NZ Bridge fans flock to the Bay
The New Zealand National Bridge Congress is due to be hosted in Mount Maunganui for the first time in its 35-year history from 10th to 17th
February.
The highly anticipated event sees the best Bridge players from across the country come together to compete and celebrate the card game they love.
The Congress will be attended by Bridge Blacks, top international players to watch, exciting young rising stars and competitive family teams.
The event regularly attracts 700+ players during the week, often this includes international players, but this year it will be a uniquely NZ event.
It takes place at Trustpower Baypark’s Lion Foundation Centre at 81 Truman Lane.
It was originally planned to take place in September 2021 but was rescheduled due to Covid, so it’s been 28 months between events.
General Manager of Tourism Bay of Plenty, Oscar Nathan, is delighted the Government’s Regional Events Fund is helping to bring the Congress to Mount Maunganui for the first time.
“Generations of New Zealanders regard the coastal Bay of Plenty as their ‘happy place’, and we hope the players will enjoy the vast array of visitor attractions they’ll be able to choose from, to relax and refresh, before and after their games. We have a thriving foodie sector, many culturally significant sites, and a vast array of marine wildlife.”
Local Bridge clubs are offering lessons. You don’t have to be a card shark to start playing. Beginners can pick up the basics quickly, but there’s huge scope to develop over a lifetime for a truly rewarding hobby. See www.playbridge.co.nz/contact-us