New Zealand at the 2018 Commonwealth Games | |
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CGF code | NZL |
CGA | New Zealand Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in Gold Coast, Australia 4 April 2018 – 15 April 2018 | |
Competitors | 251 in 17 sports |
Flag bearer (opening) | Sophie Pascoe[1] |
Flag bearer (closing) | Stacey Michelsen[2] |
Officials | Rob Waddell (chef de mission) |
Medals Ranked 5th |
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Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |
New Zealand competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, from 4 to 15 April 2018.[3] It was the nations's 21st appearance at the Commonwealth Games, having competed at every Games since their inception in 1930. The New Zealand team consisted of 251 athletes, 130 men and 121 women, across 17 sports.
The New Zealand team collected 46 medals: 15 gold, 16 silver and 15 bronze, an increase of one medal from the previous games. The medals came across twelve sports. The nation won its first medal in beach volleyball, which was introduced at the Games, and its first gold medal in hockey.