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Remembering John Wignall
15 Mar 2023
John Wignall (1932-2023) John Wignall has been hugely influential on many aspects of the way we play bridge in New Zealand. He had a big impact on the game at the Christchurch Bridge Club, where he had been a member and played for almost 70... read more here
The Bridge Zone Radio Show -237
15 Mar 2023
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Daily Bridge in New Zealand
14 Mar 2023
Today and tomorrow, I want to remember Alan Turner, a huge personality in so many aspects of our game. Tomorrow, we will also feature an obituary to Alan but today we have a deal in which Alan demonstrated his skill at the bridge table. Some hands... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
13 Mar 2023
Two Wrongs do not make one right! It is a sad tale today, a tale of probably one wrong bid and then panic set in. Although our Panel seem fairly united in what should have happened, the story is, I believe, worth telling in case others fall into... read more here
Livestream- Celebration of life- Alan Turner
12 Mar 2023
A celebration of Alan's life will be held on Wednesday 15th March at 1pm at the Tauranga Bridge Club. Link to join livestream read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
10 Mar 2023
for Junior, Intermediate and Novice players..and others! It's Fri day. Never say “never”. There is a bridge saying (there are many bridge sayings!) “eight ever: nine never” which helps us to decide whether we... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
9 Mar 2023
Out Pipped! You have heard the saying many times about the fact if you bid your hand up, then you must play it well. So, it is time to say it once more because today you have certainly bid your hand fearlessly. I need say no more.... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
8 Mar 2023
Expressway. There is often a catch when you are presented with a bridge problem. Otherwise, why would a fellow player give you the problem in the first place!? So, be careful before you answer the question below. ... read more here
The Bridge Zone Radio Show -236
8 Mar 2023
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Daily Bridge in New Zealand
7 Mar 2023
“Nicely played, Partner.” More from the recent North Island Pairs. Anthony Ker has been one of the country’s leading players for many years. However, Anthony has to take back-stage in today’s deal. He had only two jobs to... read more here
Alan Turner
6 Mar 2023
With great sadness we learnt the passing of Alan Turner. Our sincere condolences to Judy, family and friends. Over the years Alan was a major contributor to bridge as a player, teacher, administrator, and NZ Bridge board level. His passing is... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
6 Mar 2023
Familiar Names but New Partners win the North Island Pairs. Very familiar names ended up winning a tightly fought North Island Pairs at the Wellington Bridge Club this past weekend. Yet, the partnership was new, just for the occasion. The number... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
3 Mar 2023
for Junior, Intermediate and Novice Players...and others! It's Fri Day. Good Bidding: Great Result. Today’s story is a happy story. For a start, it has a happy ending! However, in looking at the bidding and the play of... read more here
NOrth ISland Pairs - Wellington 4 - 5 March 2023
3 Mar 2023
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Daily Bridge in New Zealand
2 Mar 2023
Common Sense: you are “counting” on it! A fairly common defensive situation today. It may only be a part-score but at the end of the match, those plus or minus 5 imps can have a big impact on the result. East DealsNone... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
1 Mar 2023
Too Low, Joe! A problem for you today that occurred for many during the recent Gold Coast Congress. What action would you take at this point of the following auction? You are playing Pairs with only East-West vulnerable: -... read more here
The Bridge Zone Radio Show -235
1 Mar 2023
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Daily Bridge in New Zealand
28 Feb 2023
If only I Could, I surely would! Is it too much to ask for? A trump or two. A measly 3 or 4….not much to ask for…. Have you as declarer ever been told by your partner to draw the opponents’ trumps? Unless you have some... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
27 Feb 2023
Michael Ware, Brian Mace, Hugh McGann and Tom Jacob. End of play and end-play at Gold Coast. Congratulations to the mainly Kiwi team of Hugh McGann, Michael Ware, Tom Jacob, Brian Mace and Matthew Thomson who finished runners-up in... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
24 Feb 2023
Just Possible. The final 4 matches of the Open Teams at the Gold Coast saw a number of Kiwis make the top 6 and the play-off stage. Thomson in second place contains Tom Jacob, Brian Mace, Hugh McGann and Michael Ware while in 3rd place were... read more here
NZ Bridge Foundation- Cyclone Recovery Fund
23 Feb 2023
Foundation - Cyclone Recovery Fund 23 Feb 2023.pdf read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
22 Feb 2023
Wrong but Right. That’s the theme behind today’s hand from the first day of the Teams event at the Gold Coast Congress. Can you envisage you can indeed be wrong but ultimately be right? Today’s hand follows up yesterday’s... read more here
The Bridge Zone Radio Show -234
22 Feb 2023
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Daily Bridge in New Zealand
21 Feb 2023
Everybody’s Talking ‘bout it… Most people’s post mortems after play on Monday centred around one board. After all, it was not another 4333 7 count! So, what would you do given holding the hand below? ... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
20 Feb 2023
well, across the Tasman, actually! Good Timing on Gold Coast. There’s nearly 200 Kiwis enjoying themselves this week at the Gold Coast Congress. Condolences to those who could not make it because of the weather back home.... read more here
Gold Coast Congress 2023
19 Feb 2023
Broadbeach,17-25 February, 2023 Website | Results | Bulletins read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
17 Feb 2023
It’s Fri day… for Junior, Intermediate and Novice players….and others! Know the Question. It is hard to give an answer if you are not sure of what the question means. That caused an inferior contract to be reached on the... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
16 Feb 2023
Defence…or Attack? It’s opening lead time today….and as we are defending a slam, the stakes are high. You started off with an aggressive action but your opponent in the South seat matched you by jumping all the way to slam:... read more here
Congratulations to our new Grand Master
15 Feb 2023
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Daily Bridge in New Zealand
15 Feb 2023
High stakes : Good Timing. With the exception of a Seniors’ Team for the Asia Pacific Bridge Federation (APBF) Championships in Hong Kong in June, our Open, Women, Mixed and Seniors' international teams have all been announced. Yesterday... read more here
Opportunity- NZ Youth Team for 2023
15 Feb 2023
Please see the attached information EOI NZ Youth Team 2023.pdf read more here
The Bridge Zone Radio Show -233
15 Feb 2023
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Daily Bridge in New Zealand
14 Feb 2023
A New and Inspired “Leader” I am delighted to see that the Wellington Club Manager, Bridget Hannaway, has taken over my role for the National Congress. I am sure she will lead the organising team really well into producing a great... read more here
NZ Representative Teams for 2023
14 Feb 2023
HONG KONG The Asia Pacific Bridge Championships (APBF) will be held in Hong Kong on 9th to 17th June 2023. The NZ representatives will be: OPEN Michael Cornell and Ashley Bach Michael Whibley and Matthew Brown Peter Newell and... read more here
Appointment- Congress Event Manager
13 Feb 2023
Bridget Hannaway of Wellington has accepted the position of Congress Events Manager following Richard's recent retirement. Congratulations Bridget, and welcome to the NZ Bridge Family. We all look forward to working with you. read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
13 Feb 2023
No surprises in National Pairs. Michael Whibley and Matt Brown scored an emphatic victory in the 2-day National Pairs run last weekend on-line courtesy of the Christchurch Bridge Club. Here is one little bidding problem from the event for you:... read more here
Board Election Cycle 2023
10 Feb 2023
As at the close of the nomination period at 5pm today, two nominations were received for the two vacancies. Accordingly, no election will be required. Congratulations to Allan Morris and Sue Brown who will serve a further 3 year... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
10 Feb 2023
Stay Safe at trick 1. It’s Fri Day for Junior, Intermediate and Novice players…and others. We learn quite early in our bridge careers about playing transfers when a player opens 1NT. Although their partner may turn out... read more here
National 15A Pairs 11-12 Feb 2023
10 Feb 2023
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NZ Seniors Team- APBF Championships 2023
10 Feb 2023
8 February 2023 NZ Seniors Team APBF Championships 2023 NZ Bridge invites expressions of interest from established bridge partnerships, aged 63 or more, to be considered for the following: The successful pair... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
9 Feb 2023
A Crucial Lead. They all are, to an extent, though some are more costly than others. Today’s came from the recent Open Trial. See if you can sift through the evidence and even glance at your hand before deciding on your choice:... read more here
Acknowledging Richard Solomon
8 Feb 2023
Success and performance of any organisation is hugely influenced by the quality, skills, and experience of its people. NZ Bridge and our game has been the recipient of those skills, experience, and... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
8 Feb 2023
Mixed Emotions. There usually are when a slam either makes or fails, especially when it is in that “touch and go” area of a contract that can succeed or fail. Even more so when it comes near the end of a major competition and... read more here
The Bridge Zone Radio Show -232
8 Feb 2023
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Daily Bridge in New Zealand
7 Feb 2023
A lead ..but who was “leading” at the end of the trials? Waitangi Weekend saw on-line trials to help select New Zealand international teams for 2023. Our Women’s and Seniors’ teams are being selected though there have been... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
3 Feb 2023
for Junior, Intermediate and Novice players... and others. It's Fri Day. No “Wrong” Choice. You only have a choice of 2 cards to play in the suit your partner led at trick 1. While only one of them is the right card to play,... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
2 Feb 2023
Is what I have: nothing to contribute! Not much in hand: nothing to say! That’s the story about our bidding question for today. When your partner doubles the opponents at their first turn to speak, it usually means they are asking... read more here
International Teams Selection Trials
2 Feb 2023
This weekend sees several of our top players competing with each other to be selected to represent New Zealand at International events this year. There are trials being held for both the Open Teams and the Mixed Teams, each with a slightly... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
1 Feb 2023
Now is the hour. Are you fed up with defending 1NT or 2H? You always seem to make the wrong lead or partner has the wrong cards! Well, here is something a little different for you. ... read more here
The Bridge Zone Radio Show -231
1 Feb 2023
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