This event was held at Waireka Croquet Club on Saturday and Sunday in fine weather against all predictions of rain on Sunday. 

Five Associations were represented – Canterbury, South Canterbury, Otago, Marlborough and Nelson. To eliminate a bye round an Invitational team was included consisting of  3 x Canterbury and 1 x South Canterbury players. 

The format of alternate singles and doubles across 5 rounds was enjoyed by all players with round 6 being a playoff for all places. Canterbury finished top and unexpectedly played the Invitation team for the trophy with Canterbury proving too strong and kept their unbeaten record for the tournament. Well done to Canterbury back to back winners in this event .

Canterbury team: Josh Winter, Jonathan Hart, Geoff Price and Ayelen Tayagui. 

Invitation team: Owen Evans, Kevin McGlinchy (Timaru), Gay Jones and Carolyn Smith with the winning Canterbury team.