Bowls New Zealand

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Bowls New Zealand
Sport Bowls
Jurisdiction New Zealand
Founded1996
Affiliation World Bowls
Official website
bowlsnewzealand.co.nz
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Bowls New Zealand is the governing body for the sport of bowls in New Zealand. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. https://www.sporty.co.nz/northcotebowls/newsarticle/129630?
  2. "Lawn Bowls". New Zealand Olympic Team. June 17, 2022.
  3. "Bowls New Zealand News". NZ Herald. April 4, 2024.
  4. "Bowls News". NZ Herald. April 4, 2024.