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National Congress News
8 Feb 2019
Work and Play DO mix. Come for just the Weekends. It will now be cheaper. The National Congress is not until late September (September 27th- October 5th to be precise) but it is never too early to be thinking ahead, planning for... read more here
South Island Teams - Dunedin
8 Feb 2019
LINK TO RESULTS read more here
Tales of Akarana
8 Feb 2019
A Hand to Declare…But where? Welcome back after the break to some more stories from the Akarana Bridge Club. Akarana closes during December but had a small Rubber Bridge event during January. This week, it was back to normal…and as... read more here
The Bridge Zone Show -031
8 Feb 2019
Welcome to this week's show which includes: Julie Atkinson joins the Bridge Zone today confirming her path to being a National Director What’s her connection with Palmerston North Bridge Club ? Ethics,... read more here
Waikato Bays News with Anna Kalma
7 Feb 2019
In Putaruru, they took to the streets at the local Water Festival last weekend in order to drum up some interest for lessons at the local club. When Jane Stearns is around – dressing up seems to be de rigueur. So we... read more here
A Lighter Look
5 Feb 2019
Good Advice. It was the start of a Butler Pairs event at the local club…the usual pre-match chatter with at one table some discussion as to what Butler Pairs meant. “Is it one of those forms where you have to bid... read more here
Play and Defend Better: for improving players
4 Feb 2019
“A GREEK GIFT”. Was it inadvertent? Had the declarer pulled the wrong card by mistake? Just take a deep breath before you follow with a low card. You were only entitled to two spade tricks but now seemed to have three!... read more here
Auckland News with Douglas Russell
30 Jan 2019
Welcome back to our wonderful world of bridge; Biritch the Russian Blue and I both wish you a Happy New Year, and a successful 2019. Read on and see for whom the birthday celebrations at the Auckland Bridge Club were for. Despite the summer... read more here
The Bridge Zone Show -030
30 Jan 2019
Welcome to this week's show which includes: It’s official, Barry Jones has lost the plot He’s in a pickle over a new drink and it’s not medicine I suggest random drug testing – and BTW... read more here
a lighter look
29 Jan 2019
STRONG NO TRUMPS ARE JUST NOT WHAT THEY USED TO BE 16-18 they were in the good old days. Then, we dropped a point and made them 15-17. It’s now pretty common practice to sneak in good 14 counts (what? Any 14 count? No way!). The same point... read more here
Play and Defend Better: for improving players
27 Jan 2019
Time To Count. Declarer’s hand, that is (well, for today! A declarer may well be able to count a defender’s hand too.) Is that something you never do, rarely do, try and do but get stuck and confused or always do? Be honest. While a... read more here
Central Districts News with George McLachlan
25 Jan 2019
This region had eight successful candidates in the written Club Directors' exam back in October. Congratulations to the following: There were 8 In total including 4 from Hawera. The others were Joe Donkervoort (Wanganui), Julie Bunnell... read more here
The Bridge Zone Show - 029
23 Jan 2019
Welcome to this week's show which includes: Luck, skill or form – what helps you at the table to rise above them all? On the Bridge Zone Racing Channel – Barry places his bets for the winning teams at Tauranga’s... read more here
Play and Defend Better: for improving players
21 Jan 2019
A Time to Draw Trumps Generally, defenders do not, or should not, draw trumps, especially at trick 1. One time when it is correct to disobey that rule is when the defence has the majority of high card points. In this situation, the contract may... read more here
LESSON PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
18 Jan 2019
The RBM team have designed and collected some great lesson promotional materials. The links below show the posters, flier and small ad for local newspaper, which have been sent to all clubs today. They have been sent in Word format to... read more here
Official Commentary to the 2017 Laws of Duplicate Bridge
18 Jan 2019
The official Commentary to the 2017 Laws of Duplicate Bridge has now been published and is available for download. 2017LawsCommentary.pdf read more here
The Bridge Zone Show -028
16 Jan 2019
Welcome to this weeks show which includes: The end has been PUNCHED thru - we close off our conversation with Samantha – Postcard from Scotland will return in February Tournament Directors are discussed – Is there... read more here
Play and Defend Better: for improving players
14 Jan 2019
False Confidence Some good defence left a declarer recently with a large slice of egg on their face. The defence was better than their bidding but it was the declarer who was found wanting at the crunch moment: Board... read more here
The Bridge Zone Show -027
9 Jan 2019
Welcome to this weeks show which includes: Rating Points – Barry announces the Top 4 Players from 2019 list - Does he make the list? How much Bridge per week, would you need to play to improve your game... read more here
Youth Weekend 2019- Preliminary Notice
9 Jan 2019
Please see the attached Youth Weekend 2019 advert.pdf read more here
Play and Defend Better: for improving players
7 Jan 2019
NEW YEAR: SAME OLD Welcome to a brand-new year of bridge. New resolutions made..and for bridge players, that means wishes like: no more dropping partner in part-score when you know you should be in game no more forgetting to return... read more here
Tournament Grades for 2019
3 Jan 2019
These have been updated this morning read more here
Rating Points & Tournament Grades 2019
2 Jan 2019
Important information for Players and Club Secretaries While the player rating points updated correctly on Jan 1st, the tournament grades have not! I am unable to do anything meantime until the programme developers return to work next... read more here
The Bridge Zone Show - 026
2 Jan 2019
Welcome to this weeks show which includes: We “Punch” above our weight with Gender and things Bridge this week Sexism, contentious opinions, inequality at the table – are we really talking about our beautiful game... read more here
Happy New Year
1 Jan 2019
WELCOME to 2019….a great year for Bridge As we welcome in the New Year,Firstly, let’s salute the final winners of "the old one"… At Papatoetoe: GeO Tislevoll and Tony Jiang At Wellington: John Patterson and Kate Davies... read more here
Volunteers of The Year 2018.
31 Dec 2018
There are so many people who have given lots of their time towards the game of Bridge. In, 2018, we were able to celebrate 10 of them. No awards are made in January or December. There are so many others who equally could have been mentioned below.... read more here
Senior and Youth Eligibility for 2019 (Corrected)
28 Dec 2018
The following confirms the age definitions for Seniors and for Youth Events in and involving New Zealand for 2019 and until further notice. New Zealand is adopting WBF definitions which are set out below. In respect of Youth, there will be... read more here
The Bridge Zone Show - 025
28 Dec 2018
Open this post to enjoy this week's episode of The Bridge Zone. We carry on our conversation with Sam Punch and hear the update from Kevin Judd on his journey into the Bridge World and the Bridge PhD Sam shared photos’ of... read more here
A Miracle for Christmas Day
25 Dec 2018
A nice Christmas message for you. They happen at the bridge table, too. As you unwrap your Christmas presents, have a read of the following. You can read it on two levels. If you are an experienced player, you can challenge yourself on making the... read more here
Youth Squad Weekend in Auckland by Tracey Lewis
20 Dec 2018
The Auckland Bridge Club was the scene during the weekend of 15th/16th December for the New Zealand Youth Squad to have a combined teaching weekend with a tournament run by Patrick Carter on the Sunday. Lectures on Defence and Trump control were... read more here
The Bridge Zone Show - 024
19 Dec 2018
On todays show..... Today we asking the hard questions - it's a pretty big show We're talking diet and nutrition What's that got to do with Bridge? Well, Barry's found an article to share with you raising the points of nutritional and... read more here
Play and Defend Better: for improving players
18 Dec 2018
ONE CHANCE…BETTER THAN NO CHANCE! Even if it is a slim chance! If you have a small chance which is almost no cost if it fails, then try it. Sometimes, at Christmas, when you got out of the right side of bed that day, on your birthday, when... read more here
NZB International Committee Membership
17 Dec 2018
Over the last few years New Zealand Bridge has been fortunate to have the services of Derek Evennett, who has led the International Committee and has acted as a selector, non-playing captain and Chef De Mission. All delivered to the... read more here
Waikato Bays News with Anna Kalma
17 Dec 2018
What award have the above pair of Bridge personalities won in 2018? Read on... What quasquicentennial anniversary was recently celebrated at the Tauranga Bridge Club? Read on and find out! 2018 has wrapped up with the final tournament of the... read more here
Announcement- Team Captains and Reserve Pairs for 2019
14 Dec 2018
I am pleased to announce the following appointments for NPCs and reserve pairs: APBF Singapore 2019 ... read more here
The Bridge Zone Show 024
12 Dec 2018
Open this post to enjoy this week's episode of The Bridge Zone. This week on Bridge Zone we chatted our way through Directors, Squeezes, Points systems, weak and strong no trumps sacrificing and being a little forgiving/caring to... read more here
Wellington News with Paul Maxwell
12 Dec 2018
The Christmas Cheer event, run by the Wellington Club on behalf of the Regional Committee, is a transition point for the many tournament players who take a break over the holiday season. For those who don’t, there will be the three -day... read more here
Congratulations!! Recently Qualified Club Level Directors
10 Dec 2018
NZ Bridge congratulates the following people who were successful in the recent exam series: Janet Joblin Gisborne Helen Andrews Hastings Justine Hart Hawera Glenice Houghton Hawera Mara... read more here
Play and Defend Better: for improving players
10 Dec 2018
Cast Aside Self Pity :Match their Good Defence! Why is it when you are in times of need (I know, your contracts always seem to be in a state of need…needing a favourable lead, needing a finesse or three to work, needing just a little slice... read more here
LOOKING AHEAD TO CONGRESS 2019
7 Dec 2018
NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL BRIDGE CONGRESS 2019 We want to tell you about some changes that will take place at the 2019 Congress. We also want to thank all of you who took part in the survey during or just after this year’s Congress. We really... read more here
Tales of Akarana
7 Dec 2018
TWICE IN A NIGHT …. BUT ONCE A YEAR. What is “Total Diversity?” You learn a lot when you play an evening’s bridge and it is not all about how you can bid, play and defend any particular hand. There are some things... read more here
Appointment- Youth Coordinator
5 Dec 2018
I am delighted to annoucned that Sam Coutts of Duendin has accepted the voluntary postion of youth Coordinator for NZ Bridge. The role is primarily focused on developing our youth players to a level that they can represent New Zealand at... read more here
The Bridge Zone Show - 023
5 Dec 2018
Open this post to enjoy this week's episode of The Bridge Zone. This week has the last clip from Zia Mahmood’s’ interview and Postcard from Scotland catch up – Samantha Punch returns to The Bridge Zone in a... read more here
Babich Wines New Zealand Wide Pairs winners
4 Dec 2018
Celebrating Their Success Here is a chance to see those who were successful in this year's Babich Wines New Zealand Wide Pairs celebrate their success. First up, the overall winners, Brett Glass and Gary Foidl who led the way with their... read more here
Play and Defend Better: for improving players 8
3 Dec 2018
A TIME FOR A TRUMP…. Lead, that is! What else could we be talking about?! When the opposition appear to have the minority of the high card points, one place they will try to score extra tricks is by ruffing, whether cross-ruffing (that is... read more here
Tales of Akarana 8
30 Nov 2018
PATHWAY TO DISASTER. Maybe you know many such ways to get a bad score at the bridge table? One is certainly making a weak hand as declarer and the strong hand as dummy. It gives free licence to imaginative defenders to underlead aces to give... read more here
Northland News with Tania Brown
29 Nov 2018
Greetings again from the Winterless North. We have been very busy up here with tournaments, prize givings, a wedding and a leaving party (not the same party, thank goodness). First off was the Kauri Tournament over in Dargaville back in October.... read more here
Play and Defend Better: for improving players 7
28 Nov 2018
TOP DEFENCE, SCOTTY. Working as a partnership…signalling meaningfully where necessary….counting declarer’s hand. These are some aspects of top defence. This week’s hand is not necessarily one you will get right (you... read more here
THe Bridge Zone Show - 022
28 Nov 2018
Open this post to enjoy this week's episode of The Bridge Zone. This week's show includes: The Bridge Legend, Zia Mahmood continues his chat with Mereana and Barry. Talking about carding systems, suit preference and his... read more here
Leads, Lebensohl and more at the Inter-Provincials
27 Nov 2018
the late Dougal McLean. And do not play the same contract as your teammates! As was stated yesterday, it was Wellington who came up as the top region in last weekend’s Interprovincial Championships at the Auckland Bridge Club. Whereas in... read more here
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