bayleys Intermediate 5B Pairs was held on Saturday. Congratulations to Cathy Parker and Deidre Gunn came 5th. This tournament marks the start of the Intermediate League series of tournaments. The next Intermediate League tournament is on 14 March at Hamilton. Watch the website for more League tournaments. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2245837 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2245606 The first round of the Bay Pairs was held at Mt Maunganui on Sunday 22 February. Congratulations to Judy McLeod & Christine Gibbons who came 2nd and Deidre Gunn & Rebecca Osborne who came 3rd. Also a big congratualtions to Rosie van der Velden who won her first A point by winning a session. Well done Rosie! Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2245606 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2245610 The New Zealand National Teams 2026 was held in Christchurch on the weekend 21-22 February. Congratulations to the "Terry" team who came 9th (Kate Terry, Anne Somerville, Shirley Newton, Margaret Burgess). Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2245610 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2243625 Rotorua held their Christmas Party tournament on Saturday 8 December. Congratulations to Sam Simpson & Liz Fisher who came 4th. Sat, 6 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2243625 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2242547 Orewa held their Multigrade Pairs on Sunday 2 November. Sun, 2 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2242547 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2242546 Thames held their Christmas Party tournament on Sunday 2 November. Congratulations to Judy Pawson and Murray Pawson who came 1st! Sun, 2 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2242546 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2242392 Hamilton hosted to their 3A Swiss Pairs on the Monday 27 October. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and Julian Foster who came 1st. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2242392 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2242394 Hamilton held the Waikato Bays Provincial Teams on the Labour Weekend. Congratulations to the "Simpson" team who came 2nd (Jo Simpson & Sam Simpson, Blair Fisher & Liz Fisher). Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2242394 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2242393 Hamilton held to their Shirley Waymouth Open Congress Pairs on the Saturday 25 October. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and Julian Foster who came 3rd. Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2242393 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225408 The FINAL round of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League was played on Sunday 19 October. The Intermediate league was played over eight tournaments throughout the year. Congratulations to Rosemary Wilkey & Bettina Dudley who finished in 1st place! Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225408 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2242169 The eigth and final round of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League was hosted by Cambridge on Sunday 19 October. Congratulations to Joan Lloyd & Karyl Anderson who came 14th. Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2242169 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2241603 Auckland hosted the North Island Teams tournament on the weekend of 11-12 October. Congratulations to the "Simpson" team who came 4th (Jo SImpson & Sam Simpson, Jan Cormack & Grant Jarvis). Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2241603 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2241602 Matamata hosted to their 3A Swiss Pairs on the Saturday 11 October. Congratulations to Joan Lloyd and Karyl Anderson who came 6th. Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2241602 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2241027 Taupo hosted to their Restricted 8B Swiss Pairs on the Saturday 4 October. Congratulations to Rebecca Osborne and Deidre Gunn who came 5th. Sat, 4 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2241027 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240906 Tauranga held their Open Teams tournament on Saturday 27 September. Congratulations to the: "Gibbons" team who came 3rd (Christine Gibbons & Jenna Gibbons,Herman Yuan & Yuzhong Chen), and the "Newton" team who came 4th (Judy McLeod & Judy Pawson, Mike Newton & Alan Currie). Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240906 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240698 The Mt Maunagnui Restricted 8B Pairs was held on Saturday 20 September. Congratulations to overall winners: 2nd place - Frances Ball & Joy Bates 3rd place - Joanne McLean & Marcus Dudley 4th place - Rosemary Wilkey & Tina Dudley Also, congratulations to the following people who did well in their respective sections: Junior & Junior: 1st - Nikki Baguley & Elaine Genty-Nott Intermediate & Junior: 3rd - Liz Swanston & Mark Newman Intermediate & Intermediate: 1st - Rosemary Wilkey & Tina Dudley Open & Intermediate: 1st - Frances Ball & Joy Bates Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240698 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240499 The seventh round of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League was hosted by Matamata on Saturday 30 August. Congratulations to Ross Petersen & Andrew Reynolds who came 3rd. Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240499 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240498 The Rotorua Restricted was held on Saturday 13 September. Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240498 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240271 Hamilton hosted to Waikato Regional 10A Swiss Pairs on the Saturday 6 September. Sat, 6 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240271 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240137 Five rounds out of six of the Waikato Bay Junior League have been played. Congratulations to Rebecca Bartlett & Joanne Bruce who are currently placed 15th. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240137 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240134 Tauranga held their Novice Pairs on Saturday 30 August. Congratulations to Mark Burggraaf & Isaac Wong who came 5th. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240134 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240135 The fifth round of the Waikato Bay Junior League was hosted by Tauranga on Saturday 30 August. Congratulations to Michele Rogers & Dianne Beveridge who came 4th. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240135 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240136 The sixth round of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League was hosted by Tauranga on Saturday 30 August. Congratulations to Rosemary Wilkey & Bettina Dudley who came 1st and Joy Bates & Colin Roberts who came 2nd. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240136 TournamentResults