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TALES OF AKARANA
28 Apr 2017
WHO IS IN CHARGE OF THE “BOSS” SUIT? You like to have a handful of spades. They are pretty good to have in any competitive auction. Yet, this suit did not get a look-in in either of the hands which follow. However, the possessor of... read more here
PLAY and DEFENCE for Improving Players
26 Apr 2017
“Guiding Partner” It’s a sensible thing to do in order to get a good score. We often “guide partner” by a particular signal, suggesting they play a certain suit though another way is by taking away all other options... read more here
Volunteer of The Month
25 Apr 2017
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A Lighter Look
24 Apr 2017
LIGHTNING DOES STRIKE TWICE Conceding a slam when one plays duplicate bridge is annoying unless it is likely to be bid by every other pair sitting the same way. (It rarely is!) You can also hope that your teammates will do so as well. Playing... read more here
Wellington Region - Congress 22-25 April 2017
22 Apr 2017
Link to Results Pairs Link to Results Teams read more here
TALES OF AKARANA
21 Apr 2017
BRING IT ON: THE BARELY USED BLUE CARD When did you last use it? It sits there in your bidding box almost untouched. Compare that to the state of your 1 club card. However,... read more here
Top of The South News with Lindsey Guy
19 Apr 2017
Saturday 25th March saw 16 teams competing at the Marlborough Bridge club. There had been a late withdrawal so that the kitchen helpers were pulled into play on the day. There was a ring around to find extra people to fill the gaps. Kate... read more here
A Lighter Look
18 Apr 2017
A “SPECTACULAR” START......or "Jumping Jack Flash" First board of the day. Lots of laughter. Friendly opponents. A day of Pairs ahead. All good. You’ve even got a good hand too! A strong no-trump. You are North. So, off you go... read more here
PLAY and DEFENCE for Improving Players
18 Apr 2017
A “SIN” WORTH CULTIVATING Are you a greedy player? There is... read more here
Auckland Easter Congress - 15th - 17th April 2017
15 Apr 2017
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Canterbury Easter Congress 15th-17th April 2017
15 Apr 2017
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TALES OF AKARANA
14 Apr 2017
The Natural Psyche…or “Bidding the Boss Suit”. The race to bid spades was a key factor on one particular board this week. Would you bid them in this auction? You are South with: KQT5 9854 63 986 and... read more here
WELLINGTON REGIONAL NEWS with Paul Maxwell
12 Apr 2017
In my last regional update, I mentioned that my partner and I were heading off to the Gold Coast Congress. So were many other Kiwis, including a large chunk of my particular club, the Wellington Bridge Club (WBC). NZBridge reports at the time gave... read more here
PLAY and DEFENCE for Improving Players
11 Apr 2017
The “Wake- Up” Signal Taking your mind off the job for even one second could cost you big time when you are playing Bridge. What would you do as West in the following situation when some minutes ago, you overcalled at the one level... read more here
Recent High Session Scores
10 Apr 2017
Below are the session scores of 66% and above in March 2017 in tournament play. Look at that fantastic score by Norma Mcdonald and Ruth Slee at the Invercargill Junior Pairs. Also, Jenna and Christine Gibbons had a great morning at Te Puke.... read more here
Tournament Results: Auckland-Northland and Waikato Bays
10 Apr 2017
Here are the March 2017 Tournament Results for the upper North Island Regions. Te Puke 8B Restricted Pairs (4th March) Howick Restricted Pairs (11th March ) 1. Amanda Smith- Joy Bates 121.52 1. Jan Ashwell -... read more here
Tournament Results: Lower North Island
10 Apr 2017
Here are the March 2017 Tournament Results for the Central Districts and Wellington Regions. Taradale Intermediate Pairs (4th March) Marion Hill Pairs, New Plymouth (11th March) 1. Carol Fraser- Judy Inzunza... read more here
Tournament Results: South Island
10 Apr 2017
Here are the March 2017 Tournament Results from the three South Island Regions. Westport All Grades (4th March) Invercargill Intermediate Pairs (4th March) 1. Lindsey Guy- Steve Gray 116.27 1. Yvonne Hughes -... read more here
TALES OF AKARANA
7 Apr 2017
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Gold Coast Congress Masterpoints
5 Apr 2017
The Masterpoints for the 2017 Gold Coast Congress have been processed today. read more here
PLAY and DEFENCE for Improving Players
5 Apr 2017
Guiding Partner Sometimes it may seem obvious for our partner to switch to a different suit, “obvious” that is from our seat. Since it is not so obvious all the time from the other side of the table, we adopt ways of signalling to our... read more here
WAIKATO BAYS NEWS with Anna Kalma
5 Apr 2017
Waikato Bays news in April We have moved from the summer of competitive teams events into the autumn of more relaxed restricted, multigrade as well as the start of the Junior and Intermediate tournaments in the region. Hamilton's... read more here
Start Thinking About Our National Congress
3 Apr 2017
COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS A LOOK AHEAD TO THE 2017 NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL CONGRESS Whether you know it all about our National Congress (maybe you have been to all or most of the previous Congresses) or Are unsure what it’s all about (we... read more here
Welcome to the new team on the Board
3 Apr 2017
As you all now know, the Board has 3 new members after the recent elections. Alan Dormer (Chair), Clare Coles and Jane Stearns. Click here to view details of all Board members Alan Dormer promises to keep the Bridge community up to... read more here
TALES OF AKARANA
31 Mar 2017
Good Defence: Bad Luck If there was voting for the “Good Defence” and “Bad Luck” categories at the end of a year’s bridge at Akarana, then I would have a couple of nominations from this week’s play. Firstly,... read more here
A Lighter Look
30 Mar 2017
A LIGHTER LOOK It can all get a bit too much at times, saving overtricks, watching partner’s discards. (You do, don’t you?). Say “yes” and promise you will…at least until the tea break! So, relax and take in some... read more here
Volunteer of The Month
30 Mar 2017
Derek Rankin - Taupo Several years ago the committee of this club decided to take on electronic scoring. Derek agreed to have a look at what was on offer and in his... read more here
Canterbury News with Craig Shanahan
29 Mar 2017
PROMISCUITY AND BRIDGE Gottcha! Rangiora Bridge Club celebrated its 50th anniversary over the weekend of 24th – 26th March. It was a huge success with a Mix and Mingle on the Friday evening of 60 current and former... read more here
PLAY and DEFENCE for Improving Players
29 Mar 2017
That Precious Entry “I have not got much” said dummy as he laid his hand down, with a smile. “You can cope”. So, thanking your partner for all that he gave you, you had to set about getting 9 tricks in 3NT. West, on your... read more here
TALES OF AKARANA
24 Mar 2017
The Card that never came and the ace that came too soon High level decisions often end with “if onlys”. One player per side could have been saying those two magic words on the first of the two featured deals from this evening’s... read more here
Otago/Southland News with Brad Johnston
22 Mar 2017
Bridge in the South starts each year with one of the more popular events, the Alexandra Holiday Pairs. This perennial favourite had 42 pairs competing over two nights (and enjoying the weather during the days) up in Central Otago and was won this... read more here
PLAY and DEFENCE for Improving Players
21 Mar 2017
Safety in Signalling “I did not want to give a trick away” North was heard to say in the post-mortem which came too soon after another game had slipped through. “Too soon” was because it occurred at the table rather than... read more here
TALES OF AKARANA
17 Mar 2017
“A Very Successful Operation….” And you know what happened to the patient! Why? The preparation (the bidding) had gone perfectly. On a part-score deal, the opposition were heading for either -200 or -500, certain imps in. Let... read more here
AUCKLAND NEWS with Douglas Russell
16 Mar 2017
On the Move Your Humble Correspondent has been a little preoccupied with domestic matters over the past few weeks, as I am shortly about to move house. Biritch the Russian Blue is not at all happy about this state of affairs, as not only... read more here
PLAY and DEFENCE for Improving Players
15 Mar 2017
Break a Rule: Keep a Rule It’s tough, this game of Bridge. The experts give you rules to follow and then not just let you break them but tell you it’s correct to do so! Take this situation. You are in 3NT and you have a heart suit of... read more here
Board Elections- Results
14 Mar 2017
Board Elections March 2017 New Zealand Bridge congratulates the following who were successful in the recent Board elections and will commence their term of office from 1 April 2017. Chairperson: Alan Dormer Board... read more here
Recent High Session Scores
13 Mar 2017
Here are the names and scores of those who scored 66% and over in the first two months of 2017: RECENT HIGH SCORES 2017 ... read more here
Tournament Results: Auckland-Northland and Waikato Bays
13 Mar 2017
Here are the first results for 2017, for the months of January and... read more here
Tournament Results: Lower North Island
13 Mar 2017
Here are the first results for 2017 from the Wellington and Central District regions, for the months of January and February 2017: Central Districts/ Wellington Wanganui Picnic Pairs (5th February)... read more here
Tournament Results: South Island
13 Mar 2017
Here are the results from the three South Island regions for January and February 2017: Alexandra Holiday Pairs (6th/7th January) Christchurch Holiday Pairs (5th,10th12th January) 1. Elwyn Hughes - Elspeth Welsh 118.99... read more here
TALES OF AKARANA
10 Mar 2017
A Deal of Problems Two bidding and one play problem from the same deal. Sounds like worth a little look. Pre-empts usually make life difficult for someone. This one made life rather so for everyone including the pre-emptor. Yet, what would be... read more here
Director Exams - Dates for 2017
9 Mar 2017
Directors Exam dates for 2017 15th & 16th July 2017 - Club & Tournamament Papers Flyer Club & Tournament 15 & 16 July 2017.pdf 28th & 29th October 2017 - Club Paper Alister Stuck National... read more here
North Island Teams in Auckland
8 Mar 2017
Teams and Slams Galore and even more! What’s the “more”? It’s what you always get when Michael Ware wins a tournament, a good joke, of course. Yet, we are going to concentrate here on the large number of teams, 42, and... read more here
PLAY and DEFENCE for Improving Players
8 Mar 2017
A Different Kind of Finesse Recently, I watched a club player struggle and fail in a relatively tricky contract and it occurred to me afterwards that a technique which seems quite obvious to more experienced players has not been explained even on... read more here
Announcement- NZ Teams for 2017
7 Mar 2017
7 March 2017 Bulletin 3 - International Programme for 2017 I am pleased to announce that the Selectors (myself, Kris Wooles and Richard Solomon) have chosen the following teams for Seoul and Lyon. APBF... read more here
Top of The South News with Jenny Pomeroy
7 Mar 2017
Happy New Year We may be 2 months into the year, but as this is my first bulletin due to a little bit of shirking responsibilities and changing of dates it is my first opportunity to say Happy New Year. A new Trophy from the Old Year... read more here
TALES OF AKARANA
3 Mar 2017
The Bizarre and The Absurd Fortunately, the following board was only played at two tables as the results achieved at other tables would have taken too long to describe. Why at only 2 tables? Perhaps because all other tables passed the board in?... read more here
Volunteer of The Month
3 Mar 2017
February 2017 Lester Clark – Milton Hopefully, you know where Milton is and if you do, you would stop as you pass through the small town midway between Dunedin and Balclutha. There, you will find a small bridge club which... read more here
Northland News with Tania Brown
2 Mar 2017
We have started 2017 with a hiss and a roar and already have three tournaments under our belts. It was awesome to see some out of towners supporting these as well. A massive welcome to all who have managed to make it up North over the break, One... read more here
PLAY and DEFENCE for Improving Players
28 Feb 2017
One Ruff is Enough South should have been very thankful on the following board that West scored a diamond ruff because without that ruff, the 4 contract would have been pretty hard to make. However, South did not take advantage of their good... read more here
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