New Zealand at the 1990 Commonwealth Games
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| CGF code | NZL | ||||||||||||||||
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| Competitors | 224 | ||||||||||||||||
| Flag bearer | Opening: Anthony Mosse Closing: Gary Anderson |
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| Officials | 61 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Host city | Auckland, New Zealand |
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| Motto | This is the Moment |
| Nations participating | 55 Nations of the Commonwealth |
| Athletes participating | 2,073 |
| Events | 205 events in 10 sports |
| Opening ceremony | 24 January 1990 |
| Closing ceremony | 3 February 1990 |
| Officially opened by | Prince Edward |
| Queen's Baton Final Runner | Mark Todd and Peter Snell |
| Main venue | Mt Smart Stadium |
New Zealand (abbreviated NZL) had a team of 224 competitors and 61 officials to the 1990 Commonwealth Games, which were held (like the 1950 Games) 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.
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.
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.
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