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Daily Bridge in New Zealand
10 Jul 2025
Finesse to Success! Well, it looks like you have made the wrong decision for your side. You are playing Swiss Pairs and you should have left the final decision to your partner who would certainly have wielded the axe! East... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
9 Jul 2025
A High-Stake Lead. When there’s lots of distribution around the table and the opponents have bid aggressively to slam, you want to get your opening lead right, or as right as you can. Imps will likely be flowing in the opponents’... read more here
News from the Chair
9 Jul 2025
Newsletter available here read more here
The Bridge Zone Radio Show
9 Jul 2025
Link to this week's show read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
8 Jul 2025
Good Shape: Bad Shape. Two deals from the recent National Swiss Pairs illustrate well the importance of shape in hand evaluation. Both deals are in the slam zone. Firstly, therefore, two questions. 9... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
7 Jul 2025
Gary Foidl and Brett Glass. Waikato Win in National Swiss Pairs. Brett Glass and Gary Foidl hit the lead at just the right time in the 9 round National Swiss Pairs held this past weekend at the Tauranga Bridge Club. After a small loss... read more here
NZ Mixed Team- Trial Dates 2026
7 Jul 2025
This note should be read in conjunction with the notes posted on this site on 9th and 29th June 2025. The Mixed Trials (should they be necessary) for the team to go to the Asia Cup in India, in June 2026 will be held in Auckland from Friday 6th... read more here
20A Swiss Pairs- Tauranga 5 & 6 July 2025
4 Jul 2025
Results will be posted here read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
4 Jul 2025
For Junior, Intermediate and Novice players…and others! It’s Fri day! “Light Hearted” It has been a bit of a heavy week with deals involving squeezes and end-plays. It’s time for something more... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
3 Jul 2025
End -play Delight! Today’s deal provided a headache for most declarers with only 3 out of 14 managing to make 9 tricks in 3NT. Yet, the board was as tough for many of the North players as well. Firstly, then, what would you lead as North... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
2 Jul 2025
Michael “at the wheel”. Michael Ware is our top master-point earner, a regular New Zealand international player and currently on a rich run of success, as at last weekend’s Wellington Main Regional Teams. Let’s take... read more here
The Bridge Zone Radio Show
2 Jul 2025
Link to this week's show read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
1 Jul 2025
More of David. As stated yesterday, we do not see David Ackerley in action very often. So, he is now featured for the second day running after his team’s excellent performance in winning the Wellington Main Regional Teams. There... read more here
Masterpoint Reports Updated
1 Jul 2025
Our thanks to Jack James who prepares the reports for us. Ranks Report Baden Wilson Reports All Time Masterpoint Earners Report read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
30 Jun 2025
Scott Smith, David Ackerley, Michael Ware, Matthew McManus. “Once a Year Wonder.” The Wellington Main Regional Teams took place over the last weekend at the Wellington Bridge Club. As Michael Ware commented in his victory... read more here
NZ BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL TEAMS - 2026
29 Jun 2025
NZ Bridge Trials for the Asia Cup This note is to add clarity and further information to the message posted on this site on 9 June 2025. 1. As there are separate Men’s and Women’s teams for the Asia... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
27 Jun 2025
for Junior and Intermediate players...and others! It's Fri day! Wishing and a ‘hoping. Having dreams is nice. They do sometimes come true and that is even nicer. We are, of course, talking about playing bridge hands! It’s strange.... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
26 Jun 2025
Successful Defence? The following deal was played at 12 tables, a mixture of Open, Intermediate and Junior players. While one table played in part-score, the others all played in game, 4S, and every declarer made their contract. Yet, this game... read more here
Expressions of Interest Sought- Chef de mission
26 Jun 2025
Background From time-to-time New Zealand Bridge appoints a Chef de Mission responsible for our international team. Jonathan Westoby has fulfilled the role with passion, commitment, and professionalism. But every role comes to an end. Jonathan... read more here
Expressions of Interest Sought- NZB Head Director
26 Jun 2025
26 June 2025 Expression of Interest: Head Director Background In May 2025, the Board of New Zealand Bridge made the strategic decision to disestablish the Chief Director role and redistribute its functions across a suite of specialised... read more here
Online Directors Training 2025
26 Jun 2025
Online TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS TRAINING 2025 August – October 2025 Program Online Tournament Directors Training... · 5 Online Modules – each Module... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
25 Jun 2025
easier than 6! The National Pairs : Where Grand Slam is easier than small slam! The National Pairs was held at Picton last weekend with 32 pairs, mainly from the South Island and Wellington competing. Day 1 saw 2 session qualifying with the top... read more here
The Bridge Zone Radio Show
25 Jun 2025
Link to this week's show read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
24 Jun 2025
Where to from here? Today’s deal is a test of one’s overcall style. You have a rather unusual hand of your own and despite some aggressive opposition bidding, your partner is keeping the auction alive at a highish level. Teams is the... read more here
Regional Championships- 2026 & Beyond
24 Jun 2025
Bulletin- Regional Championships 2026 & Beyond The Board has grappled with the sustainability of this long-standing event on the calendar. It should be a representative and prestigious event but rising costs and timing challenges... read more here

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