The spectacular opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham kicked off one of the world's greatest sporting events. 🌏 Governor General Dame Cindy has travelled over to the UK to support Team NZ! As NZ Society UK we are especially proud of our UK New Zealander of the Year 2022 Corey Baker who was the choreographer of the stunning Opening Ceremony.

It is New Zealand's 22nd appearance at the Commonwealth Games, having competed at every Games since their inception in 1930. Tom Walsh and Joelle King served as the country's flagbearers during the opening ceremony. With 233 athletes in 19 disciplines, Team NZ is well represented.

For those travelling to Birmingham to support Team NZ, make sure to stop by New Zealand House Birmingham. The New Zealand Team will be taking over Edgbaston Golf Club for the duration of the Games – including the Club’s bar, café, terrace, meeting rooms and facilities – creating our Birmingham 2022 New Zealand House.

Within New Zealand House, live feeds of Sky NZ’s six channels of Kiwi coverage will be available across multiple viewing zones. This includes a large outdoor marquee with LED screen, which will also be the location of our medal celebrations and main events.

With 1000’s of Kiwis in the UK, and travelling friends and whānau, this will be the ultimate “clubhouse” for all New Zealand Team supporters. We’d love to have you join us.

New Zealand House will also be the base for our New Zealand Team Shop and New Zealand Olympic Travel – available for ticketing or accommodation queries or services.

Where is New Zealand House located? Edgbaston Golf Club, 25 Church Road, Birmingham B15 3TB

Hours of operation
New Zealand House is open 7am - 11pm daily. Last drinks will be served at 10.30pm Monday – Saturday, and 10.00pm on Sunday.

Is there parking and is it free?
Parking is available and free at Edgbaston Golf Club, subject to availability. Parking is strictly only for use while attending New Zealand House, 7am - 11pm daily.

What can I do at New Zealand House?
Come along and watch our New Zealand Team in action with fellow supporters! Our primary viewing area is outside in a purpose-built marquee, alongside several other indoor viewing areas to enjoy.

Food and beverage will be available to purchase at New Zealand House. From breakfast to dinner, a bar menu and/or more substantial options will be available, alongside a full bar.

While you’re visiting, you can also buy New Zealand Team supporters gear and merchandise from the Information Desk inside the house.

If you need, our friendly team at New Zealand Olympic Travel will be available on-site to help purchase additional tickets or assist with any accommodation or travel query.

Everyone and all nationalities are of course welcome – however on-screen, our coverage will be dedicated to the New Zealand Team athletes in action, via Sky NZ’s live feed. Capacity limits may apply to keep everyone safe and to ensure we can all have an enjoyable time.

New Zealand House is both children and wheelchair friendly, however, please note that there are no specific children's activities at the venue.

Is New Zealand House free to enter?
Nau mai, haere mai! Yes – it is absolutely free for everyone to visit New Zealand House and join us as we watch our New Zealand Team go for gold. Food, beverage and New Zealand Team supporters’ gear are also available for purchase.

We hope you will enjoy the Commonwealth Games and support Aotearoa New Zealand. The NZ Society president will be at New Zealand House Birmingham on Wednesday 3rd August to cheer on Team NZ. We hope to see as many of you there as well!

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