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The Bridge Zone

Free FM
New Zealand Bridge
Bridge
New Zealand
Bridge (contract Bridge)
Bridge Zone
Bridge (card Game)
Bridge (game)
Hamilton
Palmerston North
Hamilton, New Zealand
Christchurch
Wellington
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Auckland
Youth
Bridge (the Card Game)
Denmark
Bridge (concept)
Bridge Tournaments
Free FM

The game we know as Contract Bridge departed from 'whist' with the creation of 'Biritch' (or Russian Whist) in the 19th century, and evolved through the late 19th and early 20th centuries to form the present game. The Bridge Zone is a radio show and podcast encouraging fellow Bridge players to share the passion that enthusiasts have in playing this challenging game.

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The Bridge Zone – Episode 419 The BZ Crew talk about The National Pairs held at Tauranga Club Hamilton 5A Open Teams and a problem if you wanted to enter it Barry’s date with Mr Jinn The Judge is back and rules over fouled boards How to handle boards... more

The Bridge Zone – Episode 418 The Bailiff gets to continue the theme of calls/bids out of turn – seems to be a trend now Anyhooo, this time it seems like West was playing a hybrid game of Bridge and Mahjong And the Bailiff learnt a new piece of trivi... more

The Bridge Zone – Episode 417 The Bailiff makes his ruling on a question a player asked last week After RHO opponent discards and declarer plays to the trick, Two questions here, can Declarer pick up their card and then can Declarer ask opponents if ... more

The Bridge Zone – Episode 415 The Bailiff continues his seat at the courthouse while Judge Julie is away on the Fair Play tour We discuss unauthorised information in relation to a hand Mereana came across directing last week And the Bailiff makes a c... more

The Bridge Zone – Episode 415 The Bailiff is up this week, and his question is about dummy Both Ross and Barry have been asked – Is there any order or rule of the way dummy presents their cards? What do you think? Mr Jinn shares results from around t... more

Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ

The Bridge Zone – Episode 413 Judge Julie helps us to seed your club tournament today You could help your Director on these things or perhaps get your billets to give their opinions Don’t forget the Judge asks us to consider putting in rules at the t... more

The Bridge Zone – Episode 412 Finally we finish with Judge Julies piece on penalty cards, weeks after starting – go back to Episode 409 Are you doomed during a game, do you need to avoid Mordor Call the Director early and start thinking about what yo... more

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Recent Guests

Gavin Walpert
Bridge content creator, guest on combining chances and counting segment
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Episode: The Bridge Zone - 27-05-2026
Paul Marston
Australian bridge figure to be interviewed
Australia
Episode: The Bridge Zone - 27-05-2026
Judge Julie
Judge Julie who covers Penalty Cards
Bridge Community/Directorate
Episode: The Bridge Zone - 20-05-2026
Ross Longneth
Mr. Gin on The Bridge Zone, guest from The Gin Club segment
Bridge community
Episode: The Bridge Zone - 25-02-2026
Leanne Blackwood
Gin member from Whakachaniklub
Gin Club / NZ Bridge
Episode: The Bridge Zone - 25-02-2026
Alex Meyer
Bridge player and rising youth talent from East Coast Bays Club
East Coast Bays Bridge Club
Episode: The Bridge Zone - 11-02-2026
Ross Longley
Gin Club host and bridge player from Waitomo
Waitomo Bridge Club
Episode: The Bridge Zone - 28-01-2026
Ross Longney
New segment host introduced as a junior/intermediate outreach figure
Bridge Zone program
Episode: The Bridge Zone - 07-01-2026
Gavin Wolpert
Professional bridge player, member of Shuri team
Shuri team / Pro bridge circuit
Episode: The Bridge Zone - 07-01-2026

Hosts

Barry
Host with extensive involvement across NZ Bridge-related programs and events.
Mereana
Co-host and regular contributor focusing on community and club activities.
Mariana
Co-host providing ongoing participation in NZ bridge discussions and club life.
Marianna
Co-host and player-focused contributor with ties to NZ Bridge community.

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The Bridge Zone - 06-08-2025
Q: This week's question is about announcing and alerting. Sometimes people don't announce, and you sit there staring at them. So tell us what we should be doing.
Judge Julie explains there is a wide range of system meanings and emphasizes announcing common openings and alerting unusual or non-intuitive bids, plus asking clear questions to obtain explanations rather than yes/no answers.
The Bridge Zone - 24-09-2025
Q: So can you tell me about you and your story? How did you get into bridge?
Tina recalls her family influence, a personal decision to learn around age 21-22, and using bridge as an escape from family responsibilities, which led to lifelong participation in tournaments and teaching.
The Bridge Zone - 23-07-2025
Q: What is the Hellvic Regal convention and how does it help when facing a double after a no-trump opening?
It's a named convention that helps players infer two non-touching suits after a double, guiding decisions on how to respond and potentially save currency in bidding by leveraging the exposed suits.
The Bridge Zone - 13-08-2025
Q: What should new players do when something goes wrong at the table?
Call the director to explain the situation and learn what could be done differently, and then discuss with partners to improve understanding.
The Bridge Zone - 03-06-2026
Q: How do you handle two clubs opening when it may not comply with the Rule of 29?
You must alert on your system card that the hand may not comply with the Rule of 29, and explain the nature of the hand; this preserves the option to open two clubs while signaling its strength and irregularity to partners.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bridge Zone

What is The Bridge Zone about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running NZ-focused pastime podcast about contract bridge, clubs, tournaments, and community life. Episodes mix practical playing tips (bidding, leads, penalties, and director rulings), live event updates from clubs around New Zealand, junior and intermediate development, and interviews with judges, players, and club hosts. A recurring strength is the blend of instructional content with community storytelling, club governance discussions, and behind-the-scenes insights into organizing events, sponsorships, and youth outreach. Notable touches include regular rule clarifications from a judicial perspective, JIN Club and junior spotlight segments, and light humor that reinforces the social, club-based nature of bridge in the region. Pote... more

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1. Gavin Walpert
2. Paul Marston
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4. Ross Longneth
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6. Alex Meyer
7. Ross Longley
8. Ross Longney

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