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  • List of cancelled Tournaments

    19 Jun 2020

    Hastings 5B Intermediate Teams 20 June Marlborough 5B Intermediate Pairs 20 June Marlborough 3B Junior Pairs 20 June Winton 5B Intermediate Pairs 20 June Winton 3B Junior Pairs... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    18 Jun 2020

    It’s Amazing what You can do. Yes, you. You have powered your way to slam and get some rather bad news at trick 2. You have two alternatives: Moan about your bad luck (No-one is listening, least of all your opponents) and give up or Get... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    17 Jun 2020

    Fighting for The Plus-Score. You cannot make a game or slam on every deal. Sometimes, despite having the majority of the high-card points, you cannot make a contract! Weird distributions are all part of the fun, in a “weird” or... read more here

  • National Congress update

    17 Jun 2020

    WE HAVE A NATIONAL CONGRESS. The big news to come from this newsletter is that New Zealand Bridge will be running this year’s National Bridge Congress on schedule this year, that is from Saturday 26th September until Saturday 3rd October.... read more here

  • The Bridge Zone Show - 099

    17 Jun 2020

      This week's show includes     One more week listeners – such a nice Birthday milestone to have reached We have tears on the Bridge Zone today, Master Jones is huffing and puffing, very unfit and lateness is a poor... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    16 Jun 2020

    Two Strange Views on One Hand. When you are in a hole, do you accept your fate or try and dig your way out of it? If you take the latter course, there is a chance that you may slip even further down…and, of course, there is a presumption... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    15 Jun 2020

    Redouble: lots of trouble! We do not use this bid much but when we do, it will cause some heartache for at least one player at the table. Is it you? There are various meanings attributed to the least used bid, “redouble”. It can... read more here

  • News from the Chair- No 5 for 2020

    15 Jun 2020

    From the Chair 2020 #5.pdf read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    14 Jun 2020

         Two-way mirror. Same Board :Different Seats. It is not often you are asked to bid for one side and then defend for the other on the same board. You would think, then, that with some inside knowledge of declarer’s... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    13 Jun 2020

    “HIGH FIVE” The ace is the highest card of a bridge pack where we do not allow any jokers or give special privileges to bowers. However, we all know how important those little cards at the bottom end of a pack can be. I was rather... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    12 Jun 2020

    The Swinging Pendulum. The pendulum swings…and so does the fate of many bridge contracts. Cold off one minute, making the next but finally? Who knows? Will the pendulum ever stop swinging? North DealsN-S Vul... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    11 Jun 2020

    “FREAKY” DOUBLES -Part 2. Blood on the table..but whose? Are you still here after yesterday? Like all good 2- part stories, we give you the highlights from Part 1 where we saw a penalty double with 5 decent trumps and a couple of... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    10 Jun 2020

    “FREAKY” DOUBLES -Part 1. Our two boards over the next two days have a common theme where a player has five trumps to the ace, and in one case, decent cards below in that suit, and has a seemingly obvious penalty double as the... read more here

  • The Bridge Zone Show - 098

    10 Jun 2020

      This Week's show includes:   Countdown on….to our 100th show Which is not the only one that is ageing!!! We have a special guest getting primed to share the milestone with us   Super Duper Exciting Tell... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    9 Jun 2020

    Bid ‘em Up: Play ‘em Safe. “Well, I kept my part of the equation” muttered North as he put down dummy in the grand slam contract to an expectant South, who would like nothing better than to say “thanks” and... read more here

  • Advisory No 8 - Returning to the Bridge Table

    8 Jun 2020

    Advisory No 8- 8 June 2020.pdf read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    8 Jun 2020

       A real hand to open! “How Low, Joe?” What does a minimum opening bid with both major suits look like? It really can be a little less in strength than if you had both minors, or even just one major since you do not need... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    7 Jun 2020

    You wish! The Best Guess is “No Guess”. How often have you been in the situation at the bridge table when you know whichever card of two you play will be wrong? Typically, it occurs when you lead towards KJ with absolutely no idea... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    6 Jun 2020

    Life on the Wild Side. There are times when we get a little tired of trying to restrict overtricks in an opponent’s 1NT or 2H contracts, especially playing Pairs when it is really important. “Something more exciting, Mr. Card-Dealer,... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    5 Jun 2020

    A Smooth Duck? Well, it has to be smooth, doesn’t it? There is no point in going into a 90 second huddle and then ducking. The secret is out: you had something to think about…and not whether you were playing D4 or D6! If you are... read more here

  • List of cancelled Tournaments

    5 Jun 2020

    Temuka 8B All Grades Pairs 6 June Morrinsville 8B Open Pairs 6 June Nelson 5A Open Pairs 6 June Paihia 5A Open Pairs 6 June Karori 3B Junior Pairs 7 June Bay Pairs Heat... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    4 Jun 2020

    Avoiding 3NT. When one partner shows a flattish hand and there is no obvious major fit available, it can be difficult to avoid the no-trump game. “If in doubt, bid 3NT.” is a common enough saying when looking for a game contract. Yet,... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    3 Jun 2020

    Winners never give up. Well, I hope that makes me a winner because I am very reluctant ever to concede! One thing that causes players to lose focus is the sight of a very strong dummy. It can be very intimidating, if you let it. When you see such... read more here

  • The Bridge Zone Show -097

    3 Jun 2020

        This week's show includes:   100 podcasts coming up Will we get a song out of Kate Terry again? What a special milestone, thank you Bridge Zone followers And a huge High Five to NZ Bridge, you rock    ... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    2 Jun 2020

    How Good is your hand? There are several advantages in playing an Acol 1NT rebid as 15-17 balanced as opposed to 15-16 and therefore a 2NT rebid as 18-19. Bidding 3NT with a balanced 19 takes away so much valuable space to explore for the right... read more here

  • Westport Radio Podcast

    2 Jun 2020

    WP Bridge May 30 (003).mp3  read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    1 Jun 2020

    Time for A Change. When to switch: when to keep going? These questions are central to defending so many hands. You can play a suit for one round too long and pay the price and equally switch too soon. There’s no guiding rule with every deal... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    31 May 2020

    Locating Honours. We feature today two deals united by the fact that declarer’s success depends entirely on finding which opponent has a missing honour, in one case the queen and in the other the lowly jack. They are separated in time by 23... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    30 May 2020

      A Certain Way. You will probably say there is nothing certain about the problem given to you for today. Even that statement contains too much doubt! While we think we can make 3NT much of the time (slight tinges of optimism now!) with a... read more here

  • Coronavirus- Bulletin 7 from Allan Morris

    29 May 2020

    Advisory No7 29 May 2020.pdf  read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    29 May 2020

    this suit? Which Suit is Trumps? For a reason which I cannot fully explain, I find a Weak 2 in diamonds a very awkward bid against which to defend. (I can now just see everyone opening this bid against me, no matter what their diamond holding... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    28 May 2020

                                  Dream-time? A bridge dream can be very simplistic: bidding and making... read more here

  • Top of The South News with Jenny Pomeroy

    28 May 2020

    Top of the South players along with the rest of New Zealand, and I’d hazard a guess, the world, have embraced BBO at a phenomenal rate.  Whether casually setting up a table for four, playing the tournaments organised by Patrick Carter... read more here

  • Bridge Zone Radio Show - 096

    27 May 2020

      This week's show includes:   The Seven Dwarfs or some of them get a mention on the Bridge Zone     Judge Julie is in the house and we talk up a storm Nigella has a question for his favourite Judge But what do you... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    27 May 2020

    A “Key” Convention. Cast away on a desert island with just a pack of cards and just three conventions, I would have to select my conventions carefully. Both Stayman and Transfers would be with me and the third would be a form of ace... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    26 May 2020

    The Sneak Attack. It seems to happen quite often. The opposition bid 3NT, not with a balanced 17 count opposite a balanced 12 count with holds in every suit but “just in case it makes”! Or, alternatively, because they were asked by... read more here

  • Coronavirus- Bulletin 6 from Allan Morris

    25 May 2020

    Advisory No 6 25 May 2020.pdf read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    25 May 2020

    Opposite Approaches. Game values? If you have them, and you have a 4-4 major fit, then it seems a good idea to play in 4 of that major. Normally. With less than game values, it can also be correct to seek out a major fit, too. One hand below took... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    24 May 2020

    unusual events. Yes, They Happened! So, as promised, a change for today as we look at a few of the zanier things that have occurred at the bridge table in this country. They are all from about 20-30 years ago. No-one does anything as silly as... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    23 May 2020

    Proving North Wrong. One mark of a good partnership is that when one player takes a rather unusual action which backfires, that their partner is, at least outwardly, very understanding. The “sinner” feels bad enough in recording a... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    22 May 2020

    The Easy Way, The Obscure Way or One Down. I have mentioned more than once that even playing Pairs, there is a lot of good sense in taking a line to ensure your contract and worry about possible overtricks later. They are certainly worth having,... read more here

  • News from the Chair- No 4 for 2020

    22 May 2020

    From the Chair 2020 #4 read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    21 May 2020

                COUNTING TO NINE. It’s is nice and straightforward when, in 3NT, you have six tricks in one suit, two in another and one in the suit they led. No degree in mathematics... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    20 May 2020

    Tactics… We left you with two seemingly unconnected problems yesterday, one in the bidding and the other in the play. What was supposed to connect them was a difference in approach playing Pairs as opposed to Teams. However, the reality of... read more here

  • The Bridge Zone Radio Show - 095

    20 May 2020

      This week's show includes:     North Island Pairs NZB and Hamilton are considering continuing with the event Dependent upon the COVID restrictions this may go ahead What are your thoughts? Would you play if you... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    19 May 2020

    Creating an Illusion. When you are playing Teams, you do want to beat any contract of the opponents. You do not want them scoring an overtrick or three either if they are at a sensible level. A couple of imps in the out column would be annoying... read more here

  • North Island Pairs update.

    19 May 2020

    NORTH ISLAND PAIRS 2020 – WEEKEND of June 20/21st This event is due to be held, if possible, at the Hamilton Bridge Club. This message is to let interested players know that a final decision will be made on whether the event will be held... read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    18 May 2020

                                         “To bid or not to bid.... read more here

  • Information for players in Auckland Northland Region

    18 May 2020

    AK Northland Region Newsletter May 20.pdf  AK Nthland Region 2020 Rubber Bridge read more here

  • Daily Bridge in New Zealand

    17 May 2020

    THE GUIDE. While beating a contract by two tricks is a nice result, beating that same contract by one trick is better than not beating it all! That was not the initial problem given yesterday. On the assumption, though, you found the right lead,... read more here

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