New Zealand Wide Pairs

NZ WIDE PAIRS - FRIDAY 16th October 2026

To Be Held at Bridge Clubs throughout New Zealand

• Scored across the whole field and at each club
• Prizes awarded for top scores nationwide
• and highest two scores for pairs below Open & Intermediate level
• A points awarded per region and per club
• The same pre-dealt hands played at all competing clubs
• Booklet containing commentary on each hand will be given to all players after play
• Intermediate level systems only
• Scored by the X Club Team with across the field results expected within 24 hours

2025

Another fun evening was had by those who attended. The evening started off at 6.30 with drinks and nibbles with play underway at 7pm. Loveblock is played simultaneously at a number of clubs around NZ – we all play the same hands on the same evening. Congratulations to Sarah Haydon and Libby Jensen who were the 15^th Junior pair in New Zealand, and to Lynley and Ian Lewington who were the 10th Intermediate pair and 38th Overall. Only 818  pairs participated around the country this year. Special mention to Sarah Gordon and Trudy Franklin who, equal with another pair were closest to 50% and receive some Loveblock Organic wine for their efforts.

2024

A fun evening was had by those who attended. Loveblock is played simultaneously at a number of clubs around NZ – we all play the same hands on the same evening. Congratulations to Dianne Reeves and Heather Mackay who were the 13^th Junior pair in New Zealand, and to Dianne Knight and Oriel Heseltine who were the 11^th Mixed grade pair. 915 pairs participated around the country

2023

Congratulations to Sue Nicholls and Heugh Kelly who were the second Junior pair in NZ in 2024 (check out their photo in the photo tab of our website, and to Lynley & Ian Lewington who were the 9th junior pair in NZ.

A total of 856 pairs participated around New Zealand - a great turnout!