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Looking Back at the Babich Wines New Zealand Wide Pairs
4 Nov 2019
Ruth and Trish Top the Field. The Rotorua pair, Ruth Lewis and Trish Stephens had a wonderful evening on the 1st November when they topped the field in this year’s Babich Wines New Zealand Wide Pairs with a huge 75.67%, over 6% clear of... read more here
Babich Wines New Zealand Wide Pairs
1 Nov 2019
This event was held on the evening of Friday November 1st at 57 clubs from KeriKeri in the north to Winton in the south. That's two more clubs than last year. Over 1,000 pairs took part. As usual, our team of X Club scorers, Jan Spaans, Michael... read more here
Tales of Akarana
1 Nov 2019
Right Sided: Right Result. The task for the East-West pairs on Board 26 was to ensure that East got to the declarer seat before their partner. If they did, then all routes should lead to +620. If West did become declarer, then a... read more here
Central Districts News with George MacLachlan
31 Oct 2019
My first New Zealand Bridge Congress Experience by Garry Hodge, Palmerston North. “A little background on the decision to go to Congress... Debbie Marcroft, Laura Griffin, Cindy Lowndes and myself decided to join up as a team and try to... read more here
A Lighter Look
30 Oct 2019
Boards 4 Remembering. If I was to tell you what is my lucky number (I might some day), then the answer would be “4”. I am sure you are not interested why. 26 teams contested the qualifying Swiss of the Waikato Bays Regional Teams in... read more here
The Bridge Zone Radio Show - 068
30 Oct 2019
This week's show includes: NZ Wide Pairs Get your entries in to a club near you Thanks to Babich Wines for their continued support Judge Julie talks about psych bids Mike Neels continues his... read more here
Play and Defend Better: for improving players
29 Oct 2019
Nice One, Michael. Two questions for you this week but do not feel too bad if you get the answers wrong. You would have plenty of top players for company. Firstly, you are on lead to 3NT and choose to lead the spade Jack. This is what you,... read more here
News from the Chair -
25 Oct 2019
No 7 Added 25 Oct 2019 read more here
Tales of Akarana
25 Oct 2019
The Night of The Long Suits. They were not all diamond suits but they mostly were…. and the suits were not all bid to the optimum, which was somewhat annoying when this one was…and all I could do was follow suit! What is your plan... read more here
The Bridge Zone Radio Show - 067
24 Oct 2019
This week's show includes: Nigel Gresson interviews Malcolm Smith – National Recorder We learn about the role of the Recorders Barry has read a chapter of his old yet new book, Match Point Bridge... read more here
Decision- Conduct Discipline and Disputes Committee
23 Oct 2019
A complaint against Susan Sykes was determined by the Conduct Discipline and Disputes Committee on 20 September 2019. Susan Sykes was found to be in breach of Laws 74Al ., 74A2. and 74B2. of the Laws of Bridge and in breach of the New Zealand... read more here
Top of The South News with Jenny Pomeroy
22 Oct 2019
Richmond hosted the Ernest Rutherford 8B tournament over three Thursday afternoons, 29th August, 5 and 12th September. Spreading the sessions over three weeks like this works well for those who are less keen to play a whole day or who... read more here
Play and Defend Better: for improving players
21 Oct 2019
Bid it…and Make it. Catering for Normal Breaks. It was really good that 9 out of the 16 pairs who played the following board in Teams matches bid to the excellent 6 spade contract. What was a shame was that of those 9 pairs who were... read more here
Tales of Akarana
18 Oct 2019
The Power of Aces:Golden. Have you ever doubted it? If you ever thought your aces were worth only 4 high card points, then you were not playing at Akarana this Wednesday night. Firstly, a bidding problem for you. It was for me and I am not sure I... read more here
Canterbury News with Naomi Hannah Brown
17 Oct 2019
Bad weather but great Bridge on Banks Peninsula. Beautiful Banks Peninsula was shrouded in cloud for the Canterbury 10A Pairs tournament in September, but despite the cold and persistent rain, the warmth inside the Duvauchelles Golf Club was... read more here
The Bridge Zone Radio Show - 066
16 Oct 2019
This week's show includes: Snot – yes reach for the tissues Puppy School – hear about Barry and Jenny’s new puppy – Rosa X Club Learn all about it. Mike Neels joins us... read more here
Congratulations- To Our New Grand Masters
15 Oct 2019
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Congress Survey extended
14 Oct 2019
If you attended our National Congress, we want to hear from you. Your feedback is important to us, so please take the time to complete this short survey. This survey has been extended to 18h October. Click here to... read more here
Tales of Akarana
11 Oct 2019
Little Club Action Welcome back to some of the happenings at the regular Akarana club nights. The club as always did not play... read more here
Attention Youth Players- Opportunities for International Representation in 2020
10 Oct 2019
Please see information attached Bulletin NZB Youth 10 Oct 2019.pdf International Squad Application form (Youth)... read more here
The Bridge Zone Show - 065
9 Oct 2019
This week's show includes: Results from Congress Numbers 6 and 66 Numbers – record breaking 730 odd Click this link to enjoy the show read more here
Wellington News with Paul Maxwell
9 Oct 2019
We’re back from Congress, with its record total of a reported 141 tables one morning. It was good to see so many Board members out there playing and enjoying their bridge. So, bridge admin doesn’t have to mean the end of your playing... read more here
The Bridge Zone Radio Show -064
3 Oct 2019
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Otago- Southland News with Moss Wylie
26 Sep 2019
News from the Deep South. With the National Congress just around the corner, many pairs took the opportunity to get in some practice at Alexandra on the 7/8th September. The bridge was held at the RSA... read more here
Tales of Akarana
26 Sep 2019
Following and Breaking the Rules. If the rather dull series of mainly part-score boards from this evening... read more here
The Bridge Zone Radio Show -063
25 Sep 2019
Mugs away – at CONGRESS Send us in an email to win a reusable cup Savings are to be made at Congress for the Barista Coffee... read more here
Waikato Bays News with Anna Kalma
25 Sep 2019
There seems to be a bit of an imperceptible buzz around the traps in the Waikato Bays … some might attribute it to the first proper week of spring … it could be due to the kicking off of the World Cup in Wuhan and the other one in... read more here
Our National Congress Update
24 Sep 2019
Nearly There…. Are you counting down the days now to the start of this year’s National Congress? If you are a Youth Player or are in the Quarter Finals of the National Rubber Bridge Competition, it’s only three days now. Four... read more here
Volunteer of The Month
24 Sep 2019
Chris Glyde – Franklin. Chris has been nominated by the committee of the Franklin Bridge Club. These are the words of Secretary, Jenny Colgan: “Chris is current Computer Manager for the Franklin Bridge Club in Pukekohe and has done... read more here
World Championships in Wuhan. Day 8
23 Sep 2019
They Won and They Lost. 9 out of 10 wins with 8 of those wins by 13 vps or more… and a single loss by two imps in their last 10 matches proved just not quite enough to secure a top 8 finishing round-robin position for the Bridge Blacks.... read more here
World Championships in Wuhan. Day 7
22 Sep 2019
Down to the Wire for the Bridge Blacks Three Kiwi teams are now playing for respectability. Even the Seniors’ run of victories came to a dramatic end with a huge loss to USA 2. However, our Open Team are still alive with 8th place a... read more here
World Championships in Wuhan. Day 6
21 Sep 2019
8th is Getting Closer. Two Kiwi teams continued excellent winning runs. While for the Bridge Blacks, the realistic aim is a top 8 finish, for our Seniors, all that can be achieved is respectability. Five wins in a row now for the Bridge Masters... read more here
New To The Table
20 Sep 2019
“Shut Your Eyes and Bid”. We are going to introduce a slightly different concept this week as we are going to look at the bidding of the same hand at two different tables. Let’s call it a Teams match and see what can happen. It... read more here
Tales of Akarana
20 Sep 2019
Safety Plays..if you can afford them. Two 3NT contracts illustrated principles of safety plays though in one case, it was doubtful that the declarers could afford to take one. Here was one which should be taken. Board 19South... read more here
World Championships in Wuhan. Day 5
20 Sep 2019
Losing Streaks are Over. Spare a thought for the Bridge Masters who have had a tough time with little going right at the table. 13 successive losses. So, the small wins over Turkey and Bulgaria should bring just small smiles, perhaps of relief.... read more here
World Championships in Wuhan. Day 4
19 Sep 2019
Bridge Blacks Back on Track. An excellent day for both the Bridge Blacks and Bridge Ferns. The Bridge Blacks did what they had to do against weaker opposition and then had the bragging rights over Australia while the Bridge Ferns were... read more here
The Bridge Zone Show - 062
18 Sep 2019
This week's show includes: We are in China, attempting to collect silverware Check out the NZ Bridge website to keep up to date with the play Results so far – for NZ and Australia This is what we are playing for... read more here
World Championships in Wuhan. Day 3
18 Sep 2019
Although position-wise, the Bridge Blacks (and the Bridge Masters) stayed just where they started the day, our Open Team ended their run of five poor losses with two wins and a small loss. Meanwhile it was pretty much the same at the end of the... read more here
World Championships in Wuhan. Day 2
17 Sep 2019
Three wins from 12 matches may not seem a particularly good return from the second day’s play. Indeed, both The Bridge Blacks and Bridge Masters are struggling to get momentum so far. However, the Bridge Ferns performed creditably against... read more here
New To The Table. The Play of the Hand.
16 Sep 2019
Taking Advantage of the 5-3 Trump Fit. We found our way with a little exploration to 4H, a fair looking 5-3 trump fit. Let’s see how we can not just make our contract but even maybe an overtrick. South led a spade with North following to... read more here
World Championships in Wuhan. Day 1
16 Sep 2019
Warm Up and Action. "Warming Up" is something all four of our teams did on arrival in Wuhan, a huge city in the centre of China. Our chef de mission, Kris Wooles, described the temperature as "hot and sticky, 37 degrees, feels like 43." At least... read more here
Congratulations!! Our New Grand Masters
15 Sep 2019
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44th World Bridge Championships start This Sunday
13 Sep 2019
New Zealand has four teams taking part in the 44th World Bridge Championships which start on Sunday in Wuhan, China. We will have representative teams in the Open (Bermuda Bowl),Women (Venice Cup), Seniors (D'Orsi Senior Bowl) and Mixed (Mixed... read more here
New To The Table
13 Sep 2019
Finding (not having!) a Fit. We know we need to have a minimum of 8 trumps between our two hands, dummy’s and our own, for that suit to be our trump suit. That is called a "fit". It is normally fairly easy to find such a fit when each hand... read more here
Northland News with Tania Brown
11 Sep 2019
Greetings from the Winterless North once again. No more frosts as yet this year but it sure has rained and the thunder and lightening storms have been nothing short of amazing. Not a lot has been happening here over the past few months. We... read more here
The Bridge Zone Radio Show - 061
11 Sep 2019
This week's show includes: Ki te tautoko te wiki o te reo maori Supporting Maori Language Week Richard Solomon shares his workload heading into the National Congress Late entries are possible and... read more here
Play and Defend Better: for improving players
10 Sep 2019
It should not have made…but it did! Have you heard that before? Have you experienced that before? Be honest. Yes, you have. Recently? It’s OK… no-one is asking you to reveal! The defence was not that hard to find, either. Was... read more here
Congratulations - Recently Qualified Club Level Directors
9 Sep 2019
NZ Bridge congratulates the following people who were successful in the recent exam series: Jeremy Fraser-Hoskin Auckland Andrew McLennan Cromwell Sandie Howard New Plymouth... read more here
New To The Table
6 Sep 2019
Text-Book or Practical? We referred last week to the use of bidding a suit we do not hold when our side has bid three suits, in other words “Fourth Suit Forcing”. An example of the use of this came up very recently. There are... read more here
Tales of Akarana
6 Sep 2019
Spades over Hearts… and Diamonds, too? It is so good holding the spade suit in the many highly competitive hands our dealing machine conjures up for us. Heart bidders have to find cunning ways to stop their opponents bid one more but at... read more here
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