News & Updates
Meet our team – Geoff
Geoff, pictured left in his famous Sgt. Pepper outfit, returns for his tenth New Zealand Masters Games as Sport Liaison Coordinator. Photo: Supplied Geoff has returned to the New Zealand Masters Games team for 2024 as Sport Liaison Coordinator. His tenth games, Geoff...
Masters Games athlete living life to fullest
Timaru man John Lawson is plotting his 2024 Masters Games comeback after successfully overcoming illness and injuries. Photo: Supplied Illness and injuries can’t keep Timaru man John Lawson down. He’s just signed up for the 2024 New Zealand Masters Games and has his...
New approach turns obstacles into opportunities
Kate Ivey, founder of Kate Ivey Fitness, is heading to her first Masters Games next year in Ōtepoti Dunedin. Photo: Kate Ivey Changing her approach to fitness not only led to a healthier lifestyle for Twizel woman Kate Ivey, it was also the beginning of a successful...
Ambassadors ready for fun and games
2024 Otago Community Trust New Zealand Masters Games Ambassadors (from left) Warren Lees, Jodi Brown and Neil Brew are looking forward to seeing familiar faces and making new friends at the Masters Games in Ōtepoti Dunedin in February. Photo: Armstrong Photography The...
Meet our team – Emma
If you’ve registered as a volunteer for the 2024 Masters Games, you’ve probably already heard from Emma, our Volunteer Coordinator. Emma joined the team in October, and is excited about working alongside the dozens of wonderful volunteers who play a vital role in...
Entering Masters Games a tribute to “God-father of Pickleball”
Phil Burke is looking forward to representing his local Pickleball community at the 2024 Otago Community Trust New Zealand Masters Games in Dunedin in February. Photo: SUPPLIED The power of pickleball has proven too great for Wanaka man Phil Burke to resist – he’s...
No hurdle too great for Masters competitor
Scott Liddell, of Alexandra, pictured right with his silver medal in the 100m, at the 2020 New Zealand Masters Games. Scott plans to enter more events in 2024. And wear shoes. Photo: Supplied Alexandra man Scott Liddell is aiming for no regrets at the 2024 New Zealand...
Sports for everyone
With more than 60 sports on offer - and more than 300 separate events - there are loads of activities to choose from. From running to jumping, kicking to shooting, we have it covered. And in 2024 we're introducing six new sports: Pickleball, Jigsaw Racing, Springboard...
Meet our team – Dyani
If you’ve phoned, emailed or visited the Masters Games office, chances are you will have talked with Dyani, our Operations and Registration Coordinator. Dyani started with the team in April, and works hard behind the scenes and answering your questions about...
Be part of the action at the 2024 Masters Games
The Otago Community Trust New Zealand Masters Games are back and they’re bigger than ever! The 35th annual Masters Games will be held in Ōtepoti Dunedin from February 3-11, with an estimated 5,000+ people set to come together to enjoy Aotearoa's largest annual...
