https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz en-nz Tauranga Bridge Club 30 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:13:09 +1200 daily 1 https://www.website.world 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! Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226522 TournamentResultsProfiled TournamentResults 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! Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226521 TournamentResultsProfiled TournamentResults 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... Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/794505 Home Members 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. . Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226210 TournamentResults 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. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2226209 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225988 Hamilton held their annual Restricted 8B tournament. click below for results from our Tauranga club members... Sun, 6 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225988 TournamentResults 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. Sun, 6 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225989 TournamentResults 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 Sat, 5 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225987 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225872 Two rounds out of eight of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League have been played. Congratulations to Olive Boyd who is currently placed 7th! Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225872 TournamentResults 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. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225873 TournamentResults 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! Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225871 TournamentResults 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! Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225876 TournamentResults 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! Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225579 TournamentResults 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! Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225410 TournamentResults 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! Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225407 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225408 Two rounds out of eight of the Waikato Bay Intermediate League have been played. Congratulations to Rosemary Wilkey who is currently placed 3rd! Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225408 TournamentResults 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! Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225406 TournamentResults 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 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225186 TournamentResults 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. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225187 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225145 The 1st round of the Waikato Bay Pairs was hosted by Matamata on Sunday 9 March. Congratulations to Ross Petersen and Barbara Stimson who came 4th! Sun, 9 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225145 TournamentResults 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. Sat, 8 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2225146 TournamentResults 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. Mon, 3 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2224805 Home 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. Sun, 2 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2224775 TournamentResults 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 !!! Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2224158 TournamentResults https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223903 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223903 TournamentResults 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) Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223512 TournamentResults 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) Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223547 TournamentResults 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) Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223555 TournamentResults 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) Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2223544 TournamentResults 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. Mon, 9 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985627 TournResultsArchived 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... Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/2221367 Home Members 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! Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/987299 Home Members 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... Fri, 9 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/987161 Home Members 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... Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/986391 MoreNews 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. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/956985 MoreNews 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. Fri, 5 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985181 MoreNews 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... Thu, 4 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985563 Committee 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... Thu, 4 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985561 Committee https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985562 This is a test blog for the committee. Thu, 4 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985562 Test 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! Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985335 MoreNews 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! Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985145 OldNews 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... Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985192 MoreNews 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) Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/985134 Committee 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. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/984688 MoreNews 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. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/961931 MoreNews 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 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/984860 MoreNews 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. Mon, 4 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/963570 TournResultsArchived 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. Fri, 1 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/984620 MoreNews 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! Sat, 21 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/984621 MoreNews 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... Thu, 7 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/969038 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/791941 Read more about the History of this club... Thu, 7 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/791941 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628871 How to count your losers Fri, 23 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628871 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628868 As Declarer Fri, 16 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628868 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628867 As Defender Fri, 9 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628867 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628865 4 key points for playing in Notrumps Fri, 2 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628865 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/638126 Leads against a slam Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/638126 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628875 Improving your card sense... Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628875 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/635961 Sure can, just click on the link to find out how Wed, 9 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/635961 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628874 Practice on your own... Fri, 4 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628874 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628873 Undertake a regular review of your lessons... Fri, 28 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/628873 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619230 When giving partner a ruff Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619230 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/629054 Take the test... Click on the heading to go to the quiz Sat, 15 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/629054 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619229 Leading a short suit Fri, 14 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619229 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619228 Lead during play Fri, 7 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619228 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/627398 Take the test... Click on the heading to go to the quiz Sat, 1 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/627398 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619225 Following to Partner's lead Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619225 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619224 One doesn't lead the same against 6NT as against 3NT Fri, 24 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619224 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/626221 Test yourself on this quiz. Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/626221 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619219 Don't count shortage before the bidding starts ! Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619219 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619220 Doubling artificial bids Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619220 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619182 How to handle 2 five card suits Fri, 3 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619182 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619187 How to handle the 1NT overcall Fri, 26 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.taurangabridge.co.nz/blog/619187