Rocky Nook Bowls

Vote shore birds.
Vote Kōtare!
https://www.birdoftheyear.org.nz/?bird=kingfisher

The Challenge is designed to allow newer bowlers to experience competitive bowling, without the pressures that may come with playing Championship and Interclub tournaments.

It's open to all Full Playing 1-5 Year members of Rocky Nook and everyone who enters simply plays every other entered player in a game of Handicapped Singles.

Players agree the game times and dates between themselves- it can be at any time the RNB greens are available (even under lights if necessary!) that suits their availability.

Results and scores are sent to the Match Committee who will update the table and present the current situation weekly on the club website. Placings will be decided by wins, followed by points differential (points scored, including handicap, less points conceded, including handicap).

Registration now open:
https://www.rockynookbowls.nz/thechallengejr

One month till season opening!!

Something that will affect many club members and visitors.

Have your say on options to replace rail level crossings between Kingsland and Mount Albert.

You can share your feedback through online survey,
https://aucklandtransport.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00WMnGLft5BZ38y
or at a community event near you by 28 September 2026.

Learn more about each crossing, the options AT are considering and the options that are not being progressed on each crossing webpage:

The consultation includes these in-person events:
Dear Jane Cafe, 39 Martin Avenue, Mt Albert: Saturday 5 September, 9am to 11am

Crave Cafe, 6 Morningside Drive, Morningside: Tuesday 8 September, 8am to 10am

Mt Albert Community and Leisure Centre (includes focus group sessions), 773 New North Road, Mt Albert: Wednesday 23 September, 4pm to 8pm

Auckland Irish Club (includes focus group sessions), Fowlds Park, Rocky Nook Avenue, Morningside: Saturday 26 September, 9am to 12pm

Urbanaut, 597 New North Road, Kingsland: Sunday 27 September, 12pm to 2pm

Hat tip and photo credit to Greater Auckland

Rocky Nook was well represented in this year's Winter Coaching Canoe and Campi tournament over the weekend.

The team Wayne Wood was in came third in Canoe (Men's) Trophy -maybe best result RNB have had in Y1-5s.
Jim Lawn’s team won the consolation division (meaning after yesterday's result they didn't qualify for top 8, effectively finishing 9th of 32 teams.

Morgan McConnell, who just missed out on top 8 playoffs had 3 wins on Sunday, meaning 6 wins out of 8 without reward, very unlucky.
Lance Scott skipped a very inexperienced 4 and led them to 4 wins and a draw over the two days which is fantastic result.

In the Campi (Women's) Cup, new member Melissa Stewart finished 7th in a team also featuring past member Teresa Cowie, which is a great effort. And the team that Paula Polkinghorne subbed in on for Saturday's play won 3 from 4 games to finish just behind them in 8th (of 32).

Whakamihi to all our representatives, Team Kotare's competitiveness is strong going into the new season!

Only one photo (will be more in this week's Friday Flash I'm sure) but thanks to Richard Fuller for the breakdown.

Rocky Nook Bowls group bookings for the 2026-27 season are now open.

Alongside the Auckland Irish Club we can't wait to once again host groups on our greens from October 3rd to the end of April 30th and will be delighted to arrange bowling activities for your work group, stag do or social get-together and will provide all the necessary equipment and club stewards- even coaching!

We pride ourselves on our personalised bowls experience for large and small groups, offering Bowls 101 coaching on the day, all bowls equipment as well as providing all the information you need to run a social tournament should you desire. We even have a DJ station connected to our greens PA!

And should you choose to bowl into the twilight our festoon-lit green is still the first only one in Aotearoa.

Did we mention it's still only $20 per person!

Plenty of parking and only 5min walk from Morningside station and entertainment precinct.

After a decade of hosting amazing occasions on our greens you should find all the information you need on our website to plan and book a great social event. And our mates at the Auckland Irish Club are ready to make sure your food & beverage requirements are catered for- including Guinness on tap, naturally- so that you can sit back and enjoy the adulation of your team or clients.

Rocky Nook Bowls - Standard bookings Season Opening, 3rd October, 2026... ...public pay-to play times are 5-8pm Fri and 1-5pm Sun until May- $20 for future members... Season Opening, 3rd October, 2026... ...public pay-to play times are 5-8pm Fri and 1-5pm Sunday until May- $20 for future members...

Sunday Roasts — Kingsland Social SUNDAY ROAST BOOKINGS Please fill out the form below to make a booking for Sunday Roasts Located at the Auckland Irish Club - Rocky Nook Avenue, Morningside, Auckland.Bookings essential - please note booking cut off time is 5pm Saturday. Sunday Roast times between 4pm to 6pm (with booking 5:45pm).Fo...

Waimarie pai, all the best for our 1-5Y members competing in the Canoe and Campi events this weekend.
We have Lance and Wayne playing out of the Central Zone, Morgan and Jim playing out of the West Zone in the Canoe held at Bridge Park. Paula is a reserve for the Campi being played at Epsom

Out of the running for next week’s finals but enthusiastic participation with some good wins overall.
Kia kaha Team Kōtare!

Strong first outing for a mixed bag of results for Team Kōtare at the first weekend of Winterclub.

📷 Jim Lawn