New Zealand competed at the

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, Australia, from 4 to 15 April 2018. 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.

Medal tables

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Competitors

, width=100% align=left valign=top , The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline.

Athletics

The NZOC announced fifteen athletes to compete at the games on 2 February 2018. Para-athlete Holly Robinson had been confirmed on 22 November 2017. Brothers Jake and Zane Robertson were added on 9 February 2018. Sprinter Joseph Millar was added on 23 February 2018. Siositina Hakeai was conditionally added on 28 February 2018. Zane Robertson withdrew from the team on 5 April 2018. ;Men ;Track & road ;Field ;Women ;Track & road ;Field

Badminton

Two badminton player were announced to compete at the games on 31 January 2018:

Basketball

New Zealand has qualified a men's and women's basketball teams for a total of 24 athletes (12 men and 12 women). The men's team qualified as being one of the top three teams in the Commonwealth (besides the host nation, Australia), while the women's team was invited by

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and the CGF.

Men's tournament

;Roster * Tom Abercrombie * Finn Delany *

Shea Ili Shea Ili (born 6 October 1992) is a New Zealand professional basketball player for Melbourne United of the National Basketball League (NBL). Ili was raised in Māngere Bridge, playing his basketball at Onehunga High School and appearing for Co ...

Jarrod Kenny Jarrod Daniel Kenny (born 17 September 1985) is a New Zealand former professional basketball player. He played many seasons in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) for the Hawke's Bay Hawks and represented the New Zealand Tall Bl ...

* Rob Loe *

Jordan Ngatai Jordan Ngatai (born 7 March 1993) is a New Zealand professional basketball player for the Wellington Saints of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). He played six seasons with the New Zealand Breakers in the Australian NBL and is ...

Alex Pledger Alex John Pledger (born 27 March 1987) is a New Zealand professional basketball player who last played for the Southland Sharks of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). He played college basketball in the United States before play ...

* Derone Raukawa *

Ethan Rusbatch Ethan Rusbatch (born 24 May 1992) is a New Zealand basketball player for the Franklin Bulls of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). He began his New Zealand NBL career in 2012 with the Southland Sharks after spending one season ...

* Tohi Smith-Milner * Reuben Te Rangi *

Mika Vukona Mika John Vukona (born 13 May 1982) is a Fijian-born New Zealand former professional basketball player. Between 2003 and 2018, he spent 13 seasons with the New Zealand Breakers in the Australian NBL and helped them win four championships. He wa ...

Women's tournament

;Roster ;Pool B ---- ---- ---- ;Qualifying final ---- ;Semifinal ---- ;Bronze medal match

Beach volleyball

The women's pair was named on 10 January 2018. The men's pair was added on 20 February 2018.

Boxing

The eight-member boxing team was announced on 22 February 2018. ; Men ;Women

Cycling

The team of 33 cyclists was named on 17 February 2018. Jason Christie replaced Alex Frame, and Hayden McCormick replaced Hamish Bond in the road race, leaving Bond to focus solely on the time trial, on 22 March 2018.

Road

;Men ;Women

Track

;Sprint ;Keirin ;Time trial ;Pursuit ;Points race ;Scratch race

Mountain bike

Diving

New Zealand participated with a team of five athletes: two men and three women. Two divers were among selections announced on 22 December 2017, and three further divers were added to the squad on 16 February 2018. ;Men ;Women

Gymnastics

The first five gymnasts were announced on 22 December 2017. An additional two gymnasts were announced on 5 February 2018.

Artistic

;Men ;Team Final & Individual Qualification ;Individual Finals ;Women ;Individual Qualification ;Individual Finals

Rhythmic

;Individual Qualification

Hockey

New Zealand has qualified both men's and women's hockey teams for a total of 36 athletes (18 men and 18 women). Both teams qualified as being one of the top nine teams in the Commonwealth (besides the host nation, Australia) according to their

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as of 31 October 2017.

Men's tournament

;Roster * Cory Bennett *

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Hugo Inglis Hugo Inglis (born 18 January 1991) is a New Zealand field hockey player who plays as a forward for the New Zealand national team. He played for the Southern Dogs in the New Zealand Hockey League and he played in Europe for SCHC, Braxgata and ...

* Stephen Jenness * Richard Joyce *

Dane Lett Dane Lett (born 29 August 1990) is a New Zealand field hockey player, who plays as a defender. Personal life Dane Lett was born and raised in Carterton, New Zealand. Career National teams Under-21 Lett debuted for the New Zealand U-21 team in ...

* Devon Manchester *

Shea McAleese Shea Joseph McAleese (born 7 August 1984) is a New Zealand field hockey player who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics and 2012 Summer Olympics, 2012 Olympics. He was part of the New Zealand team that won the bronze medal at the 2010 Commonwea ...

* Harry Miskimmin * George Muir *

Dominic Newman Dominic Newman (born 7 November 1996) is a field hockey player from New Zealand, who plays as a midfielder. Personal life Dominic Newman was born and raised in Christchurch, New Zealand. Career National teams Under-21 Newman debuted for the Ne ...

Arun Panchia Arun Peter Panchia (born 22 April 1989) is a former New Zealand field hockey player. He earned his first cap for the New Zealand men's national field hockey team in 2009 against Pakistan and retired from international hockey in 2020. Playing C ...

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Kane Russell Kane Elliot Mark Russell (born 22 April 1992) is a New Zealand field hockey player who plays as a defender for German club Hamburger Polo Club and the New Zealand national team. Russell represented his country at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Ri ...

Aidan Sarikaya Aidan Thomas Sarikaya (born 3 July 1996) is a New Zealand field hockey player who plays as a defender or midfielder for Belgian club Herakles and the New Zealand national team. Club career Sarikaya played for the Midlands team in the New Zeal ...

Nic Woods Nicholas James Woods (born 26 August 1995) is a New Zealand field hockey player who plays as a midfielder for German club Hamburger Polo Club and the New Zealand national team. He represented his country at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Ja ...

;Pool A ---- ---- ---- ---- ;Semifinal ---- ;Gold medal match

Women's tournament

;Roster *

Sam Charlton Samantha Charlton (born 7 December 1991) is a New Zealand field hockey player. She has competed for the New Zealand women's national field hockey team (the ''Black Sticks Women''), including for the team at the 2012, 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics ...

Tarryn Davey Tarryn Davey (born 29 February 1996) is a New Zealand field hockey player for the New Zealand national team. She participated at the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup The 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup was the 14th edition of the Women's Hock ...

* Frances Davies * Madison Doar * Shiloh Gloyn * Ella Gunson * Sam Harrison *

Pippa Hayward Pippa Hayward (born 23 May 1990) is a New Zealand field hockey player who has represented her country. Hayward competed in the 2015 Women's FIH Hockey World League Final, 2015 Oceania Cup and represented New Zealand at the 2016 Summer Olympi ...

Rose Keddell Elizabeth Rose Keddell (born 31 January 1994) is a New Zealand field hockey player. She has competed for the New Zealand women's national field hockey team (the Black Sticks Women) since 2012, including at the 2014 Women's Hockey World Cup and th ...

* Anita McLaren * Olivia Merry *

Stacey Michelsen Stacey Michelsen (born 18 February 1991) is a New Zealand field hockey player. She has competed for the New Zealand women's national field hockey team (the ''Black Sticks Women''), including for the team at the 2010, 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth G ...

Kelsey Smith Kelsey Smith (born 11 August 1994) is a New Zealand field hockey player who plays for the national team. Smith was born on 11 August 1994 in Nelson. She attended Waimea College and now studies tourism management at Victoria University in Well ...

* Liz Thompson ;Pool B ---- ---- ---- ---- ;Semifinal ---- ;Gold medal match

Lawn bowls

The NZOC named seven para-bowlers to compete at the games on 22 November 2017. with the ten able-bodied bowlers named in January 2018. ;Men ;Women ;Para

Netball

New Zealand qualified a netball team by virtue of being ranked in the top 11 (excluding the host nation, Australia) of the

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on 1 July 2017. The team was announced on 8 February 2018. ;Roster *

Katrina Grant Katrina Rore ( née Grant; born 6 May 1987 in Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand international netball player. Rore is the current vice-captain of the New Zealand national netball team, the Silver Ferns, and plays for the Central ...

Temalisi Fakahokotau Temalisi Fakahokotau (born 9 September 1994) is a New Zealand netball player of Tongan descent. She first played for the national team in 2014. Early life Fakahokotau was born in New Zealand of Tongan parents on 9 September 1994. She is one of ...

Shannon Francois Shannon Saunders (, born 12 October 1990) is a New Zealand netball player, who is currently contracted to the Southern Steel in the trans-Tasman ANZ Championship. Saunders, who is a predominantly a midcourter has played for Otago in the Nation ...

* Kelly Jury *

Grace Kara Grace Kara ( née Rasmussen; born 18 March 1988 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand netball player of Samoan descent. Kara played in the National Bank Cup for the Auckland Diamonds from 2005 to 2007. She continued playing in Auckland f ...

* Claire Kersten *

Bailey Mes Bailey Mes (born 27 May 1989) is an Auckland born New Zealand netball player. She can play at goal shoot, goal attack, and wing attack. She has played for the Mainland Tactix in the ANZ Championships since 2015. In 2012, she was selected into ...

Te Paea Selby-Rickit Te Paea Selby-Rickit (born 14 January 1992) is a New Zealand netball international. She was a member of the New Zealand teams that won the 2019 Netball World Cup. She has also represented New Zealand at the 2018 and the 2022 Commonwealth Games ...

* Michaela Sokolich-Beatson * Samantha Sinclair ;Pool B ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ;Semifinal ---- ;Bronze medal match

Rugby sevens

The New Zealand men's side qualified due to their

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ranking, while the New Zealand women's side qualified due to their

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ranking. Both the men's and women's teams were announced on 21 March 2018.

Men's tournament

;Team *

Kurt Baker Kurt Baker (born 7 October 1988) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who currently plays as a fullback or wing for Old Glory DC in Major League Rugby (MLR). Between 2008 and 2022, Baker played for the New Zealand Sevens team in 233 World ...

* Dylan Collier * Scott Curry * Sam Dickson *

Trael Joass Trael Joass (born 14 May 1995) is a New Zealand rugby union player. Rugby career After playing for Wanderers in Nelson's club rugby competition, Joass represented Tasman Mako in the Mitre 10 Cup and has captained the Tasman Mako seven team, ...

* Vilimoni Koroi *

Andrew Knewstubb Andrew S. Knewstubb (born 14 September 1995) is a New Zealand rugby sevens and rugby union player. His position is Fullback (rugby union), fullback. He represented New Zealand at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Career He won gold medal with the New ...

Tim Mikkelson Tim Mikkelson (born 13 August 1986 in Matamata) is a New Zealand rugby union player. Mikkelson plays for the New Zealand national rugby sevens team and is the most capped player in the team's history, surpassing former captain DJ Forbes record ...

* Sione Molia * Etene Nanai-Seturo * Akuila Rokolisoa *

Regan Ware Regan Edward Ware (born 7 August 1994) is a New Zealand rugby sevens and rugby union player. He debuted for New Zealand at the 2015 Dubai Sevens tournament. Ware was selected for the New Zealand squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Jan ...

Travelling reserve: Teddy Stanaway ;Pool B ---- ---- ---- ;Semifinal ---- ;Gold medal match

Women's tournament

;Team * Shakira Baker *

Michaela Blyde Michaela Blyde (born 29 December 1995) is a New Zealand professional rugby sevens player and Olympic gold medalist. Her mother, Cherry Blyde, became the first female president of the Taranaki rugby football union in 2022. Personal life Her you ...

Kelly Brazier Kelly Brazier (born 28 October 1989) is a New Zealand rugby union and sevens player. She has played flyhalf, centre and fullback for the Black Ferns, New Zealand's women's national rugby team, and has competed at three Rugby World Cups in 20 ...

Gayle Broughton Gayle Broughton (born 5 June 1996) is a former New Zealand rugby union sevens player who played for the New Zealand women's national rugby sevens team. She made her international debut for New Zealand in 2014 and called time on her rugby career ...

Theresa Fitzpatrick Theresa Matauaina Fitzpatrick (born 25 February 1995) is a New Zealand rugby union player. She was a member of the Black Ferns champion 2017 and 2021 Rugby World Cup squads. She has also represented New Zealand in rugby sevens; she won gold m ...

* Sarah Goss *

Tyla Nathan-Wong Tyla Nathan-Wong (born 1 July 1994) is a New Zealand professional rugby sevens representative and two-time Olympic medalist. She became a silver medalist at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and won a gold medal at the 2020 Summer Oly ...

* Alena Saili * Stacey Waaka * Niall Williams * Tenika Willison *

Portia Woodman Portia Woodman-Wickliffe (née Woodman; born 12 July 1991) is a New Zealand rugby union player. She plays fifteen-a-side and seven-a-side rugby union, and is a member of the New Zealand women's national rugby union team (sevens), New Zealand W ...

Travelling reserve: Risi Pouri-Lane ;Pool A ---- ---- ---- ;Semifinal ---- ;Gold medal match

Shooting

The NZOC announced eleven shooters to compete at the Games on 17 January 2018. Nomination criteria: ;Men ;Women ;Open ;Queen's Prize (full bore)

Squash

The seven-member squash team was announced on 7 February 2018. ;Individual ;Doubles

Swimming

The New Zealand swimming selections were announced on 22 December 2017, with Lewis Clareburt added to the squad on 15 February 2018. ;Men ;Women

Triathlon

The NZOC announced five triathletes to compete at the games on 9 November 2017. Tony Dodds was added on 14 February 2018. ;Individual ;Mixed relay

Weightlifting

The NZOC announced twelve weightlifters to compete at the Games on 24 November 2017. Nomination criteria: ;Men ;Women

Wrestling

The seven-member wrestling team was announced on 21 February 2018. ;Repechage format ;Group stage format ;Nordic format

References

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