About bowlingguide.nz
Last updated: 08-07-2026
bowlingguide.nz is an independent guide to bowling in New Zealand — covering tenpin bowling venues, lawn bowls clubs and the regional bodies that run the sport, right across the country.
Our aim is simple: to give New Zealanders and visitors a single, clear, accurate place to find out where to bowl, what each venue offers, and how to get into the game — whether that’s a casual family night out or joining a club to improve.
A quick introduction
If you’re looking for somewhere to bowl in New Zealand — where the venues are, what they offer, what it costs, or how to join a club and learn the game — you’re in the right place.
Here’s what you’ll find on the site:
- City-by-city guides to tenpin venues and lawn bowls clubs, from Auckland to Invercargill
- An overview of bowling in New Zealand — the history, the difference between tenpin and lawn bowls, and how the sport is organised
- Regional body pages — the “Centres” that run lawn bowls in each area, and how they connect you to clubs and coaching
- Practical guidance on getting started, finding coaching, and choosing the right venue for families, groups, leagues or competition
Why we made bowlingguide.nz
New Zealand’s bowling scene is spread across hundreds of venues and clubs — but the information about them is scattered.
Venue details live on individual websites, social media pages and aggregator directories, often out of date. Lawn bowls clubs are organised under regional Centres that newcomers rarely know exist. And it’s not always obvious which club sits under which body, or where to go if you simply want to try the game.
There was room for a single, independent guide that pulls this together — accurate, easy to read, and written for ordinary people rather than insiders. That’s what bowlingguide.nz sets out to be.
Who’s behind bowlingguide.nz
The site is operated by SEO Butler, a content agency based in Odense, Denmark, and edited by Christopher Hammer, the site’s responsible publisher and lead writer.
Christopher Hammer — responsible publisher
With more than ten years’ experience in digital content production across international markets — including the Nordic countries, Germany, Italy and Japan — Christopher specialises in producing fact-checked, independent content on subjects where accuracy matters.
He runs SEO Butler day to day and has worked across a broad portfolio of information sites. His approach to content prioritises primary sources, precision on facts, and a clear, practical tone.
Christopher can be contacted directly via LinkedIn.
SEO Butler — publisher
SEO Butler is a content agency based in Odense, Denmark, specialising in multilingual content production across international markets. The agency operates bowlingguide.nz as an independent information project.
SEO Butler
Vestergade 65, 2. sal
5000 Odense C, Denmark
CVR: 39690535
seo-butler.dk
What makes us different
If you compare bowlingguide.nz with many other listing sites, you’ll notice three differences:
1. We verify our information
Venue and club details — addresses, phone numbers, greens, lanes, opening hours — are checked against primary sources such as each venue’s own website, Bowls New Zealand, Tenpin Bowling New Zealand and the regional Centres. Where a detail can’t be verified, we mark it clearly or leave it out rather than guessing.
2. We don’t fabricate reviews or rankings
We don’t publish fake “top 10” ratings or invented review quotes. Where we describe a venue as good for families, groups or competition, that reflects its actual facilities and what it offers — not a paid placement or a made-up score. The final judgement about what suits you, we leave to you.
3. We’re clear about how the site works
bowlingguide.nz is an independent guide. We link to venues’ and clubs’ own websites so you can get current details and book directly. Where any commercial relationship or advertising exists, we believe in being transparent about it rather than blurring the line between information and promotion.
Our editorial process
Every page on bowlingguide.nz goes through the following process:
1. Research from primary sources
We take our information from each venue’s or club’s own website, Bowls New Zealand, Tenpin Bowling New Zealand, and the regional Centres. We don’t cite other listing sites as our source of fact.
2. Fact-checking and verification
Key details — addresses, phone numbers, dates, names — are verified against at least one primary source. If a fact can’t be verified, we leave it out or flag it.
3. Editorial work
Content is written in a clear, practical tone. We explain terms the first time they’re used, and prioritise the reader over the search engine.
4. Publishing with a date
Each page carries a “last updated” date so you can see when the information was last checked.
5. Ongoing updates
When a venue changes name, opens, closes or updates its details, we revise the relevant page and update the date. Bowling venues change hands and rebrand regularly, so this matters.
If you spot an error or out-of-date detail, please email us — we’ll usually update within a few working days.
What we are — and aren’t
To make the boundaries clear:
bowlingguide.nz is:
- An independent guide to tenpin venues and lawn bowls clubs across New Zealand
- A practical resource for finding somewhere to bowl, joining a club, or getting into the sport
- A signpost to the official bodies — Bowls New Zealand, Tenpin Bowling New Zealand and the regional Centres
bowlingguide.nz is not:
- A booking service — we link you to venues to book directly
- An official body — for governance, competitions and coaching pathways we point you to Bowls New Zealand, TBNZ and the regional Centres
- A gambling or betting site — this is about the sport of bowling, not wagering
Contact
We’re happy to hear from you about:
- Factual questions about our content
- Corrections or out-of-date details
- Suggestions for new venues, clubs or topics
- Press enquiries
- Enquiries from clubs and venues who’d like their details updated
Editor contact: Christopher Hammer on LinkedIn
We usually reply within 2–3 working days.
Legal information
Publisher: SEO Butler
Address: Vestergade 65, 2. sal, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
CVR: 39690535
Responsible publisher: Christopher Hammer
Website: seo-butler.dk
bowlingguide.nz is operated from Denmark and is aimed primarily at readers in New Zealand.