It is with much sadness that that we must advise that our old friend Keith Mann, past President of Fencing New Zealand, past President of Mid-South, and past New Zealand Selector for many years,  passed away on Saturday morning  in Christchurch Hospital at the age of 89. He has been unwell for most of this year and in hospital and briefly a rest home for the last month or so.

Fencing NZ continues to monitor the situation with regard to rules around participation in sport and vaccinations and note that the implementation of the new Government Covid Protection Framework (traffic light) system is anticipated prior to Christmas.

Due to the ongoing pandemic and lock down in Auckland, Fencing NZ have had no option but to cancel the 2021 Junior Championships.

The Long List has been published and is available here. Please take the time to check your entry and email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if there are any errors or omissions.

The Fencing NZ Board has confirmed its approach to New Zealand participation in the Commonwealth Fencing Championships 2022 being held in London, 9-20 August 2022.

The Board wants to enable participation by a New Zealand team, with the proviso that we can meet our duty of care to the team given the challenges created by the Covid pandemic.

On Monday the NZ Government announced that from the 1st of January schools and early learning services and providers will need to ensure only vaccinated staff and support people have contact with children and students.

Proposed Calendar for 2022 below - includes additional competitions early in 2022 as ranking tournaments.

It is with regret that we must announce that, due to health issues, Mark Rance has temporarily stepped down from his role as President of Fencing NZ, effective immediately.

The Board of Fencing NZ wishes Mark a speedy recovery and looks forward to welcoming him back as soon as conceivably possible.

With a busy year ahead leading into the Commonwealth Fencing Championships, the Board has appointed David Elder to the role of Acting President of Fencing NZ until Mark returns, or until the Fencing NZ AGM in March 2022.

Please do everything you can to assist him.

We know that our whole community will be saddened to hear Mark’s news, but ask that you allow him and his family privacy in this difficult time.

Fencing NZ Board