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).
As Regional Coach I am calling for expressions of interest from players wanting to be considered for the Wellington team for this year's Tri-Star.
The tournament is scheduled to be played at the Christchurch Pétanque Club over the weekend of 28th and 29th of November.
However players would need to be available to travel on Friday 27th and return on Monday 30th.
Anyone wanting to be considered is to contact me Email or phone 0272479370.
Naenae hosted the fourth challenge of the year for the JC Trophy from Masterton, on Friday 17th July 2026.
There were some close games but Masterton won convincingly 7-2.
The Naenae team consisted of Rob Baker, Terry Coleman and Peter Van Heusden (Triples), Lee Matthewman and Christine Baker (Doubles) and Bronnie Winter (Singles).
The Masterton team consisted of Graeme Morris, Graeme Pilcher and Vaughan Paul (Triples), Sue Walker and Trevor Davidson (Doubles), and John Pryer (Singles).
Wellington Team - Chanticleer Trophy, at Herne Bay Pétanque Club (25-26 July)
28 June 2026
Debby Butler (Kapiti)
Judith Atkinson (Kapiti)
Linda Brown (Upper Hutt)
Rachel Clarke (Silverstream)
Christine Daykin (Manawatu)
Ngaire Eriksen (Horowhenua)
Pat Fotheringham (Horowhenua)
Adrienne Gwerder (Upper Hutt)
Dave Gwerder (Upper Hutt)
Kevin McFadgen (Kapiti)
Michelle Maxwell (Kapiti)
Linley Wistrand (Otaki)
Coach Graeme Morris (Masterton)
Assistant Coach Claire Bradburn (Silverstream)
Jacques Cochonnet Trophy Challenge
9 June 2026
Jacques Cochonnet winners - Naenae
Upper Hutt hosted the third challenge of the year for the JC Trophy from Naenae, on Sunday 7th June 2026, on a glorious warm and sunny day.
The teams gathered at 09:00 and play began at 09:30. Upper Hutt took all three of the first round, putting them in a commanding position.
However, Naenae then took all three games of the second round, making it 3-3 for the final round. The 3rd round finally went to Naenae with 2 games to Upper Hutt's 1, making it 5-4 to the victors, Naenae, with a lot of superb pointing and shooting from both sides.
Upper Hutt has held the trophy for 23 consecutive wins and Naenae will now face Masterton at Naenae for the next scheduled challenge.
The Upper Hutt team consisted of Dave Gwerder, Linda Brown and Colin Gooch (Triples), Brian Smith and Adrienne Gwerder (Doubles) and Mary Khalil (Singles).
The Naenae team consisted of Bronnie Winter, Paul Haines and Peter Van Heusden (Triples), Terry Coleman and Michael Rocks (Doubles), and Lee Mathewman (Singles).
Registered players within the WPA are invited to put their names forward
for selection to play in the Wellington team for the annual Chanticleer
trophy match against Auckland.
The match will be held in Auckland the weekend of 22nd/23rd August
(venue to be advised). Players selected will be required to be in
Auckland on Friday 21st.
Each team has 12 players of which up to six may have played for New
Zealand at any time.
Travel and accommodation is at the player's expense. Accommodation will
be arranged by the team manager. Once applicants are known a
training/selection schedule will be advised.
Those wishing to apply please contact the Regional Coach Graeme Morris
on 0272479370 or Email by 24th May 2026.
