# Tauranga Bridge Club > - [Tauranga Bridge Club Results] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/Results.html): The latest result, updated within minutes after the session has ended - [Wellington Women's Matariki 5A Teams - 10 July 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249723): Wellington held their Women's Matariki 5A Teams tournament on Friday 10 July. - [Akarana Swiss 5A Pairs - 10 July 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249722): Akarana hosted their 5A Swiss Pairs on Matariki day on Friday 10 July. This tournament was held online on RealBridge. - [Hamilton Open Teams 5A - 11 July 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249721): Hamilton held their Open 5A Teams tournament on Saturday 11 July. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and team mates who came 7th. - [Hamilton Open Teams 5A - 12 July 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237269): Hamilton held their Open Teams tournament on Saturday 12 July. Congratulations to Christine Gibbons & Jenna Gibbons and team mates who came 9th. - [Waikato Bays Restricted 3A Open League - Current Standings - as at 12 July 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249511): Three rounds out of five of the Waikato Bays Restricted 3A Open League have been played. Congratulations to Lyn Bailie and Diane Rodger who are currently placed 1st! The future Restricted 3A League dates are: 12 Jul @ Waitomo 12 Sep @ Rotorua 10 Oct @ Matamata - [Waitomo Restricted Swiss 3A Pairs - 12 July 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249717): Waitomo hosted the Restricted Open Swiss Pairs on Sunday 12 July. This tournament was the third round of the "Restricted 3A Open League". The next league tournament is on 12 September at Rotorua. Congratulations to Cathy Parker and Liz Swanston who came 9th out of 36 pairs. - [Tauranga Restricted Charity Pairs 8B - 8 July 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249716): We held our annual Charity Pairs on Wednesday 8 July. This year, we proudly raised approximately $1,200 to support Hato Hone St John. This is a vital organization that means so much to all of us. A heartfelt thank you to our members for your incredible generosity and support of this meaningful cause. Congratulations to: 1st - Andrew Reynolds & Mark Lynch (Omokoroa) 2nd - Ross Longney & Jack James (Warkworth/Palmerston North) 3rd - Lyn Bailey and Diane Rodger (Tauranga/Mt Maugnanui) - [National Pairs 20A - 4-5 July 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249643): The Tauranga Bridge Club hosted the National 20A Pairs on the weekend. This tournament is run by NZ Bridge and is played over 2 days. A big thank you to all our club members who helped make this tournament a success. - [Hamilton Open 5A Swiss Pairs ONLINE - 17 June, 24 June & 1 July 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249644): The Hamilton Bridge Club held there 5A Open Swiss Pairs online. The tournament was held over three sessions on three Wednesday evenings on 17 June, 24 June & 1 July. Each evening was made up of three nine-board matches. Congratulations to Stephen Francks and David Taylor who came 5th. - [Wellington Main Regional Teams 10A - 27-28 June 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249513): Wellington Bridge Club hosted the Wellington Main Regional Teams and the weekend. - [Morrinsville Restricted Swiss 3A Pairs - 27 June 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249510): Morrinsville hosts the Restricted Open Swiss Pairs on Saturday 27 June. Congratulations to Lyn Bailie & Diane Rodger who came 7th out of 48 pairs. This tournament was the second round of the "Restricted 3A Open League". The next league tournament is on 12 July at Waitomo. Click on the heading below to see the results. - [Bay Pairs (Te Puke Heat) - 5A Open - 21 June 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249146): The third round of the Bay Pairs was held at Te Puke on Sunday 21 June. Congratulations to Diane Rodger and Lyn Bailie who came 4th. - [South Island Teams 20A - 20-21 June 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249007): The South Island Teams over the weekend 20-21 June. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and team mates wo came 3rd. - [Te Awamutu Restricted Swiss 3A Pairs - 16 May 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248129): Te Awamutu hosts the Restricted Open Swiss Pairs on Saturday 16 May. This was the first of new Open Restrited Waitkato Bays League. Congratulations to Rose van der Velden & Mike Newton who came 2nd. Click on the heading below to see the results. - [Rotorua Open Pairs 5A - 13 June 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249006): Rotorua held their Open 5A Pairs on Saturday 13 June. Congratulations to Diana McAlister and Hugh McAlister who came 1st !!! - [Waihi Intermediate Pairs 5B - 13 June 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2249009): Waihi held their Intermediate 5B Pairs on Saturday 13 June. Congratulations to Elaine Robertson & Kees Veens who came 2nd equal !!! - [Bay Pairs (Tauranga Heat) - 5A Open - 24 May 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248276): The second round of the Bay Pairs was held at Taurang on Sunday 24 May. Congratulations to Hugh McAlister & Diana McAlister who came 1st and Kate Terry & Judy Pawson who came 2nd. - [SPA Town Open Teams 5A - 6 June 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248558): Te Aroha held the SPA Town Open Team on Saturday 6 June. - [Hawke's Bay Congress: Open Swiss Pairs 3A - 1 June 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248450): The Hawke's Bay Congress was played over the King's Birthday weekend. The Open 3A Swiss Pairs was held on Monday 1 June. Congratulations to Buce Inglis and Alan Currie who came 5th. - [Hawke's Bay Congress: 3+1 Teams - 29 May 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248439): The Hawke's Bay Congress was played over the King's Birthday weekend. The tournament kicked off with a "3+1 Teams" event on Friday 29 May. - [Omokoroa Intermediate Pairs 5B - 30 May 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248413): Omokoroa held their Intermediate 5B tournament on Saturday 30 May. Congratulations to Janice Simpson & Julie Downs who came 1st !!! - [Omokoroa Junior Pairs 3B - 30 May 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248411): Omokoroa held a Junior 3B tournament on Saturday 30 May. Congratulations to Rose van der Velden and Julie Frewin who came 5th. - [Hawke's Bay Congress: Intermediate Pairs 5B - 30 May 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248441): The Hawke's Bay Congress was played over the King's Birthday weekend. The Intermediate 5B Pairs was held on Saturday 30 May. - [Hawke's Bay Congress: Intermediate Teams 5B - 31 May] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248448): The Hawke's Bay Congress was played over the King's Birthday weekend. The Intermediate Teams was held on Sunday 31 May. Congratulations to the "Logie" team who came 8th. The team members were Teri Logie, Barbara Stimson, Peter Furnish, Jane Furnish. - [Hawke's Bay Congress: Open Pairs 10A - 30 May 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248438): The Hawke's Bay Congress was played over the King's Birthday weekend. This tournament attracts a strong field. Congratulations to Hugh McAlister and Diana McAlister who came 1st in the Open 10A Pairs!!! - [Hawke's Bay Congress: Open Teams 10A - 31 May to 1 June 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248444): The Hawke's Bay Congress was played over the King's Birthday weekend. The Open Teams qualifying was held on Sunday 31 May. The final was played on Monday 1 June. Congratulations to the "McAlister" team who came 8th. The team members were Diana McAlister, Hugh McAlister, Judy McLeod, Kate Terry and Jillian Ramsey. - [Matamata Junior Pairs 3B - 9 May 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247988): The 3rd round of the Waikato Bay Junior League was hosted by Matamata on Saturday 9 May. Congratulations to Maria Arhanic & Bruce Bettany who came 3rd. - [Waikato Area Pairs (Cambridge Heat) - 5A Open - 24 May 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248277): The third round of the Waikato Area Pairs was held at Cambridge on Sunday 24 May. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and Michael Curry who came 4th. - [Te Puke Restricted 8B Pairs - 23 May 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248274): The Te Puke Restricted 8B Pairs was held on Saturday 23 May. Congratulations to John Laugesen & Bob Callcut who came 3rd. - [Katikati Intermediate 5B Pairs - 17 May 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2248130): The Katikati Intermediate 5B Pairs was held on Saturday 17 May. Congratulations to Janice Simpson and Ross Petersen came 7th. This tournament is the 3rd round of the Intermediate League series of tournaments. The next Intermediate League tournament is on 18 July at Katikati. Watch the website for more League tournaments. - [Waikato Bays Junior League - Current Standings - as at 9 May 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246843): Three rounds out of six of the Waikato Bay Junior League have been played. Congratulations to Rebecca Bartlett & Joanne Bruce who are currently placed 13th=. - [Matamata Novice Pairs 40C - 9 May 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247989): Matamata held their Novice pairs tournament on Saturday 9 May. - [Taupo Swiss 5A Pairs - 9-10 May 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247985): Taupo held their Swiss Pairs over the weekend 9-10 May. Congratulations to Diana McAlister & Hugh McAlister who came 11th. Click on the heading below to see the results. - [NZ Bridge Regional Championships (WOMENS Team) - 1-3 May 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247825): Over the weekend NZ Bridge held the qualifying round for the Regional Championships. The winning two regions will play for the Regional Championship final at the National Congress in November. Congratulations to WAIKATO-BAYS "WOMENS" TEAM (Jenna Gibbons & Christine Gibbons,Kate Terry & Judy Pawson) who came 1st !!! They will go forward to represent the Waikato-Bays Region at the Finals in November. - [NZ Bridge Regional Championships (OPEN Team) - 1-3 May 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247824): Over the weekend NZ Bridge held the qualifying round for the Regional Championships. The winning two regions will play for the Regional Championship final at the National Congress in November. Congratulations to WAIKATO-BAYS "OPEN" TEAM (Barry Jones & Jenny Millinton, Liz Fisher & Blair Fisher) who came 4th. - [NZ Bridge Regional Championships (INTERMEDIATE Team) - 1-3 May 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247828): Over the weekend NZ Bridge held the qualifying round for the Regional Championships. The winning two regions will play for the Regional Championship final at the National Congress in November. Congratulations to WAIKATO-BAYS "INTERMEDIATE" TEAM (Catherine Cameron & Helen Rinaldi, Judith Howard & Nick Saunders) who came 5th. They also won 8 out of their 12 matches - a huge result ! - [NZ Bridge Regional Championships (SENIOR Team) - 1-3 May 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247827): Over the weekend NZ Bridge held the qualifying round for the Regional Championships. The winning two regions will play for the Regional Championship final at the National Congress in November. Congratulations to WAIKATO-BAYS "SENIOR" TEAM (Yuzhong Chen & Gary Foidl, Hugh McAlister & Diana McAlister) who came 3rd. - [Auckland ANZAC Day Open Pairs 8B - 25 April 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247668): Auckland held the Anzac Day Open Pairs 8B tournament on Saturday 25 April. Congratulations to Diana McAlister and Hugh McAlister who came 2nd. - [Mt Maunganui Multi Grade Pairs 5A - 18 April 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247522): Hamilton held a Multi Grade Pairs 5A tournament on Saturday 18 April. Congratulations to Heather Melville and Judy McLeod who came 5th overall. Also congratulations to: - Mark Wardell and Jo Craig who came 1st in the Junior/Junior section - Rose Van Der Velden and Mike Newtown who came 1st in the Open/Junior section - [Nelson Women's Pairs 8B - 18 April 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247520): Nelson held a Women's Pairs 8B tournament on Saturday 18 April. Congratulations to Rebecca Osborne and Jana Bott who came 8th. - [Hamilton Restricted Pairs 8B - 19 April 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247521): Hamilton held a Restricted Pairs 8B tournament on Sunday 19 April. Congratulations to Cathy Parker and Kate Terry who came 11th. - [Bay Pairs (Whakatane heat) - 5A - 12 April 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247035): Due to Cyclone Vaiana, the Whakatane heat of the Bay Pairs was postponed to a date yet to be determined. Please watch the website for a rescheduled date. - [Matamata Open Swiss Pairs 5A - 11 April 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247034): Matamata held a 5A open swiss pairs tournament on Saturday. Congratulations to Judy Pawson and Kate Terry who came 4th. - [Auckland Thursday Restricted Pairs 8B - ONLINE - 9 April 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2247033): Auckland are holding monthly 8B Restricted tournaments. These tournaments are on Thursdays ONLINE using RealBridge. - [NZB Good Friday Online Open Swiss Pairs 5A - 3 April 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246990): NZ Bridge held a fundraiser tournament on Good Friday. All proceeds will be used to support the youth team trip to China in August. Congratulations to Kate Terry and Anne Somerville who came 7th. - [Auckland Easter Congress Auckland/Northland Provincial Pairs 10A - 4 April 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246991): Auckland help their Easter Congress over the long weekend. The Auckland/Northland Provincial Pair was held on Saturday. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and Julian Foster who came 17th in a strong field. - [Auckland Easter Congress Teams 10A - 5-6 April 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246992): Auckland help their Easter Congress over the long weekend. The Auckland Easter Congress Teams qualifying was held on Sunday and the finals was held on Monday. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and Julian Foster and team mates who qualified for the final in a strong field. - [Cambridge Junior Pairs 3B - 28 March 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246841): The second round of the Waikato Bay Junior League was hosted by Cambridge on Saturday 28 March. Congratulations to Rebecca Barlett and Joanne Bruce who came 6th. - [Hamilton Junior Pairs 3B - 14 March 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246845): The first round of the Waikato Bay Junior League was hosted by Hamilton on Saturday 14 March. Congratulations to Sue Rafe and Alan Rafe who came 6th. - [Kelly Peirse Memorial Teams 10A - 21 March 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246733): The Rotorua held their annual Kelly Peirse Memorial Teams tournament on Saturday 21 March. This tournament attracts a strong field. Congratulations to: Raw Results: The "Gibbons" Team: Christine Gibbons & Jenna Gibbons, Judy McLeod & Judy Pawson who came 5th and Handicap Result: The "Roberts" Team: Colin Roberts & Simon Eminson, Carolyn Parker & Nick Comber who came 3rd on handicap,. Modified Butler: Judy McLeod & Judy Pawson were 3rd on the Butler! Well done everyone! - [Rotorua Kelly Peirse Memorial Teams 10A - 22 March 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225579): The Rotorua held their annual Kelly Peirse Memorial Teams tournament on Saturday 22 March. This tournament attracts a strong field. Congratulations to Jo Simpson, Sam Simpson and their team mates who came 5th, followed closely by: Kate Terry and team mates who came 6th, Judy McLeod, Judy Pawson, Jenna Gibbons and Christine Gibbons who came 7th, and Gillian Corbett, Rebecca Osborne and team mates who came 8th. An impressive result by our Tauranga club members. Well done everyone! - [Hamilton Intermediate 5B Pairs - 14 March 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246666): The Hamilton Intermediate 5B Pairs was held on Saturday. Congratulations to Cathy Parker and Liz Swanston came 10th. This tournament is the 2nd of the Intermediate League series of tournaments. The next Intermediate League tournament is on 17 May at Katikati. Watch the website for more League tournaments. - [Waikato Area Pairs (Matamata Heat) - 5A Open - 8 March 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246283): The first round of the Waikato Area Pairs was held at Mt Maunganui on Sunday 8 March. Congratulations to Christine Gibbons and Jenna Gibbons who came 3rd. - [Taranaki Congress: CD Marion Hill Main Regional Pairs 10A Open - 7 March 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246284): The Taranaki Congress was held on the weekend. The CD Marion Hill Main Regional 10A Pairs was held on Saturday 7 March. - [Annual General Meeting Minutes - 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246319): Click here to view the minutes for the 2025 Annual General Meeting - [2025 Consistution] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2246291): The Club Constitution was updated in 2025 to meet the new legislation as stipulated in the Incorporated Societies Act 2022. All clubs were required to update their consitituions to comply with this Act. - [Taupo Bayleys Intermediate 5B Pairs - 28 February 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2245837): The Taupo Bayleys Intermediate 5B Pairs was held on Saturday. Congratulations to Cathy Parker and Deidre Gunn came 5th. This tournament marks the start of the Intermediate League series of tournaments. The next Intermediate League tournament is on 14 March at Hamilton. Watch the website for more League tournaments. - [New Zealand National Teams 2026 20A - 21-22 February 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2245610): The New Zealand National Teams 2026 was held in Christchurch on the weekend 21-22 February. Congratulations to the "Terry" team who came 9th (Kate Terry, Anne Somerville, Shirley Newton, Margaret Burgess). - [Bay Pairs (Mt Maunganui Heat) - 5A Open - 22 February 2026] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2245606): The first round of the Bay Pairs was held at Mt Maunganui on Sunday 22 February. Congratulations to Judy McLeod & Christine Gibbons who came 2nd and Deidre Gunn & Rebecca Osborne who came 3rd. Also a big congratualtions to Rosie van der Velden who won her first A point by winning a session. Well done Rosie! - [Rotorua Christmas Party Open 8B Open Pairs - 8 December 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2243625): Rotorua held their Christmas Party tournament on Saturday 8 December. Congratulations to Sam Simpson & Liz Fisher who came 4th. - [Thames Christmas Party Open 8B Open Pairs - 2 November 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2242546): Thames held their Christmas Party tournament on Sunday 2 November. Congratulations to Judy Pawson and Murray Pawson who came 1st! - [Orewa Multigrade Pairs 8B - 2 November 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2242547): Orewa held their Multigrade Pairs on Sunday 2 November. - [Hamilton Congress: Waikato Bays Provincial Teams 10A - 26-27 October 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2242394): Hamilton held the Waikato Bays Provincial Teams on the Labour Weekend. Congratulations to the "Simpson" team who came 2nd (Jo Simpson & Sam Simpson, Blair Fisher & Liz Fisher). - [Hamilton Congress: Shirley Waymouth Open Congress Pairs 10A - 25 October 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2242393): Hamilton held to their Shirley Waymouth Open Congress Pairs on the Saturday 25 October. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and Julian Foster who came 3rd. - [Hamilton Congress: Open 3A Swiss Pairs - 27 October 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2242392): Hamilton hosted to their 3A Swiss Pairs on the Monday 27 October. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and Julian Foster who came 1st. - [Cambridge Intermediate Pairs 5B - 19 October 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2242169): The eigth and final round of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League was hosted by Cambridge on Sunday 19 October. Congratulations to Joan Lloyd & Karyl Anderson who came 14th. - [Waikato Bays Intermediate League - FINAL Standings - as at 19 October] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225408): The FINAL round of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League was played on Sunday 19 October. The Intermediate league was played over eight tournaments throughout the year. Congratulations to Rosemary Wilkey & Bettina Dudley who finished in 1st place! - [North Island Teams 20A - 11-12 October 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2241603): Auckland hosted the North Island Teams tournament on the weekend of 11-12 October. Congratulations to the "Simpson" team who came 4th (Jo SImpson & Sam Simpson, Jan Cormack & Grant Jarvis). - [Matamata Open 3A Swiss Pairs - 11 October 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2241602): Matamata hosted to their 3A Swiss Pairs on the Saturday 11 October. Congratulations to Joan Lloyd and Karyl Anderson who came 6th. - [Matatmata Intermediate Pairs 5B - 14 September 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240499): The seventh round of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League was hosted by Matamata on Saturday 30 August. Congratulations to Ross Petersen & Andrew Reynolds who came 3rd. - [Tauranga Open Teams 5A - 27 September 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240906): Tauranga held their Open Teams tournament on Saturday 27 September. Congratulations to the: "Gibbons" team who came 3rd (Christine Gibbons & Jenna Gibbons,Herman Yuan & Yuzhong Chen), and the "Newton" team who came 4th (Judy McLeod & Judy Pawson, Mike Newton & Alan Currie). - [Taupo Restricted 8B Swiss Pairs - 4 October 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2241027): Taupo hosted to their Restricted 8B Swiss Pairs on the Saturday 4 October. Congratulations to Rebecca Osborne and Deidre Gunn who came 5th. - [Mt Maunganui Restricted 8B - 20 September 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240698): The Mt Maunagnui Restricted 8B Pairs was held on Saturday 20 September. Congratulations to overall winners: 2nd place - Frances Ball & Joy Bates 3rd place - Joanne McLean & Marcus Dudley 4th place - Rosemary Wilkey & Tina Dudley Also, congratulations to the following people who did well in their respective sections: Junior & Junior: 1st - Nikki Baguley & Elaine Genty-Nott Intermediate & Junior: 3rd - Liz Swanston & Mark Newman Intermediate & Intermediate: 1st - Rosemary Wilkey & Tina Dudley Open & Intermediate: 1st - Frances Ball & Joy Bates - [Rotorua Restricted 8B Pairs - 13 September 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240498): The Rotorua Restricted was held on Saturday 13 September. - [Tauranga Intermediate Pairs 5B - 30 August 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240136): The sixth round of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League was hosted by Tauranga on Saturday 30 August. Congratulations to Rosemary Wilkey & Bettina Dudley who came 1st and Joy Bates & Colin Roberts who came 2nd. - [Waikato Regional Open 10A Swiss Pairs - 6 September 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240271): Hamilton hosted to Waikato Regional 10A Swiss Pairs on the Saturday 6 September. - [Whakatane Restricted 8B - 2 August 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237825): The Whakatane Restricted was held on Saturday 2 August. Congratulations to Kate Terry & Cathy Parker who came 5th. - [Waikato Bays Junior League - Current Standings - as at 30 August] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240137): Five rounds out of six of the Waikato Bay Junior League have been played. Congratulations to Rebecca Bartlett & Joanne Bruce who are currently placed 15th. - [Tauranga Junior Pairs 3B - 30 August 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240135): The fifth round of the Waikato Bay Junior League was hosted by Tauranga on Saturday 30 August. Congratulations to Michele Rogers & Dianne Beveridge who came 4th. - [Tauranga Novice Pairs 40C - 30 August 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240134): Tauranga held their Novice Pairs on Saturday 30 August. Congratulations to Mark Burggraaf & Isaac Wong who came 5th. - [Te Puke Charity Pairs 40C - 24 August 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238466): Te Puke held a charity tournament on Sunday 24 August to raise funds for the Cancer Society. Congratulations to: Marion Kelly & Julie Sheridan who came 2nd, Judy McLeod & Tony Hacking who came 3rd and Rosie van der Velden & Mike Newton who came 4th. - [Waikato Area Pairs (5) - 31 August 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240160): The fourth round of the Waikato Bay Pairs was hosted by Te Awamutu on Sunday 20 July. Congratulations to Ross Petersen and Barbara Stimson who came 15th. - [Novice 3rd Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240159): Sue Ranger & Alison Thompson - [Novice 2nd Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240158): Sandra Wilson & Wilma Zeedijk - [Novice 1st Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240157): Alan Rafe & Sue Rafe - [Junior 6th Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240156): Karen Mackenzie & Maggie Fisher - [Junior 5th Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240155): Sally Shaw & Maria Arhanic - [Junior 4th Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240154): Dianne Beveridge & Michele Rogers - [Junior 3rd Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240153): Alan McLean & Joanne McLean - [Junior 2nd Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240152): Jacqueline Carter & Linda Browne - [Junior 1st Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240151): Mark Lynch & Hannelore Kemme - [Intermediate 7th Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240149): Teri Logie & John Strawbridge (Missing) - [Intermediate 6th Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240148): Bruce Gibson & Mike McKeown - [Intermediate 5th Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240147): Jackie Blue & Deidre Gunn - [Intermediate 4th Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240145): Anne Beetham & Luda Watts - [Intermediate 3rd Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240144): Ted Cliffin & Barbara McFarlane - [Intermediate 1st Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240142): Bettina Dudley & Rosemary Wilkie - [Intermediate 2nd Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2240143): Joy Bates & Colin Roberts - [Auckland Thursday Pairs Online 8B - 14 August 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238259): The Auckland Bridge Club held Thursday 8B pairs online tournament on the 14th August. - [Te Awamutu Intermediate Pairs 5B - 16 August 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238258): The fifth round of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League was hosted by Te Awamutu on Saturday 16 August. - [Special General Meeting August 19th - New constitution approved] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238354): Thank you to everyone who attended the Special General Meeting on yesterday. The motion was approved to adopt the new Constitution to comply with the new Incorporated Societies Act. I will now start the the process to register us in accordance with the requirements of the new Act. I will update you as we step through this process. Any queries, contact me ph. (07) 576 5022. Thanks again for the support of all the members to get our new constitution approved. - David Fornusek - [Intermediate Online Lessons Registration Problem] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238264): Read the email from our club manager David ... - [Sunday bridge continues, slam lesson reminder] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238072): Read the email from President Mike ... - [Calling all INTERMEDIATE, JUNIOR AND NOVICE PLAYERS] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238073): Read the email from our club manager David ... - [Upcoming tournaments, final weekly Sunday tomorrow] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238263): Read the email from President Mike ... - [Cambridge Sixes 3A / 5B / 3B - 20 July 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2238070): Cambridge held their iconic Sixes Teams tournament on Saturday 9 August. This is always a fun event held at the Sir Don Rowland Events Centre on Lake Karapiro. Congratulations to the "Tartans Twos" team of Diana McAlister & Hugh McAlister, Rosemary Wilkey & Bettina Dudley, Nikki Baguley & Mark Wardill who came 3rd. - [Latest Bridge podcast - Wednesday 6 August] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/794505): Take a listen to the latest podcast. This is a great radio programme just for bridge. Hosts, Barry and Mereana, put a new spin on the game and have fun. Click on the link below to get the latest podcast or click on the heading to read more... - [Next Improvers lesson, mentors needed for Monday event, Boston Cup results] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235818): Read the latest email from President Mike ... - [Regular Sunday sessions kick off this weekend, Destroying Declarer lesson rescheduled] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236489): Read the latest email from President Mike ... - [Sunday session on again today, plus other upcoming events] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236660): Read the latest email from President Mike ... - [North Island Pairs - 2 August 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237830): The North Island Pairs was held online on the weekend 2nd-3rd August. - [Tauranga Ladies Pairs Multigrade 3A - 30 July 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237697): The Tauranga Multigrade 3A tournament was held online on Wednesday 30 July. Thank you to everyone for playing in our tournament and making this a fun day. A big thank you to our director Julie Atkinson. The winners are: 1st - Paula Gregory & Anne Somerville (Timaru/Invercargill) 2nd - Sue Southen & Pam Tibble (Christchurch) 3rd - Kate Terry & Judy Pawson (Tauranga) - [Auckland/Northland Main Regional Open Teams 10A - 20 July 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237473): Hamilton held their Open Teams tournament on Saturday 12 July. Congratulations to Diana McAlister & Hugh McAlister and team mates who came 3rd. - [Bay of Plenty Interclub - 27 July 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237581): The Bay of Plenty Interclub was held on Sunday 27 July. Congratulations to the Tauranga Open Team who won the Open BOP Interclub. The winning team was: Kate Terry & Rebecca Osborne, Diana McAlister & Hugh McAlister. The Open team will represent the Bay of Plenty in the Waikato/Bays Interclub final. - [Matamata Open 5A Swiss Pairs - 26 July 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237579): Matamata held their 5A Swiss Pairs on the Saturday 26 July. Congratulations to Tony Hacking & Judy McLeod who came 12th. - [Special General Meeting August 19th] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237583): A Special General Meeting of the Tauranga Bridge Club Inc. will be held at the Clubrooms on Tuesday August 19th, 2025, at 4.15pm. Due to recent regulation changes, our club constitution has been reviewed and updated. This meeting is to approve significant changes in new Tauranga Bridge Club constitution. If you need copies of the meeting documentation, contact the office (07) 576 5022. - [Mt Maunganui Junior Pairs 3B - 19 July 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237460): The fourth round of the Waikato Bay Junior League was hosted by Mt Maunganui on Saturday 19 July. Congratulations to Joanne Bruce & Rebecca Bartlett who came 4th. - [Mt Maunganui Intermediate Pairs 5B - 19 July 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237438): The fourth round of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League was hosted by Mt Maunganui on Saturday 19 July. Congratulations to Diane Rodger & Annie Barry who came 1st! - [Mt Maunganui Novice Pairs 40C - 19 July 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237464): Mt Maunganui held their Novice Pairs on Saturday 19 July. Congratulations to Julie Bickers & Claire Beard who came 5th. - [Auckland/Northland Main Regional Pairs 10A Pairs - 19 July 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237472): The Auckland Bridge Club hosted the Auckland/Northland Regional Pairs 10A Pairs on the Saturday 19 July. Congratulations to Christine Gibbons & Jenna Gibbons who came 15th. - [Waikato Area Pairs (4) - 19 July 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237471): The fourth round of the Waikato Bay Pairs was hosted by Te Awamutu on Sunday 20 July. Congratulations to Ross Petersen and Barbara Stimson who came 15th. - [Tauranga Charity Pairs Restricted 8B - 9 July 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237268): Tauranga held their annual Charity Pairs supporting Plunket on Wednesday 9 June. Congratulations to: 1st - Kate Terry & Cathy Parker 2nd - Joan Lloyd & Karyl Anderson 3rd - Jenny Lynam & Carolyn Parker - [Katikati Intermediate Pairs 5B - 18 May 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2227456): The third round of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League was hosted by Katikati on Sunday 18 May. Congratulations to Janice Simpson & Ross Petersen who came 6th. - [1st Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237272): Cathy Parker & Kate Terry - [3rd Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237271): Jenny Lynam & Carolyn Parker - [2nd Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237273): Joan Lloyd & Karyl Anderson - [Hamilton Open 5A Swiss Pairs - ONLINE - 18 June, 25 June & 2 July 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237083): The Hamilton Bridge Club held there 5A Open Swiss Pairs online this year. The tournament was held over three sessions on three Wednesday evenings on 18 June, 25, June & 2 July 2025. Each session was made up of three nine-board matches. Congratulations to Cathy Parker & Deidre Gunn who wone 4 out of 9 matches. - [National 20A Swiss Pairs - 5-6 July 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2237084): The Tauranga Bridge Club hosted the National 20A Swiss Pairs on the weekend. This tournament is run by NZ Bridge and comprises of nine 12-board matches run over 2 days. Congratulations to Christine Gibbons & Jenna Gibbons who came 3rd and Stephen Francks & Amanda Matthews who came 7th. - [Morrinsville Open 8B Pairs - 28 June 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236862): The Morrinsville Open 8B Pairs was held on Saturday 28 June. Congratulations to Norm Silcock & Ruth Sweatman who came 4th. They also cam 1st in the Open/Intermediate section! - [NZ Bridge Matariki Fundraising Open 5A Swiss Pairs - ONLINE - 20 June 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236661): NZ Bridge held a 5A Open Swiss Pairs on Matariki Day. This was a fundraiser to raise funds for our international players. New Zealand’s top bridge players have the skill, the dedication, and the drive to compete internationally — but getting there isn’t cheap. Unlike other countries where elite play is fully funded, our players have to fund most of their expenses out of their own pockets. Donations can be made at https://givealittle.co.nz/org/nz-bridge-foundation. Congratulations to Stephen Francks & Marcus Dudley who came 12th out of a large field of 78 pairs. - [Bay of Plenty Pairs 5A (Final result) - 22 June 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236663): The Bay of Plenty Pairs was hosted over four tournaments hosted by Whakatane, Tauranga, Mt Maunganui and Te Puke ending on Sunday 22 June at Te Puke. To qualify for the Bay Pairs, you need to play four sessions and be a member at a Bay of Plenty brdge club. The final results are below... Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons & Christine Gibbons who came 2nd, Bren Birss & Graham Stern who came 3rd and Rosemary Wilkey & Tina Dudley who came 5th. - [Bay of Plenty Pairs 5A (Round 4) - 22 June 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236662): The fourth and final round of the Bay of Plenty Pairs was hosted by Te Puke on Sunday 22 June. Congratulations to Graham Young & Judy Pawson who came 1st, and Rosemary Wilkey & Tina Dudley who came 3rd. - [Bay of Plenty Pairs 5A (Round 3) - 8 June 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236321): The third round of the Bay of Plenty Pairs was hosted by Mt Maunganui on Sunday 8 June. Congratulations to Christine Gibbons & Jenna Gibbons who came 1st, and Gilda Rowland & Teri Logie who came 3rd. - [SPA Town Open Teams 5A - 7 June 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235780): Te Aroha held the SPA Town Open Team on Saturday 7 June. Congratulations to: Christine Gibbons & Jenna Gibbons and team mates who came 3rd, Judy McLeod and team mates who came 4th, Gillian Corbett & Rebecca Osborne who came first in the butler results! - [Waikato Area Pairs (3) - 25 May 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235516): The 3rd round of the Waikato Bay Pairs was hosted by Matamata on Sunday 25 March. Congratulations to Ross Petersen and Barbara Stimson who came 7th. - [Bay of Plenty Pairs 5A (Round 2) - 25 May 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235514): The second round of the Bay of Plenty Pairs was hosted by Tauranga on Sunday 25 May. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and Christine Gibbons who came 2nd and Judy McLeod and Judy Pawson who came 3rd. - [Te Puke Restricted 8B Pairs - 24 May 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235513): The Te Puke Restricted 8B Pairs was held on Saturday 24 May. Congratulations to Lyn Bailey & Diane Roger who came 1st! - [Rotorua Open Pairs 5A - 14 June 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2236515): Rotorua held their Open 5A Pairs on Saturday 14 June. Congratulations to Graham Young & Judy Pawson who came 5th. - [Bay of Plenty Pairs 5A (Round 1) - 13 April 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226210): The first round of the Bay of Plenty Pairs was hosted by Whakatane on Sunday. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons and Christine Gibbons who came 2nd. ... and a huge well done for Karyl Anderson for winning her first "A" Point when she and Joan Lloyd came first in Session 1 North/South section. . - [Hawkes Bay Congress: Open 10A Pairs - 31 May 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235781): Hawkes Bay held their annual Congress over the King's Birthday weekend. Congratulations to Diana McAlister & Hugh McAlister who came 1st in the East-West section. - [Hawkes Bay Congress: Swiss 3A Pairs - 2 June 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235782): Hawkes Bay held their annual Congress over the King's Birthday weekend. Congratulations to Diana McAlister & Kate Terry who came 7th and Judy McLeod & Hugh McAlister who came 8th. - [Hawkes Bay Congress: 3+1 Teams - 30 May 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235783): The annual Hawkes Bay Congress was held over King's Birthday weekend. The opened on Friday with a 3+1 Teams. Congratulations to the "H McAlister" Team of Hugh McAlister, Kathryn Burton, Lorraine Burns and Chris Burns came 6th. - [Team: Duckit - 2nd Place & 2nd Place on Handicap] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235828): Adam Bristow, Graham Young, Ranald Ducat, Malcolm Christie - [Team: Blue - 3rd Place on Handicap] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235819): Jackie Blue, Deidre Gunn, Rosalind Phillips, Sue Grieg - [Team: Sherwood - 1st Place on Handicap] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235825): Janet Young, Cathy Brown, Philippa Edwards, Sue Sherwood - [Team: Pink Panthers - 3rd Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235826): Hugh McAlister, Mike Newton, Ron Scott, Tony Hacking - [Team: Bag Ladies - 1st Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235824): Pat Ware, Judy McLeod, Christine Gibbons, Judy Pawson - [Team: Ladies Who Lunch] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235821): Karyl Anderson, Jill Ussher, Cathy Parker, Maria Arhanic - [Team: The Colours] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235823): Nikki Baguley, Judith Somerville, Isobel McIntyre, Debbie McBride - [Team: Trumps] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235820): Chris Buckley, Jane Church, Jenny Lynam, Mary Toner - [Team: Pete`s Takeaways] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235827): Simon Eminson, Bruce Gibson, Peter Malcom, Mike Bailie - [Team: Miss Match] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2235822): Heather Melville, Stacey Hilton, Diana McAlister, Dot Skousgaard - [Waikato Area Pairs (1) - 9 March 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225145): The 1st round of the Waikato Area Pairs was hosted by Matamata on Sunday 9 March. Congratulations to Ross Petersen and Barbara Stimson who came 4th! - [Te Awamutu Restricted 8B Pairs - 17 May 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2227452): The Te Awamutu Restricted 8B Pairs was held on Saturday 17 May. Congratulations to Ruth Sweatman & Norm Silcock who came 2nd and Rebecca Osborne & Cathy Parker who came 3rd. - [Taupo Swiss 5A Pairs - 10-11 May 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2227171): Taupo held there Swiss Pairs over the weekend 10-11 May. Click on the heading below to see the results. - [Waikato Bays Regional Trials - Intermediate Pairs - 3 May 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226975): The Waikato Bays Regional Trials were held on 3rd May hosted by the Tauranga Bridge Club. The Auckland and Waikato Bays Intermediate Pairs were the only categories nationwide to attract sufficient pairs to trial. Well done to everyone who played and made this day possible. Congratulations to Rosemary Wilkey & Bettina Dudley who qualified second. They will represent the Waikato Bays in the Regional Championships; previously called the Inter Provincials (the IPs). - [Matamata Junior Pairs 3B - 10 May 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2227172): The 3rd round of the Waikato Bay Junior League was hosted by Matamata on Saturday 12 May. Congratulations to Nikki Baguley & Mark Wardill who came 3rd and Olive Boyd & Andrea Cawley who came 5th. - [1NT OPENING BIDS AND RESPONSES (Judy Pawson's mini lessons)] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2227260): Judy Pawson has been running short mini lessons prior to bridge. Click here to download the lesson notes for the lessons on 1NT OPENING BIDS AND RESPONSES. - [OVERCALLS (Judy Pawson's mini lessons)] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2227296): Judy Pawson has been running short mini lessons prior to bridge. Click here to download the lesson notes for the lessons on OVERCALLS. - [DEFENCE TO 1NT OPENER (Judy Pawson's mini lessons)] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2227298): Judy Pawson has been running short mini lessons prior to bridge. Click here to download the lesson notes for the lessons on DEFENCE TO 1NT OPENER. - [Wellington Region Congress Provincial Teams 10A - 26-27 April 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226973): Wellington Bridge Club held their annual Congress over the ANZAC weekend. Congratulations to Kate Terry & Mindy Wu who came 5th in the 10A Teams in a top class field. - [Wellington Congress: Provincial 10A Pairs - 25 April 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226716): Wellington Bridge Club held their annual Congress over the ANZAC weekend. Congratulations to Kate Terry & Mindy Wu who came 13th in the 10A Pairs in a top class field. - [Auckland Easter Open Teams 10A - 20-21 April 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226522): Auckland Bridge Club held their annual Easter Congress. Congratulations to Jo Simpson and Sam Simpson and their team mates who came 2nd in the 10A Open Teams! - [Auckland Bridge Club Results 10A Pairs - 19 April 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226521): Auckland Bridge Club held their annual Easter Congress. Congratulations to Jenna Gibbons & Julian Foster who came 1st in the 10A Pairs! - [Matamata Open 8B Pairs - 12 April 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226209): The Matamata Open 8B Pairs was held on Saturday. Congratulations to Mike Newton & Alan Currie who came 6th. - [Ashburton Mid-Canterbury Pairs - 5A - 5 April 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225989): Diana McAlister & Hugh McAlister are travelling around the South Island. They played the the Asburton Mid Canterbury Pairs. They came 14th. - [Mount Maunganui Multi Grade 3A - 5 April 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225987): The Mount held their annual 3A Multi Grade tournament. Congratulations to... Open Section: Judy McLeod & Kate Terry came 6th overall Open / Intermediate Section: Pat Ware & Joy Bates came 2nd in their section Intemediate / Intermediate Section: Ross Petersen & Barbara Stimson came 2nd in their section Intemediate / Junior Section: Rebecca Bartlett & Judy Bartlett came 3rd in their section Junior / Junior Section: Jo Craig & Nikki Baguley came 2nd in their section - [Cambridge Junior Pairs 3B - 29 March 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225871): The 2nd round of the Waikato Bay Junior League was hosted by Cambridge on Saturday 29 March. Congratulations to Olive Boyd & Andrea Cawley who came 6th! - [South Canterbury Congress Open Teams 10A - 29 March 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225876): The Hugh and Di McAlister are currently touring around the South Island and dropped into the South Canterbury Congress hosted by Timaru. They played in the 10A Open Teams held on 29 March. Congratulations to Hugh McAlister & Diana McAlister and their team mates who came 5th! - [Hamilton Restricted 8B - 6 April 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225988): Hamilton held their annual Restricted 8B tournament. click below for results from our Tauranga club members... - [South Canterbury Congress Open Pairs 10A - 30 March 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225873): The Hugh and Di McAlister are currently touring around the South Island and dropped into the South Canterbury Congress hosted by Timaru. They played in the 10A Open pairs. - [National Teams 20A - 15-16 March 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225410): The 20A National Teams was held over the weekend attracting a top class field. Congratulations to Kate Terry, Hugh McAlister, Diana McAlister and their team mates who came 5th! - [Hamilton Intermediate Pairs 5B - 15 March 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225407): The 2nd round of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League was hosted by Hamilton on Saturday 15 March. Congratulations to Rosemary Wilkey & Bettina Dudley who came 3rd! - [Hamilton Junior Pairs 3B - 15 March 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225406): The 1st round of the Waikato Bay Junior League was hosted by Hamilton on Saturday 15 March. Congratulations to Desrai Karl & Mark Newman who came 6th! - [Taupo Bayleys Intermediate 5B Pairs (2 March 2025)] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2224775): The Taupo Bayleys Intermediate 5B Pairs was held on Sunday. Congratulations to Rosemary Wilkey and Bettina Dudley who came 3rd! This tournament marks the start of the Intermediate League series of tournaments. The next Intermediate League tournament is on 15 March at Hamilton. Watch the website for more League tournaments. - [Taranaki Congress CD Marion Hill Main Regional Pairs - 8 March 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225146): The annual Taranaki Congress was held over the weekend 8-10 March. Congratulations to Christine Gibbons & Jenna Gibbons who came 11th in the Marion Hill Main Regional Pairs in a very strong field. - [Taranaki Congress Taranaki Open 3A Swiss Pairs - 10 March 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225187): The annual Taranaki Congress was held over the weekend 8-10 March. The Open 3A Swiss Pairs was played on Monday 10 March. Congratulations to Hugh McAlister & Diana McAlister who came 2nd and Kate Terry & Rachelle Pelkman who came 3rd. - [Taranaki Congress: Open 10A Teams - 9-10 March 2025] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225186): The annual Taranaki Congress was held over the weekend 8-10 March. The Open 10A Teams was fiercely contended by a top class field. Congratulations to: 2nd - "Yule team": Jenna Gibbons & Christine Gibbons, Kenneth Yule & Kathy Yule 4th - "Livingston team": Sam Simpson & Jo Simpson, Pamela Livingston & Lysandra Zheng - [2025 Lessons - All levels] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2224805): Our beginners lesson programme for 2025 kicks off at 7pm on 4 March. Also, we are working on putting together a schedule improver/intermediate lessons. Click on the link to read the announcement by our President Mike Newton. - [South Island Pairs 20A (22-23 February 2025) - Online hosted by NZ Bridge] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2224158): The South Island Pairs was played online over the weekend of 22-23 February. This tournament attracts a top class field. Congratulations to Jo Simpson and Sam Simpson who came 6th !!! - [3rd Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2224776): Rosemary WIlkey and Bettina Dudley - [2025 Tauranga Mini Congress: Congress Teams (26-27 January 2025)] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223547): Congratulations to: FINAL: 1st - "Fisher" Team (Blair Fisher, Liz Fisher, Jo Simpson, Sam Simpson) 2nd - "Fraser-Hoskin" Team: (Jeremy Fraser-Hoskin, Jack James, Zachary Yan, Kevin Hu) PLATE: "Burrows" Team: (Wayne Burrows, Clair Miao, Gary Chen, Russell Wilson) - [2025 Tauranga Mini Congress: Waikato Bays Provincial Pairs (25 January 2025)] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223544): Congratulations to: 1st - Pamela Pedersen & Alan Parkes (Mt Maunganui) 2nd - Kenneth Yule & Kathy Yule (Matamata) 3rd - Sam Simpson & Jo Simpson (Tauranga) - [2025 Tauranga Mini Congress: Consolation Pairs (27 January 2025)] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223512): Congratulations to: 1st - Herman Yuan & Michael Neels (Cambridge) 2nd - Jenny Elgar & Tom Henwood (Whakatane) 3rd - Gary Foidl & Yuzhong Chen (Waikato & Hamilton) - [2025 Tauranga Mini Congress: Restricted Pairs (25 January 2025)] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223555): Congratulations to: 1st - Pam Browne & Kevin Birch (Mt Albert/Frankton) 2nd - Roger Wilkinson & Derek Bartosh (Auckland) 3rd= - Mike Newton & Graham Young (Tauranga) 3rd= - Carol Bearsley & Aaron Starr (Mt Albert/Papatoetoe) - [Tournament Successes for 2023] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/963570): A fun day was had by all who attend the Tauranga Christmas Party and Prize Giving. Trophies earned throught the year were presented follwed by a yummy lunch and a fun afternoon of bridge. The winners were: 1st North/South Gillian Corbett & Rebecca Osborne, 1st East/West Diana McAlister & Tracey Mancer. Congratulations everyone and Merry Christmas!!! Click on the heading to see all the more results and achievements. To find a tournament to play, take a look at the tournament calendar click on the link below. - [Tournament Successes for 2024] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985627): Fun was had by all at the Rotorua Christmas Tournament on Saturday. Our club had a great turnout supporting this event and we had some fine results. Out shining us all was Christine Gibbons & Michael Curry - they came 3rd! Congratulations everyone! Click on the heading to see previous results and achievements. - [Club Captain's Update: POT-LUCK PAIRS and RUBBER BRIDGE] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/987793): Can I draw your attention to two upcoming events which you may not know much about? Pot-Luck Pairs is on Thursday March 14 ... And a 6-month knockout Rubber Bridge competiton is coming up.... Click on the heading to find out more. - [A few changes to the 2024 PROGRAMME] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/987223): Our bridge year has started again, we have had a very successful Congress (many thanks to all those who assisted), and there are lots of positive signs around. This is going to be a great year. There are a few changes to the 2024 Programme we must make, mainly because of unforeseen clashes. Click on the heading to find out more... - [President's Update: Monday lunchtime session and 1+3 teams] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/987794): Our weekly lunchtime club session kicks off for the year on Monday 4 March... Click on the heading to find out more. - [Update from Kate: COMING SOON Back to Bridge Improver Seminars - Jan 10th, 17th & 24th @ 7pm] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985609): 'Back to Bridge' Improver Seminars start next Wednesday. These are for anyone who wants to develop their game, dust off some old skills and learn a few new ones. Thanks to those who have already signed up!... Click on the heading to find out the dates and lession topics... - [President's Update: Happy New Year!] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985586): I hope you have had a fabulous Christmas and New Year with family and friends. I spent Christmas with family in Hawkes Bay and ... Click on the heading to read more... - [Presidents Update: Upcoming supervised play sessions] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/987924): This Sunday we have the first of our monthly supervised play sessions for the year with play starting at 1pm, no partners required. .... Click on the heading to read Mike's update. - [Upcoming happenings at the club] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2214517): Click on the heading to read the latest update from our club president... - [Monday lunch sessions no longer running] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2214475): Unfortunately these sessions just aren't getting the attendance that I had hoped for and so the decision has made to stop running the Monday lunchtime session. The Sunday supervised play sessions will continue as per the schedule in the club programme, i.e. weekly until August 18 and then every third Sunday of the month. Click on the heading to read more... - [Consolidation Pairs - 4th Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223511): Michael Wilcox and Liz Wilcox. Micheal qualified as a Grandsmaster. Congratulations Michael!!! - [Consolidation Pairs - 2nd Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223510): Tom Henwood and Jenny Elgar - [Consolidation Pairs - 1st Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223509): Michael Neels and Herman Yuan - [Provincial Pairs - 5th Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223508): Jenna Gibbons and Christine Gibbons - [Provincial Pairs - 3rd Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223507): Jo Simpson and Sam Simpson - [Provincial Pairs - 1st Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223506): Pamela Pedersen and Alan Parkes - [Congress Teams - 1st Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223505): Fisher Team: Liz Fisher, Blair Fisher, Jo Simpson, Sam Simpson - [Tournament Successes for 2022] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/925178): A big congratulations to Judy Pawson, Kate Terry, Hugh & Di McAlister for coming second in the Nation 15A Teams competition hosted by the Rotorua Club. The competition was tough and this a huge result! For a more results, click on the heading above... - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/676868): "My idea of exercise is sitting East or West" - Anon - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/610715): False Carding is the art of deception - [Update on Liam's surgery journey] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2221367): Many of you have been asking about how Liam has been getting on after his surgery. Click on the heading to find out more... - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/610716): “Bridge Players like to hold hands” - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/610724): “It’s not usually the first mistake that gives you a bad board, it is the second one. You often make the second mistake because you are still focusing on the first one. Don’t let one mistake cause another!” - Robert S Todd - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/676930): Bridge is a Contract Sport - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/676867): Bridge isn’t everything – it’s the only thing ! - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/676871): I tried to kick my bridge addiction – it was the worst 2 minutes of my life - [2024 Membership Subs are now ready] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/984621): If you haven't already paid you 2024. Subs may be paid via Hello Club or pay at the club. When you pay your subs, you will recieve your 2024 Programme Book. Please phone the club office if you have any queries. Happy bridging everyone! - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/610723): “Anyone who thinks conversation is a lost art, has never played bridge” - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/682832): I can give up anything, except bridge ! - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/687040): I suffer from O.B.D. – Obsessive Bridge Disorder - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/682831): 70% is hard to achieve, but 40% isn’t ! - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/682833): I only play bridge on days ending with a "Y" - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/610717): Alan: “How should I have played that hand?” John: “Under an assumed name!” - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/610713): “I favour light opening bids. When you're my age, you can never be sure that the bidding will get back around to you again” - Oswald Jacoby at age 77 - [2024 Ib Thulin Trophy] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2214511): The 2024 winners of the "Ib Thulin Trophy" was the Tauranga Bridge Club. This trophy is award at Rotorua to Tauranga to the best overall Bay of Plenty team... Back row: Diana McAlister(O), Stacey Hilton (I), Hugh McAlister (O), Malcolm Christie (I), Mark Wardill (J), Kate Wade (J) Front Row: Kerri Friar (J), Colin Roberts (I), Joy Bates (I), Kate Terry (O), Rebecca Taylor (J), Judy Pawson (O) - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/682836): “A fellow had made a bad bid and went for 1400. "I'm sorry," he said to his partner, "I had a card misplaced." "Only one card ?" asked his partner, innocently” - Charles Goren - [Sunday daytime sessions start on 18th March [Owner: Club Captain - Target publication date: 4 March]] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/962971): The Sunday daytime bridge sessions will start on Sunday 18th March. These sessions are monthly on the 3rd Sunday of every month from February through to November BUT will be weekly from 16 June - Aug 18. Please be seated by 1:15 for 1:30pm start. All grades welcome. Please watch the website for any changes to the Sunday sessions. - [What's New!!! Website Home Page Freshenup] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985036): The home page on the website has been freshened up - I hope you like it! Any feedback, please contact Deidre. - [2024 Interclub teams announced [Owner: Club Captain]] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/794446): Congratulations to those who have been selected to compete for the BOP Teams in Rotorua at the end of July. Click on the heading to read all about it... - [Why play bridge? [Owner: President]] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/863729): Click on the heading to watch this awesome video... - [Championship Event winners [ Do we want ths blog?}] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/623346): Well done Kate Terry for winning the 2020 Daytime Championship Singles. Click on the heading to view all the winners from 2015 to 2020... - [Billet Register [Owner: Tournament Officer - Do we want to restart the Billet Register? This was last posted in March 2019]] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/824067): From time to time we get asked to look after bridge players who come some distance to play in our tournaments .... We have always found beds in the past, but we do not know all those who can help, so we are starting a billet register. It probably will not be any more than once a year (if at all) that we would call on you and if it does not suit, you just say so. No obligations If you can help, please email or phone the Club with the bed configurations and other preferences you may have and we will keep a record. You can always remove yourself from the Register at any time. Many thanks in advance - [Tauranga Ladies Tournament Wed 31st July [Owner: Tournament Officer - Target publication date: 1 July]] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/911843): Leave the men at home and come along for a great day out at the Bridge table with the ladies! Morning tea from 9:30 for a 10am start. BYO lunch, nibbles provided after play.Entry fee $20. - [Quote of the Week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2211546): "One day a rooster. The next day a feather duster." - Anon - [1st Place & Top Open Intermediate] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2214267): Judy McLeod & Joy Bates - [1st Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2214269): Judy McLeod & Joy Bates - [2nd Open-Intermediate] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2214261): Cathy Parker & Kate Terry - [2nd Intermediate-Intermediate] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2214262): Deidre Gunn & Jackie Blue - [Top Junior-Junior] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2214257): Dawne Sharplin & Hilary Williams - [Top Intermediate-Intermediate] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2214258): Diane Rodger & Lyn Bailie - [1st Place - Buckleton Team] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2214255): Karen Harris,John Buckleton,Jenna Gibbons,Christine Gibbons - [Top Intermediate & Intermediate] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2212588): Diane Rodger and Lyn Bailie - [3rd Overall] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2212587): Jenny Elgar & Tom Henwood - [2nd Overall] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2212586): Marion Kelly & Julie Sheridan - [1st Overall] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2212585): Hugh & Diana McAlister - [What's new!!! TOURNAMENTS: Upcoming tournaments now appear on the Home page .. &... All tournaments through to the end of December 2024 have been added to the 'Tournaments Calendar'] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/956985): The Home page has been updated so that tournaments in the near future will now appear on the Home page under the 'Looking for a challenge' section. Click in the links and it will take you to NZ Bridge to register for the tournament. Also, the 'Tournament Calendar' has been updated with ALL bridge tournaments through to the end of December 2024. Click on the 'Tournaments' menu on the website and a calendar will appear. Click on any calendar entry to find the link to NZ Bridge to register. Take a look and book into any tournaments that interest you. Contact Deidre with any feedback. - [Club Captains Update: 2024 Evening Programme] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/986391): 2024 EVENING PROGRAMME - Calling all interested Open, Intermediate and Junior members. Many of you will have noticed a progressive increase in specific events which we hope will attract more Junior and Intermediate players to evening and Teams bridge.... Click on the heading to find out more... - [Coast to Coast - Angela Newton] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/987299): One of our club members, Angela Newton, had a goal to compete in the 'Coast to Coast' multi-sport event. This year she achieved her goal. Well done Angela - this a huge achievement!!! Mike Newton has written a great article about Angela's experience. Click on the heading to read the article and see the photos of Angela in action! - [PRESIDENT'S UPDATE - Club Administrator update] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/984620): Congratulations to David Fornusek. David has been appointed as our new club administrator. Welcome David! Click on the heading to read the Mike's update. - [What's New!!! Club Calendar 2024] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/961931): You can now view the club programme on this website. Take a look at the "Club Calendar" menu above...You can also upload this calendar into your own Google calendar - click on the headinging to find out how.... Contact Deidre with any feedback or amendments. - [President's Update - Christmas Party & Holiday Bridge] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/984860): If you weren't able to make it along to the Chirstmas Party on Saturday 7 December, you missed a fantastic day of food, drink, laughter and even some cards played! I've included a very small selection of photos of the day, mostly of committee members except I just had to include one of Ron and his absolutely stunning outfit. A complete selection of photos will be posted to the website in due course. We have Holiday Bridge starting this week on Monday night, Tuesday afternoon and Friday afternoon and all are welcome! So that you have no reason not to attend, we are this summer trialling having a standby player at the club for all our Holiday Bridge sessions. So you can come along without a partner and you will be guaranteed a game! See you at the table! Mike Newton - President - [What's New! - 'Quote of the Week' has returned] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985145): The quote of the week has returned to the website. Each week, a quote will appear on the home page. Enjoy! - [Tauranga Bridge Programme] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/883398): The Tauranga Bridge Programme is available in Calendar format. Click on the link below to view the the Tauranga Bridge Club calendar. If you have lost you programme booklet, please phone the Tauranga Bridge Club Office for a replacement on (07) 07 5765022. - [Our latest New Zealand representative!] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/987161): It is my absolute pleasure to inform you that our very own Kate Terry will be representing New Zealand in the Women’s Team at the World Bridge Games in Argentina later this year... Click on the heading to read more... - [CHRISTMAS PARTY & PRIZE GIVING - Saturday 9 December - The Theme is the letter "G"] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/983106): The Christmas Party is on Saturday 9 December. Pop it in your diary and contact your partners. This year's theme is ... the Letter "G" - plan your outfit! This year we will start at 11am for the lunch, presemtations, followed by Bridge. Tickets are on sale now at the Bridge Club for $25 (for lunch and bridge) - Non-playing partners or family members are welcome to attend the lunch and tropy presentations. Come and join in the fun!. Get your tickets today... Click on the heading to see Kate's announcement. - [CHRISTMAS PARTY & PRIZE GIVING - Results] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/984868): A fun day was had by all who attend the Tauranga Christmas Party and Prize Giving. Trophies earned throught the year were presented follwed by a yummy lunch and a fun afternoon of bridge. The winners were: 1st North/South Gillian Corbett & Rebecca Osborne, 1st East/West Diana McAlister & Tracey Mancer. See below for more details Congratulations everyone and Merry Christmas!!! Click on the heading for more results. - [Holiday Bridge Dates] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/984688): Yes, Holiday Bridge will run over December and January. The club is trialing a new initiative for ALL holiday bridge. You do not need to arrange a partner. Mike Newton (or substitute) will be available as a ‘reserve’ (spare player). If two players arrive without prearranged partners, they will play together. Holiday Bridge will be face-to-face at the Bridge Club. Click on the heading above for Holiday Bridge dates. - [President's Update - Holiday time!] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985192): "I just wanted to send out a message before we all get too caught up in the holiday spirit, this time next week I'll be in Hastings unwrapping presents with the kids! Bridge at the club is now finished for the year with no holiday bridge this week. It was great to see so many players taking advantage of our new holiday bridge initiative that allows anyone to show up without a partner and be guaranteed a game. ... I just wanted to send out a message before we all get too caught up in the holiday spirit, this time next week I'll be in Hastings unwrapping presents with the kids! Bridge at the club is now finished for the year with no holiday bridge this week. It was great to see so many players taking advantage of our new holiday bridge initiative that allows anyone to show up without a partner and be guaranteed a game... Click on the heading to read more... - [What's New !!! - Meet our 2024 Sponsors on the new "About Us" page] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985335): "The "About Us" page has been resdesigned and now has a completely new look. Meet our 2024 Sponsors on the new look "About Us" page. Scroll down the page and you will see all our sponsors - wait a while and you will see the Sponsors scroll across the page! - [Looking for something to do over the holdiays? - Watch Peter Hollands Bridge Videos] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985181): Pete has finished his Brain Buster series, though all the previous video plus much much more are available on YouTube. Click on the link below to find Peter Hollands' videos. Watch, enjoy and challenge yourself! Please contact Deidre or Mike if you have any queries. - [What's New!: Committee Page is now secured] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985561): You may remember in December, that a new Committee page has been setup to enable the committee members to communicate and collaborate through the website. Security has now been added!... click on the heading to find out more... - [What's new! NEW Committee Discussion Form!] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985563): There have been requests to enable more collaboration, so I have added a discussion forum .... click on the heading for more information... - [Test - Committee blog] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985562): This is a test blog for the committee. - [MELBOURNE CUP coming soon - Tuesday 5 November [Owner Club Captain]] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/955981): Get your hats and partners ready for the Melbourne Cup Bridge day on Tuesday 5 November. - [ANZAC Day - Bridge Club is closed on 25 April !!! [Owner: Club President]] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/965127): As scheduled, the bridge club rooms are closed on Tuesday 25 April - there is no bridge on Anzac Day - [Quote of the Week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985183): "Marriage is like deck of cards. In the beginning all you need is two hearts and a diamond. By the end, you wish you had a club and a spade." - Anon - [Quote of the Week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/798323): "Bridge is one of the last games in which the computer is not better." - Bill Gates - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/676870): "Consistency not brilliance makes a good bridge player" - Anon - [Christmas Party Saturday 7th December - this year's letter is "?" [Owner Events Officer]] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/920419): Good news - the Christmas Party is on! And now we know that we will be at traffic light "Orange" we can relax and look forward to a great, fun-filled day. It will be wonderful to spend time with our bridge friends as we farewell 2021. Please click on the heading for more information... - [2024 AGM is on the 26th November [Owner: President]] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/589074): Click on the heading to view more information... - [What's New! - Committee News] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985134): Hi fellow committee members, I have set up a "Committee News" feed - these are blogs that will ONLY be displayed on this page (i.e. they will not appear on the home page (these blogs are tagged as "Committee"). This could be used for reminders or anything that you want to inform the committee about. (Mike, you might want to use this feature) - [Tauranga Intermediate, Junior and Novice Tournaments [Owner: Tournament Officer - Target publication date: End July]] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/680057): Click on heading for details on where to enter Tauranga Novice, Junior & Intermediate - ["The Karen Martelletti Boston Cup" - wear your fracy dress on MONDAY (27th May) !!!] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/965021): The Boston Cup teams started on 6TH May. Get your costumes ready and wear them on the MondAY 27th May (the last day of the Boston Cup) and join in the fun!!! - [Quote of the Week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/629057): "A measure of a persons mental stability is the degree to which they can play bridge as though it was just a game." - Anon - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/610721): "Bridge is impervious to society's traditional barriers of age, colour, religion or beliefs. Put it down to the magic, the spell that the game mysteriously weaves, bewitching all those who come into contact with it." – Zia Mahmood - [Quote of the Week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/784311): "Whoever is happy will make others happy too." Anne Frank - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/610712): “I'd like a review of the bidding with all of the original inflections” - George Kaufman - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/610722): “Want lots of partners ? Play bridge !” - [Quote of the Week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/784312): "Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." Will Rogers - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/682834): 635,013,559,600 = the total number of possible bridge hands - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/682830): Bridge is chocolate for the brain ! - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/678441): If bridge is just a game – the Grand Canyon is just a hole - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/682835): A bridge teacher was called to a table of beginners, where a hand has just passed out. The person in the 4th seat had 17 high card points. "So why did you pass?" asks the teacher "Because you told us after three passes the bidding is over, so I had to pass !" - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/610710): “Every night when I go to bed I think about the mistakes I made that day at the bridge table.” “Gee,” exclaims his partner, “how do you get any sleep?” - [Quote of the week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/676869): "No Trumps is a destination, not an escape" - Anon - [Tauranga Mini Congress 27-29 January] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/958851): The Tauranga BrIdge Club Mini Congress is on the 27th to 29th January. Click on the heading for details on where to enter... - [THE KAREN MARTELLETTI 50TH BOSTON CUP] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/933658): The Boston Cup photos are now here.... - [Our sponsors] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/790056): are a big part of our club. They are all local, so please support them as well as they support us. To view a complete list of our sponsors, click on the link below - [NEWS! Sunday Sessions 15 Jun - 20 Aug & Wednesday Improver Sessions 6:15pm-7pm] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/968830): Exciting news! ... Sunday seesions are re-starting on 15 Jun 23 and will run weekly through to 20th August... Also, Mike Newton will be running improver sessions on 6:15pm-7pm prior to the Wednesday Night Junior session... Come along and join in the fun... Click on the heading to read the latest communication from Mike Newton. - [Etiquette Week] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/775037): Week 1. Click on the heading to read more... - [Bridge. The game for all ages not just the young.] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/905132): Click on the heading for the full story.... - [Calendar has been updated with the Bridge Programme ... AND it can now be loaded into your personal calendar] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/931829): The 'Calendar of Events' has been updated so you can see the details from the Programme booklet on the website ... AND ... it can now be loaded into your personal calendar. Click on the heading to find out more ... - [Ib Thulin Shield - Won by Tauranga !!!] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/947730): The Interclub team played on Sunday 23 July 2023. The team played amazingly well and will take home the Ib Thulin Shield - Well done team!....Click on the heading to read more. Click below to vie the photos... - [New Silver Grand Master - Judy Pawson!] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/946934): Congratulations to Judy Pawson who qualified as a 'Silver Grand Master' on the weekend (2 July) - Well done Judy!!! - [Intermediate Team Won the Waikato Bays Interclub Final !!!] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/978559): Our successful Intermediate team ... again the winners of the Waikato Bays Interclub Final. The Junior team came a very creditable second and the the Open team came third. The teams were - Intermediate: Stacey Hilton, Colin Roberts, Simon Einson and Malcolm Christie. Junior: Keryn O'Brien, Steve O'Brien, Rebecca Taylor and Kerri Friar Open: Judy McLeod, Tony Hacking, Di McAlister and Hugh McAlister - [Annual General Meeting - 28th November 2023 @ 7pm] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/983690): Just a reminder that the Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held at the clubrooms at 7pm on Tuesday 28th November. The nominations for Committee for the coming year close at 7pm Monday 27th November. Forms and information about this are on the Committee Notices section of the noticeboard. We look forward to seeing you there. - [METLIFECARE GREENWOOD PARK VISIT - 28th November] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/983553): We have been invited us to visit Metlife Greenwood Park on 28th November. You are welcome to bring a friend. Please RSVP to Jackie Blue by Wednesday 22 November. Click on the heading for the itinery. - [Survey - Now closed. Results will be communicated soon.] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/981778): The survey is now closed. Results will be comunicated soon. If you have any queries about the survey, please contact Kate. - [Open Day - Sunday 19 November] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/983477): The Open Day is on Sunday. Come along and join in the fun. All welome! Click on the link below for details. - [Waikato Bays Junior Championship League] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/744083): The final of the Waikato Bays Junior Championship League was played on Sunday 9 Oct. Sue Greig and Deidre Gunn were the 3rd pairing in the final standing. Click below for results. - [Waikato Bays Restricted Championship League] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/851719): The final of the Waikato Bays Restricted Championship League was played on Sunday 22 Oct. Shirley Bain came 1st. Derek Webb & Pat Ware were the 2nd pair, and Mike Newton and Simon Eminson were the 3rd pair. Click below for results. - [Waikato Bays Intermediate Championship League] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/744082): The final of the Waikato Bays Intermediate Championship League was played on the Sunday 16 October. Click below for results. - [Beginner Bridge Lessons are underway - started on 8 March] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/961223): Bridge lessons are starting soon on Wednesday 8 Mar. These lessons are for new players or those wanting to redo the lessons. Please encourage anyone you know who would like to learn bridge to signup for these lessons. Contract the Club Manager to register for these lessons. - [Championship Singles - Results] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/964542): Over the last few Monday nights we are been playing for the Evening Championship Singles.... and the winners are: ... Open/Overall champion - Kate Terry with an amazing average of 71.5% !!! .... Intermediate Champion - Joint winners Brenda Brettkelly and Rosalind Phillips... Congratulations !!! - [#15 - 'Hand of the Week' - Thursday 31 August 2023] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/979055): Special thanks to Simon Eminson who noticed this hand and wrote up this 'Hand of the Week'. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are playing this hand - an entertaining and informative read. Click on the heading to see this hand... - [Hand of the Week - 31 August 2023] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/969038): Special thanks to Simon Eminson who noticed this hand and wrote up this 'Hand of the Week'... Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are playing this hand - an entertaining and informative read. Click on the link to see this hand... - [Interclub Team] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/970025): The Tauranga Team cam 1st and Winners of the Ib Thulin Shield !!! The team members were: Open - Kate Terry & Judy Pawson, Diana McAlister & Hugh McAlister Intermediate - Stacey Hilton & Simon Eminson, Malcolm Christie & Colin Roberts Junior - Keryn O'Brien, Steve O'Brien, Rebecca Taylor, Kerri Friar - [Opem Team] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/970028): The Tauranga Open team celebrating their huge win !!! - [Open Team] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/970027): The Tauranga Open Team came 1st with a massive 82.28 VPs !!! - [Intermediate Team] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/970026): The Tauranga Intermediate Team came 1st !!! - [4th Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/969450): 4th - Pam Clotworthy & June Nightingale - [3rd Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/969449): 3rd - Stacey Hilton & Graham Young - [2nd Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/969448): 2nd - Deidre Gunn & Kate Terry - [1st Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/969447): 1st - Pat Ware & Simon Eminson - [#14 - 'Hand of the Week' - Monday 19 June 2023] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/969037): Special thanks to Simon Eminson who noticed this hand and wrote up this 'Hand of the Week'. Click on the heading to see how to play this hand. - [Celebration of the Life of Alan Turner - 1pm Wednesday 15th March @ Tauranga Bridge Club] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/963075): The bridge world has lost a legend with the passing of Alan Turner. You are invited to join us for a celebration of his life and many achievements. If you are not able to be there in person there will be a Livestream available. The link is shown below. - [New Grand Master - Hugh McAlister!] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/949917): Congratulations to Hugh McAlister who qualified as a 'Grand Master' on the weekend (30-31 July) - Well done Hugh!!! - [Tauranga tournament photos are here !!!] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/952368): On Saturday 27 August, Tauranga hosted a tournament for Intermediates, Junior and Novice pairs. The day was a great success! Click on the link to see the photos. - [3rd= overall /.. Plus Top NZ Pair winning the Evennett Cup] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/955453): Jo & Sam Simpson - [Top Intermediate Team] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/955454): Stacey Hilton - [Back to Bridge: '(Avoiding) Double Trouble!' - Tuesday 11 October 7pm] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/931794): The new lesson series titled ‘Back to Bridge’ is now underway! These lessons will be every second Tuesday of the month, so pop it in your calendars now. The next lesson will be on Tuesday 11 October on '(Avoiding) Double Trouble!' at 7pm. Doubles are often an underused part of the game. This advancing your bridge seminar will focus on understanding and using doubles better. Click on the heading for more information or click below to register for this lesson. ... - [#9 - Hugh's 'Hand of the Week' - Tuesday 9 August 2022] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/951175): Click above to see the hand of the week and notes from the session on Tuesday 9 August ... - [#12 - Hugh's 'Hand of the Week' - Tuesday 30 August 2022] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/952501): Click above to see the hand of the week and notes from the session on Tuesday 30 August ... - [#11 - Hugh's 'Hand of the Week' - Tuesday 23 August 2022] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/951992): Click above to see the hand of the week and notes from the session on Tuesday 23 August ... - [#10 - Hugh's 'Hand of the Week' - Tuesday 16 August 2022] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/951574): Click above to see the hand of the week and notes from the session on Tuesday 16 August ... - [#8 - Hugh's 'Hand of the Week' - Tuesday 2 August 2022] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/950409): Click above to see the hand of the week and notes from the session on Tuesday 2 August ... - [#6 - Hugh's 'Hand of the Week' - Tuesday 19 July 2022] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/947527): Click above to see the hand of the week and notes from the session on Tuesday 19 July ... - [#7 - Hugh's 'Hand of the Week' - Tuesday 26 July 2022] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/947831): Click above to see the hand of the week and notes from the session on Tuesday 26 July ... - [#5 - Hugh's 'Hand of the Week' - Tuesday 5 July 2022] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/946940): Click above to see the hand of the week and notes from the session on Tuesday 5 July ... - [#4 - Hugh's 'Hand of the Week' - Tuesday 21 June 2022] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/946371): Click above to see the hand of the week and notes from the session on Tuesday 21 June ... - [#3 - Hugh's 'Hand of the Week' - Tuesday 14 June 2022] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/945886): Click above to see the hand of the week and notes from the session on Tuesday 14 June ... - [#2 - Hugh's 'Hand of the Week' - Tuesday 7 June 2022] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/933874): Click above to see the hand of the week and notes from the session on Tuesday 7 June ... - [#1 - Hugh's 'Hand of the Week' - Tuesday 31 May 2022] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/933872): Click above to see the hand of the week and notes from the session on Tuesday 31 May ... - [#13 - Hugh's 'Hand of the Week' - Tuesday 27 September 2022] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/954670): Click above to see the hand of the week and notes from the session on Tuesday 30 August ... - [Next Lesson Delayed until 11 October] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/952967): The air-conditioning system is currently being upgraded. The club rooms are temporarily unavailable for lessons at the moment. The next 'Back to Bridge' lesson will now be held on Tuesday 11 October. Please keep an eye on the website for updates. - [Novice Pair - 1st Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/952352): Mark Wardill & Veronica Stevens (Taur/Taur) - [Junior Pair - 4th Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/952355): Jackie Blue & Hilary McKenna (Taur/Taur) - [Novice Pair - 2nd Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/952353): Mary-Anne Lenny & Sue Dark (Omok/Omok) - [Intermediate - 4th Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/952360): Megan Jolly & Leanne Curry (Hami/Hami) - [Junior Pair - 3rd Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/952356): Gaylene Cumpstone & Roz Strawbridge (Wait/Wait) - [Intermediate - 1st Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/952363): Joy Williams & Malcolm Kirkby (Mata/TeAr) - [Intermediate Pair - 5th Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/952359): Barbara Stimson & Ross Petersen (Taur/Omok) - [Junior Pair - 5th Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/952354): Rachelle Meijer & Stephen Weir (Hami/Hami) - [Junior Pair - 2nd Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/952357): Jenny Elgar & Janet Milbank (Whak/Whak) - [Junior Pair - 1st Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/952358): Mark Buckley & Carolyn Buckley (Papa/Papa) - [Intermediate Pair - 2nd Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/952362): Janice Simpson & Eric Burnie (Taur/Whak) - [Intermediate Pair - 3rd Place] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/952361): Jane Furnish & Peter Furnish (MtMa/MtMa) - [Next BOP Plenty Pairs - Sunday 19 June at Te Puke] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/932710): The second round of the Bay of Plenty Pairs was held on Sunday 29 May. Congratulations to Christine and Jenna Gibbons who came 1st and Judy Pawson & Kate Terry who came 2nd. The next round of Bay of Plenty Pairs is being hosted by Te Puke on Sunday 19 June. Click on the link below to register for this event... - [2022 Boston Cup] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/945464): Click below to view the fabulous photos from the Boston Cup 2022! - [2022 Inter-Provincial Teams] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/766495): The Inter-Provincial trials were run on the weekend. Eleven Tauranga players are in the team. They are... Open: Jo Simpson, Sam Simpson. Womens: Christine Gibbons, Judy Pawson, Kate Terry. Seniors: Hugh McAlister, Diana McAlister. Murray Wood, Rachelle Pelkman. Intermediates: Simon Eminson, Mike Newton. Well done everyone! Click on the heading for the full team representing the Waikato Bays region ... - [Please support our sponsors...] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/845929): A special thank you to our sponsors... click on the heading above - [2020 AGM] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/883183): Click on the link below to read the full report and proceedings of the AGM held n the 8th December 2020 - [Tournament Successes for 2021] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/887247): Congratulations Nick Jacob for winning the 15A Pairs in Wellington with his partner GeO. Well done to other members who did well at Wellington Congress. Click on the heading to see who has done well in Tournaments this year... - [Champagne Stakes Monday 2nd May @ 7:00pm - in the Clubrooms and on RealBridge] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/929318): Join us for the FINAL session of the Champagne Stakes... choose where to play... at the club or at home. Look forward to seeing you there! - [2022 Bridge Lessons] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/594667): Starting Tuesday 8 March 7:15pm @ Tauranga Bridge Club. Our Tutor is Mike Newton assisted by Kate Terry and other members. Click on the heading to get more information... - [RealBridge - "the next best thing to face-to-face bridge"] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/922931): As our club starts using RealBridge we wanted to share one member's story of playing online bridge and their thoughts on what makes RealBridge so good.... click on the heading to read more - [Karen's Boston Cup costumes over the years] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/898346): This year we have had to celebrate the final night of the Boston Cup without our treasured Club Captain Karen. But it was her that instigated the tradition of dressing up for the final night and so to celebrate her and ensure she was with us in spirit Judy Pawson put together a slideshow of Karen's Boston Cup costumers over the years. Click on the heading to view all the photos. - [Club session registration under Covid level 2] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/916801): Face to face bridge resumes at the club next week. Click the link above for detailed instructions on how to register for club sessions being played under Covid level 2 restrictions - [Christmas 2020] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/887820): Coming... - [The Grand Slam club and Slam Ladder] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/753173): Bidding a slam is not easy, but getting the bidding right and making a slam is one of the great joys of bridge !! Click on the heading to read more... - [Boston Cup] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/791941): Read more about the History of this club... - [Responses to 1NT in steps] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/724706): All bids you could use after 1NT open including Stayman and Transfers, Rangefinder and Garbage Stayman laid out in steps - [Stayman and Transfers] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/724705): These notes are not suitable for those just learning Stayman and Transfers - [Beginner's Cheatsheet] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/586312): Useful for those just out of classes. You can have them at the table with you for a while, as a prompt - [Lead Tip #5] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/638126): Leads against a slam - [Beginner's Tip #3] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628875): Improving your card sense... - [Can I replay hands from the club on BBO ?] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/635961): Sure can, just click on the link to find out how - [Lead Tip #4] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619229): Leading a short suit - [Know Your Rights #1] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/627398): Take the test... Click on the heading to go to the quiz - [Lead Tip #2] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619225): Following to Partner's lead - [Beginner's Tip #2] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628874): Practice on your own... - [Playing Tip #2] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628865): 4 key points for playing in Notrumps - [Playing Tip #3] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628867): As Defender - [Playing Tip #5] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628871): How to count your losers - [Playing Tip #4] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628868): As Declarer - [Beginner's Tip #1] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628873): Undertake a regular review of your lessons... - [Know Your Rights #2] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/629054): Take the test... Click on the heading to go to the quiz - [Are you a Diligent Dummy ?] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/626221): Test yourself on this quiz. - [Lead Tip #1] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619224): One doesn't lead the same against 6NT as against 3NT - [Bidding Tip #2] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619182): How to handle 2 five card suits - [Bidding Tip #1] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619187): How to handle the 1NT overcall - [Bidding Tip #3] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619220): Doubling artificial bids - [Bidding Tip #4] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619219): Don't count shortage before the bidding starts ! - [Lead Tip #3] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619228): Lead during play - [Lead Tip #5] (https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619230): When giving partner a ruff