31 Jan – 9 Feb 2025, Whanganui

THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF THE 2025 DOWNER NEW ZEALAND MASTERS GAMES – SEE YOU IN DUNEDIN 2026!

The Games may be over, but the memories live on! Relive 10 action-packed days of sport, entertainment, and camaraderie by exploring our event photos and highlights. Stay connected with us on social media to share your favourite moments, tag your teammates, and keep playing.

Follow us for updates, community stories, and future event announcements. See you next in Dunedin for NZMG 2026!

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OUR SPORTS

No matter your age, whether you’re 20 or 90+, social or competitive, our sports program brought together participants of all levels. With no pre-event qualifying or club affiliation required, everyone enjoyed an incredible Games experience. Check out the results and relive the action

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SPORTS LIST & RESULTS

OUR ENTERTAINMENT

Dance the night away every evening at the Games Village! Open to participants, locals, and anyone eager to soak up the vibrant atmosphere, the Village comes alive each evening with live music and feel-good vibes. It’s the ultimate destination to keep playing with old and new friends. R18 from 6pm.

Check out what’s on and get ready to join the excitement!

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JOIN OUR VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are the backbone of the Games. If you’re keen to help, apply using the form below. With the support of Bayleys, our volunteers are well looked after during their shifts and can enjoy the nightly entertainment when not on the job.

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APPLY HERE

ABOUT WHANGANUI

Haere mai ki Whanganui – Welcome to Whanganui. This is our place; where history is full of stories, legends and rich legacy. Where a thriving arts scene, creativity and evolving culture inspire our modern lives. Where breath-taking natural landscapes capture imaginations at every turn.

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Encouraging more people to play longer since 1989

We’ve come a long way since the New Zealand Masters Games was established in 1989. Created by baby boomers for baby boomers, the Games are a way for players to continue to enjoy the sport they love and remain competitive if they choose. Now in two locations and recognised as Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest Masters multisport event, the Games have grown to include up to 60 different sporting codes – more than what is offered by the World Masters Games and the Olympic Games. Incidentally, the New Zealand Masters Games has similar participant numbers to the Commonwealth Games.

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