Christchurch · Established 1968

More than just bowls

Competitive, social or casual—there is a place on the green for everyone at The Papanui Outdoor Bowls.

Next on the green

Open tournament · Mixed TriplesFriday, 18 September · 12:30

2026–27 seasonPlayer programme now available

Find us310 Sawyers Arms Road, Christchurch

Around the club

What’s on

Bowls, shared tables and good reasons to drop in.

Download the full 2026–27 programme

Join the club

More than a membership.

It’s your key to the green, a full calendar of club days, friendly coaching and a community that knows your name. All players also need to be financial members of Papanui Club Incorporated.

Download membership form

First-year bowlers

$1252026–27 section subscription
  • Full members $210
  • Limited members $105
  • Full-time students $50
  • Non-playing members $40
Willy the Weka holding a lawn bowl on the green

The green-side crew

Meet Willy & Holly.

Our resident weka and huhu keep the welcome warm and the fun turned up—especially for new and younger bowlers.

Meet Your Ambassadors!

There’s a place for you

Bowls for every kind of player.

Mark (Louie) Lewis Classic

Backing our bowls

Thank you to our sponsors.

Our sponsors help keep bowls thriving in Papanui. Please support the local organisations that support our section.

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Sponsors: Burlington Village, Accessman, First Windows & Doors, John Rhind Funeral Directors, Angus Meats, Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, and The Papanui Club

Come say hello

Your next end starts here.

Visit310 Sawyers Arms Road Christchurch 8543
Call03 359 9586 · Press 6
Emailpapanuibowls@gmail.com
Our Clubwww.papanuiclub.co.nz