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Daily Bridge in New Zealand
27 Mar 2020
A “Double” Whammy. Well, nearly. It was not quite catastrophic to produce the red card as an answer to both our problems from yesterday…at least not just yet and as long as one has a thinking partner, then you could be saved... read more here
Northland News with Tania Brown
27 Mar 2020
Greeting all from the winterless North once again. Gosh, before we hit these tumultuous times we were up and running with a fever (maybe that’s not the right word) and 2020 WAS THE YEAR. However, that’s not to be at this stage but it... read more here
Process for cancellation of any tournaments at 10A level and above
26 Mar 2020
This post is to share with you what we have put in place regarding the cancelation or otherwise of bridge tournaments at 10A level or above. Events at this level and above are the responsibility of NZ Bridge either directly or by way of a... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
26 Mar 2020
Hero or Villain? Why when defending no-trumps does partner always seem to lead a suit in which you have a small singleton or doubleton? Actually, that is just not true. You may only remember the bad leads. Sometimes, they actually make a good... read more here
iNFORMATION REGARDING NATIONAL RUBBER BRIDGE COMPETITION
26 Mar 2020
To Regional Committees and Rubber Bridge Players 26th March 2020 Normally, I would be writing to you now about this year’s National Rubber Bridge competition with its finals at the National Congress in Hamilton. These are not, though,... read more here
News from the Chair -
26 Mar 2020
From the Chair 2020 #1 26 Mar 2020.pdf read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
25 Mar 2020
DIARY OF A DISASTER. If you could always refer to your bridge textbook and find the exact answer to a problem, then bridge in general, bidding in particular, would not be nearly so exciting and interesting. The fact that so many hands do not fit... read more here
ON LINE PAIRS BRIDGE FOR NEW ZEALAND PLAYERS
25 Mar 2020
Thanks to Aucklanders, Patrick Carter and Sylvester Riddell, there is at least one opportunity per day to play in a shortish 12 board Pairs session involving New Zealand players. You must have a partner with a BBO log-in. BASIC DIRECTIONS Log... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
24 Mar 2020
No Time for a Fit. So, yesterday we gave you a pretty nice 20 hcp hand and we established that we had a spade fit. You know your partner has not got much of a hand. Even if... read more here
WHILE YOU CANNOT PLAY BRIDGE
24 Mar 2020
Playing bridge at New Zealand clubs or even privately may be off the agenda for the forseeable future. However, there are other ways you can still indulge in your favourite pastime. There's playing bridge online or catching up on... read more here
ABF Daily Bridge Column courtesy of Ron Klinger
23 Mar 2020
LInk to articles read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
23 Mar 2020
You may be suffering a few withdrawal symptoms at not being able to get down to your club these days. So, we will give you a bit of bridge on-line with a daily question about the bidding, defence or play of a hand….and then the following... read more here
Tales of Akarana
20 Mar 2020
Just in case! No play this week…or for the next few but that does not stop being able to report a recent hand which occurred. If you take a look at the following deal and bid all the way to 6, you would be feeling quite happy. ... read more here
Canterbury News with Max Robb
19 Mar 2020
The Christchurch Club and Regional Committee ran on behalf of NZ Bridge a very successful National Swiss Pairs event in mid -February. While the runaway winners were Wellington’s Martin Reid and Peter Newell, local pair Fiona Temple and John... read more here
A Happening Event. The National Bridge Congress
18 Mar 2020
New Zealand National Congress is a happening event…this year. That is certainly the message NZ Bridge wants to send out at this point. The event is still over 6 months’ away. There will be many decisions made regarding the level of... read more here
Coronavirus- Bulletin 4 from Allan Morris
18 Mar 2020
Advisory 4: Coronavirus Covid-19- from the Board On Monday we issued Advisory No3 recommending action players and clubs should follow. A lot can be done by being responsible and vigilant about personal hygiene. We are listening to Governments... read more here
The Bridge Zone Show - 087
18 Mar 2020
This week's show includes: The ‘C” word continues to wreak havoc Exclusive announcement on the Bridge Zone Results North Island teams ... read more here
Play and Defend Better: for improving players
17 Mar 2020
This week’s board is topical as it occurred in last weekend’s North Island Teams. If you fail to find the correct line, do not feel too bad as the success rate of those in slam was not that high: match 6 Board 10North... read more here
Tight Finish at the North Island Teams
17 Mar 2020
A strong consistent performance from the team of Wayne Burrows-Clair Miao and Andi Boughey- Carol Richardson saw them win the North Island Teams in Wellington last weekend by just under 2vps. Perhaps the key to their success was their 6th... read more here
Coronavirus- Bulletin 3 from Allan Morris
16 Mar 2020
On Saturday the New Zealand Government imposed travel conditions on all people (except from Pacific Islands) entering New Zealand, requiring people to self-isolate for 14 days. Also we have seen major fixtures/gatherings being postponed or... read more here
North Island Teams - Wellington
13 Mar 2020
Link to results read more here
Waikato Bays Autumn News with Anna Kalma
13 Mar 2020
Non bridge stuff happening around the bridge table. First up the Gold Coast Congress and the New Zealand teams not only whopped butt in the Teams but again the dress up. NZ (and more specifically the Te Aroha club) has set the... read more here
The Bridge Zone Show - 086
12 Mar 2020
Here is the link to this week's show read more here
Play and Defend Better: for improving players
10 Mar 2020
FINE PLAY IN TARANAKI They come from Wellington but Graham Stronach and Sandy McKirdy had one of their finest weekends of bridge at last weekend’s Taranaki Bridge Congress. With their teammates, John Luoni and John Patterson, they blitzed... read more here
Tales of Akarana
6 Mar 2020
There is little worse in a bridge score-up than a double game swing against your side. There was more than one hand last night where “the 5 level did belong to the opponents” contrarily to the common saying. At our table on the... read more here
Gold Coast Congress Masterpoints
5 Mar 2020
Of interest to the 250 plus Kiwis who played at the Gold Coast Congres. The transfer and conversion of your masterpoints earned at this event will take place early in April, and certanly by the end of the second week in April. Regards... read more here
The Bridge Zone Show - 085
4 Mar 2020
Included this week: Gold Coast Round Up 280 New Zealander’s did very well across the ditch Kiwis fight out the Open Teams Final It was a nail biter…. Judge Julie Opening Leads... read more here
Otago- Southland News with Moss Wylie
3 Mar 2020
“Alex” in summer. Alexandra lies in the heart of Central Otago and is known for its wonderful climate. Some of NZ’s best orchards and wineries are located in the area. People are also drawn to the well-maintained walking and... read more here
Volunteer of The Month
3 Mar 2020
March 2020 Viv Hill: Geraldine. Our nomination this month comes from the Geraldine Bridge Club. Like all clubs large and small, Geraldine relies on its volunteers like Viv Hill. This description of her contribution comes from Club President,... read more here
Kiwis on the Coast - Day 8, Saturday
2 Mar 2020
DOWN TO THE WIRE. The final of the Gold Coast Teams between two mainly Kiwi teams came down to an extraordinary climax. Let’s remember first the two teams: Bach Ashley Bach, Nabil Edgtton, Matthew Brown, Michael Whibley, Alex... read more here
Kiwis on the Coast - Day 7, Friday
29 Feb 2020
A Great Day for the Kiwis All went accoring to plan for those Kiwis still left in the Open Teams. Ware (Michael Ware, Nick Jacob, GeO Tislevoll, Terje Lie, Max Henbest, David Wiltshire) won both their quarter final against Van Der Vlugt... read more here
Kiwis on the Coast - Day 6, Thursday
28 Feb 2020
Congratulations to the two Kiwi teams which made the top six in the Open Teams section. Bach made it comfortably though it was a little tighter for Ware, last qualifier by 2. vps. Bach has the morning off while the third to sixth teams play... read more here
Kiwis on the Coast - Day 5, Wednesday
27 Feb 2020
The Teams qualifying Swiss is at its two thirds stage. 4 further matches on Thursday will determine which 6 Open teams progress to the knock-out stages and which two teams in the other categories will contest their finals. Here then are those... read more here
Gold Coast on the 9 News
26 Feb 2020
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Kiwis on the Coast -Day 4, Tuesday
26 Feb 2020
Onto Tuesday, the first day of the Teams, with each group playing 9 matches of 14 boards over 3 days. The event itself is huge as epitomised by the number of participating teams:... read more here
The Bridge Zone Show -084 - 26th Feb 2020
26 Feb 2020
Link to the show here read more here
Kiwis on the Coast -Day 3, Monday
25 Feb 2020
Congratulations to Susan Humphries- Michael Whibley and Liz and Blair Fisher who won their sections in the Bobby Richman Open Pairs. Andrew Janisz and his Canadian partner, Mark Siegrist, came very close in Section C while Matthew Brown was the... read more here
Kiwis on the Coast - Day 2
24 Feb 2020
Congratulations to Alister Stuck and Andrew Tarbutt who finished 2nd in the 150 pair 9 round Swiss Pairs event which finished yesterday. They won 7 of their matches and finished 10 vps behind the runaway winners but also a clear 10 vps ahead of... read more here
Kiwis on The Coast
23 Feb 2020
Day 1 – Saturday. Welcome to The Gold Coast Congress….and this year it is nice to be able to make what I hope will be daily reports about the progress of Kiwi players here actually from the venue itself. It is probably not good form... read more here
Tales of Akarana
21 Feb 2020
Too Much Information The opposition may find the best way to defend and to play hands but we should not make either any easier than we have to. On the following two boards, the opposition “knew too much” and got it right! We helped... read more here
Volunteer of The Month
21 Feb 2020
Derek presenting certificate and flowers to Margot. Margot Davenport - Victoria Bridge Club. Club President, Derek Gill has nominated Margot on behalf the Victoria Bridge Club Committee. Over to Derek: "Margot has been... read more here
Central Districts News with George McLachlan
20 Feb 2020
Taradale on the move. "In June last year the Taradale Bridge Club was advised that the lease of the room they had used for the past ten years would not be renewed, contrary to previous discussions and the drawing up of a yet to... read more here
The Bridge Zone Show -083 - 19th Feb 2020
19 Feb 2020
LInk to this weeks show read more here
Emphatic win at the National Swiss Pairs
17 Feb 2020
was 7NT the place to be? Emphatic Win at the National Swiss Pairs. The National Swiss Pairs took place at the Christchurch Bridge Club over the past week-end with 62 pairs coming from as far away as KeriKeri and Invercargill (though strangely... read more here
Congratulations- To Our New Grand Masters
16 Feb 2020
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National 15A Swiss Pairs Christchurch
14 Feb 2020
Link to Results read more here
Tales of Akarana
14 Feb 2020
The “Obvious” Game Your partner opens clubs at the 1 level, showing some number of clubs between 2 and 13 and you hold a pretty flat, uninspiring “majorless” collection, an honour in each suit and a suit which barely... read more here
The Bridge Zone Show - 082
12 Feb 2020
This week's show includes: It’s a numbers show today Who would have thought that we talk numbers so often ROTORUA TEAMS Grand slams for Africa at Rotorua – wow... read more here
Auckland News with Douglas Russell
11 Feb 2020
Welcome back to your regular updates on happenings in the great big world of New Zealand Bridge, and Happy New Year to one and all. May you enjoy your (mis)adventures at the table in 2020. Of course, as this is the first report for this year,... read more here
Play and Defend Better: for improving players
10 Feb 2020
Make Crime Pay. All the best bridge books (and probably some lesser ones too!) teach us how we should bid hands correctly, using tried and true methods. There can be no more” tried and true” convention than Blackwood, whichever form... read more here
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