New Zealand at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games
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| CGF code | NZL | ||||||||||||||||
| CGA | New Zealand Olympic Committee | ||||||||||||||||
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| Competitors | 145 | ||||||||||||||||
| Flag bearer | Opening: Warwick Nicholl Closing: |
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| Officials | 33 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Host city | Christchurch, New Zealand |
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| Nations participating | 38 Nations of the Commonwealth |
| Athletes participating | 1276 |
| Events | 121 events in 10 sports |
| Opening ceremony | 24 January |
| Closing ceremony | 2 February |
| Main venue | QEII Park |
New Zealand (abbreviated NZL) had a team of 145 competitors and 33 officials to the 1974 British Commonwealth Games, which were held at Christchurch, New Zealand. Warwick Nicholl was the flagbearer at the opening ceremony. The theme song was "Join Together" by Steve Allen.
The games, which became known as "the friendly games", were held in Christchurch, New Zealand. The main venue was QEII Park.
The games marked the beginning of colour television broadcasts in New Zealand. The trademark logo of these Games served as the 'benchmark' design for logo designs for subsequent Games, up to 1998.
New Zealand was fourth in the medal table in 1974.
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