New Zealand at the 2018 Commonwealth Games explained

Cga:NZL
Cganame:New Zealand Olympic Committee
Games:Commonwealth Games
Year:2018
Location:Gold Coast, Australia
Competitors:251
Sports:17
Flagbearer:Sophie Pascoe[1]
Flagbearer Close:Stacey Michelsen[2]
Rank:5
Gold:15
Silver:16
Bronze:15
Officials:Rob Waddell (chef de mission)
Flagcaption:Flag of New Zealand
Start Date:4 April 2018
End Date:15 April 2018

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.

Medal tables

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MedalNameSportEventDate
New Zealand women's hockey team (Black Sticks)
14 April
New Zealand women's rugby sevens team
15 April
New Zealand men's rugby sevens team
15 April
New Zealand men's hockey team (Black Sticks)
14 April
New Zealand women's basketball team (Tall Ferns)
14 April
New Zealand men's basketball team (Tall Blacks)
15 April
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Medals by sport
Sportbgcolor=#f7f6a8 bgcolor=#dce5e5 bgcolor=#ffdab9 Total
Cycling39517
Athletics2406
Squash2114
Swimming2013
Rugby sevens2002
Hockey1102
Lawn bowls1102
Boxing1045
Weightlifting1001
Basketball0022
Beach volleyball0011
Triathlon0011
Total15161546
Medals by date
Datebgcolor=#f7f6a8 bgcolor=#dce5e5 bgcolor=#ffdab9 Total
5 April1203
6 April0134
7 April2125
8 April1315
9 April4206
10 April1113
11 April0011
12 April1214
13 April0235
14 April2226
15 April3012
Total15161546
Medals by gender
Genderbgcolor=#f7f6a8 bgcolor=#dce5e5 bgcolor=#ffdab9 Total
Male76720
Female89623
Mixed / open0123
Total15161546

Competitors

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

width=180Sportwidth=55Menwidth=55Womenwidth=55Total
Athletics8 9 17
Badminton1 1 2
Basketball12 12 24
Beach volleyball2 2 4
Boxing5 3 8
Cycling20 14 34
Diving2 3 5
Gymnastics5 2 7
Hockey18 18 36
Lawn bowls10 7 17
Netball12 12
Rugby sevens13 13 26
Shooting7 4 11
Squash5 2 7
Swimming9 8 17
Triathlon3 3 6
Weightlifting6 6 12
Wrestling4 2 6
Total 130 121 251

Athletics

See main article: Athletics at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

The NZOC announced fifteen athletes to compete at the games on 2 February 2018.[4] Para-athlete Holly Robinson had been confirmed on 22 November 2017.[5] Brothers Jake and Zane Robertson were added on 9 February 2018.[6] Sprinter Joseph Millar was added on 23 February 2018.[7] Siositina Hakeai was conditionally added on 28 February 2018.[8] Zane Robertson withdrew from the team on 5 April 2018.[9]

Men
  • Track & road
  • AthleteEventHeatSemifinalFinal
    ResultRankResultRankResultRank
    Joseph Millar200 m21.1023 Q21.0116did not advance
    Cameron French400 m hurdles50.6014did not advance
    Brad Mathas800 m1:46.325 q1:46.075
    Jake Robertsonalign=left 10000 m27:30.90 5
    Quentin Rew20 km walk1:13:225
    Field
    Athlete(s)EventQualifyingFinal
    ResultRankResultRank
    Ben Langton BurnellJavelin throw75.29 9 q73.77 10
    Nick SouthgatePole vault
    Tom WalshShot put22.45 GR 1 Q21.41
    Women
  • Track & road
  • AthleteEventHeatFinal
    ResultRankResultRank
    Angie Pettyalign=left 800 m2:00.627did not advance
    align=left rowspan=2Camille Buscombalign=left 5000 m15:55.4512
    align=left 10000 m32:23.9114
    Alana Barber20 km walk1:34:18
    Field
    Athlete(s)EventQualifyingFinal
    ResultRankResultRank
    Valerie AdamsShot put18.52 1 Q18.70
    Siositina HakeaiDiscus throw57.16 4
    Eliza McCartneyPole vault4.70
    Olivia McTaggart4.30 9
    Julia RatcliffeHammer throw69.94
    Holly RobinsonJavelin throw F46 (para)43.32

    Badminton

    See main article: Badminton at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

    Two badminton player were announced to compete at the games on 31 January 2018:[10]

    Basketball

    See main article: Basketball at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. 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 FIBA and the CGF.[11]

    Men's tournament

    See main article: Basketball at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Men's tournament.

    Roster[12]
    Pool A

    ------------

    Semifinal----
  • Bronze medal match
  • Women's tournament

    See main article: Basketball at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Women's tournament.

    Roster[13]
    Pool B

    ------------

    Qualifying final----
  • Semifinal----
  • Bronze medal match
  • Beach volleyball

    See main article: Beach volleyball at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

    The women's pair was named on 10 January 2018.[14] The men's pair was added on 20 February 2018.[15]

    AthleteEventPreliminary roundStandingQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal /
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Rank
    Ben O'Dea
    Sam O'Dea
    Men'sPool C

    W 2 – 1

    W 2 – 1

    W 2 – 1
    1
    W 2 – 0

    L 0 – 2

    W 2 – 0
    Kelsie Wills
    Shaunna Polley
    Women'sPool C

    W 2 – 0

    W 2 – 0

    W 2 – 0
    1
    L 0 – 2
    did not advance

    Boxing

    See main article: Boxing at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

    The eight-member boxing team was announced on 22 February 2018.[16]

    Men
    AthleteEventRound of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
    Opposition
    Result
    Opposition
    Result
    Opposition
    Result
    Opposition
    Result
    Opposition
    Result
    Rank
    Richard Hadlow64 kg
    W 4 – 1

    L 1 – 4
    did not advance
    Leroy Hindley69 kg
    W 5 – 0

    W 4 – 1

    L 0 – 5
    did not advance
    Ryan Scaife75 kg
    W 5 – 0

    L 0 – 5
    did not advance
    David Nyika91 kg
    W 5 – 0

    W

    W 5 – 0

    W 5 – 0
    Patrick Mailata91 kg+
    W 5 – 0

    W 5 – 0

    L 2 – 3
    Did not advance
    Women
    AthleteEventRound of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
    Opposition
    Result
    Opposition
    Result
    Opposition
    Result
    Opposition
    Result
    Rank
    Tasmyn Benny48 kg
    W 5 – 0

    L 0 – 5
    Did not advance
    Alexis Pritchard57 kg
    W

    W 5 – 0

    L 1 – 4
    Did not advance
    Troy Garton60 kg
    W 5 – 0

    L 0 – 5
    Did not advance

    Cycling

    See main article: Cycling at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

    The team of 33 cyclists was named on 17 February 2018.[17] 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.[18]

    Road

    Men
    AthleteEventTimeRank
    Shane Archboldalign=left rowspan=6Road race3:57:016
    Jack Bauer3:57:2213
    Jason Christie3:57:5816
    Sam Gaze3:57:0410
    Hayden McCormick3:57:015
    James Oram3:57:1011
    Hamish Bondalign=left rowspan=2Time trial48:45.45
    James Oram49:40.725
    Women
    AthleteEventTimeRank
    Bryony Bothaalign=left rowspan=6Road raceDNF
    Rushlee Buchanan3:05:4026
    Sharlotte Lucas3:02:184
    Kate McIlroy3:03:3219
    Linda Villumsen3:02:4312
    Georgia Williams3:02:18
    Rushlee Buchananalign=left rowspan=2Time trial37:39.285
    Linda Villumsen36:03.01

    Track

    Sprint
    AthleteEventQualificationRound 1QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
    TimeRankOpposition
    Time
    Opposition
    Time
    Opposition
    Time
    Opposition
    Time
    Rank
    Eddie DawkinsMen's sprint9.7047 Q
    L 10.222
    did not advance
    Ethan Mitchell9.6543 Q
    W 10.518

    L, L
    did not advance
    Sam Webster9.80912 Q
    W 10.167

    W 10.250, W 10.188

    W 10.334, W 10.151

    W 10.123, W 9.952
    Eddie Dawkins
    Ethan Mitchell
    Sam Webster
    Men's team sprint42.822 GR1 Q
    W 42.877
    Emma CummingWomen's sprint11.0798 Q
    W 11.800

    L, L
    did not advance
    Natasha Hansen10.7603 Q
    W 11.389

    W 11.242, W 11.670

    W 11.317, L, W 11.672

    L, L
    Olivia Podmore10.9855 Q
    W 11.769

    L, L
    did not advance
    Emma Cumming
    Natasha Hansen
    Women's team sprint33.3212 Q
    L 33.115
    Keirin
    AthleteEventRound 1RepechageSemifinalsFinal
    Eddie Dawkinsalign=left rowspan=3Men's keirin31 Q3 Q
    Bradly Knipe64Did not advance
    Sam Webster2 Q1 Q5
    Emma Cummingalign=left rowspan=3Women's keirin33 Q411
    Natasha Hansen1 Q2 Q
    Olivia Podmore51 Q2 Q6
    Time trial
    AthleteEventTimeRank
    Eddie Dawkinsalign=left rowspan=3Men's time trial59.928
    Dylan Kennett1:01.5467
    Zac Williams1:01.1324
    Ellesse Andrewsalign=left rowspan=3Women's time trial35.85012
    Emma Cumming34.230
    Natasha Hansen34.2384
    Pursuit
    AthleteEventQualificationFinal
    TimeRankOpponent
    Results
    Rank
    Jared GrayMen's pursuit4:22.75212did not advance
    Dylan Kennett4:13.4143 QB
    W 4:18.373
    Nick Kergozou4:23.42913did not advance
    Regan Gough
    Nick Kergozou
    Tom Sexton
    Campbell Stewart
    Men's team pursuitdid not advance
    Ellesse AndrewsWomen's pursuit3:33.7076did not advance
    Bryony Botha3:35.3949
    Kirstie James3:29.1925
    Bryony Botha
    Rushlee Buchanan
    Kirstie James
    Racquel Sheath
    Women's team pursuit4:22.3312 Q
    L
    Points race
    AthleteEventQualificationFinal
    PointsRankPointsRank
    Regan Goughalign=left rowspan=3Men's point race282 Q439
    Campbell Stewart99 Q69
    Tom Sexton124 Q4310
    Rushlee Buchananalign=left rowspan=3Women's points race105
    Michaela Drummond410
    Racquel Sheath017
    Scratch race
    AthleteEventQualificationFinal
    Dylan Kennettalign=left rowspan=3Men's scratch race7 Q15
    Nick Kergozou6 Q17
    Campbell Stewart6 Q
    Michaela Drummondalign=left rowspan=3Women's scratch race10
    Kirstie James5
    Racquel Sheath15

    Mountain bike

    AthleteEventTimeRank
    Anton Cooperalign=left rowspan=3Men's cross-country1:17:36
    Sam Gaze1:17:36
    Ben Oliver1:18:414
    Samara SheppardWomen's cross-country1:23:469

    Diving

    See main article: Diving at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

    New Zealand participated with a team of five athletes: two men and three women. Two divers were among selections announced on 22 December 2017,[19] and three further divers were added to the squad on 16 February 2018.[20]

    Men
    AthleteEventPreliminariesFinal
    PointsRankPointsRank
    align=left rowspan=2Liam Stone1 m springboard255.9013did not advance
    3 m springboard325.9515did not advance
    Anton Down-Jenkins3 m springboard326.7014did not advance
    Anton Down-Jenkins
    Liam Stone
    3 m synchronised springboard332.648
    Women
    AthleteEventPreliminariesFinal
    PointsRankPointsRank
    Shaye Boddington1 m springboard237.959 Q194.5012
    align=left rowspan=2Elizabeth Cui1 m springboard198.8013did not advance
    3 m springboard241.2010 Q247.1012
    Elizabeth Cui
    Yu Qian Goh
    3 m synchronised springboard251.704

    Gymnastics

    See main article: Gymnastics at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The first five gymnasts were announced on 22 December 2017.[21] An additional two gymnasts were announced on 5 February 2018.[22]

    Artistic

    Men
  • Team Final & Individual Qualification
  • AthleteEventApparatusTotalRank
    David Bishopalign=left rowspan=6Team12.50012.45013.80012.450colspan = 2
    Ethan Dick13.700 Q11.80012.65014.00013.35010.80076.30016 Q
    Devy Dyson11.15010.20013.825 Q12.80013.200colspan=2
    Kyleab Ellis13.10014.300 Q13.225colspan=2
    Mikhail Koudinov13.60012.35012.90013.90013.75012.80079.3009 Q
    Total40.40036.65039.37542.20040.32538.450237.4006
    Individual Finals
    AthleteEventApparatusTotalRank
    align=left rowspan=2Ethan DickAll-around13.60012.85012.70013.90012.50012.40077.95011
    Floor13.50013.5005
    Devy DysonRings13.53313.5336
    Kyleab EllisVault13.93313.9337
    Mikhail KoudinovAll-around12.20012.85013.00013.60011.95011.60075.20015
    Women
  • Individual Qualification
  • Individual Finals

    Rhythmic

    Individual Qualification

    Hockey

    See main article: Hockey at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

    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 FIH World Rankings as of 31 October 2017.

    Men's tournament

    See main article: Hockey at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Men's tournament.

    Roster[23]
    Pool A

    ----------------

    Semifinal----
  • Gold medal match
  • Women's tournament

    See main article: Hockey at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Women's tournament.

    Roster[24]
    Pool B

    ----------------

    Semifinal----
  • Gold medal match
  • Lawn bowls

    See main article: Lawn bowls at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

    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.[25]

    Men
    AthleteEventPreliminary roundQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal/Rank
    Match 1Match 2Match 3Match 4Match 5Rank
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Singles
    W 21 – 0

    W 21 – 15

    W 21 – 12

    L 18 – 21

    W 21 – 0
    1 Q
    L 16 – 21
    did not advance

    Blake Signal
    Pairs
    W 27 – 8

    W 24 – 11

    W 26 – 12

    W 18 – 11

    W 14 – 12
    1 Q
    L 20 – 7
    did not advance
    Ali Forsyth
    Paul Girdler
    Mike Nagy
    Triples
    W 28 – 6

    W 36 – 8

    W 18 – 13

    W 28 – 8
    1 Q
    L 10 – 25
    did not advance
    Ali Forsyth
    Paul Girdler
    Mike Nagy
    Blake Signal
    Fours
    W 21 – 4

    W 20 – 12

    W 21 – 11

    W 11 – 10
    1 Q
    L 2 – 20
    did not advance
    Women
    AthleteEventPreliminary roundQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal/Rank
    Match 1Match 2Match 3Match 4Match 5Rank
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Singles
    W 20 – 16

    W 21 – 11

    L 17 – 21

    W 21 – 10

    W 21 – 7
    1 Q
    W 21 – 9

    W 21 – 17

    W 21 – 17
    Jo Edwards
    Val Smith
    Pairs
    W 17 – 16

    W 29 – 6

    L 16 – 18

    L 11 – 20
    3did not advance
    Mandy Boyd
    Tayla Bruce
    Katelyn Inch
    Triples
    W 24 – 12

    W 21 – 15

    W 24 – 8

    W 19 – 15
    1 Q
    L 16 – 18
    did not advance
    Mandy Boyd
    Tayla Bruce
    Katelyn Inch
    Val Smith
    Fours
    W 20 – 15

    W 21 – 8

    W 28 – 5

    L 11 – 16
    2 Q
    L 8 – 16
    did not advance
    Para
    AthleteEventGroup stageSemifinalFinal /
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    RankOpposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Rank
    Sue Curran
    Ann Muir (guide)
    David Stallard
    Peter Blick (guide)
    Mixed para pairs
    W 14 – 11

    L 12 – 14

    L 11 – 16

    L 5 – 23

    W 16 – 13
    5did not advance
    Mark Noble
    Bruce Wakefield
    Barry Wynks
    Open para triples
    W 26 – 5

    L 12 – 13

    W 17 – 9

    W 19 – 11

    L 11 – 16
    3 Q
    W 18 – 11

    L 14 – 13

    Netball

    See main article: Netball at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. New Zealand qualified a netball team by virtue of being ranked in the top 11 (excluding the host nation, Australia) of the INF World Rankings on 1 July 2017.[26] [27] [28] The team was announced on 8 February 2018.[29]

    Roster
    Pool B

    --------------------

    Semifinal----
  • Bronze medal match
  • Rugby sevens

    See main article: Rugby sevens at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The New Zealand men's side qualified due to their 2016–17 World Rugby Sevens Series ranking, while the New Zealand women's side qualified due to their 2016–17 World Rugby Women's Sevens Series ranking. Both the men's and women's teams were announced on 21 March 2018.[30]

    Men's tournament

    See main article: Rugby sevens at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Men's tournament.

    Team

    Travelling reserve: Teddy Stanaway

    Pool B

    ------------

    Semifinal----
  • Gold medal match
  • Women's tournament

    See main article: Rugby sevens at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Women's tournament.

    Team

    Travelling reserve: Risi Pouri-Lane

    Pool A

    ------------

    Semifinal----
  • Gold medal match
  • Shooting

    See main article: Shooting at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

    The NZOC announced eleven shooters to compete at the Games on 17 January 2018.[31]

    Nomination criteria:[32]

    Men
    AthleteEventQualificationFinal
    PointsRankPointsRank
    Myles Browne-ColeTrap109 19did not advance
    Owen RobinsonTrap115 12did not advance
    Ryan Taylor50 m rifle prone619.4 2 Q184.1 5
    Scott WilsonDouble trap127 11did not advance
    Ricky Zhao50 m pistol511 -3x 14did not advance
    Women
    AthleteEventQualificationFinal
    PointsRankPointsRank
    Janet Hunt50 m rifle prone608.2 10
    Sally Johnston607.8 11
    Natalie RooneyTrap66 +7 7did not advance
    Chloe TippleSkeet68 7did not advance
    Open
  • Queen's Prize (full bore)
  • AthleteEventDay 1Day 2Day 3Total
    PointsPointsPointsPointsRank
    Brian Carteralign=left rowspan="2"Individual105 - 14v148 - 19v145 - 9v398 - 42v15
    John Snowden105 - 14v147 - 11v148 - 10v400 - 35v8
    Brian Carter
    John Snowden
    Pairs296- 34v285- 16v581- 50v5

    Squash

    See main article: Squash at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The seven-member squash team was announced on 7 February 2018.[33]

    Individual
    AthleteEventRound of 64Round of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal /
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Rank
    Paul CollMen's singles
    W 3 – 1

    W 3 – 0

    W 3 – 1

    W 3 – 2

    L 0 – 3
    Campbell Grayson
    W 3 – 0

    W 3 – 0

    L 1 – 3
    did not advance
    Evan Williams
    W 3 – 0

    L 1 – 3
    did not advance
    Joelle KingWomen's singles
    W 3 – 0

    W 3 – 1

    W 3 – 0

    W 3 - 1

    W 3 - 2
    Amanda Landers-Murphy
    W 3 – 0

    L 0 – 3
    did not advance
    Doubles
    AthleteEventGroup stageRound of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal /
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    RankOpposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Opposition
    Score
    Rank
    Paul Coll
    Campbell Grayson
    Men's doubles
    W 2 – 0

    W 2 – 0
    1 Q
    W 2 – 0

    L 1 – 2
    did not advance
    Lance Beddoes
    Evan Williams

    L 0 – 2

    W 2 – 0
    2 Q
    L 0 – 2
    did not advance
    Joelle King
    Amanda Landers-Murphy
    Women's doubles
    L 0 – 2

    W 2 – 0
    2 Q
    W 2 – 0

    W 2 – 0

    W 2 – 0
    Paul Coll
    Joelle King
    Mixed doubles
    W 2 – 0

    W 2 – 0
    1 Q
    W 2 – 0

    W 2 – 0

    L 1 – 2

    W 2 – 0
    Zac Millar
    Amanda Landers-Murphy

    L 1 – 2

    W 2 – 0
    2 Q
    L 1 – 2
    did not advance

    Swimming

    See main article: Swimming at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

    The New Zealand swimming selections were announced on 22 December 2017,[19] with Lewis Clareburt added to the squad on 15 February 2018.[34]

    Men
    AthleteEventHeatSemifinalFinal
    ResultRankResultRankResultRank
    Chris Arbuthnott100 m freestyle S958.78 5 Q58.65 5
    100 m backstroke S91:08.72 7 Q1:07.85 7
    Bradlee Ashby200 m backstroke2:02.32 14did not advance
    200 m butterfly2:00.30 11did not advance
    200 m individual medley2:00.57 5 Q1:59.59 5
    400 m individual medley4:18.83 5 Q4:18.61 5
    Lewis Clareburt200 m backstroke2:01.54 10did not advance
    200 m butterfly1:58.32 6 Q1:58.51 7
    200 m individual medley2:01.33 8 Q2:01.13 7
    400 m individual medley4:19.16 6 Q4:14.42
    Celyn Edwards100 m breaststroke SB81:25.06 5 Q1:25.636
    200 m individual medley SM82:40.28 4 Q2:35.07 4
    Daniel Hunter50 m freestyle22.32 8 Q22.34 9did not advance
    100 m freestyle49.65 =10 Q49.11 8 Q49.30 8
    50 m butterfly24.01 5 Q23.93 5 Q23.87 5
    Corey Main100 m backstroke54.99 4 Q55.02 7 Q54.88 7
    200 m backstroke2:01.73 11did not advance
    Sam Perry50 m freestyle22.93 16 Q23.13 16did not advance
    100 m freestyle49.90 16 Q49.83 14did not advance
    50 m butterfly24.23 7 Q23.99 6 Q23.96 6
    Jesse Reynolds100 m freestyle S91:00.06 6 Q1:00.03 6
    100 m backstroke S91:06.46 4 Q1:05.50 4
    100 m breaststroke SB81:21.82 4 Q1:21.654
    Matthew Stanley100 m freestyle49.79 14 Q49.61 11did not advance
    200 m freestyle1:48.75 12did not advance
    Daniel Hunter
    Sam Perry
    Corey Main
    Matthew Stanley
    4 × 100 m freestyle relay3:17.96 3 Q3:16.60 4
    Women
    AthleteEventHeatSemifinalFinal
    ResultRankResultRankResultRank
    Carina Doyle100 m freestyle56.27 13 Q56.18 12did not advance
    200 m freestyle2:00.01 10did not advance
    400 m freestyle4:13.33 8 Q4:15.89 8
    Helena Gasson50 m butterfly27.10 =9 Q27.19 11did not advance
    100 m butterfly1:00.00 14 Q59.70 12did not advance
    200 m butterfly2:13.25 13did not advance
    Bobbi Gichard50 m backstroke28.81 10 Q28.56 =10did not advance
    100 m backstroke1:01.33 9 Q1:01.75 12did not advance
    200 m backstroke2:17.88 13did not advance
    Georgia Marris100 m freestyle56.98 15 Q56.48 15did not advance
    100 m butterfly1:00.43 15 Q1:00.58 16did not advance
    Tupou Neiufi100 m backstroke S91:18.08 6 Q1:17.106
    Sophie Pascoe100 m breaststroke SB91:17.92 1 Q1:18.09
    200 m individual medley SM102:27.26 1 Q2.27.72
    Bronagh Ryan50 m breaststroke32.18 15 Q32.70 16did not advance
    100 m breaststroke1:10.78 17did not advance
    Laticia-Leigh Transom50 m freestyle25.96 10 Q25.95 12did not advance
    100 m freestyle56.32 14 Q56.26 13did not advance
    Carina Doyle
    Helena Gasson
    Georgia Marris
    Laticia-Leigh Transom
    4 × 100 m freestyle relay3:43.77 4
    Helena Gasson
    Bobbi Gichard
    Bronagh Ryan
    Laticia-Leigh Transom
    4 × 100 m medley relay4:07.47 6

    Triathlon

    See main article: Triathlon at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

    The NZOC announced five triathletes to compete at the games on 9 November 2017.[35] Tony Dodds was added on 14 February 2018.[36]

    Individual
    AthleteEventSwim (750 m)Transition 1Bike (20 km)Transition 2Run (5 km)TotalRank
    Tony DoddsMen's8:570:3528:040:2517:2855:2916
    Tayler Reid8:490:3327:450:2416:1753:4811
    Ryan Sissons9:010:3627:570:2514:5052:495
    Andrea HewittWomen's9:590:3731:160:2918:271:00:4813
    Rebecca Spence9:460:3830:130:2818:0759:1210
    Nicole van der Kaay9:460:3430:150:2717:2958:317
    Mixed relay

    Weightlifting

    See main article: Weightlifting at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

    The NZOC announced twelve weightlifters to compete at the Games on 24 November 2017.[37]

    Nomination criteria:[38]

    Men
    AthleteEventSnatchClean &<br />JerkTotalRank
    Ianne Guiñares–62 kg1161452617
    Vester Villalon–69 kg118DNF
    Cameron McTaggart–77 kg1301602907
    Richie Patterson–85 kgDNF
    Stanislav Chalaev–105 kg148DNF
    David Liti+105 kg174229403 GR
    Women
    AthleteEventSnatchClean &<br />JerkTotalRank
    Phillipa Patterson–53 kg76951716
    Alethea Boon–58 kg811001815
    Andrea Hams–69 kg951092046
    Bailey Rogers–75 kg881162044
    Tracey Lambrechs–90 kg931202135
    Laurel Hubbard+90 kg120DNF

    Wrestling

    See main article: Wrestling at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

    The seven-member wrestling team was announced on 21 February 2018.[39]

    Repechage format
    AthleteEventRound of 16QuarterfinalSemifinalRepechageFinal /
    Opposition
    Result
    Opposition
    Result
    Opposition
    Result
    Opposition
    Result
    Opposition
    Result
    Rank
    Brahm RichardsMen's freestyle -65 kg
    L 0 – 4

    L 0 – 4
    did not advance
    Akash KhullarMen's freestyle -74 kg
    W 4 – 0

    L 0 – 5
    did not advance
    Toby FitzpatrickMen's freestyle -86 kg
    L 1 – 3
    did not advance
    Sam BelkinMen's freestyle -97 kg
    L 0 – 4

    W 3 – 1

    L 0 – 4
    4
    Group stage format
    Nordic format

    Notes and References

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    2. News: Stacey Michelsen to lead NZ at closing ceremony . 15 April 2018 . RNZ News . 15 April 2018.
    3. Web site: 70 Nations and Territories. 6 Continents. 2 Billion citizens. 1 commonwealth family . Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games . 27 February 2017.
    4. News: Valerie Adams leads NZ athletics team for Commonwealth Games . 2 February 2018 . Stuff.
    5. News: Robinson sole NZ track and field para-athlete for Gold Coast Games . Radio New Zealand . 22 November 2017 . 22 November 2017.
    6. News: Robertson brothers added to Commonwealth Games team . New Zealand Herald. 23 February 2018. 24 February 2018.
    7. News: Sprinter Joseph Millar added to New Zealand Commonwealth Games team . Newshub . 23 February 2018. 24 February 2018.
    8. News: Hakeai added to team for Gold Coast . Athletics New Zealand. 28 February 2018. 28 February 2018.
    9. News: New Zealand runner Zane Robertson pulls out of Commonwealth Games on Gold Coast . Stuff.co.nz . Ian . Anderson . 5 April 2018 . 5 April 2018.
    10. News: Badminton siblings to represent New Zealand at another Commonwealth Games . Stuff . 31 January 2018.
    11. Web site: Gold Coast 2018 reveal list of competing nations in basketball events. Morgan . Liam. 28 July 2017 . Insidethegames.biz . Dunsar Media . 28 July 2017.
    12. News: Mika Vukona eyes revenge as he leads strong Tall Blacks lineup to Commonwealth Games. Stuff.co.nz. 16 March 2018. 17 March 2018.
    13. News: Tall Ferns squad naming completes NZ Commonwealth Games team at 251 athletes. Stuff.co.nz. 22 March 2018. 22 March 2018.
    14. Web site: NZ women's beach volleyballers named for Gold Coast. Bay of Plenty Times. 24 February 2018.
    15. Web site: Two more volleyball players added to Games team. Radio New Zealand. 24 February 2018.
    16. Web site: Commonwealth Games: David Nyika headlines New Zealand's boxing team for Gold Coast games. Newshub. 24 February 2018.
    17. Web site: Rowing great Hamish Bond part of New Zealand's cycling team for Commonwealth Games. Stuff. 17 February 2018.
    18. News: Cyclist added to Games team despite failed appeal. Radio New Zealand. 22 March 2018. 22 March 2018.
    19. Web site: Christmas on backburner for Sophie Pascoe as she targets Commonwealth Games success. Stuff. 17 February 2018.
    20. Web site: Teenage divers added to New Zealand's Commonwealth Games squad. Stuff. 17 February 2018.
    21. Web site: Misha Koudinov heads five-strong New Zealand Commonwealth Games gymnastics team. 21 December 2017. 17 February 2018. www.newshub.co.nz.
    22. Web site: 15-year-old duo called up to Commonwealth Games gymnastics squad. 5 February 2018. 17 February 2018. www.nzherald.co.nz.
    23. News: Arun Panchia to lead Black Sticks hockey team at third Commonwealth Games . Stuff.co.nz. 14 March 2018. 17 March 2018.
    24. News: Black Sticks Women name experienced 18-strong squad for Commonwealth Games . TVNZ. 13 March 2018. 17 March 2018.
    25. Web site: Bowls: New Zealand team named for Commonwealth Games. New Zealand Herald.
    26. Web site: Uganda to make Commonwealth Games netball debut at Gold Coast 2018. Pavitt . Michael. 25 July 2017 . Insidethegames.biz . Dunsar Media . 28 July 2017.
    27. Web site: Competing nations announced for GC2018 Netball Competition . Dakin . Rebecca . 24 July 2017 . www.mygc.com.au/ . myGC . 28 July 2017.
    28. Web site: International Netball Federation: 2018 Commonwealth Games . 17 April 2017.
    29. News: Commonwealth Games: Silver Ferns name squad for Gold Coastnamed. Newshub . Newhub. 8 February 2018. 24 March 2018.
    30. Web site: Sevens: Commonwealth Games teams named. New Zealand Herald. 21 March 2018. 21 March 2018.
    31. News: Natalie Rooney spearheads NZ Gold Coast Commonwealth Games shooting team . 17 January 2018 . Stuff.co.nz.
    32. Web site: Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games nomination criteria – Shooting . New Zealand Olympic Committee . 28 February 2017.
    33. Web site: Commonwealth Games: Joelle King and Paul Coll headline New Zealand's tilt at squash glory in the Gold Coast. Newshub. 7 February 2018. 20 March 2018.
    34. Web site: Teenage Wellington swimmer Lewis Clareburt added to Commonwealth Games team. Stuff. 17 February 2018.
    35. News: Triathlon: Commonwealth Games team named . The New Zealand Herald . 9 November 2017 . 11 November 2017.
    36. News: Dodds added to Comm Games triathlon team . Radio New Zealand . 14 February 2018 . 24 February 2018.
    37. Web site: Two NZ weightlifters set to make history . 24 November 2017 . Radio New Zealand . 24 November 2017.
    38. Web site: Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games nomination criteria – Weightlifting . New Zealand Olympic Committee . 28 February 2017.
    39. Web site: Commonwealth Games: Seven named in wrestling team for Gold Coast . News Zealand Herald. 24 February 2018.