News & Updates
The Games are officially open!
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...
The wait is over – NZ Masters Games 2026 kicks off today!
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...
The Blade Never Rests: Martin Brill Brings Olympic Spirit to Dunedin NZ Masters Games
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,...
Preservation is the key for these World Masters
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...
Back for More: The Perimenoballers Aim for Gold at the 2026 New Zealand Masters Games
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...
Terry Turner – Multi Marathon Man!
The NZ Masters Games is always thrilled to welcome international athletes and in 2026, Terry Turner from Richmond, Virginia, USA will be making his first appearance at a NZ Masters Games in Dunedin. Terry has entered the half marathon, taking it a bit easy from his...
Q & A with Greg Denison – Swimming
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...
Q & A with Amanda Puddle – Indoor Rowing & Indoor Triathlon
Amanda Puddle, left, with her friends Veronique and Stephen Gibbons who are down from Cambridge to compete in Indoor Rowing and Triathlon. Photo: Supplied. How many New Zealand Masters Games have you participated in previously? This is our second NZ Masters Games. We...
Cornhole couple aim for perfect pitch
Chris and Norm Ellis relax at the NZ Masters Games Hub after competing in Cornhole in Dunedin. Photo: Supplied. Christchurch couple Norm and Chris Ellis may have signed up for Cornhole as a Fun Event but that doesn’t mean they didn’t come prepared. “We’d never played...
Q & A with Terry Hills – Football
Terry Hills (in the green goal keepers top back right) pictured with the Wellington Oldstars from the Men's 50+ grade at the Whanganui tournament in 2021. Photo: Supplied. How many New Zealand Masters Games have you participated in previously? Eight previous NZ...
Generosity of Masters Games athletes exceeds expectations
Mark Leggett (right), Interim MND NZ Chief Executive, attended the Opening Ceremony of the Masters Games in Dunedin, pictured alongside Chair of the Dunedin Masters Games Board John Brimble and Hon Penny Simmonds, Minister for Disability Issues. Photo: Supplied. The...
E-bike offers golden opportunity for keen cyclist
Ivan with his gold medal at the 2024 Masters Games. Photo: Supplied Look where you’re going is cyclist Ivan Criglington’s top tip for other athletes. “This tip came from my first time as a Masters Games participant. I was practising on the course and was concentrating...
