by Abby Jones | Feb 1, 2026 | Dunedin, Our People, Sports
The oath was taken, the flame handed over and Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker declared the 17th Dunedin NZ Masters Games open! Former Games Ambassador Neil Brew led the mihi whakatau with mana whenua representatives from Ōtākou runuka and the Otago Boys and Otago Girls...
by Abby Jones | Jan 31, 2026 | Dunedin, Sports
The 17th Dunedin NZ Masters Games gets underway on Saturday 31 January until Sunday 8 February. Once the first of the nine days of sports are over the opening ceremony will welcome the competitors, supporters, and volunteers in what will be an awesome night to get...
by Abby Jones | Nov 24, 2025 | Dunedin, Our People, Sports
Photo: Martin rekindles his Olympic memories as he and Kate hold the 2024 Paris Olympic Torch at the Olympians House, Paris. It is a game to play, so play the game.” Those are the wise words offered to fellow NZ Masters Games competitors by double Fencing Olympian,...
by Abby Jones | Nov 21, 2025 | Dunedin, Our People, Sports
For 20 years the Kiwi Masters team has competed on the world stage in Masters’ football. Team captain Mark says their players from Australia and New Zealand can’t wait to have the team back together to compete in the football competition. You could say the boys are...
by Abby Jones | Nov 21, 2025 | Dunedin, Our People, Sports
After a golden performance in 2024, the basketballing Perimenoballers are returning to the New Zealand Masters Games in 2026, ready to add to their medal tally and relive the excitement of the Games. Team captain Kim says, “We all had so much fun in 2024, so when I...
by Abby Jones | Feb 29, 2024 | Dunedin, Our People, Sports
Swimmer Greg Denison, of Melbourne, competed in 11 swimming events at the Masters Games in Dunedin. Photo: Supplied. How many New Zealand Masters Games have you participated in previously? These are my first NZ Masters Games. I have not attended any other games. What...
