New Zealand at the 1998 Commonwealth Games

New Zealand at the
1998 Commonwealth Games
CGF codeNZL
CGANew Zealand Olympic Committee
Websitewww.olympic.org.nz
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Competitors217
Flag bearer (opening)Graeme Miller
Flag bearer (closing)Darren Liddel
Officials80
Medals
Ranked 6th
Gold
8
Silver
6
Bronze
20
Total
34
Commonwealth Games appearances (overview)

New Zealand at the 1998 Commonwealth Games was represented by a team of 217 competitors and 80 officials. Selection of the team for the Games in Kuala Lumpur, was the responsibility of the New Zealand Olympic Committee. New Zealand's flagbearer at the opening ceremony was cyclist Graeme Miller, and at the closing ceremony was weightlifter Darren Liddel. The New Zealand team finished sixth on the medal table, winning a total of 34 medals, 8 of which were gold.

New Zealand has competed in every games, starting with the British Empire Games in 1930 at Hamilton, Ontario.