Highlights
New Zealand made their Paralympics debut in 1968 and have competed in 11 Games in total. They won their most medals in 1984 with 25, including their highest gold tally of eight. New Zealand's all-time medal count is 151 (59 gold, 45 silver, 47 bronze). Swimmer Sophie PASCOE won three golds at Beijing 2008.
Anthem: Title
God Defend New Zealand. This anthem and the national anthem of the United Kingdom were given equal status in 1977.
Anthem: Year of Induction
1940
Anthem: Composer
Music John Joseph WOODS. English words Thomas BRACKEN, Maori words Thomas Henry SMITH.
Official NPC name
New Zealand
NPC President's name
Mr. Mark COPELAND
NPC General Secretary's name
Mrs. Fiona ALLAN
Year of first appearance in an Paralympic Games
1968
Number of appearances in Paralympic Games
12, including London 2012
Summary of Paralympic Games Appearances
| Medals per sport | ||||
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| Archery | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Athletics | 34 | 28 | 23 | 85 |
| Boccia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cycling | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Dartchery | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Equestrian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Lawn Bowls | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Shooting | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming | 19 | 12 | 13 | 44 |
| Weightlifting | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Wheelchair rugby | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 59 | 45 | 47 | 151 |
| Medals per year | ||||
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1968 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 1972 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 1976 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 13 |
| 1980 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 19 |
| 1984 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 25 |
| 1988 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 17 |
| 1992 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 1996 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| 2000 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 18 |
| 2004 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 2008 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Total | 59 | 45 | 47 | 151 |
