31 Jan – 9 Feb 2025, Whanganui
JOIN THOUSANDS OF KIWIS AND KEEP PLAYING AT THE 2025 downer new zealand masters games.
Experience 10 action-packed days featuring 64 sports and nightly live entertainment at the Games Village, located in the heart of our beautiful city.
Check out our exciting sports list, round up your teammates, and book your accommodation today. Registrations are open!
2025 Registration Fees:
- Standard Registration Fee (14 Nov – 13 Jan): $105
- Late Registration Fee (14 Jan – 9 Feb): $125
- Non-Playing Official (NPO) & Supporter Pass: $55 – For those supporting friends or those who are who non-playing participants, providing 10-days access to the Games Village and sports events.
What’s Included with Your Registration:
- Official accreditation pass
- Participant pack
- Unlimited access to the Games Village and sports for all 10 days
One-Night-Only Pass:
- $30 per night, $50 for Troy Kingi on February 5th – This pass grants access to the Games Village for a single night of entertainment, ideal for those who want to enjoy the live events without registering for sports.
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!
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!
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 has similar participant numbers to the Commonwealth Games.
