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TALES OF AKARANA
3 Nov 2017
TOUGH TO BID…AND TO MAKE? That’s an obvious conclusion to draw from Board 12 at Akarana this week. Of the 11 tables in play, the correct contract was reached only five times and of those five, only two made their contract. Back in... read more here
Nesting Pairs
2 Nov 2017
Jane Stearns' Nesting Pairs course that she has run across the Waikato since 2012 is now offered nationwide thanks to financial support from the New Zealand Bridge Foundation and the Cambridge Bridge Club. Click on this YouTube link for... read more here
Canterbury News
1 Nov 2017
Geraldine Turns "40". Friday September 8th saw Geraldine Bridge Club celebrate its 40th anniversary, with somewhat appropriately about 40 members celebrating the occasion with a pot luck dinner. The club was founded in 1977 by Anne and Colin... read more here
Top scores October 2017
1 Nov 2017
Top percentage scores by region achieved 1-31 October 2017 inclusive (on event date), followed by top scores in B and A tournaments. WELLINGTON REGION John Bath, Martin Connelly 2-Oct-17... read more here
Play, Defence even Bid for Newer Players
31 Oct 2017
ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR CONTRACT You bid to what looks like an excellent slam. You thank your partner for their dummy…and really mean it! It is a truly excellent dummy. All you have to do is to make your contract. Yet, alas, you had to record... read more here
PLAY and DEFENCE for Improving Players
30 Oct 2017
ASSIGNING BLAME As well as being a story about a bridge hand, this is a story about attitude at the bridge table. We know that our game... read more here
Wellington Region 10A Teams
28 Oct 2017
LINK TO RESULTS read more here
TALES OF AKARANA by Mark Hangartner
27 Oct 2017
A Question of Judgement. Two newer players to Akarana, Kinga Hajmasi... read more here
Northland News with Sue Brown
26 Oct 2017
The first week in October saw a record number of Northland bridge players descend on Hamilton for New Zealand’s premium tournament of the year – National Congress – with some spectacular successes. Andrew Liu from Whangarei,... read more here
PLAY and DEFENCE for Improving Players
26 Oct 2017
And the Danger is…..? Often the danger that can await you on a board may not be apparent as it can arise from a card or series of cards held by the declarer. On the following deal, the defender should have been aware of the danger as it... read more here
TALES OF AKARANA
20 Oct 2017
INSPIRED LEADERS Does that description fit you? Jacinda Ardern or Winston Peters, perhaps? Maybe they had other things on their minds last Wednesday evening. There were plenty of imps available on the following two boards….Will you... read more here
Central Districts' News with George MacLachlan
19 Oct 2017
Central Districts' players were well represented at the recent National Congress. Among the more successful were Les Gould and Pieter Verhoek who reached the final of the National Rubber Bridge competition. The region’s only winner was Wayne... read more here
2017 WBF Women's Online Autumn Festival in association with BBO 13 - 19 November 2017
18 Oct 2017
2017 WBF Women’s Online Autumn Festival in association with BBO 13 - 19 November 2017 Our Online Women’s Bridge Festivals are increasingly popular and enjoyed by many women across the world. We hope that as many players as possible... read more here
A Lighter Look
17 Oct 2017
HERO or VILLAIN? That’s your partner, there to help you out, in any way they can. Hopefully, they can do so within the rules….but sometimes the rules do prevent even your partner from saving you from utter disaster. It’s... read more here
PLAY and DEFENCE for Improving Players
17 Oct 2017
THE “MISSING” HEARTS Have you heard that defence, maybe declarer play, even bidding too, is about “counting”? Right from the time you sort your cards (are you sure you have 13?), you are counting…high card points,... read more here
TALES OF AKARANA
13 Oct 2017
“Currie(d) Ducks” So, about playing a board with David Dolbel? We all know David’s system is a little “eft field” but when it comes to being declarer, he is in the same uncertain melting pot as the rest of us. So,... read more here
Top of The South News with Jenny Pomeroy
11 Oct 2017
There’s been plenty on the agenda over the last couple of months for Top of the South. The second round of the Margaret Cederman Cup, a two round match between Motueka and Golden Bay was played in early September with Motueka the firm... read more here
Website enhancements
11 Oct 2017
We have received a lot of good constructive feedback over recent weeks about the changes to the website. It was a good opportunity to catch up with many clubs during Congress and we appreciated the "Brownie Points" received from Yvonne... read more here
5 Kiwis and 1 Aussie take out the NZ Teams
8 Oct 2017
Congratulations Liam Milne, James Coutts, Tony Nunn (the Aussie), Nick Jacob, Rosie Don and Michael Courtney for winning the NZ Teams. Runners-up: Andrew Liu, Jun Chen, Herman Yuan, Linlin Hu and Shiyu Huo read more here
Unsung heroes at Congress
8 Oct 2017
Thank you to the caddies, Directors and support staff for the wonderful job they do during Congress. You ARE appreciated Directors Tony Morcom, Allan Josephs, Matthew McMannis (Australia) and Scorer Peter Busch (Australia) ... read more here
Winners at Congress
8 Oct 2017
Congress is over for another year. To view all the prizes look under the Congress Tab or click on this link to view In the photo above is the NZB Secretary, Alister Stuck, Chair, Alan Dormer enjoying a catch up with Russell... read more here
NZ Teams A points
6 Oct 2017
We wish to advise the allocation of A points for sessions and the final ladder are incorrect. They will be fixed so please do not panic. Sorry for the inconvenience. read more here
THank you Cynthia
6 Oct 2017
Our recent Volunteer of the month, Cynthia Clayton, has been busy all week selling her wonderful hand made cards at Congress. Proceeds are going to Youth Bridge. It has been great to see her table so busy between... read more here
Auckland-Akarana Quinella
3 Oct 2017
Congratulations Patrick Carter and Julie Atkinson for comfortably winning the NZ Pairs 2nd was Gary Chen and Richard Solomon. Hope Richard can tell us how he Chairs the Congress committee, manages the entries and plays good bridge at the same... read more here
2017 AGM
30 Sep 2017
The 2017 AGM was held on Saturday the 30th September It was requested of the Board to post the Board member presentations here on the website, so please click here to view the slides read more here
First Congress Bulletin now online
29 Sep 2017
Go to the Congress tab/Daily Bulletins/2017 or click on this link. What a great first edition from Brian Senior and we look forward to good reading during the week read more here
WELLINGTON REGIONAL NEWS with Paul Maxwell
29 Sep 2017
Kairangi returns home...but is Tony ever at his "home? The Kairangi Bridge Club have now returned to play regular bridge in their club rooms. The strengthening work on their building will be fully completed in October. Tony Sutich, our regional... read more here
WANT EMAIL UPDATES FROM CONGRESS ?
28 Sep 2017
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Login to this website and then go to MY NZB In the section that says AREAS OF INTEREST there is a tick box for Congress. Tick the box and you will receive Congress emails. Many of you are already subscribing from last... read more here
MEET THE NEW REGIONAL BRIDGE MATES
27 Sep 2017
The training day for six new Bridge Mates to help grow the game in the Regions took place in Wellington yesterday (26th Sept). Armed with their RBM Toolbox and plans for Regional initiatives they are ready to go into action in October.... read more here
Our National Congress is almost here.
25 Sep 2017
In less than a week, we will be all sitting down for the start of the New Zealand Pairs or the Restricted Open Pairs, with the usual buzz of excitement and anticipation. Before you get to Hamilton, it would be a great idea to check the listings... read more here
TALES OF AKARANA
21 Sep 2017
A TALE OF TWO “SHORT” KINGS Partner and I have a kind of agreement that we do not treat singleton aces or kings as singletons. They tend to lead partner astray as to the strength or otherwise of their own holding in the said suit. So,... read more here
Play, Defence even Bid for Newer Players
20 Sep 2017
The Reopening Double This article is more about the bidding than the play. The more bridge you play the more kinds of uses of double you find. Initially, it is just the take-out double, the penalty double and maybe the negative double.... read more here
WAIKATO BAYS NEWS with Anna Kalma
20 Sep 2017
The Ever Popular Cambridge 6's The highlight of the Waikato Bays bridge calendar was the Cambridge 6s held in August at the expansive venue next to the Lake Karapiro. The format is a team of six plays in three concurrent Swiss Pairs competition... read more here
A Lighter Look
18 Sep 2017
SMALL CARDS: BIG CHICKS.HAVE FAITH. “Who’s afraid of the big bad no trump The big bad no trump, the big bad no trump Who’s afraid of the big bad no trump….” Not you nor partner nor I! So, are you? Come on, you... read more here
Auckland News
15 Sep 2017
Firstly, we must celebrate the success of the five New Zealand Open Team members who live in Auckland, Michael Cornell, Michael Ware, GeO Tislevoll, Matthew Brown and Michael Whibley. We can claim the sixth too even if Ashley Bach lives... read more here
TALES OF AKARANA
15 Sep 2017
ANYONE FOR HEARTS? Trying to play boards in hearts this week at Akarana proved or could have proved a little difficult. From Board 1 through to 28 would see a multitude of failed contracts. On Board 1, East-West held:... read more here
A Lighter Look
12 Sep 2017
“Ruffly” Speaking. You have to keep partner focused…or at least that is the only reason West can account for the following banter. The opposition had, to one player at the table’s frustration, pulled up short of slam at... read more here
Play, Defence even Bid for Newer Players
12 Sep 2017
RIGHT- SIDING A CONTRACT One of the aims of bidding, the most important aim, is to reach the right contract, to decide whether one’s side is likely to make game, maybe even slam, or else rest in a part-score, or maybe even defend. However,... read more here
Macleans College retain Auckland-Northland School Teams Trophy
11 Sep 2017
Five teams from two schools, Auckland Boys Grammar and Macleans College, took part in this annual event which takes place at the Howick Bridge Club, this year on 10th September. Numbers were less than last year but there was still an excellent... read more here
Vodafone announcements about their email service stopping
10 Sep 2017
Vodafone will axe its email services in a move that will impact between 200,000 and 250,000 customers. Vodafone will turn off its email accounts, including Clear and Paradise accounts, on November 30 and will instead encourage customers to set up... read more here
TALES OF AKARANA
8 Sep 2017
Passing…and Doubling. What is the highest number of high card points you have ever held when you passed your partner’s opening three-level pre-empt? Secondly, would you double the following 4 heart contract after the following... read more here
Website Q & A
8 Sep 2017
We have set up a Q & A session in the Forums for players, clubs and Admin people who wish to learn more or ask questions. Please go to MY NZB and click on Forums then select the forum headed "New Masterpoint and Membership Process",... read more here
We are now Live on the new website
5 Sep 2017
Have you had a look ? MasterpointsThere is better search function of players and Masterpoints: Not only can you search a player, but you can add a date range in that search. You will also be able to search by Grade, Rank, Club or... read more here
PLAY and DEFENCE for Improving Players
4 Sep 2017
Make Them Pay. They have stolen your contract. There’s a slam to be bid and made your way but you decided to take the money off them at the five level. The vulnerability is in their favour but you were never going to bid the slam any way.... read more here
Website change over happening 5th Sept
2 Sep 2017
We wish to advise that this website will be completely unavailable next Tuesday the 5th September, as this is when we are changing over to the new platform. We anticipate it will be only for the day, but will advise if any different.... read more here
National 15A Swiss Pairs Tournament
1 Sep 2017
LINK TO RESULTS read more here
TALES OF AKARANA
1 Sep 2017
Tales of the Absurd: Do you want to play in hearts? How else can one describe a couple of boards from this week’s play? No fancy squeezes or end-plays this time. It’s all in what we bid and how much…which usually means too... read more here
Director Exams - 28-29 Oct 2017
30 Aug 2017
information here read more here
Recent High Session Scores
30 Aug 2017
Here are the top session scores achieved in July 2017. Congratulations to all, especially to Michael Hume and Chhris Bras for their 73.20% at Rangiora. Session % Final Position Michael Hume - Chris Bras Rangiora 8B... read more here
Tournament Results: Auckland-Northland and Waikato Bays
30 Aug 2017
Here are the Tournament Results from July 2017 for the Auckland- Northland and Waikato Bays regions. Apologies that they appear a little later than in previous months. Spa Town Teams, Te Aroha (1st July). Multigrade Spa... read more here
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