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New Zealand Bridge Welcome to New Zealand Bridge Inc. We provide info about Master Points, clubs and tournaments Our aim is to get as many people enjoying Bridge as possible!

If you've never played Bridge, try out our online lessons or contact one of our clubs. New Zealand Contract Bridge Inc was formed in 1936 and is the official body for contract bridge in New Zealand. It is a member of the South Pacific Zone of the World Bridge Federation. We want to provide quality leadership and service to our member while fostering, promoting and governing the game of Contract Bridge and the participation of players in New Zealand. PLEASE NOTE:

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It started with six people.Back in 1931, in the middle of the Depression, six people gathered in the New Zealand Insuran...
05/10/2026

It started with six people.

Back in 1931, in the middle of the Depression, six people gathered in the New Zealand Insurance Building on Queen Street for the very first meeting of what would become the Auckland Bridge Club.

By the second meeting, there were 17 members and two visitors around the table.

From those small beginnings, the club continued to grow, eventually becoming one of the longstanding homes of bridge in Auckland.

More than 90 years later, that story is still being written.

Following its recent merger with Remuera Bowling Club, Auckland Bridge Club is now part of Remuera Bowls and Bridge Incorporated – bringing together two clubs, their histories and their communities as they look towards a new future.

It’s quite something to think it all started with just six people sitting down together in 1931. ❤️

One of the lovely things about bridge is that there’s no single way to be a bridge player.You might discover it in your ...
02/10/2026

One of the lovely things about bridge is that there’s no single way to be a bridge player.

You might discover it in your 20s, or sit down at a bridge table for the first time in your 70s.

You might play once a week at your local club, log on for a game from home, or find yourself travelling across the country to compete.

Sometimes you might want to challenge yourself, learn more and see how far you can go. Other times, it might simply be about a familiar table, a few good hands and spending an afternoon with people you enjoy.

Bridge has a way of fitting into different seasons of life. It can be competitive when you want the challenge, social when you need the company, and something familiar to keep coming back to as the years go by.

However you play, there’s always a seat at the table. 🃏

One of the best things about bridge isn’t actually the cards. It’s the people sitting across the table.The partner you’v...
30/09/2026

One of the best things about bridge isn’t actually the cards.

It’s the people sitting across the table.

The partner you’ve played alongside for years. The friendly face you see every week at your local club. The opponent who becomes a friend. The conversations over a cup of tea between hands.

For many of our players, bridge is as much about connection as it is about the game itself.

Because you might come for the cards, but often it’s the people who keep you coming back. ❤️

Who has bridge brought into your life?

CLUB SPOTLIGHT: Taupō Bridge Club ☀️It all started with two spare hotel lounges and a chance remark.Back in 1970, the ma...
30/09/2026

CLUB SPOTLIGHT: Taupō Bridge Club ☀️

It all started with two spare hotel lounges and a chance remark.

Back in 1970, the manager of Taupō’s Lake Hotel mentioned that he’d love to see a local club or organisation make use of two empty lounges. An advertisement went into the Taupo Times and an incredible 61 people turned up to the first meeting.

Just a few weeks later, Taupō Bridge Club was officially underway.

More than 55 years on, the club has certainly come a long way. It has found its own home, rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1990, hosted countless tournaments and created a bridge community spanning generations — today, members range from their mid-20s right through to their 90s.

And there’s plenty happening inside the clubrooms.

Alongside regular bridge, members can take part in supervised play sessions, monthly sponsored events, Sunday bridge during the cooler months and a hugely popular teams competition. Introduced in 2022, the competition now attracts around 16–17 teams, with names including Bridge to Nowhere, Double Trouble, The Misfits and, naturally, The Aces.

The club is also working hard to introduce bridge to a whole new group of Taupō locals. A recent community campaign saw members delivering flyers around town, taking bridge into local cafés, and appearing at the Age Concern Expo and Sunday Market. The response has been fantastic, with new players joining the club and more already registering their interest in lessons.

Of course, none of it happens without the people behind the scenes — the directors, teachers, volunteers, committee members, technical whizzes and even the club’s very own catering team, whose food has earned quite the reputation among visiting bridge players!

Perhaps the loveliest part of Taupō Bridge Club’s story is that one of its original foundation members is still actively involved today.

From 61 curious locals gathering in a hotel in 1970 to a thriving club more than half a century later, it’s a wonderful reminder that bridge has always been about more than the cards on the table. It’s about learning, friendship and finding your community. ❤️

Thank you to Taupō Bridge Club for sharing your story with us.

Thanks for sharing Hutt Bridge Club
30/09/2026

Thanks for sharing Hutt Bridge Club

BRIDGE SPOTLIGHT: Remuera Bowls and BridgeEstablished in 1931, the former Auckland Bridge Club has been bringing people ...
18/09/2026

BRIDGE SPOTLIGHT: Remuera Bowls and Bridge

Established in 1931, the former Auckland Bridge Club has been bringing people together around the bridge table for almost a century.

Now, following a recent merger with Remuera Bowling Club, the club has entered a new chapter as Remuera Bowls and Bridge Incorporated – bringing two much-loved activities together under one community.

Community really is at the heart of the club.

Members range from complete beginners to national representatives and accomplished tournament players, but regardless of experience, everyone shares the same tables, the same love of the game and, importantly, plenty of knowledge and encouragement.

“While people certainly enjoy the competitive aspect of bridge, they value the friendships and social connections just as highly.”

For newcomers, there are structured lessons, supervised sessions and plenty of opportunities to learn and build confidence. The club also regularly gives back through charity events, with an upcoming 40C event supporting Auckland City Mission.

There’s more change ahead, with plans underway for brand-new clubrooms, hopefully opening towards the end of 2027.

Perhaps what sums up Remuera Bowls and Bridge best is what they hope every first-time visitor feels when they walk through the doors:

That they haven’t just discovered somewhere to play bridge – they’ve discovered a community. 💗

Thanks to Remuera Bowls and Bridge for being part of our Bridge Spotlight series.

Want to build your bridge confidence? Practise your bidding and card play with NZ Bridge’s Sunday online supported play ...
14/09/2026

Want to build your bridge confidence?

Practise your bidding and card play with NZ Bridge’s Sunday online supported play sessions.

These relaxed learning games are a great opportunity to put what you’ve learned into practice, with help available throughout if you get stuck or have questions.

Come along with a partner or join on your own – everyone is welcome.

💻 Online every Sunday
🙋 Support available throughout the game
🤝 Partner or no partner – you can still join
🃏 A friendly way to practise, play and keep learning

Find out more about the Sunday sessions here:
https://www.nzbridge.co.nz/supported-online-practice-games.html

Sometimes the best way to get better at bridge is simply to play more of it!

Some lovely photos shared by Christchurch Bridge Club from the Ashburton Bridge Club Annual Junior & Intermediate Tourna...
11/09/2026

Some lovely photos shared by Christchurch Bridge Club from the Ashburton Bridge Club Annual Junior & Intermediate Tournament.

Congratulations to Sally Croy & Gordon McCormick on taking out the Intermediate competition, with June Jung & Philippa Borlase coming in second. And congratulations to Isabel Goodhew & Ian Rouse, who took out the Junior competition! 👏

It’s fantastic to see our junior and intermediate players getting together for tournaments like these – plenty of great bridge, friendly competition and connection around the table.

Now this is how you do a bridge tournament! Wellington Bridge Club’s Sixes looked like an absolute blast, with some seri...
11/09/2026

Now this is how you do a bridge tournament!

Wellington Bridge Club’s Sixes looked like an absolute blast, with some seriously impressive creativity on display! ✨

A huge congratulations to The Great Gatsby team on taking out first place, with Area 51 close behind in second.

We love seeing events like this bringing together great bridge, great people and plenty of personality. Well done to everyone involved in making the day such a memorable one! 👏

📸 Wellington Bridge Club

Were you taught around the kitchen table as a kid? Picked it up at university? Joined a beginners' class after retiremen...
30/08/2026

Were you taught around the kitchen table as a kid? Picked it up at university? Joined a beginners' class after retirement? Or did someone convince you to give it a go somewhere in between?

One of the things we love about bridge is that there really is no “right” age to start.

So, we want to know…

👇 How old were you when you first learned to play bridge — and who taught you?

Bonus points if you can remember your very first bridge partner!

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