31 Jan – 9 Feb 2025, Whanganui
JOIN THOUSANDS OF KIWIS AND KEEP PLAYING AT THE 2025 NZMG IN WHANGANUI.
Experience 10 action-packed days featuring over 55 sports and nightly live entertainment at the Games Village, located in the heart of our beautiful city.
Early Bird registrations open on September 3, 2024! Check out our confirmed sports list, round up your teammates, and book your accommodation today.
OUR SPORTS
No matter your age, whether you’re 20 or 90+, social or competitive, our sports programme has something for you. No pre-event qualifying, or club affiliation is required. Explore our confirmed list of sports and start planning your Games experience today!
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.
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.
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 also has more competitors than the Commonwealth Games.
