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Daily Diary ... What's On 2015

We've got 10 activiity-packed days happening in the Village starting from Friday 30th January. Click on the day below to see what's on in our Daily Diary.

Friday 30th Saturday 31st Sunday 1st Monday 2nd Tuesday 3rd Wednesday 4th Thursday 5th Friday 6th Saturday 7th Sunday 8th

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2015 Village Build

We're getting very excited here at Games Central!!

From our office window we can see the Village being built and just have to share it with you!  

We'll keep you updated with progress pictures here.

To see the completed Village come & see us on Thursday 29th January from 12 noon!

Day 9 (Wed 28/01/15). Stage & Dancefloor coming together.

Day 9 (Wed 28/01/15). Bocce & Pentaque terrains are forming shape.

Day 8 (Tue 27/01/15). Inside of the Main Marquee.

Day 8 (Tue 27/01/15). Inside of the Main Marquee.

Day 7 (Mon 26/01/15). Inside of the Main Marquee.

Day 5 (Sat 24/01/15). Dunny, but this one's just for show.

Day 5 (Sat 24/01/15). In-house jail.

Day 5 (Sat 24/01/15). Check-in is looking bare, but just for now...

Day 5 (Sat 24/01/15). Main marquee - stage and props starting to go in.

Day 4 (Fri 23/01/15). Inside the main entrance with Check-in to the right.

Day 4 (Fri 23/01/15). Main marquee – roof on and sides going  up.

Day 3 (Thur 22/01/15). Main marquee construction well underway.

Day 3 (Thur 22/01/15). Main marquee & Check-In construction.

Day 2 (Wed 21/1/15). The roof goes on the main marquee in the distance as the sun sets.

Day 2 (Wed 21/01/15). The main marquee starts to go up.

Day 1 (Tue 20/1/15). Marquees arrive on trucks.

Day 1 (Tue 20/01/15). The build is about to begin.

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NZ Masters Games Media News 2015

Updated.....click on the links below to read the latest articles about the New Zealand Masters Games:
08 Mar 2015 Sri Lankan veteran paddles excel at the New Zealand Masters Games The Sunday Times 12 Feb 2015 Gonville swim club reunion Wanganui Chronicle 11 Feb 2015 Masters at an event that nurtures holistically Wanganui Chronicle 10 Feb 2015 Farewell to latest special Masters Wanganui Chronicle 10 Feb 2015 Multiple-champ McInness too much for local Hinga Wanganui Chronicle 09 Feb 2015 Wanganui teams claim netball gold Wanganui Chronicle 09 Feb 2015 McGrath rewarded with gold in road race Wanganui Chronicle 09 Feb 2015 Gemmell beats teams for top tri spot Wanganui Chronicle 09 Feb 2015 Masters athletes grateful for cooler conditions Wanganui Chronicle 09 Feb 2015 Nerves on edge during penalty win Wanganui Chronicle 09 Feb 2015 Bride-to-be is all jolly hockeysticks for game Wanganui Chronicle 09 Feb 2015 Greyhound bounds into a new career Wanganui Chronicle 09 Feb 2015 Second time lucky in NZ Wanganui Chronicle 09 Feb 2015 Swansong for NZ Olympian Wanganui Chronicle 09 Feb 2015 Ricky's wheelchair-bound no more Wanganui Chronicle 08 Feb 2015 The Love Affair That is the Masters Games Scoop Independent News 08 Feb 2015 Photos: Master Games Day 9 Wanganui Chronicle 07 Feb 2015 Photos: Master Games Day 8 Wanganui Chronicle 07 Feb 2015 City benefits big from the Masters Games spending Wanganui Chronicle 07 Feb 2015 More than happy to watch Wanganui Chronicle 07 Feb 2015 Birthday boy has eyes on gold Wanganui Chronicle 07 Feb 2015 National turn out to games Wanganui Chronicle 07 Feb 2015 Pairs and fours compete for Masters bocce title Wanganui Chronicle 07 Feb 2015 Beloved sport has been a passport to the world Wanganui Chronicle 07 Feb 2015 Keeping it all in the whanau Wanganui Chronicle 07 Feb 2015 Photos: Master Games Day 7 Wanganui Chronicle 06 Feb 2015 New heart an 'amazing' gift Wanganui Chronicle 06 Feb 2015 Rain or shine, riders are here for fun Wanganui Chronicle 06 Feb 2015 NZ Masters Games - Results To Date Available Online Scoop Independent News 06 Feb 2015 Indoor court Stars secure gold medal Wanganui Chronicle 06 Feb 2015 Trophy awarded in honour of stalwart Wanganui Chronicle 06 Feb 2015 Rowing records fall to masters Wanganui Chronicle 06 Feb 2015 Furneff wants to go gold again Wanganui Chronicle 06 Feb 2015 No major issues for Black Out at the volleyball Wanganui Chronicle 05 Feb 2015 The First New Zealand Records Have Been Set Scoop Independent News 05 Feb 2015 Photos: Master Games Day 6 Wanganui Chronicle 05 Feb 2015 It's all or nothing as Caren takes a gamble ... Wanganui Chronicle 05 Feb 2015 Personal quinella finish to river swim Wanganui Chronicle 05 Feb 2015 Tense play for snooker Wanganui Chronicle 05 Feb 2015 Gina, 68, came sawed and conquered Wanganui Chronicle 05 Feb 2015 Vets team up with world champ Wanganui Chronicle 05 Feb 2015 Top performances in wet conditions Wanganui Chronicle 05 Feb 2015 Photos: Master Games Day 5 Wanganui Chronicle 04 Feb 2015 Golden weekend for duathletes at NZ Masters in Wanganui Manawatu Standard 04 Feb 2015 Three golds in the bag Wanganui Chronicle 04 Feb 2015 Three sports keep Ant busy Wanganui Chronicle 04 Feb 2015 Oldest team has skills to keep medal hopes alive Wanganui Chronicle 04 Feb 2015 Looking after the Masters medals Wanganui Chronicle 04 Feb 2015 Game on for busy physios Wanganui Chronicle 04 Feb 2015 St John staff having quiet Masters Games Wanganui Chronicle 04 Feb 2015 Photos: Master Games Day 4 Wanganui Chronicle 04 Feb 2015 The More Unusual Sports of the 2015 Masters Games Scoop Independent News 03 Feb 2015 Record-holder conquers the stairs Wanganui Chronicle 03 Feb 2015 Washed Up are anything but Wanganui Chronicle 03 Feb 2015 Empire Games runner Masters indoor rowing Wanganui Chronicle 03 Feb 2015 Hard going for master blaster Wanganui Chronicle 03 Feb 2015 Photos: Master Games Day 3 Wanganui Chronicle 02 Feb 2015 Day Three of the Masters Games Has Come to a Close Scoop Independent News 02 Feb 2015 Competitors renew friendly rivalries Wanganui Chronicle 02 Feb 2015 Still proving master of the green baize Wanganui Chronicle 02 Feb 2015 Return to Masters after stroke Wanganui Chronicle 02 Feb 2015 Former Tall Black kept in the hoop Wanganui Chronicle 02 Feb 2015 Dance has them spinning across room and roads Wanganui Chronicle 02 Feb 2015 Music spins out gold for dancing duo Wanganui Chronicle 02 Feb 2015 Masters play on as it pours Wanganui Chronicle 02 Feb 2015 They may be older but still enthusiastic Wanganui Chronicle 02 Feb 2015 Busy schedule tests teams Wanganui Chronicle 02 Feb 2015 Photos: Master Games Day 2 Wanganui Chronicle 01 Feb 2015 The 26th New Zealand Masters Games Are Underway Scoop Independent News 01 Feb 2015 Photos: Master Games Day 1 Wanganui Chronicle 31 Jan 2015 Let the Games begin... Wanganui Chronicle 30 Jan 2015 Get yourself ready and set to go Wanganui Chronicle 24 Jan 2015 It's all about mate against mate Wanganui Chronicle 23 Jan 2015 One week to our showcase of sport and culture Wanganui Chronicle 22 Jan 2015 Masters Games: Sign up or risk being shut out Wanganui Chronicle 10 Jan 2015 More volunteers wanted Wanganui Chronicle 09 Jan 2015 Chance to find inner Hannibal the cannibal Wanganui Chronicle 03 Jan 2015 Golf: His master's voice teed up again Hawke's Bay Today 19 Dec 2014 Bowls star honoured to promote event Wanganui Chronicle 15 Dec 2014 Obstacle event a challenge for body Wanganui Chronicle 08 Dec 2014 Johnson named as ambassador Wanganui Chronicle 04 Dec 2014 Quite simply, Murray is a sporting master Otago Daily Times 13 Oct 2014 Press Release: Mobile Phone App Launched Scoop Independent News 29 Sep 2014 Press Release: Mastering Wanganui's Misconceptions Scoop Independent News 27 Sep 2014 Games boss feels at home in NZ Wanganui Chronicle 04 Sep 2014 Are you up for Urban Assault Wanganui Midweek 13 Aug 2014 Pair revel in obstacle course Wanganui Chronicle 12 Aug 2014 Milestone for Darol Wanganui Chronicle 05 Aug 2014 Masters Games launched Wanganui Chronicle 02 Aug 2014 Masters Games seeking 6000-plus competitors Wanganui Chronicle 18 Jul 2014 Events manager to return to first love Wanganui Chronicle 02 May 2014 Masters say there'll be room for two in 2017 Wanganui Chronicle		Gonville swim club reunion Wanganui teams claim netball gold McGrath rewarded with gold in road race Masters athletes grateful for cooler conditions Bride-to-be is all jolly hockeysticks for game Greyhound bounds into a new career Photos: Master Games Day 9 Photos: Master Games Day 8 City benefits big from the Masters Games spending More than happy to watch Pairs and fours compete for Masters bocce title New heart an 'amazing' gift Photos: Master Games Day 7 Rain or shine, riders are here for fun Indoor court Stars secure gold medal Rowing records fall to masters Furneff wants to go gold again It's all or nothing as Caren takes a gamble... Personal quinella finish to river swim Tense play for snooker Looking after the Masters medals Oldest team has skills to keep medal hopes alive Game on for busy physios St John staff having quiet Masters Games Empire Games runner Masters indoor rowing Hard going for master blaster Return to Masters after stroke Former Tall Black kept in the hoop Music spins out gold for dancing duo Masters play on as it pours Busy schedule tests teams Let the Games begin... Mate Against Mate Twilight 400 Sean Johnson - Ambassador Urban Assault Get the Phone App Judy Doyle - CEO Sue, Craig & Vallie at the Launch Room for two in 2017

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Events Manager Returns to First Love

Wanganui Events Trust manager Mike Cronin who has been in charge of the New Zealand Masters Games in Wanganui is returning to his first love. Read more ...

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Participant Survey Winner 2015

Thanks to all those entrants who completed the 2015 Participant Survey.

The lucky person randomly drawn and wins The Flying Fox accommodation package for 4 people is Jeremy Mihaka-Dyer of Taupo.

Congratulations Jeremy!

A great big thanks to the crew at The Flying Fox for sponsoring this fabulous prize!

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