(Dhruv Sitwala is the reigning champion of both the Auckland Open and New Zealand Open)
Barton McGill Auckland Open and Body Corporate Administration New Zealand Open – 10-14th September ’25
We are pleased to confirm that two events with WBL ranking points will be held in New Zealand this September 2025, in partnership with the New Zealand Billiards and Snooker Association, at the Papatoetoe Cosmopolitan Club (PCC) in Auckland.
The Barton McGill Auckland Open, a level 1 World Ranking Event with a prize pool of $2300, will be held from 10-11 September. This will be followed immediately by the Body Corporate Administration New Zealand Open from 12-14 September, with a prize pool of $4500.
We are grateful to Wayne Carey, the NZBSA, and the Papatoetoe Club for their support and assistance in making these events possible. They look forward to extending a warm welcome to all local and international players.
The Sydney Open takes place shortly before these events (5-7 September), providing three events in close proximity for travelling players.
“Father Christmas’s 10 by 10”. This represents a prize for the ‘ten shot’ in Billiards. A 10-point shot – times $10 per point = $100. Paid to the first person to get such in any of the two NZ Tournaments. (Donated by Gaynor & Wayne Carey).
Current Champion:
Dhruv Sitwala is the current champion of both the Auckland Open and New Zealand Open, having won these events at the Papatoetoe Club in 2024.
For a full breakdown of results and breaks at the last Auckland Open, please visit our results site here. Results from the last New Zealand Open are available here.
Venue:
Papatoetoe Cosmopolitan Club
153 Rangitoto Road,
Papatoetoe,
Auckland,
New Zealand
A Google location map is included here.
The club has 8 Shender tables, heated slates, steel backed cushions. New cloth – Strachan 6811 – is expected to be put on a couple of weeks beforehand. The Papatoetoe Club serves refreshments, lunch and dinner, with bar snacks on-site.
Travel:
Auckland Airport is only about 5 minutes by taxi to the Naumi Hotel, with the Papatoetoe Club only another 10 – 15 minutes by car from the hotel.
Hotels:
The recommended hotel is The Naumi Hotel where we have been successful in agreeing a generous discounted rate. We encourage that bookings are made as soon as possible.
The Naumi Hotel
153 Kirkbride Road,
Mangere,
Auckland,
New Zealand
- Block code: 2025BILLIARD, please quote to secure the special rates which apply for stays from 8th to 17th September 2025. All quotes in NZD.
- Rates: $190 / $210 inclusive of breakfast for single / double occupancy – Economy Twin room. This includes free car parking for the above dates.
- Cancellation: 100% cancellation fee applies – 24 hours prior to the arrival date (prior 3pm).
- Guarantee Policy: credit card details required at the time of booking. A 2.5% credit card surcharge applies to all payments made via credit card at the hotel. Pre-payments do not incur a credit card surcharge. A security deposit of $100.00 per room per night is required at the time of check-in.
- No rooms are being held, individual guests are requested to call / email us on corporate.res@naumihotels.com or call on +64 9 892 6700 / +64 9 553 4724 to secure a room.
We have also secured a preferential rate at the Holiday Inn Auckland Airport. The hotel is about a 12 minute drive from the venue. Please use the links below to view the available rates.
Holiday Inn Auckland Airport
2 Ascot Road,
Auckland,
New Zealand
Entertainment:
Organisers will also be arranging social events such as a trip to the ‘Auckland Night Trots’ on Friday 12th (always enjoyed by the players). For more details, please contact Wayne Carey.
For those that can, please do stay an extra day, as on Monday 15th players and partners will be able to go on a trip around Auckland. Wayne Carey says: “last year we all went to an underground aquarium where fish swim over the top of you – Sharks, Sting rays etc. Plus the Sky Tower, North Shore beaches, over the Auckland Harbour Bridge…and this year we have already had a request from one of the Sydney players to go Bungee Jumping (Sky Tower or the Auckland Harbour Bridge)! Any other requests?”
Enter Event:
The Auckland Open is $120 NZD to enter. The New Zealand Open is $150 NZD to enter. The closing date for all entries is Sunday 7th September 2025.
Entry details can be found on the event posters here and here.
For any further queries or advice regarding these events in New Zealand, please email Wayne Carey at waynecarey10@gmail.com.