Kahutia Bowling Club

06/09/2026

Kahutia Bowling Club held its Club Championship Junior Mixed Pairs today, with Karen Pinn (skip) and Rewi Castle taking on William Cooper (skip) and Karen Macpherson in a two-game championship contest.

With only two teams entered, both combinations had plenty to play for, and the match produced some excellent bowling, with Karen Pinn and Rewi Castle eventually proving too strong across the two games.

In the first game, Karen Pinn and Rewi Castle made an excellent start to the opening game, quickly finding their rhythm and putting pressure on their opponents.

The first set began with both teams trading shots, but Karen and Rewi began to establish control. They scored 1 on End 2, 2 on End 3, 3 on End 4 and 2 on End 5, building a strong position and finishing the opening set 6–3.

The second set saw Karen and Rewi continued to apply the pressure. William Cooper and Karen MacPherson managed to pick up 2 shots on the third end but Karen and Rewi responded strongly.

In the second set. Karen and Rewi scored 1 on the first end and second end before producing a massive 6-shot haul on the third end. They then finished the set strongly with 4 shots on fourth end, taking the second set 12 - 0. They did not have to play the fifth end as William and Karen MacPherson were not able to catch up.

It was a commanding performance, with the big six and four on the closing ends effectively putting the first game beyond doubt.

In the second Game, the second game followed a similar pattern, with Karen Pinn and Rewi Castle continuing their impressive form.

They again started positively, scoring 1 on the first end, 2 on the third end, 1 on the fourth end and another 1 on the fifth end, finishing the opening set 5–2.

William Cooper and Karen MacPherson fought hard in the second set and made an early statement by picking up 4 shots on the first end.

However, Karen and Rewi remained composed and responded immediately and produced 2 shots on the second end, followed by another 2 on third end and 1 on fourth end.

Karen Pinn and Rewi Castle then delivered the decisive blow on last end with a big 4 shots, taking the set 9–4. They won the tournament with two-lives still intact.

Across the two games, Karen Pinn and Rewi Castle demonstrated consistency, composure and the ability to produce big ends when it mattered most. This is only their second time playing together as a team.

For Rewi Castle, the victory is particularly special as it marks his first Club Championship Junior title at Kahutia Bowling Club.

Commiserations and well done to second year bowler, William Cooper, and Karen MacPherson who played so well together. They had some awesome bowls throughout the two games and never gave up till the end.

Congratulations to Karen Pinn and Rewi Castle, who now have the honour of representing Kahutia Bowling Club at the Centre Champion of Champions Junior Mixed Pairs.

A special thank you also goes to Tournament Controller Joe Wimutu, Greenkeeper Les Whittington, and helpers Puna McRoberts and Allan Parker for their work behind the scenes and for helping make the championship possible.

06/09/2026

The Alastair MacPherson's Memorial - Club Championships Open 2-4-2 Mixed Pairs continued at Kahutia Bowling Club today, with an exciting match between Leighton Shanks and Dianne Phillips and Glenys Whiteman and Geoff Pinn In the Potential Final.

The score showed that Leighton and Dianne established an early advantage and maintained control for much of the game.

After leading 9–0 after five ends, Glenys and Geoff fought back strongly, picking up three shots on the sixth end and narrowing the gap to 13–9 after 12 ends.

However, Leighton and Dianne responded brilliantly when it mattered most, scoring three shots on the 13th end before adding another single on the 14th to close out the game 17–9

With the championship title on the line, the result sets up an exciting finish to the Alastair MacPherson’s Memorial Club Championship 2-4-2 Open Mixed.

Congratulations to Leighton Shanks and Dianne Phillips on an impressive performance, and well done to Glenys Whiteman and Geoff Pinn for their fightback and competitive performance.

A special thank you goes to Tournament Controller Joe Wimutu, Greenkeeper Les Whittington, and helpers Puna McRoberts and Allan Parker for their work behind the scenes in helping make the tournament happen.

The club wishes Leighton Shanks and Dianne Phillips all the best in the Centre Champion of Champions Open 2-4-2 Mixed Pairs.

05/09/2026

Club Championship Junior Mixed Pairs
Karen Pinn (Skip) & Rewi Castle VS William Cooper (Skip) & Karen MacPherson

05/09/2026

Potential Final
Alastair MacPherson's Memorial - Club Championships Open 2-4-2 Mixed Pairs
Leighton Shanks (Skip) & Dianne Phillips (Two-lives) & Glenys Whiteman & Geoff Pinn (One-life)

04/09/2026

Our Club’s first Club Championship…
Alastair MacPherson's Memorial - Club Championships Open 2-4-2 Mixed Pairs
Good bowling everyone 👍🥰

02/09/2026

Please don't forget to get your entries in 👍🏻😊

Friendly reminder, Dianne Bruce Memorial Centre Mixed Pairs entries close this Sunday 5pm.

31/08/2026

The Ryman Opt S/E on 2/9/2026 (Wednesday) is cancelled!

30/08/2026

I got over 500 reactions on my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

29/08/2026

Kahutia Bowling Club officially opened its 2026–2027 season on Saturday, 29 August, with a great turnout of members and supporters despite the occasional spell of light rain.

The afternoon began with the traditional first bowl of the season, delivered by Tony Dobson. Tony was also honoured by the club for his valued contribution and the many ways he has supported Kahutia Bowling Club through his hard work and willingness to help with various projects and jobs around the club. His contribution is greatly appreciated by the members.

The opening day saw four rinks and 24 players (eight teams) competing in a Triples format, while other club members also came along to support and enjoy the day.

With good music playing in the background, there was a fantastic atmosphere on the green as everyone settled into three rounds of eight-end games.

Despite the weather, the smiles, laughter and friendly competition continued throughout the afternoon, with everyone making the most of the first day back on the greens.

After the bowls, members enjoyed a shared afternoon tea, with plenty of food, cold drinks and good conversation. It was a great opportunity for everyone to relax, socialise and catch up with fellow club members.

Congratulations to our Opening Day winners:
🥇 1st Place: Geoff Pinn (skip), Dianne Phillips and Christine Gray - 2 wins, 1 draw, +16 differential
🥈 2nd Place: Joe Wimutu (skip), Andy Tamanui and W***y Murray - 2 wins, +34 differential
🥉 3rd Place: Leighton Shanks (skip), Karen Pinn and Rewi Castle - 2 wins, +31 differential
🏅 4th Place: Dayvinia Mills (skip), Les Whittington and Puna McRoberts - 2 wins, +18 differential

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, participated, supported, helped out and contributed to making the opening day such an enjoyable occasion.

It was a fantastic way to kick off another season at Kahutia Bowling Club.

Here’s to a successful, enjoyable and fun-filled Season 2026–2027!