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Talking all things Lawn Bowls in New Zealand

Bowls New Zealand

New Zealand


    • Dec 21, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 64 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Bowls Hour

    The Bowls Hour EpisodeĀ 42: Chris Lander, Charlie Herbert, Ann Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 50:27


    Tune into Erin's last episode of 'The Bowls Hour' as a co-host and listen as Alex and Erin talk about why it's her last. Then they chat to Chris Lander about the upcoming Summerset nationals, and Charlie Herbert from the Laguna Beach Lawn Bowling Club about life as a lawn bowler in the USA. Lastly, they chat to Ann Wright about how she's found the Bowls New Zealand presidency.This is the last episode of 'The Bowls Hour' for 2022- we'll see you next year!

    The Bowls Hour EpisodeĀ 41: Nationals Entry Numbers, Barry Morrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 36:52


    Tune into this, the 41st episode of 'The Bowls Hour' as Alex and Erin first chat about the entry numbers for the upcoming Summerset Nationals, and then talk to Barry Morrison from the Naenae Bowling Club about all things club manager.

    The Bowls Hour EpisodeĀ 40: Steve Sargent, Dean Bartlett

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 46:01


    Tune into our 40th episode of 'The Bowls Hour', as Alex and Erin discuss the recently completed World Singles Champion of Champions event. They then talk to Steve Sargent about his bowling life, and then chat to the new CEO of Bowls Auckland, Dean Bartlett.

    The Bowls Hour Episode 39: Sam Morton, Richard Collett, Grand Edgar, Kurt Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 45:09


    Tune into Episode 39 of 'The Bowls Hour' and listen to Alex talk to Richard Collett, Sam Morton, Grant Edgar and Kurt Smith. They cover a range of topics from the Para Bowls Nationals to biscuits and everything in between.

    The Bowls Hour Episode 38: Twilight Bowls3Five, Kirsten Edwards, Andrew McGregor and Simon Flett

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 46:32


    Tune in and check out this weeks 'The Bowls Hour' Alex and Sally talk to Kirsten Edwards about the Stoke Stakes Women's Pairs, Andrew McGregor about the upcoming Bowls Southland Charity pairs, and finally talk to Simon Flett about his role as the Executive Officer of Bowls Southland.

    The Bowls Hour Episode 37: Weekend Review, Brendan Hodgson, Nigel Rattray

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 49:01


    Tune in to this episode of 'The Bowls Hour' and listen as Alex and Sally talk about Twilight Bowls3Five and the recently held National Intercentre, as well as the best way to cook a potato!

    The Bowls Hour Episode 36: Sally MacKenzie, Neil Buchanan, Mike Galloway

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 37:02


    Tune in to this episode of 'The Bowls Hour' and listen as Alex and Sally talk about Twilight Bowls3Five and the recently held National Intercentre, as well as the best way to cook a potato!

    The Bowls Hour Episode 35: Living House Burnside U 26 Singles, Kevin Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 40:30


    Tune in to this episode of 'The Bowls Hour' and listen as Alex quickly previews the upcoming Intercentre being held at Browns Bay Bowling club. Then Alex chats to Tayla Bruce about the recently played Living House Burnside U 26 Singles, and finally chats to Bowls New Zealand Para Lead, Kevin Smith.

    The Bowls Hour Episode 34: Nationals Entries, Kevin Hansen, Clare Hendra

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 50:02


    Tune in this week and listen to Erin and Alex talk about the upcoming Summerset Nationals, then they talk to the Morrinsville Maesto, Kevin Hansen about the recently played Clinico Morrinsville Classic. Lastly they talk to Clare Hendra about her playing career, whic includes an anecdote about standing on a box, you won't want to miss it!

    The Bowls Hour Episode 33: Mark Cameron, Wendy Suttie, Paul Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 52:27


    Tune in and listen as Mark Cameron, Wendy Suttie and Paul Hunt talk to Erin and Alex about changes to the upcoming nationals, Commonwealth Games and Bowls Bay of Plenty

    The Bowls Hour Episode 32: Nationals Entries, Alan Griffiths

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 32:42


    Tune in and listen as Erin and Alex talk about when entries for the nationals are opening up, as well as interviewing Alan Griffiths about his career in bowls, both on the green and off it.

    The Bowls Hour Episode 31, North vs South, Awards Dinner, Jonty Horwell, Grant Rayner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 56:31


    The Bowls Hour Episode 29, Mark Cameron and Blake Signal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 54:03


    The Bowls Hour Episode 29-Mark Cameron & Blake Signal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 54:59


    Tune in to this episode of The Bowls Hour as Alex and Mark review the recently held Commonwealth Games, and also chat about the upcoming North vs South, World Bowls Championships and Twilight Bowls3Five, amongst other things!Then they talk to the newly appointed GM of Bowls Wellington about his bowling career and plans for Bowls Wellington going forward.

    The Bowls Hour Episode 28-Law Changes, Jordan Keene, Tayla Bruce

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 60:25


    Tune in as Erin and Alex talk about the newly updated World Bowls Laws (http://www.worldbowls.com/laws-umpiring/laws-of-the-sport/), as well as chatting to young gun Jordan Keene and Commonwealth Games star, Tayla Bruce. An episode not to be missed.

    The Bowls Hour Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 60:25


    Tune in and listen as Erin and Alex review the Commonwealth Games, and then preview the next big weekend of bowls on the Calander. Then they talk to New Zealand Indoor Bowls Representative Teri Blackbourn about her time playing outdoor and her indoor career.Next they interview Jamal Thompson from Dynasty Sport about creating kits for Bowling Club and Centres.Lastly they talk to the dynamic Kevin Hansen from the Morrinsville Bowling Club about his background with Equestrian sport, and how he has helped his club fundraise for a new artificial green.

    The Bowls Hour Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 48:54


    Tune in and listen as Erin and Alex chat about how to find results from the Commonwealth Games, as well as when entries for the Summerset Nationals are opening.Then listen as they talk to Jessica MacKinven, Brady Amer and Simon Poppleton about their roles within Carlton Cornwall Bowls, Bowls Wellington and Takapuna Bowling Club repectively.

    The Bowls Hour Episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 53:51


    Tune in to this episode of 'The Bowls Hour' and listen to Alex and Martin chat to Darren Goodin, Lauren Mills and Dave Edwards.Ā Topics covered include the recently completed national Champion of Champions Series, live streaming, the best way to cook a potato and more!Ā The South Island team to play the North Island team will also be announced by Dave Edwards on this show, so if you want to know who's been picked, tune in!Ā If you know anyone who you think would be good to have on as a guest, please email us at info@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz

    The Bowls Hour Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 54:43


    Tune in and listen to this episode of 'The Bowls Hour' where Erin and Alex chat to newly crowned National Champion of Champions Triples winners and Silver Star recipients, Linda Ralph and Ross Ellery.Then listen as Sharon Sims, the North Island teams non playing Captain, names the players set to participate in this years North vs South.You won't want to miss it!

    The Bowls Hour Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 46:19


    Tune in and listen to this episode of 'The Bowls Hour' where Erin and Alex chat to newly crowned National Champion of Champions Pairs winner Diane Patterson, then talk to young guns Seamus Curing and Ashleigh Jeffcoat.They also chat about blue greens and ask a very important question in regards to milk and cereal, you won't want to miss it!If you have any suggestions for topics that we can cover on the show, or people you'd like to hear us talk to, email us at info@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz

    The Bowls Hour Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 57:58


    Check out this special episode as Alex first talks to Bowls New Zealand CEO Mark Cameron about all things Bowls New Zealand.They cover Champ of Champs, Comm Games, North Vs South, AGM, our new complaints service, the venues for next years nationals and more!Then Mark and Alex talk to Dean McMurchy about his bowling career and recent win.

    The Bowls Hour Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 42:13


    Tune into Episode 19 of 'The Bowls Hour'. Erin and Alex chat to Meg and Erica from Bowls Canterbury, then talk to international technical official, Wendy Suttie. Lastly they chat to recently named New Zealand representative Mike Galloway. Let us know what you think, email us at info@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz

    The Bowls Hour Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 49:51


    Tune into Episode 19 of 'The Bowls Hour'. Erin and Alex chat about the upcoming Champion of Champions events and then talk to Margaret O'Connor, Karen Hema and Anthony Ouellet.They also talk about whether it's time to change what bowls scoreboards look like; let us know what you think, email us at info@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz

    The Bowls Hour Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 35:41


    Tune into Episode 18 of 'The Bowls Hour'. Erin and Alex talk about the upcoming Trans-Tasman, the Summerset awards and how to get a new club uniform. Then they talk to Bowls Taranaki selector Alan Batley about his career and what's going on at his Club, Paritutu. Lastly they catch up with well known personality Des Coppins about the recently held and hugely succesful fundraising tournment for the rebuilding of the Foxton & Beach Bowling Club . There is also discussion as to whether jam or cream goes first on a scone, you won't want to miss it!

    The Bowls Hour Episode 17- Mark Cameron, Martin McKenzie, Phil Huwyler, Sharon Sims

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 54:55


    Tune in at 7pm tonight and listen as Alex Reed and Mark Cameron talk everything bowls. First up, they review the recently completed Bowls New Zealand Census, and discuss some strategies going forward. Then they talk to Martin McKenzie about the new Bowls New Zealand judicial process. Following that, they chat to the Bowls New Zealand VP, Phil Huwyler. Lastly, they talk to bowls legend Sharon Sims MNZM We welcome all feedback and suggestions for 'The Bowls Hour', let us know what you think by emailing info@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz or in the comments.

    The Bowls Hour Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 44:27


    Tune in here at 6pm for this episode of 'The Bowls Hour' and listen to Erin and Alex discuss the recently completed Bowls3Five National Interclub.They then chat to Mandy Boyd about the Elmwood Park Saints Bowls3Five win, as well as her art career.Next they talk to national indoor bowls title holder, Keith Setter, about what it was like to watch the Commonwealth Games in Glascow, amongst other things.Lastly, they talk to Grant Nisbett about his career, both within bowls and without.Feedback is always welcome, email us at info@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz with your ideas on people we could talk to, or questions we could ask.

    The Bowls Hour Episode 15-Bowls3Five Special

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 44:27


    Erin Nurkka joins Alex Reed for this episode of 'The Bowls Hour'-a Bowls3Five Special. Erin and Alex talk to Sheldon Bagrie-Howley, Dave Clark and Selina Goddard about their experiences with the Bowls3Five format so far, and their upcoming participation in the Bowls3Five National Interclub finals being held at Naenae Bowling Club this weekend.

    The Bowls Hour Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 44:27


    The Bowls Hour now broadcasts at 8pm on SENZ every Wednesday night. In this episode, Alex and Miles chat about the upcoming Interclub Sevens. They also talk to guests, Kevin Hickland, Aiden Zittersteijn and Sue Way. We're always looking for feedback-please send it to info@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz.

    The Bowls Hour Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 44:14


    The Bowls Hour now broadcasts at 8pm on SENZ every Wednesday night. In this episode, Alex and Miles chat about the upcoming Interclub Sevens. They also talk to guests, Kevin Hickland, Aiden Zittersteijn and Sue Way. We're always looking for feedback-please send it to info@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz.

    The Bowls Hour Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 44:57


    Tune in to this episode of 'The Bowls Hour', now broadcast 8pm every Wednesday on SENZ and then on Bowls New Zealand platforms on Thursday mornings. On this episode Miles and Alex review the upcoming regional interclub, then talk to Ann Muir QSM, Gary Vogel and Tony Fabling. If you want us to cover anything, or have any feedback, please comment below or email us at info@bowlsnewnewzealand.co.nz

    The Bowls Hour Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 45:29


    Tune in to this episode of 'The Bowls Hour', now broadcast 8pm every Wednesday on SENZ and then on Bowls New Zealand platforms on Thursday mornings. On this episode Miles and Alex review the regional Intercentre, then talk to Dayle Jackon, Sue Curran and Mark Noble. If you want us to cover anything, or have any feedback, please comment below or email us at info@bowlsnewnewzealand.co.nz

    The Bowls Hour Episode Ten

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 51:47


    Tune in at 8pm to this episode of 'The Bowls Hour'. After reviewing listener feedback and previewing the upcoming regional Intercentre, Mark and Alex talk to Rocky Nooks Steve King, Parajack Lynda Bennett and also the President of Takapuna Bowling Club, Robyn Walker.If you can think of anyone that you think would be great on this podcast, or any topics you'd like us to raise, please email us at info@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz

    The Bowls Hour Episode Nine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 41:56


    Tune in at 7pm to this episode of 'The Bowls Hour'. Miles and Alex talk to our roving bowls reporter, Rob Davis. Then they chat to Commonwealth Games hopeful Chris LeLeivre about the upcoming trial being held at Rocky Nook this weekend. Miles and Alex also review some listener feedback on whether the game of bowls is more skillful now, than it was. They also chat about the upcoming 'regionalised' intercentre.If you can think of anyone that you think would be great on this podcast, or any topics you'd like us to raise, please email us at info@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz

    The Bowls Hour Episode Eight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 57:01


    Tune in to this weeks 'The Bowls Hour' Tune in to this Episode of 'The Bowls Hour'Miles and Alex talk to Terry Scott, Peter Belliss and Matt Lennan-what a line up! Alex starts off by making a case that the modern game of bowls is more skillful than the game played 30 years ago-send us your feeback on this and we may include it in next weeks show. We always looking for people to chat to on 'The Bowls Hour', if you know anyone that you think would be great on the show, or have an topics you'd like us to discuss, email us at info@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz

    The Bowls Hour Episode Seven

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 46:44


    Tune in to this weeks 'The Bowls Hour' Alex and Miles first chat to young bowler Briar Atkinson, then review some listener feedback on 'Juniors' in New Zealand with Mark Cameron. After that they talk to Mark about the decision to cancel the Summerset Nationals that were to be held in Taranaki (including where they might be next year!). Lastly they talk to Dave Barnett from Kihikihi Bowling Club about the process of getting two new artificial greens up and going. What an episode! We're always looking for bowlers to chat to on 'The Bowls Hour', if you know anyone that you think would be great on the show, or have an topics you'd like us to discuss, email us at info@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz

    The Bowls Hour Episode Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 45:07


    Tune in to this weeks episode of 'The Bowls Hour'.Miles Davis and Alex Reed talk to David Clark, Graham Reive and John McBeth-a fascinating lineup. First though, Miles and Alex chat about the 'Junior' system that we have in New Zealand-and how it could be better!We'd love to see some feedback on this, so please email your thoughts on the current system to alex@bowlsnewzealand.co.nzWe're also always looking for new guests to have on our show, so if you think of anyone please let us know!Don't forget to share this podcast with your friends, whether they think they want to listen to it or not.Enjoy!

    The Bowls Hour Episode Five

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 46:11


    Tune in to the most recent episode of 'The Bowls Hour'Miles and Alex start off with a chat about the upcoming National Fours and Mixed Pairs, then talk to Terry Moverly about all things Birkenhead Bowling Club.Julie Blake and Mike Kernaghan then chat about their roles as Commonwealth Games Team Manager and Head Coach respectively.It's a great episode, so please don't forget to let your mates in on the secret and share it far and wide!Tune in this time next week for more of 'The Bowls Hour'

    The Bowls Hour Episode Four

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 45:59


    Tune in to this episode of 'The Bowls Hour', brought to you by Summerset Retirement Villages and Dynasty Apparel. This episode features Miles Davis and Alex Reed in conversation with Gayle Melrose, Kevin Hickland, Sally McKenzie and Kevin Smith. Everything from how Bowls New Zealand is broadcasting national events, the Rangatahi Strategy and how to join the New Zealand Blind Lawn Bowlers Association is covered, with some extra stuff in between! Please remember to share this podcast with anyone whom you think may enjoy it. In the meantime, tune in at the same time next week for more of 'The Bowls Hour'!

    The Bowls Hour Episode Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 52:10


    Mark Cameron, Grant Hassall, Alastair McKenzie, Steve Beel & Graeme Rees join in conversation with Miles Davis and Alex Reed on all things bowls.From the Bowls New Zealand COVID response, to how an artificial green is created and everything in between. There's some interesting information for everyone!Don't forget to share 'The Bowls Hour' with your fellow bowlers and friends.

    The Bowls Hour-Episode Two-Tony Grantham, Bev Morel, Selina Goddard, Chelsea Farley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 46:38


    The Bowls Hour, Episode One-Kevin Hickland, Mark Cameron, Leif Selby, Val Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 47:26


    In this, our first episode, Miles Davis and Alex Reed chat to Kevin Hickland, Mark Cameron, Leif Selby and Val Smith. What a line up!This podcast is also availble on the Bowls New Zealand YouTube Channel, Spotify and Apple Music.Enjoy!

    Shannon McIlroy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 49:47


    Dive into the life of the current World Champion Shannon McIlroy

    Graeme Rees

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 35:11


    Tune in for this weeks episode with Graeme Rees. Summerset award winner, coach of the year 2021!

    Steve Delaney

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 29:10


    Para Athlete of the year (B1-B4). Tune in for this weeks inspirational episode. A true superstar in the making.

    Nicole Toomey and Finbar McGuigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 35:42


    This weeks episode featuring Bowls New Zealand's emerging players of the year Nicole Toomey and Finbar McGuigan.

    Graham Dorreen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 34:45


    Tune in for this weeks episode with Graham Dorreen. Coach of the Year 2018 & 2020 and Club of the year 2021, Takapuna Bowling Club!

    Mike Galloway

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 33:39


    Tune in for this weeks episode, Summerset Award Winner Mike Galloway.

    Brett O’Riley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 36:53


    Brett O'Riley, someone who lives life to the full and has had a full life of Bowls.

    Dale Rayner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 27:48


    Tune in for this weeks episode where we dig into Dale Rayner's experience in the sport.

    Grant Nisbett

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 38:20


    The man behind the microphone but, what is his connection to bowls?

    Peter Horne

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 41:20


    The inspirational Peter Horne. Born without all four limbs but, wont be told there is anything he can't do.

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