The fourth Commonwealth Paraplegic Games were held in Dunedin, New Zealand from 13 to 19 January 1974.

The Games were opened by Sir Denis Blundell, Governor-General of New Zealand.

The competing countries and competitors were:[1] Three New Zealand based competitors competed by special invitation of the organising committee – T. Cullen, R. Porter and P. Read.

[5] The Outstanding Performers in Dunedin The most successful athlete in Dunedin amongst the men was P. Reid from Jamaica who won 4 gold and 1 silver medal in field events, pentathlon and swimming.

Amongst the women the most successful athlete was Caz Bryant from England who won 5 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal in fencing, field events, pentathlon, table tennis and track events.