Waiariki vs Gisborne East Coast

Bowls Waiariki and the representative squad from Gisborne East Coast have their annual battle coming up on Saturday 20th September 2025 at Ohope Bowling Club. This opportunity not only gives the players of Waiariki an opportunity to play against a competitive side, but also the opportunity for Gisborne East Coast to warm up before versing the Bowls Bay of Plenty representative squad on the Sunday at Whakatane Bowling Club.

We are excited to share the list of players representing Waiariki at this event:

Senior Men

• Andre Hudson

• Johnny Hohepa-Taui

• Ronnie Dinsdale

• Hopa Bell

• Steve Wallace

• Mike Staite

• Bryce Mackie

• Alvin Gardiner

• John Crackett

Senior Women

• Mina Paul

• PK Tamehana

• Venita Smith

• Janet Barnard

• Mere Eden

• Lil McGregor

• Rama Rewiti

• Huia Ratana

• Sue Bell

• Doris Wiringi

Junior Men

• Barry Anderson

• Mike Lyttle

• Mikaere Smith

• Jerekiah McLean

• Wayne Dakin

• Dean Smith

• Kevin Walker

• Drew Crowhurst

• Gordon Hamilton

• Dick Garrett

Junior Women

• Kyra Walker

• Liz Hamilton

• Sue Wells

• Jessie Hauraki

• Marie Hepi

• Mary Carpenter

• Aroha Crighton

• Anne Looney

• Jacqui Walker

• Desarae Garrett

We would also like to acknowledge and congratulate the following Waiariki members who have also been selected to verse Gisborne East Coast on the Sunday Bowls Bay of Plenty Representative fixture:

• Tane | Premier/Development Men: Alvin Gardiner, and Drew Crowhurst

• Wahine | Premier/Development Women: Venita Smith, and Mina Paul

• Tane | Junior Men: Barry Anderson, Kevin Walker, and Steve Wallace

• Wahine | Junior Women: Anne Looney, Aroha Crighton, and Mary Carpenter

We wish you all the absolute best for Sunday!