New Zealand at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia was represented by 249 athletes competing in over 19 disciplines, with 119 officials.

This was the largest team that New Zealand had ever sent to a Commonwealth Games.

They had been expected to return with forty or fifty medals, but won only 31, finishing ninth.

The flag bearer for the opening ceremony was Hamish Carter — the reigning Olympic triathlon champion.

Athletics: Netball: Rugby Sevens: Shooting: Swimming: Athletics: Badminton: Basketball: Cycling: Shooting: Squash: Swimming: Triathlon: Athletics: Cycling: Lawn Bowls: Shooting: Squash: Swimming: Synchronised Swimming: Triathlon: Weightlifting: Head coach: Kevin Towns Head coach: Ian Rutledge Head coach: Peter Belliss * – athletes with known injuries at time of selection who are required to prove full fitness by 15 January 2006.