Welcome to the website of Pétanque Wellington. On these pages you will find information regarding the game of Pétanque, also known as Boules or French Bowls, within the lower North Island of New Zealand.
Please take some time to browse through the site and we welcome your feedback (webmaster@petanque.org.nz).
14 October 2024
The entry form for the WPA 2024 Regional Senior Doubles Championship (13 November) is now available.
13 October 2024
A good turnout of thirty one teams participated in the Same Club Doubles on Saturday the 12th October at Horowhenua. Moises Burgos and Brian Smith (Upper Hutt) won all their games and took out first place. Terry Coleman and Peter Van Heusden (Naenae), the only other team to win all five games, came second.
12 October 2024
Following the recent Umpiring Workshop run by Nadine Simpson (PNZ Umpire Manager), Lin Jackson (Naenae), Christine Daykin (Manawatu), Simon Grant (Naenae) and David Gwerder (Upper Hutt) have all passed their Club Umpire exam. Clive Williams (Naenae) has passed his National Umpire exam. Congratulations to all of you and welcome to the umpiring ranks.
The WPA Umpires listing has been updated and split into Active and Non-Active Umpires. A new email address (wpa.umpire.coordinator@gmail.com) has been set up to allow direct communication with the current WPA Umpire Coordinator. Please address any Umpiring queries to this address.
6 October 2024
The entry form for the Kapiti Super Seniors Melee (6 November 2024) is now available.
2 October 2024
Nineteen pairs took part in the WPA Regional Mixed Doubles on Saturday 29th September 2024 at Manawatu. Winners of the trophy were Moises Burgos (Upper Hutt) & Te Wai Haa Rangi Biddle-Amoroa (Wanganui East) Runners up were Michael Rocks (Naenae) & Michelle Maxwell (Kapiti).
1 October 2024
The entry form for the Pete "Pieman" Hamilton Memorial Triples (16-17 November 2024) is now available.
29 September 2024
Upper Hutt's seventh defence was away against Silverstream on Saturday, 28th September 2024.
Silverstream put up a good fight with a very close finish. Their triples team won two of the three games, but Upper Hutt won two of three games in both the singles and doubles.
At the end of the day Upper Hutt won five of the nine games played, yet again extending their winning streak.
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15 January 2024
Many pétanque players who have been involved in our game for a long time will have met and known Ron Thompson from Timaru.
Sadly Ron passed away on 7th September.
Ron and his wife Mavis have been instrumental in the development of the game, particularly in the South Island. They were involved in the formation of the Timaru Town and Country Pétanque Club in 1998 and Ron also worked with students from the local high school and was successful in getting many of them involved competitively.
Ron served on the Pétanque New Zealand Board as the Southern Representative for several years from 2006.
Ron will be greatly missed
Graeme Morris - Masterton Pétanque Club
23 September 2024
The entry form for the WPA 2024 Regional Doubles Championship (19-20 October) is now available.
23 September 2024
The entry form for the WPA 2024 Regional Shooting Championship (18-20 October) is now available.
17 September 2024
Thirty four took part in the WPA Regional Singles Championship over two days (14-15 September 2024) at Kapiti. Winner of the trophy was Michael Rocks. Runner up was Michelle Maxwell.
14 September 2024
Twenty two teams participated in the Rex Hayes Memorial Mixed Doubles on Saturday the 7th September 2023 at Kapiti. Winners of the trophy, for the second year in a row, were Michael Rocks & Michelle Maxwell. Runners up Moises Burgos & Te Wai Haa Rangi Biddle-Amoroa.
02 September 2024
Upper Hutt's sixth defence was at home against Wanganui East on Saturday, 31st August 2024.
Their singles team won all of their games. Their doubles and triples teams won two of their three games.
The day ended with Upper Hutt winning seven of the nine games played, extending their impressive winning streak.
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20 August 2024
Nadine Simpson (PNZ Umpire Manager) is holding an Umpires’ workshop on Saturday 21st September at Naenae Hub starting at 9:30 am. It is suitable for any player who wants to get more familiar with the rules of the game. It also can be used as preparation for the Club Umpire’s test if desired. Registration is via the Petanque New Zealand website, Pétanque New Zealand under Workshops. The course will be in the Hub so no issues with weather. The Naenae Hub facilities including free refreshments, Bistro and Bar will be available. If any Club or Regional umpires wish to take the next level test, this can be arranged at the same time.
20 August 2024
There were 52 entries in the Wanganui East Mêlée on Saturday 17th August 2024. The weather was good until the prize giving when rain started. Thank you to all who entered.
The winner was Alan Frost and runner up Lee-Ann Bartrum.
13 August 2024
The Silverstream Fundraising Mixed Triples were held at Silverstream on Saturday 10th August. Although rain was forecast it stayed away. A sunny day helped to add to a most enjoyable event. A big thank you to all the participants for their support and generosity.
05 August 2024
Upper Hutt's fifth defence was away against Naenae on Sunday, 4th August 2024. They easily retained the Jacques Cochonnet Trophy.
Their singles and doubles teams completed a clean sweep on the day.
Naenae's triples team showed stout resistance in the morning games, but after lunch the visitors were unbeaten.
The day ended with Upper Hutt winning seven of the nine games played and proved themselves worthy holders of the challenge trophy.
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1 August 2024
The Calendars have been rolled over.
21 July 2024
Ten teams took part in the Khandallah Winter Triples. The field included players from Horowhenua, Kapiti, Manawatu, Naenae, Silverstream and Upper Hutt.
After the qualifying rounds Gumboots (Rachel Clarke/Peter Matthews/Dan Harawira) and Platonkerz (Theresa Harawira/Seymour Harawira/Moises Burgos) were tied on 4 wins with a differential of 34. Platonkerz came out on top in the Division 1 final winning 11-9.
6 July 2024
The Wellington team to play against Auckland in the annual Chanticleer Cup (24 & 25 August 2024) at Herne Bay Pétanque Club is:
Debby Butler (Kapiti), Christine Daykin (Manawatu), Ngaire Eriksen (Horowhenua), Yvonne Futcher (Wanganui East), Dave Gwerder (Upper Hutt), Seymour Harawira (Silverstream), Theresa Harawira (Silverstream), Wendy Lawson (Wanganui East), Shirley MacDonald (Otaki), Kevin McFadgen (Kapiti), Michelle Maxwell (Kapiti), Tony Simpson (Wanganui East).
Regional Coach: Graeme Morris (Masterton), Assistant Coach: Claire Bradburn (Silverstream)