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Newsletters from Chairperson- Allan Morris
26 Mar 2019
Newsletter No 2 for 2019 - added 26th March 2019 read more here
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Play and Defend Better: for improving players
25 Mar 2019
“Grand” Counting. It is amazing what you can discover about the shape of one’s opponents’ hands by simply playing out winners. It can have a significant impact on how you will play in arriving at a key decision. When... read more here
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Keep Bridge Alive Global Campaign
22 Mar 2019
Bridge has been described as being like a vegetable... "being good and good for you." An international campaign to promote bridge, to get people of all ages to learn, has been launched by the University of Stirling in Scotland. This is what... read more here
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Tales of Akarana
22 Mar 2019
How High Would You Go? ..in clubs, that is. Who needs the “boss” suit, when you have clubs…and plenty of them! If you were North-South this week, there were some interesting decisions. The first one came about when your... read more here
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The Bridge Zone Radio Show - 038
22 Mar 2019
This week's show includes: Shirley Temple – animal crackers Some Trivia for the maestro – how does he go… Purse Money – Did he make $1,000,000 at the weekend Book... read more here
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Northland News with Tania Brown
20 Mar 2019
Two Weddings, a Funeral and ... Greetings once again from the winterless north. Lots has been happening here with 2 weddings, a funeral and of course lots of bridge. Firstly, we were sad to hear about the passing of Peter Simpkin from the... read more here
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A Lighter Look
19 Mar 2019
“The All Blacks” at the Bridge Table. All conquering on the rugby field but that was not the case at the bridge table when only 12 out of 28 North players who held an “All Black” hand at the recent Kelly Pierse Memorial... read more here
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National Congress News March 2019.
18 Mar 2019
New Events in 2019 We have two brand new events and news of another which is returning….and a whisper of another old favourite which could be making a reappearance one evening…. So, you are unlikely to win New Zealand Open Teams?... read more here
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Message from Allan Morris - Christchurch
16 Mar 2019
The heinous act of terrorism and hatred that yesterday rocked Christchurch and New Zealand was a very dark day in our society. Our prayers and heartfelt feelings goes to family and friends of those tragically killed and injured. New Zealand... read more here
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CANCELLATION OF CANTERBURY INTER-CLUB TEAMS
15 Mar 2019
We received the following message from the Canterbury Regional Committee and have been asked to post to ensure everyone affected knows. I am sure the reason needs no further explanation. "Good evening This is a message to confirm... read more here
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National Bridge Teachers' Conference
15 Mar 2019
Calling All Bridge Teachers, Aspiring Bridge Teachers or those interested in the Future Development of your Bridge Clubs. NATIONAL BRIDGE... read more here
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Newsletter- International Programme 2019
15 Mar 2019
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Tales of Akarana
15 Mar 2019
BID ‘EM UP AND SQUEEZE ‘EM Well, that’s what you are supposed to do in Teams, is it not? A little disciplined over-bidding can bring in a decent return of imps in the “in” column. Mark Hangartner scooped a... read more here
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Play and Defend Better: for improving players
13 Mar 2019
IMPRESSIVE IMPROVERS! Quite often in this feature, we look how a deal has been misplayed or misdefended and examine how it should have been handled correctly. It is nice to be able to relate here the story of the excellent way an Auckland... read more here
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The Bridge Zone Radio Show -037
13 Mar 2019
This week's show includes: Bring out the tissues – the Naki boy sheds a tear!!! Results from Taranaki Congress. We have a winner – Anna Kalma picks put her ahead of the bunch for the North Island Teams... read more here
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Top of The South News with Jenny Pomeroy
13 Mar 2019
Fair to say that bridge in Top of the South has got off to a flying start in 2019 with three well attended tournaments to date. The year, as always, kicked off with the Top of the South 10A Open Teams in Marlborough at the end of January.... read more here
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STRENGTH and SINNERS in TARANAKI
12 Mar 2019
A long week-end of bridge in New Plymouth produced enjoyment for many, success for a few and rather a large number of unusual happenings. They know how to put on a good Congress in Taranaki though at times the food was far better than the calibre... read more here
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Volunteer of The Month
12 Mar 2019
Giles (left) with Tony Biddington. Giles Hancock, Akaroa. Giles has been nominated jointly by the Canterbury Regional Committee and the Akaroa Bridge Club. We will hear from fellow Regional Committee member, Tony Biddington, and Gill Lockett... read more here
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A Lighter Look
8 Mar 2019
WRONG SUIT, MY LADY. The term “A Lighter Look” has been applied literally this week. One “look” and you have made your contract…and another you are soon to go light! You have one of the finest hands you have held... read more here
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Tales of Akarana
8 Mar 2019
Have you ever doubled a slam with a 4333 Yarborough? Have you ever wanted to? Declarer thus misplaces the defence’s cards! Read on. A different kind of question for you this week. We are going to give you two hands, the bidding and the... read more here
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Central Districts News with George McLachlan
7 Mar 2019
Suffering from slow play? Read on. Gold Medals for Bay Players at Gold Coast. For the Eastern side of Central Districts, this is traditionally a quiet period on the tournament trial. Perhaps this in part explains why so many Hawke's Bay... read more here
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Congratulations Michael Ware
6 Mar 2019
Following his success as part of the winning team at the North Island Teams event held at over the weekend Michael becomes the first player to surpass 8000 A points. Congratulations Michael read more here
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