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Inter-pROVINCIALS ARE A' COMING
20 Nov 2019
Who can stop them? Wellington have now won the Dougal McLean Inter-Provincial Trophy three years in succession. Will it be four? Which region can stop them? Which region's players will wear the most striking uniforms? The answers to these and... read more here
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The Bridge Zone Radio Show - 071
20 Nov 2019
This week's show includes: Keep Bridge Alive Campaign Pro-am Tournament February 2020 in London Players who will be part of this special auction include: Sabine Auken (Germany), Zia Mahmood (USA),... read more here
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Congratulations- To Our New Grand Masters
15 Nov 2019
Details Here read more here
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Date Change: North Island Pairs 2020
15 Nov 2019
Owing to a clash with the National Fieldays in Hamilton and the likely issue with both accommodation options and travel we have made the decision to reschedule the North Island Pairs event to the following weekend i.e. 20-21 June 2020. The... read more here
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Tales of Akarana
15 Nov 2019
For Successful Finessers Only. If you do not know how to take a successful finesse, then this week’s hand is not for you. Pack up, accept that you will get a minus score, never upgrade any hand again (just because you have a good 5-card... read more here
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Otago- Southland News with Brad Johnston
14 Nov 2019
There have been a few tournaments in the region since Moss last touched base. Seems like as good a time as any to celebrate the winners. Taieri Junior Pairs 29th September. 7 tables of Juniors played in this event. Wanaka pair Bridget... read more here
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Play and Defend Better: for improving players
13 Nov 2019
Patience and Prayer: The Day of the Jack (all!). It’s time to defend a hand. It’s one of those 3NT contracts where it looks like you are on your own. You have an 11 count, declarer a 10+ overcall and dummy an ominous 14. Partner could... read more here
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The Bridge Zone Radio Show - 070
13 Nov 2019
Todays show includes: This week’s show includes: Feedback from Tasmania bridge Club – hosting their own Melbourne Cup Events Listener, John Grosvenor, takes out the best male hat competition at... read more here
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A Lighter Look
12 Nov 2019
A “Ballsy Auction” by Pam Livingston. The National 15A teams in Nelson on the... read more here
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National Teams in Nelson
11 Nov 2019
Problems Getting in and out ……but all good while there. That might sum up the National Open Teams held over the last weekend at the Nelson Bridge Club. There were some minor issues over the start time and some major ones involving... read more here
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National 15A Teams - Nelson
8 Nov 2019
Link to results read more here
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Tales of Akarana
8 Nov 2019
TRUMP LEADS….WHEN THERE’S NO ALTERNATIVE? The problem was that there was an alternative, a very real one. Three small trumps and a side-suit singleton. That was enough for everyone to avoid a trump lead on the following:... read more here
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Volunteer of The Month
8 Nov 2019
October 2019 - Ayako Imahashi, Cambridge. The Cambridge Bridge Club is one of the most successful in the country. Like all clubs, it relies on help given by its members. Club Secretary, Jenny Oxley explains why one of the club members,... read more here
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The Bridge Zone Show -069
6 Nov 2019
This week's show includes: Mereana’s pick Vow and Declare Barry’s pick ... read more here
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Volunteer of The Month
6 Nov 2019
November 2019 - Irene Carson, Balclutha. Irene has been a major contributor to her local club for a very long time. Club committee member, Jane Whitmore, reflects below on the tremendous contribution that Irene has made to her local... read more here
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Auckland News with Douglas Russell
5 Nov 2019
Sunday Millar, a testiment to the longievity of bridge players. ... read more here
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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