https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz en-nz Tauranga Bridge Club 30 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:50:29 +1200 daily 1 https://www.website.world https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225408 Seven rounds out of eight of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League have been played. Congratulations to Rosemary Wilkey & Bettina Dudley who are currently placed 1st. Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225408 TournamentResults TournamentResultsProfiled 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 TournamentResultsProfiled https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240499 The seventh round of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League was hosted by Tauranga on Saturday 30 August. Congratulations to Ross Petersen & Andrew Reynolds who came 3rd. Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240499 TournamentResults TournamentResultsProfiled 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/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/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/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 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238466 Te Puke held a charity tournament on Sunday 24 August to raise funds for the Cancer Society. Congratulations to: Marion Kelly & Julie Sheridan who came 2nd, Judy McLeod & Tony Hacking who came 3rd and Rosie van der Velden & Mike Newton who came 4th. Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238466 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238354 Thank you to everyone who attended the Special General Meeting on yesterday. The motion was approved to adopt the new Constitution to comply with the new Incorporated Societies Act. I will now start the the process to register us in accordance with the requirements of the new Act. I will update you as we step through this process. Any queries, contact me ph. (07) 576 5022. Thanks again for the support of all the members to get our new constitution approved. - David Fornusek Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238354 Home Members https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238263 Read the email from President Mike ... Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238263 Home Members https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238258 The fifth round of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League was hosted by Te Awamutu on Saturday 16 August. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238258 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238259 The Auckland Bridge Club held Thursday 8B pairs online tournament on the 14th August. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238259 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238073 Read the email from our club manager David ... Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238073 Members https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238072 Read the email from President Mike ... Sat, 9 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238072 Members https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238070 Cambridge held their iconic Sixes Teams tournament on Saturday 9 August. This is always a fun event held at the Sir Don Rowland Events Centre on Lake Karapiro. Congratulations to the "Tartans Twos" team of Diana McAlister & Hugh McAlister, Rosemary Wilkey & Bettina Dudley, Nikki Baguley & Mark Wardill who came 3rd. Sat, 9 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238070 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238264 Read the email from our club manager David ... Thu, 7 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238264 Members https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237825 The Whakatane Restricted was held on Saturday 2 August. Congratulations to Kate Terry & Cathy Parker who came 5th. Sat, 2 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237825 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237830 The North Island Pairs was held online on the weekend 2nd-3rd August. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237830 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237697 The Tauranga Multigrade 3A tournament was held online on Wednesday 30 July. Thank you to everyone for playing in our tournament and making this a fun day. A big thank you to our director Julie Atkinson. The winners are: 1st - Paula Gregory & Anne Somerville (Timaru/Invercargill) 2nd - Sue Southen & Pam Tibble (Christchurch) 3rd - Kate Terry & Judy Pawson (Tauranga) Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237697 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237583 A Special General Meeting of the Tauranga Bridge Club Inc. will be held at the Clubrooms on Tuesday August 19th, 2025, at 4.15pm. Due to recent regulation changes, our club constitution has been reviewed and updated. This meeting is to approve significant changes in new Tauranga Bridge Club constitution. If you need copies of the meeting documentation, contact the office (07) 576 5022. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237583 Home Members https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237581 The Bay of Plenty Interclub was held on Sunday 27 July. Congratulations to the Tauranga Open Team who won the Open BOP Interclub. The winning team was: Kate Terry & Rebecca Osborne, Diana McAlister & Hugh McAlister. The Open team will represent the Bay of Plenty in the Waikato/Bays Interclub final. Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237581 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237579 Matamata held their 5A Swiss Pairs on the Saturday 26 July. Congratulations to Tony Hacking & Judy McLeod who came 12th. Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237579 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237473 Hamilton held their Open Teams tournament on Saturday 12 July. Congratulations to Diana McAlister & Hugh McAlister and team mates who came 3rd. Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237473 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237471 The fourth round of the Waikato Bay Pairs was hosted by Te Awamutu on Sunday 20 July. Congratulations to Ross Petersen and Barbara Stimson who came 15th. Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237471 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237472 The Auckland Bridge Club hosted the Auckland/Northland Regional Pairs 10A Pairs on the Saturday 19 July. Congratulations to Christine Gibbons & Jenna Gibbons who came 15th. Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237472 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237460 The fourth round of the Waikato Bay Junior League was hosted by Mt Maunganui on Saturday 19 July. Congratulations to Joanne Bruce & Rebecca Bartlett who came 4th. Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237460 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237438 The fourth round of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League was hosted by Mt Maunganui on Saturday 19 July. Congratulations to Diane Rodger & Annie Barry who came 1st! Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237438 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237464 Mt Maunganui held their Novice Pairs on Saturday 19 July. Congratulations to Julie Bickers & Claire Beard who came 5th. Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237464 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237269 Hamilton held their Open Teams tournament on Saturday 12 July. Congratulations to Christine Gibbons & Jenna Gibbons and team mates who came 9th. Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237269 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237268 Tauranga held their annual Charity Pairs supporting Plunket on Wednesday 9 June. Congratulations to: 1st - Kate Terry & Cathy Parker 2nd - Joan Lloyd & Karyl Anderson 3rd - Jenny Lynam & Carolyn Parker Wed, 9 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237268 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237084 The Tauranga Bridge Club hosted the National 20A Swiss Pairs on the weekend. This tournament is run by NZ Bridge and comprises of nine 12-board matches run over 2 days. Congratulations to Christine Gibbons & Jenna Gibbons who came 3rd and Stephen Francks & Amanda Matthews who came 7th. Sun, 6 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237084 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237083 The Hamilton Bridge Club held there 5A Open Swiss Pairs online this year. The tournament was held over three sessions on three Wednesday evenings on 18 June, 25, June & 2 July 2025. Each session was made up of three nine-board matches. Congratulations to Cathy Parker & Deidre Gunn who wone 4 out of 9 matches. Wed, 2 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237083 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236862 The Morrinsville Open 8B Pairs was held on Saturday 28 June. Congratulations to Norm Silcock & Ruth Sweatman who came 4th. They also cam 1st in the Open/Intermediate section! Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236862 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236660 Read the latest email from President Mike ... Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236660 MoreNews https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236662 The fourth and final round of the Bay of Plenty Pairs was hosted by Te Puke on Sunday 22 June. Congratulations to Graham Young & Judy Pawson who came 1st, and Rosemary Wilkey & Tina Dudley who came 3rd. Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236662 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236663 The Bay of Plenty Pairs was hosted over four tournaments hosted by Whakatane, Tauranga, Mt Maunganui and Te Puke ending on Sunday 22 June at Te Puke. To qualify for the Bay Pairs, you need to play four sessions and be a member at a Bay of Plenty brdge club. The final results are below... Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons & Christine Gibbons who came 2nd, Bren Birss & Graham Stern who came 3rd and Rosemary Wilkey & Tina Dudley who came 5th. Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236663 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236661 NZ Bridge held a 5A Open Swiss Pairs on Matariki Day. This was a fundraiser to raise funds for our international players. New Zealand’s top bridge players have the skill, the dedication, and the drive to compete internationally — but getting there isn’t cheap. Unlike other countries where elite play is fully funded, our players have to fund most of their expenses out of their own pockets. Donations can be made at https://givealittle.co.nz/org/nz-bridge-foundation. Congratulations to Stephen Francks & Marcus Dudley who came 12th out of a large field of 78 pairs. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236661 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236515 Rotorua held their Open 5A Pairs on Saturday 14 June. Congratulations to Graham Young & Judy Pawson who came 5th. Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236515 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236489 Read the latest email from President Mike ... Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236489 MoreNews https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236321 The third round of the Bay of Plenty Pairs was hosted by Mt Maunganui on Sunday 8 June. Congratulations to Christine Gibbons & Jenna Gibbons who came 1st, and Gilda Rowland & Teri Logie who came 3rd. Sun, 8 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236321 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235780 Te Aroha held the SPA Town Open Team on Saturday 7 June. Congratulations to: Christine Gibbons & Jenna Gibbons and team mates who came 3rd, Judy McLeod and team mates who came 4th, Gillian Corbett & Rebecca Osborne who came first in the butler results! Sat, 7 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235780 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235818 Read the latest email from President Mike ... Thu, 5 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235818 MoreNews https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235782 Hawkes Bay held their annual Congress over the King's Birthday weekend. Congratulations to Diana McAlister & Kate Terry who came 7th and Judy McLeod & Hugh McAlister who came 8th. Mon, 2 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235782 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235781 Hawkes Bay held their annual Congress over the King's Birthday weekend. Congratulations to Diana McAlister & Hugh McAlister who came 1st in the East-West section. Sat, 31 May 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235781 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235783 The annual Hawkes Bay Congress was held over King's Birthday weekend. The opened on Friday with a 3+1 Teams. Congratulations to the "H McAlister" Team of Hugh McAlister, Kathryn Burton, Lorraine Burns and Chris Burns came 6th. Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235783 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235514 The second round of the Bay of Plenty Pairs was hosted by Tauranga on Sunday 25 May. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and Christine Gibbons who came 2nd and Judy McLeod and Judy Pawson who came 3rd. Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235514 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235516 The 3rd round of the Waikato Bay Pairs was hosted by Matamata on Sunday 25 March. Congratulations to Ross Petersen and Barbara Stimson who came 7th. Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235516 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235513 The Te Puke Restricted 8B Pairs was held on Saturday 24 May. Congratulations to Lyn Bailey & Diane Roger who came 1st! Sat, 24 May 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235513 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2227456 The third round of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League was hosted by Katikati on Sunday 18 May. Congratulations to Janice Simpson & Ross Petersen who came 6th. Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2227456 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2227452 The Te Awamutu Restricted 8B Pairs was held on Saturday 17 May. Congratulations to Ruth Sweatman & Norm Silcock who came 2nd and Rebecca Osborne & Cathy Parker who came 3rd. Sat, 17 May 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2227452 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2227171 Taupo held there Swiss Pairs over the weekend 10-11 May. Click on the heading below to see the results. Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2227171 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2227172 The 3rd round of the Waikato Bay Junior League was hosted by Matamata on Saturday 12 May. Congratulations to Nikki Baguley & Mark Wardill who came 3rd and Olive Boyd & Andrea Cawley who came 5th. Sat, 10 May 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2227172 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226975 The Waikato Bays Regional Trials were held on 3rd May hosted by the Tauranga Bridge Club. The Auckland and Waikato Bays Intermediate Pairs were the only categories nationwide to attract sufficient pairs to trial. Well done to everyone who played and made this day possible. Congratulations to Rosemary Wilkey & Bettina Dudley who qualified second. They will represent the Waikato Bays in the Regional Championships; previously called the Inter Provincials (the IPs). Sat, 3 May 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226975 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226973 Wellington Bridge Club held their annual Congress over the ANZAC weekend. Congratulations to Kate Terry & Mindy Wu who came 5th in the 10A Teams in a top class field. Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226973 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226716 Wellington Bridge Club held their annual Congress over the ANZAC weekend. Congratulations to Kate Terry & Mindy Wu who came 13th in the 10A Pairs in a top class field. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226716 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226522 Auckland Bridge Club held their annual Easter Congress. Congratulations to Jo Simpson and Sam Simpson and their team mates who came 2nd in the 10A Open Teams! Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226522 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226521 Auckland Bridge Club held their annual Easter Congress. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons & Julian Foster who came 1st in the 10A Pairs! Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226521 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226210 The first round of the Bay of Plenty Pairs was hosted by Whakatane on Sunday. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and Christine Gibbons who came 2nd. ... and a huge well done for Karyl Anderson for winning her first "A" Point when she and Joan Lloyd came first in Session 1 North/South section. . Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226210 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226209 The Matamata Open 8B Pairs was held on Saturday. Congratulations to Mike Newton & Alan Currie who came 6th. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226209 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225988 Hamilton held their annual Restricted 8B tournament. click below for results from our Tauranga club members... Sun, 6 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225988 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225989 Diana McAlister & Hugh McAlister are travelling around the South Island. They played the the Asburton Mid Canterbury Pairs. They came 14th. Sun, 6 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225989 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225987 The Mount held their annual 3A Multi Grade tournament. Congratulations to... Open Section: Judy McLeod & Kate Terry came 6th overall Open / Intermediate Section: Pat Ware & Joy Bates came 2nd in their section Intemediate / Intermediate Section: Ross Petersen & Barbara Stimson came 2nd in their section Intemediate / Junior Section: Rebecca Bartlett & Judy Bartlett came 3rd in their section Junior / Junior Section: Jo Craig & Nikki Baguley came 2nd in their section Sat, 5 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225987 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225873 The Hugh and Di McAlister are currently touring around the South Island and dropped into the South Canterbury Congress hosted by Timaru. They played in the 10A Open pairs. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225873 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225871 The 2nd round of the Waikato Bay Junior League was hosted by Cambridge on Saturday 29 March. Congratulations to Olive Boyd & Andrea Cawley who came 6th! Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225871 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225876 The Hugh and Di McAlister are currently touring around the South Island and dropped into the South Canterbury Congress hosted by Timaru. They played in the 10A Open Teams held on 29 March. Congratulations to Hugh McAlister & Diana McAlister and their team mates who came 5th! Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225876 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225579 The Rotorua held their annual Kelly Peirse Memorial Teams tournament on Saturday 22 March. This tournament attracts a strong field. Congratulations to Jo Simpson, Sam Simpson and their team mates who came 5th, followed closely by: Kate Terry and team mates who came 6th, Judy McLeod, Judy Pawson, Jenna Gibbons and Christine Gibbons who came 7th, and Gillian Corbett, Rebecca Osborne and team mates who came 8th. An impressive result by our Tauranga club members. Well done everyone! Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225579 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225410 The 20A National Teams was held over the weekend attracting a top class field. Congratulations to Kate Terry, Hugh McAlister, Diana McAlister and their team mates who came 5th! Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225410 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225407 The 2nd round of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League was hosted by Hamilton on Saturday 15 March. Congratulations to Rosemary Wilkey & Bettina Dudley who came 3rd! Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225407 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225406 The 1st round of the Waikato Bay Junior League was hosted by Hamilton on Saturday 15 March. Congratulations to Desrai Karl & Mark Newman who came 6th! Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225406 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225186 The annual Taranaki Congress was held over the weekend 8-10 March. The Open 10A Teams was fiercely contended by a top class field. Congratulations to: 2nd - "Yule team": Jenna Gibbons & Christine Gibbons, Kenneth Yule & Kathy Yule 4th - "Livingston team": Sam Simpson & Jo Simpson, Pamela Livingston & Lysandra Zheng Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225186 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225187 The annual Taranaki Congress was held over the weekend 8-10 March. The Open 3A Swiss Pairs was played on Monday 10 March. Congratulations to Hugh McAlister & Diana McAlister who came 2nd and Kate Terry & Rachelle Pelkman who came 3rd. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225187 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225145 The 1st round of the Waikato Area Pairs was hosted by Matamata on Sunday 9 March. Congratulations to Ross Petersen and Barbara Stimson who came 4th! Sun, 9 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225145 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225146 The annual Taranaki Congress was held over the weekend 8-10 March. Congratulations to Christine Gibbons & Jenna Gibbons who came 11th in the Marion Hill Main Regional Pairs in a very strong field. Sat, 8 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225146 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2224805 Our beginners lesson programme for 2025 kicks off at 7pm on 4 March. Also, we are working on putting together a schedule improver/intermediate lessons. Click on the link to read the announcement by our President Mike Newton. Mon, 3 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2224805 Home https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2224775 The Taupo Bayleys Intermediate 5B Pairs was held on Sunday. Congratulations to Rosemary Wilkey and Bettina Dudley who came 3rd! This tournament marks the start of the Intermediate League series of tournaments. The next Intermediate League tournament is on 15 March at Hamilton. Watch the website for more League tournaments. Sun, 2 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2224775 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2224158 The South Island Pairs was played online over the weekend of 22-23 February. This tournament attracts a top class field. Congratulations to Jo Simpson and Sam Simpson who came 6th !!! Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2224158 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223903 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223903 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223512 Congratulations to: 1st - Herman Yuan & Michael Neels (Cambridge) 2nd - Jenny Elgar & Tom Henwood (Whakatane) 3rd - Gary Foidl & Yuzhong Chen (Waikato & Hamilton) Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223512 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223547 Congratulations to: FINAL: 1st - "Fisher" Team (Blair Fisher, Liz Fisher, Jo Simpson, Sam Simpson) 2nd - "Fraser-Hoskin" Team: (Jeremy Fraser-Hoskin, Jack James, Zachary Yan, Kevin Hu) PLATE: "Burrows" Team: (Wayne Burrows, Clair Miao, Gary Chen, Russell Wilson) Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223547 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223555 Congratulations to: 1st - Pam Browne & Kevin Birch (Mt Albert/Frankton) 2nd - Roger Wilkinson & Derek Bartosh (Auckland) 3rd= - Mike Newton & Graham Young (Tauranga) 3rd= - Carol Bearsley & Aaron Starr (Mt Albert/Papatoetoe) Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223555 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223544 Congratulations to: 1st - Pamela Pedersen & Alan Parkes (Mt Maunganui) 2nd - Kenneth Yule & Kathy Yule (Matamata) 3rd - Sam Simpson & Jo Simpson (Tauranga) Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223544 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985627 Fun was had by all at the Rotorua Christmas Tournament on Saturday. Our club had a great turnout supporting this event and we had some fine results. Out shining us all was Christine Gibbons & Michael Curry - they came 3rd! Congratulations everyone! Click on the heading to see previous results and achievements. Mon, 9 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985627 TournResultsArchived https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2221367 Many of you have been asking about how Liam has been getting on after his surgery. Click on the heading to find out more... Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2221367 Home Members https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/987299 One of our club members, Angela Newton, had a goal to compete in the 'Coast to Coast' multi-sport event. This year she achieved her goal. Well done Angela - this a huge achievement!!! Mike Newton has written a great article about Angela's experience. Click on the heading to read the article and see the photos of Angela in action! Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/987299 Home Members https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/987161 It is my absolute pleasure to inform you that our very own Kate Terry will be representing New Zealand in the Women’s Team at the World Bridge Games in Argentina later this year... Click on the heading to read more... Fri, 9 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/987161 Home Members https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/986391 2024 EVENING PROGRAMME - Calling all interested Open, Intermediate and Junior members. Many of you will have noticed a progressive increase in specific events which we hope will attract more Junior and Intermediate players to evening and Teams bridge.... Click on the heading to find out more... Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/986391 MoreNews https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/956985 The Home page has been updated so that tournaments in the near future will now appear on the Home page under the 'Looking for a challenge' section. Click in the links and it will take you to NZ Bridge to register for the tournament. Also, the 'Tournament Calendar' has been updated with ALL bridge tournaments through to the end of December 2024. Click on the 'Tournaments' menu on the website and a calendar will appear. Click on any calendar entry to find the link to NZ Bridge to register. Take a look and book into any tournaments that interest you. Contact Deidre with any feedback. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/956985 MoreNews https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985181 Pete has finished his Brain Buster series, though all the previous video plus much much more are available on YouTube. Click on the link below to find Peter Hollands' videos. Watch, enjoy and challenge yourself! Please contact Deidre or Mike if you have any queries. Fri, 5 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985181 MoreNews https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985563 There have been requests to enable more collaboration, so I have added a discussion forum .... click on the heading for more information... Thu, 4 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985563 Committee https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985562 This is a test blog for the committee. Thu, 4 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985562 Test https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985561 You may remember in December, that a new Committee page has been setup to enable the committee members to communicate and collaborate through the website. Security has now been added!... click on the heading to find out more... Thu, 4 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985561 Committee https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985335 "The "About Us" page has been resdesigned and now has a completely new look. Meet our 2024 Sponsors on the new look "About Us" page. Scroll down the page and you will see all our sponsors - wait a while and you will see the Sponsors scroll across the page! Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985335 MoreNews https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985145 The quote of the week has returned to the website. Each week, a quote will appear on the home page. Enjoy! Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985145 OldNews https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985192 "I just wanted to send out a message before we all get too caught up in the holiday spirit, this time next week I'll be in Hastings unwrapping presents with the kids! Bridge at the club is now finished for the year with no holiday bridge this week. It was great to see so many players taking advantage of our new holiday bridge initiative that allows anyone to show up without a partner and be guaranteed a game. ... I just wanted to send out a message before we all get too caught up in the holiday spirit, this time next week I'll be in Hastings unwrapping presents with the kids! Bridge at the club is now finished for the year with no holiday bridge this week. It was great to see so many players taking advantage of our new holiday bridge initiative that allows anyone to show up without a partner and be guaranteed a game... Click on the heading to read more... Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985192 MoreNews https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985134 Hi fellow committee members, I have set up a "Committee News" feed - these are blogs that will ONLY be displayed on this page (i.e. they will not appear on the home page (these blogs are tagged as "Committee"). This could be used for reminders or anything that you want to inform the committee about. (Mike, you might want to use this feature) Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985134 Committee https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/984688 Yes, Holiday Bridge will run over December and January. The club is trialing a new initiative for ALL holiday bridge. You do not need to arrange a partner. Mike Newton (or substitute) will be available as a ‘reserve’ (spare player). If two players arrive without prearranged partners, they will play together. Holiday Bridge will be face-to-face at the Bridge Club. Click on the heading above for Holiday Bridge dates. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/984688 MoreNews https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/961931 You can now view the club programme on this website. Take a look at the "Club Calendar" menu above...You can also upload this calendar into your own Google calendar - click on the headinging to find out how.... Contact Deidre with any feedback or amendments. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/961931 MoreNews https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/984860 If you weren't able to make it along to the Chirstmas Party on Saturday 7 December, you missed a fantastic day of food, drink, laughter and even some cards played! I've included a very small selection of photos of the day, mostly of committee members except I just had to include one of Ron and his absolutely stunning outfit. A complete selection of photos will be posted to the website in due course. We have Holiday Bridge starting this week on Monday night, Tuesday afternoon and Friday afternoon and all are welcome! So that you have no reason not to attend, we are this summer trialling having a standby player at the club for all our Holiday Bridge sessions. So you can come along without a partner and you will be guaranteed a game! See you at the table! Mike Newton - President Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/984860 MoreNews https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/963570 A fun day was had by all who attend the Tauranga Christmas Party and Prize Giving. Trophies earned throught the year were presented follwed by a yummy lunch and a fun afternoon of bridge. The winners were: 1st North/South Gillian Corbett & Rebecca Osborne, 1st East/West Diana McAlister & Tracey Mancer. Congratulations everyone and Merry Christmas!!! Click on the heading to see all the more results and achievements. To find a tournament to play, take a look at the tournament calendar click on the link below. Mon, 4 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/963570 TournResultsArchived