New Zealand at the 1990 Commonwealth Games


New Zealand had a team of 224 competitors and 61 officials to the 1990 Commonwealth Games, which were held in Auckland, New Zealand. The games were part of New Zealand's 1990 sesquicentennial celebrations.
The flagbearer at the opening ceremony was Anthony Mosse, and at the closing ceremony was Gary Anderson. The opening ceremony included the arrival of The Queen's Representative Prince Edward, arrival of the Queen's Baton and many Māori ceremonial stories.
New Zealand has competed in every games, starting with the first British Empire Games in 1930 at Hamilton, Ontario. Selection is the responsibility of the New Zealand Olympic Committee.

Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony consisted many events including the arrival of The Queen's Representative Prince Edward, arrival of the Queen's Baton and many Māori ceremonial stories.
The Opening Ceremony was concluded by the singing of the games' theme song This is the moment.

Medals


New Zealand was fourth in the medal table in 1990. With a tally of 17 gold medals and a total of 58 medals won this was New Zealand's most successful Commonwealth Games.

Gold

Athletics:
Boxing:
Cycling:
Gymnastics:
Judo:
Lawn Bowls:
Shooting:
Swimming:

Silver

Athletics:
Cycling:
Judo:
Lawn Bowls:
Shooting:
Swimming:

Bronze

Athletics:
Boxing:
Cycling:
Diving:
Gymnastics:
Judo:
Lawn Bowls:
Shooting:
Swimming:

Triathlon

At these Games, the Triathlon was a demonstration event; won by Erin Baker and Rick Wells, both from New Zealand.

New Zealand team

Athletics

Four women competed for New Zealand in the women's road race: