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World Masters Games 2017 Exceeds All Targets

Thursday, 27 July 2017, 8:58 am | World Masters Games

World Masters Games 2017 Limited (WMG2017) has announced an event surplus, subject to final audit, of approximately $800,000. More >>

“The best Games ever!”

Sunday, 30 April 2017, 9:02 pm | World Masters Games

“The best Games ever!” The curtain has come down on World Masters Games 2017, with the International Masters Games Association declaring the Auckland Games the best ever. The Games concluded this evening with a Closing Ceremony at The Cloud ... More >>

World Masters Games 2017 commemorates Anzac Day

Monday, 24 April 2017, 4:54 pm | World Masters Games

An Anzac Day service at Queens Wharf and a star-studded New Zealand versus Australia exhibition basketball match will be the focus of World Masters Games 2017’s Anzac Day commemorations. More >>

We’re Ready – Bring on the Games

Thursday, 20 April 2017, 10:43 am | World Masters Games

World Masters Games 2017 organisers are ready for the world’s largest multi-sport event which begins in Auckland tomorrow featuring 28,000 registered athletes, supporters and officials from 100 countries globally. More >>

World Masters Games 2017 registrations closed

Tuesday, 4 April 2017, 2:32 pm | World Masters Games

With just over a fortnight until the start of World Masters Games 2017 (WMG2017), registrations for all sports have now closed, with almost 25,000 athletes from New Zealand and around the world registered to compete. More >>

Craft Brewer Scoops Major Event Sponsorship

Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 4:40 pm | World Masters Games

Good George Brewing has been announced as the official beer of World Masters Games 2017 (WMG2017) being hosted in New Zealand, the first time a craft brewery has held this level of sponsorship for the massive event. More >>

One month remaining to register for WMG2017

Friday, 3 February 2017, 9:58 am | World Masters Games

Kiwis have just one month left to register for the world’s largest multi-sport event taking place in Auckland this year. More >>

Snell to compete at World Masters Games 2017

Friday, 9 December 2016, 2:50 pm | World Masters Games

• Five sports sold out with at least 10 other sports or disciplines rapidly approaching capacity More >>

Team Clarkson finds its #ThirdWheel

Monday, 5 December 2016, 2:36 pm | World Masters Games

Auckland father of two, Tony (Anthony) Woodcock has been confirmed as the #ThirdWheel to join Jenny-May Clarkson and husband Dean on the start line at World Masters Games 2017 (WMG2017). More >>

Games volunteers will stand out in green and black

Friday, 25 November 2016, 9:55 am | World Masters Games

The largest group of volunteers ever recruited in Auckland will become a 4000-strong, highly visible, bright green-clad workforce during World Masters Games 2017 (WMG2017) in April. More >>

St John named official charity for World Masters Games 2017

Friday, 26 August 2016, 1:03 pm | World Masters Games

St John is the official charity partner for World Masters Games 2017, with radio DJ and WMG2017 ambassador Dom Harvey first out of the starting blocks to support the cause. More >>

World Masters Games 2017 - some sports sell out

Monday, 15 August 2016, 11:18 am | World Masters Games

Athletes from around the globe are jumping at the chance to come to Auckland for World Masters Games 2017 (WMG2017) with two sports totally sold out and a further three sports rapidly approaching capacity. More >>

Radio’s marathon man signs on as WMG2017 ambassador

Friday, 8 July 2016, 10:17 am | World Masters Games

A gut-busting fitness test, dedicated training schedule and running the Games half marathon are all part of radio DJ Dom Harvey’s latest role as an ambassador for World Masters Games 2017 (WMG2017). More >>

World Masters Games 2017 And Airbnb Form Winning Partnership

Monday, 30 May 2016, 2:38 pm | World Masters Games

World Masters Games 2017 (WMG2017) organisers hope a new partnership with Airbnb, the world’s leading community-driven hospitality company, will inspire Aucklanders to put the ‘host’ in ‘host city’. More >>

One year to go to world’s largest multi-sport event

Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 9:11 am | World Masters Games

One year to go to world’s largest multi-sport event As the countdown to World Masters Games 2017 (WMG2017) begins in earnest, with one year to go until Auckland hosts the world’s largest multi-sport event, organisers are thrilled with the diversity ... More >>

WMG2017 gears up to welcome the world in April 2017

Wednesday, 6 April 2016, 9:39 am | World Masters Games

Athletes from more than 50 countries have already signed up to participate in the World Masters Games 2017 from as far afield as Malawi, Spain, Iceland, Brazil, Switzerland and Indonesia. More >>

World Masters Games 2017 needs you!

Tuesday, 15 March 2016, 11:15 am | World Masters Games

World Masters Games 2017 needs you! The race is on to recruit up to 4000 volunteers for the world’s largest multi-sport event, and former All Blacks great Bryan Williams is leading the charge. The volunteer workforce – to be known as the ‘Pit Crew’ ... More >>

First 10 Competitors Named for World Masters Games 2017

Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 11:18 am | World Masters Games

What do an ex-international cricketer, a Canadian DJ, an Honorary Consul from San Francisco, a former Silver Fern and the man known as ‘Mr Touch’ have in common? More >>

Multi Disciplines Keep 67 Yr Old Masters Games Athlete Fit

Thursday, 4 February 2016, 11:10 am | World Masters Games

On day five of the New Zealand Masters Games, Morris Hall from Dunedin has already won two gold medals in kayaking, gold in the ocean swim, and two golds and two silvers in the swimming pool. He has another swimming event tonight, then lines up for the ... More >>

Registration fees, sports schedule for World Masters Games

Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 11:29 am | World Masters Games

The World Masters Games 2017 (WMG2017) Local Organising Committee has announced the registration fees for the world’s largest multi-sport event, to be hosted by Auckland in exactly 500 days’ time. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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