CAPTIONS BY ABLE. WWW.ABLE.CO.NZ CAPTIONS WERE MADE WITH THE SUPPORT OF NZ ON AIR. COPYRIGHT ABLE 2018 (LIVELY MUSIC) KIA ORA, GREAT TO HAVE YOU WITH US. WELCOME TO OUR COVERAGE OF THE 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES FROM AUSTRALIA'S BEAUTIFUL GOLD COAST. THE EXCITEMENT ALL BEGINS RIGHT NOW. TONIGHT WE HAVE ALL THE BUZZ OF THE OPENING CEREMONY. IT'S WHEN THE TONE IS REALLY SET FOR THE 21ST COMMONWEALTH GAMES. IT ALSO REMINDS US OF THE INCREDIBLE MOMENTS WE'VE WITNESSED, AND THE MAGICAL MEMORIES THAT THIS SPORTING EVENT CREATES. For the honour of our Commonwealth and the glory of sport. On the Sydney Cricket ground it is the opening game of the empire games. I declare the seventh British and Empire Commonwealth games open. Christchurch New Zealand. Queen Elizabeth Stadium. A great moment this New Zealand sporting history. New Zealand. (UPLIFTING MUSIC) the heart of the games will be the MCG. One of the world's great cricket grounds. India! It gives me the greatest pleasure to declare the 20th Commonwealth games open. AS YOU CAN SEE, THE OPENING CEREMONIES JUST KEEP GETTING BIGGER AND BETTER EACH GAMES. THEY'RE MORE LIKE EXTRAVAGANZAS THESE DAYS, AND THERE'S USUALLY THAT ONE THING THAT EACH IS REMEMBERED FOR. THAT GIANT WINKING KANGAROO YOU SAW THERE WAS THE BIG CROWD PLEASER OF THE 1982 GAMES IN BRISBANE. WHO KNOWS WHAT DELIGHTS WILL BE IN STORE FOR US TONIGHT! THE OPENING CEREMONY LAUNCHES OUR MOST COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE EVER OF A COMMONWEALTH GAMES. THAT MEANS A TON OF ACTION, AND THE VERY BEST IN THE BUSINESS ON THE GROUND HELPING US SOAK IN THE GOLD COAST ATMOSPHERE. IN THE COMMENTARY BOX TONIGHT, WE'VE GOT JENNY MAY CLARKSON, FORMER SILVER FERN, AND OUR VERY OWN SPORTING ORACLE PETER WILLIAMS. AT THE SUNSHINE COAST PARTY ZONE IS SAM WALLACE. OUR SPORTS NEWS ANCHOR ANDREW SAVILLE IS TRACKSIDE AND KIMBERLEY DOWNS IS WITH THE NEW ZEALAND TEAM WAITING OUTSIDE THE MAIN STADIUM. LET'S CHECK IN WITH PETE AND JENNY MAY ABOUT WHAT WE CAN EXPECT TONIGHT. PETE, YOU'VE BEEN TO A FEW OF THESE THINGS. ANY INTEL FOR US? I do know what is going to happen snow but I will not tell you as it would spoil the surprise. It will be a celebration of Gold Coast life. From the indigenous to modern times. Delta Goodrem will be on show. The parade of nations will be the highlight. I was part of that in 2002 in Manchester. I have the privilege of walking into the stadium. It was amazing. We got into trouble and that parade because the sevens team decided to do an impromptu haka to the Queen, and as a result of that we held up the rest of the nations. It was a privilege. Some athletes do not get that opportunity because the competition starts tomorrow. Some of them are preparing for that. It will be a special night for Sophie Pascoe. She will be the flag bearer for New Zealand. It is a special moment for her and her family and friends. You are in good hands tonight with me and the Oracle. This is my third time at the Commonwealth games. Have you been 10 times? I first went in 1982. This makes the number seven. I went two Brisbane 36 years ago. A lot has changed. But the friendly games is the correct moniker. Iit is a lot more relaxing the Olympics and I'm sure the Gold Coast will put on a good show over the next 10 days. THANKS GUYS. I will member to watch out for those naughty sevens boys. PETER AND JENNY MAY WILL BE BRINGING YOU THE OPENING CEREMONY IN ABOUT 25 MINUTES. SO AS I MENTIONED, WE'LL HAVE THE MOST EXTENSIVE FREE-TO-AIR COVERAGE OF A COMMONWEALTH GAMES EVER, ACROSS 4 DIFFERENT CHANNELS. HERE'S WHERE YOU CAN WATCH ` WITH ME HERE ON TVNZ1; THERE'S DUKE; PLUS AN ALL NEW CHANNEL 'TVNZ GAMES EXTRA', WHICH IS AVAILABLE ON FREEVIEW CHANNEL 14 AND SKY 59. THERE'S ALSO 'TVNZ GAMES ONLINE', WHICH HAS COVERAGE OF EVEN MORE EVENTS. THAT'S ONLY AVAILABLE AT TVNZ.CO.NZ. FOR THE OPENING CEREMONY TONIGHT, IF YOU'RE AFTER SOMETHING A WEE BIT DIFFERENT, WE HAVE ALTERNATIVE COMMENTARY ON DUKE FROM 9PM. THAT'S MIKE LAINE, MATT HEATH AND SEVEN SHARP HOST JEREMY WELLS, WHO NEVER DISAPPOINT IN SPICING THINGS UP A LITTLE. A KEY PART OF EVERY OPENING CEREMONY IS THE ARRIVAL OF THE ATHLETES, AND TONIGHT THE NEW ZEALAND TEAM WILL BE LED INTO CARRARA STADIUM BY TWO-TIME GOLD MEDALLIST SWIMMER SOPHIE PASCOE. IT'S THE FIRST TIME A PARA-SPORT ATHLETE HAS BEEN CHOSEN TO LEAD THE TEAM. PARA EVENTS WERE GIVEN FULL MEDAL STATUS AT THE MANCHESTER GAMES IN 2002. LAST NIGHT, HAYLEY HOLT CAUGHT UP WITH SOPHIE PASCOE AHEAD OF TONIGHT'S BIG OCCASION. It is a huge honour to be asked out of 250 athletes and incredible athletes that we have a New Zealand. I am really excited about leading this team out. To be one team as well. There was no difference between me being a para athlete and that means everything to me to do is fit right into the team. When is a standard relation to your gold medals? This is on top of them. This is more about being a humble and gracious athlete who is proud to wear the silver fern and represent New Zealand on the world stage. I can carry the rest of the team out, the biggest team, it means the world to me. NOT LONG NOW UNTIL SOPHIE PASCOE WILL BE LEADING THE KIWI TEAM INTO THE OPENING CEREMONY, JUST AS VALERIE ADAMS DID FOUR YEARS AGO IN GLASGOW. CARRARA STADIUM IS WHERE IT'S ALL HAPPENING TONIGHT. IT'S USUALLY THE HOME OF THE GOLD COAST SUNS, THE AUSSIE RULES TEAM IN THE AFL, WHERE IT HOLDS AROUND 27,000 PEOPLE. THEY'VE EXTENDED THAT ESPECIALLY FOR THE GAMES TO 35,000. IT'S ALSO WHERE THE TRACK AND FIELD TAKES PLACE, THE FINISH LINE OF THE MARATHON AND THE ROAD WALKING EVENTS, PLUS THE CLOSING CEREMONY. AND RIGHT NOW, JUST OUTSIDE THE MAIN STADIUM, IS WHERE THE ATHLETES FROM ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH ARE ARRIVING, DECKED OUT IN THEIR COUNTRY'S CHOSEN UNIFORMS. WITH OUR NEW ZEALAND TEAM, IS KIMBERLEE DOWNS. KIM, HOW'S THE ATMOSPHERE? The atmosphere really is something pretty special out here. We are where the athletes get off their buses from the athletes Village and head into a holding pen before they are ushered into the opening ceremony. Among those are the New Zealand team and I am lucky to be joined now by Hamish Bond our two-time Olympic gold medal is roller. Here he is cycling. Rowing. Rowing is typically in the first week of the Olympics, aand as much as you would like to go to the opening ceremony it is not the best choice. So I had to swap sports to get the chance to go to the opening ceremony. Am happy to be here. How does the Commonwealth Games experience differed to the Olympic one? It has been great. The Gold Coast has done a great job of hosting the event. The villages really well put together. I am enjoying it. It is a small and condensed version of the Olympics. The friendly games really does epitomise what it is all about. It is slightly less serious and slightly younger. Or maybe I'm getting older. It is really cool. Maybe it is a bit of both. He mentioned the younger crowd, we have a couple of the youngsters here. Our two youngest team members. Stella Ashcroft and Stella Ebert the gymnasts who are both 15. How are you finding a first Commonwealth games experience? I am happy to be here. It is overwhelming. How are you finding it staying away from some of the distractions the village has to offer? Definitely the village is amazing. It is something I have dreamt of for a long time, since I was little and it is such a surreal experience. What your schoolmates think of both of you being here? I do still online so my school friends are more like my gym friends they are supporting me. At 15 years old can you give us an insight into how much training and preparation goes into you being here at these games? I train over 36 hours a week so it is a lot of hard work and hours and sweat, but it is always in the end. Thank you so much ladies. We will let them go into the holding pen now before they much of the ceremony. We will be 62nd tonight let out by Sophie Pascoe. THANKS, KIM. GOOD LUCK FOR THE BIG NIGHT. I get the feeling it will get a little bit more overwhelming when they step into the stadium. IT'S A BIG NIGHT OVER ON OUR DUKE CHANNEL TOO ` THAT'S FREEVIEW CHANNEL 13 OR SKY 23. GUY HEVELDT IS ANCHORING THE COVERAGE. GUY, WHAT WILL DUKE BE FEATURING, ASIDE FROM THOSE CRAZY 'ALTERNATIVE COMMENTARY' BOYS? A couple of questions around what they will be offering up tonight. We will be 24-7. You guys go for breaks with the news and Seven Sharp, but we will be on the Commonwealth games the entire day. We will stay with sessions for the entire thing. Especially tomorrow night when I suspect New Zealand will have at least one medal at the velodrome. The next three hours should be fairly interesting and we'll get through that with Matt, Mike and Jeremy. Things can only get better from there. You sound a bit husky. They have already gotten hold of you. WE'VE GOT MUCH MORE TO COME AFTER THE BREAK. ANDREW SAVILLE IS STANDING BY FROM CARRARA STADIUM, AS WELL AS A COUPLE OF VERY SPECIAL GUESTS JOINING ME HERE IN THE STUDIO TO TALK ABOUT THE GAMES AHEAD. GREAT TO HAVE YOU WITH US FOR TVNZ'S FREE-TO-AIR COVERAGE OF THE 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES. WE'RE UNDER 20 MINUTES AWAY FROM THE START OF THE OPENING CEREMONY NOW. OUR TEAM OF OVER A DOZEN REPORTERS WILL BE AT ALL OF THE EVENTS OVER THE NEXT 11 DAYS. ONE OF THOSE REPORTERS IS ANDREW SAVILLE. HAMISH CARTER WAS NEW ZEALAND'S FLAG BEARER AT THE 2006 COMMONWEALTH GAMES IN MELBOURNE, WHERE HE NABBED A SILVER MEDAL. THAT WAS AFTER BRONZE AT THE 2002 MANCHESTER GAMES, AND WHO CAN FORGET THAT EPIC OLYMPIC GOLD IN ATHENS 2004. LONG JUMPER CHANTAL BRUNNER ATTENDED FOUR COMMONWEALTH GAMES FOR NEW ZEALAND AND HAS 17 NATIONAL TITLES UNDER HER BELT. WELCOME TO YOU BOTH. Hamish, you were a flag bearer. What has it been like watching the build up? It is quite tough actually. For Sophie, she has trained to perform at the Commonwealth Games, and now she has a huge honour to carry the flag for New Zealand. There will be mixed emotions. But an amazing experience. Jeremy ever what it is like to be a part of all of that? You want to enjoy the occasion. . We had a little bit of a breather. It was overwhelming. As we heard seller talk about earlier. The athletes will be fizzing in anticipation. There will be pride in so many emotions rushing through their bodies right now. It seems like all the countries are close together when they arrive in the stadium. Do you mix with the other countries? Not so much in the opening ceremony. You tend to be with your team. In the closing ceremony, it is a different matter. Hamish, for you, triathlon was your big sport. We kick that off tomorrow. What are you thinking for tomorrow's events? I think the triathlon team have worked incredibly hard to get to this point. They are in really good shape. They will be under no illusions that with Great Britain and Australia. There, it is a world-class field. But I think Andrea Hewitt, Tony Dodds, it is a very strong team. And then a couple days later, they have a mixed team relay. They have quite a unique schedule to prepare for. This is the first time they of race those two races a couple days apart. We have and ask an athlete a question thing running on our website. What does the Commonwealth Games are mean to you as an athlete? That is a tough one. I think for each athlete, it is slightly different. When you are planning your year, the world championships or the Olympics are often the pinnacle. When Commonwealth Games comes around, it may not be the most important race, but it is what is really important to New Zealand. We know the whole country will be watching. It may not be your top event, but when you arrive, you want to perform well. I think that is how the team on the Gold Coast will be feeling. . Chantal, do you still get tingles when you see the athletes speak? Do you miss it? I do. But then I think back to all the hours of training and sweat. It puts it all back into perspective again. I am really looking forward to seeing the athletes compete in watching them have their time. Thank you, sit back and enjoy and relax. If you have something you want to ask our experts, you can go to our website and register your question. We have a lot of cycling finals tomorrow night. WE ARE JUST MINUTES AWAY FROM THE START OF THE OPENING CEREMONY. STAY RIGHT HERE WITH US. (LAUGHTER) # Lazy days... # (WHOOPING) (LAUGHTER) (ENGINE REVS) What have you got under the hood, bro? What?! Shush! What's under the hood? You wouldn't believe me. (ALL EXCLAIM) (INTRIGUING MUSIC) (TYRES SCREECH, MEN EXCLAIM, CAR WHIRRS) (BOTH LAUGH) THE OPENING CEREMONY ON THE GOLD COAST IS ABOUT TO BEGIN. DON'T FORGET IF YOU WANT THE ALTERNATIVE COMMENTARY FROM THE ACC BOYS, THAT'S ON DUKE NOW. HERE ON TVNZ1, WE HAVE PETER WILLIAMS AND JENNY MAY CLARKSON DOING THE HONOURS. JUST A FEW DAYS AGO, HE WAS RINGSIDE AT THE JOSEPH PARKER-ANTHONY JOSHUA FIGHT. TONIGHT, HE'S TRACKSIDE AT CARRARA STADIUM, WHERE NO DOUBT IT'S A TAD WARMER THAN CARDIFF, SAV? It is definitely warmer, But it is certainly not dry out. If only the ceremony was indoors. The heavens have opened up. Rain was due but I don't think organisers expected these showers that were having at the moment. That is going to put a better dampener on proceedings. This is going to be a wet opening ceremony. Australians know how to organise big events. 35,000 have poured in here over the last hour or so. Everybody is ready. Unfortunately it will be a tad damp. THANK YOU, SAV, AND ANDREW SAVILLE WILL ALSO BE COMMENTATING THE FINALS OF THE RUGBY SEVENS, WHICH, HOPEFULLY, BOTH OUR MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TEAMS WILL FEATURE IN. JUST BEFORE WE GET TO THEM, IT'S NOT ALL HAPPENING INSIDE THE STADIUM TONIGHT. THE GOLD COAST IS KNOWN AS A PARTY TOWN, SO WE'VE SENT OUR OWN PARTY BOY RIGHT INTO THE THICK OF IT. SAM WALLACE IS AT THE SURFERS PARADISE FAN ZONE. SAM, HOW'S IT GOING? Everything was going perfectly. We were set up on the beach with a beach party. We had crowds of people and then the shower came down. Like you had never seen before. I am amongst the parties but again I am doing a weather report. These guys are doing a magnificent story. We are from Scotland. Now where are you originally from? Scotland, Isle of Man and then New Zealand. The rest of the family went to Glasgow but then decided to come to the Gold Coast. These games have united a family. Let's have a look at the fans zone. It was cranking before the rain. The beach is such a great alternative. There are performances and bands. The opening ceremony cost $500, but the fans own is free. Trust you to get drenched. The weatherman did not predict it. THAT'S IT FROM ME. TIME NOW TO GO TO PETER WILLIAMS AND JENNY MAY CLARKSON FOR THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE GOLD COAST 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES. GUYS, TAKE IT AWAY. We will be alive to the Commonwealth in just one minute. Stand by for a countdown and be ready to smile and enjoy. (CHEERING) (ROUSING MUSIC PLAYS) They countdown is on. The start of the 21st Commonwealth Games. A wet night on the Gold Coast. Welcome to the Commonwealth games opening ceremony. Jenny May Clarkson and Peter Williams. Guiding you through our cultural journey through time. That was sick. I love this place. It makes you wonder. Did you think that billions of miles away there could be a bunch of aliens lying on a cosmic beach Looking back at us. Did you ever think about that? Give them something to look at. Hello from the people of earth. We are the people of the Gold Coast. Welcome to our home. I wonder what we look like from out there. And we pull back from Australia. And pull back from planet Earth To the solar system. There is Mars. An Jupiter. Now we come back past Saturn. And at the edge of the solar system we look back at where we have come from. The distant image of home. This image inspired by a photograph of earth taken by Voyager 1 back in 1990. Home, that is where we live. From here, You can't see any borders or barriers built to divide us. All that we are and all that we have and will be All that we treasure and all that we love All our memories Our stories and hopes and dreams The best and the worst of us are all there on that tiny grain of rock. From here there is no sound of conflict No voices in quarrel, No people at war, From here it seems we are all the same. Not drifting apart But all connected No sign of other. Only sister and brother. Do you know me. Only we from here. All that we can see Is all that we share Shining, fragile Awesome, Our island home in a cosmic sea. And Once upon a time, Not so long ago the many places that we each call home Were all one land. So the stage here in Carrara Now symbolising planet Earth. And our home planet set in a starry night sky 335 billion years ago here on earth, A single awesome supercontinent, was formed it was surrounded by a super ocean. Australia was connected to Antarctica. (Surreal music plays) human form set within the boundary of Pangaea slowly twinkled into life (ETHEREAL MUSIC PLAYS) now Pangaea begins to break apart To reveal the extraordinary jigsaw pieces of which it was comprised Recognisable as the continents of the world. As the continents gently drift and sailed the oceans, They are evolving mature and the world we know today reveals itself to us. As the landmasses sailed the oceans, we catch a glimpse of a white whale. (WAVES CRASH) Now we leave the stadium And now the awesome sun rising out of the timeless ocean, And it is the didgeridoo. Playing it is William Barton. On top of a very modern mountain. He is at the peak of the iconic Q1. The tallest residential tower in Australia And the southern hemisphere. The flag, blue-green white and black, The five regions, I can hear the sound of drums keep calling me back The ocean calling me wherever I roam, The home is where the heart is, But I left my heart back there, my island home. My island home is waiting for me. The cultures of music. (Didgeridoo plays) our home is Australia. We are role land bound by sea. Though we are far across the ocean, You will now have the forget me. Our island home. My island home. My island home is waiting for me. From the north to the south to the east and west, Island style represent. Raise your hand to the sky. (ETHEREAL MUSIC PLAYS) so much of the past... (VOCALISING) (vocalising) it is a privilege to watch this ritual and this ceremonial knowledge of the totemic system, and it is passed down from the elders present to the elders future. Bangarra rekindling programme as a dance program for aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to explore who they are and where they come from. They develop dancing performance and creative skills to create dance theatre with elders and community members. (Haunting music) (vocalising) (ethereal music) (music intensifies) (percussive music) (chanting) (vocalising) (music softens) (SPEAKS ABORIGINAL LANGUAGE) (SPEAKS ABORIGINAL LANGUAGE) (intense music) (singing in aboriginal language) (whistling) (rapid drumming) (singing in aboriginal language) (vocalising) (intense drumming music) (vocalising) (music softens) (vocalising) (chanting in aboriginal language) (vocalising) (intriguing music) (feathers rustle) BOY: Incoming! BOY 2: Let's go. (LAUGHTER) BOY: That was a big fail. (WOMAN GRUNTS) (SHOUTING AND LAUGHTER) BOY 2: Oh, no! (TOY WHISTLES) BOY: Ohh! You don't need to throw that one back, Mrs Thompson. BOY: Arggh! (CHUCKLES) VOICEOVER: There's a glass & a half in everyone. We will see the Combi when it arrives at the stadium. There are great swimming conditions. Come and join us between the flags. Another beautiful day on the Gold Coast. Music from the ukulele. New Zealand born Ricki-Lee Coulter. Looking out across the water, as the sun kisses the blue. The tide keeps on rising, bringing in the new. Looking out across the water, as the heat comes to life. I am going step-by-step. As my feet sink in the sand. The rhythm of the ocean, moving through the air. Looking out across the water, all is new again. Across the sand, the surfers find their paradise, looking out across the sand, the colours move with the light, take my hand, we will jump into the blue. The rhythm of the ocean, moving through the air. Looking out across the water, all is new again. We have got a Technicolor with got a Technicolor.. love. We have a colour here for everyone. No matter where you are from. We have a technicolour love. Looking out across the ocean, the people around the world. Right now in this moment, there is love for everyone. No matter who you are. The rhythm of the ocean, moves through the air. Looking out at all the colours, colour everywhere. Because we got a technicolour love. Because we got a technicolour love. We got a colour here for everyone, no matter where you are from. We have a technicolour, technicolour love. (UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYS) . Technicolour, technicolour love. Technicolour, technicolour love. Technicolour, technicolour love. We've got a colour here for everyone, no matter where you are from. We've got a technicolour, technicolour love. (MUSIC ENDS) (CROWD CHEERS) Ricki-Lee Coulter, born in Auckland. A big star in Australian Idol a few years ago. (UPBEAT MUSIC) we should apologise, apparently our captioning service is not working. We will try and rectify it as soon as possible. We are not far away from the Parade of Nations, as they get the beach scene then sorted. Up the south-east Queensland coast. Teams are going to be announced on the beach here in Carrara Stadium. (UPBEAT MUSIC CONTINUES) we are missing out on sun, plenty of rain tonight. Hopefully sunshine when the competition gets underway tomorrow. The Parade of Nations about to get underway. (PLAYS RELAXED MUSIC) sorted by the regions of the Commonwealth. Starting with Europe. Scotland will be first in. This evening, the Parade of Nations will arrive into the stadium region by region, to the music of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and the Gold Coast youth Orchestra, conducted by John Foreman. Surf lifesaving Queensland and Gold Coast lifeguards will keep you safe. Let's get this party started. 71 nations to come. It is my honour to call in the first team, the host nation of the last Commonwealth Games, it is Scotland. . The host nation in 2014 and also in 1986 and 1970. One of only six nations to compete are all Commonwealth Games. They have one hundred and 10 gold medals in the games. Their flag bearer is Eilidh Doyle. The first woman to carry the flag for Scotland. Silver medallist in sprints. This is the part all the athletes have been waiting for. They have been sitting out back waiting for the opportunity to walk into the stadium, and be cheered on by a full stadium here at Carrara. You have to love the traditional kilts. We will not ask the obvious question. (UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYS) there is Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. I wonder how Prince Charles is feeling about his father. He must have thoughts at home even on a night like this. (INTRIGUING MUSIC) (CROWD CHEERS) here come the rest of the athletes of Europe. Please welcome Cyprus. Cyprus competitors at the Commonwealth Games for 40 years. The first time they went was to Edmonton. The country has won 39 medals. This game is their 10th. Georgios Achilleos is competing in shooting, he is their flag bearer. Of course, as we said earlier, some athletes won't actually be marching tonight, because of course the games start tomorrow. It is England! England, one of the powerhouses of Commonwealth sport. They have been every game since they started back in 1930. Alistair Brownlee is the flag bearer. He is not having the night off. He is racing tomorrow. Extraordinary. England have won 2010 at medals since the game started. 174 of them in Glasgow. One suspects that number might be challenged this time by Australia. I love that Alistair Brownlee is carrying the flag tonight. He obviously did not want to give up the opportunity. Despite competing tomorrow. No women triathletes marching tonight. That is tomorrow morning. Please give a warm welcome to Gibraltar. Athletes have been coming to the games for 60 years, since Cardiff, and that was way back in 1958. Jonathan Patron is their flag bearer, who is competing in shooting. John and Yoko got married in Gibraltar. They have been coming to the games since 1970, Guernsey. No medals since 1994 in Victoria. Their flag bearer is Matthew Guille. He is a shooter. Such a proud moment for these athletes to be walking out into the stadium tonight. Soaking up the atmosphere. Lots of special memories being made. The Isle of Man! . The Isle of Man, part of the United Kingdom. An island in the Irish Sea. 11 medal since 1958. Strongest in cycling and shooting. Their superstar is Mark Cavendish. There flag bearer is Jake Kelly. He is competing in cycling. Talking about the athlete soaking up the atmosphere, that is not the only thing they will be soaking up tonight. Horrendous rainstorm before the ceremony started. Now it is Jersey. The largest of the Channel Islands between England and France. Only four medals at the Commonwealth Games. This is Dan Halksworth, a cyclist. He is their flag bearer. Love those shirts. Someone want to swap my TVNZ top for one of those shirts? Please cheer for Malta! Malta is in the Mediterranean between Italy and the North African coast. For medals over the years. Three of those coming in shooting. Their last success was in the Melbourne games of 2006. Their flag bearer is Gary Giordimaina, who is competing in wrestling. Now it is time to welcome in Northern Ireland! Now it is the turn of Northern Ireland, starting as a team in its own right. In 1934. 29 gold medals. They had one of their most successful games ever in 2014 with 12 medals. Caroline O'Hanlon is carrying their flag. She is from the netball team. (EXCITING MUSIC PLAYS) and now the final team from Europe, please welcome Wales! The host nation 60 years ago. Whales were strong in Glasgow with 36 medals, including five golds. Their flag bearer this evening as Jazz Carlin, who is a swimmer. That concludes the European teams in this Parade of Nations. Now to our next region of the Commonwealth. Please welcome, Botswana. One of the fastest growing economies in a world dominated by cattle, mining and tourism. They first competed in these games in 1974. Their flag bearer is Nijel Amos, who is in track and field. Please welcome Cameroon! Cameroon on the West African coast, bordering Nigeria. They joined the Commonwealth in 1995, and their athletes have been part of the game since koala lumber in 1998. Essiane Clotilde is their flag bearer, who is competing in boxing. 10 gold medals for Cameroon so far. Please welcome Ghana! Another West Africa nation now. The athletes have 57 medals, mostly in boxing and athletics. Their flag bearer is Abdul Omar, who is a boxer. Selfie sticks do come in handy. Come on in, Kenya! Kenya also started attending. In 1954. They have produced 220 Commonwealth Games medals. Elijah Manangoi, who is the world 1500 metre champion, obviously competing in athletics, is their flag bearer. No Kenyan has won the Steeplechase since 1994. Will that spell be broken here? Welcome Lesotho! They made their debut at the Commonwealth Games as far back as 1974. Only one gold medal one by one of their athletes and (LIVELY MUSIC PLAYS) And the flag bearer competing in athletics. Such a proud moment for these athletes Carrying the national flag into the stadium. Please welcome Seychelles. An archipelago in the Indian Ocean. East of mainland Africa. They have been to every Commonwealth since 1990 and won 6 medals. Flag bearer competing in athletics. Now entering Sierra Leone. They have had a stop start existence at the games. They first attended in 1958 and only been to 10 over the years. They have yet to win a medal. Hafsatu Kamara is the flag bearer competing in track and field. Time to welcome South Africa. This is the 13th time they have been in the games. The country suspended during apartheid, And of course their flag bearer Caster Semenya, The 2016 gold medallist in the 800 m. They have Won 40 medals in Glasgow four years ago. Many Australians will be glad that cricket is and is in the games like it was 20 years ago. Correction isn't in they will be a strong contingent on swimming and boxing. Please give a cheer for Swaziland. Kingdom of Swaziland is landlocked and southern Africa. First competed in 1970. Their athletes have one four medals, three in boxing. Their flag bearers a boxer. Please welcome The Gambia. They quit the Commonwealth in five years ago in 2013. Saying that they can be part of a neocolonial institution. Their new president has brought the country back into the fold. And that happen February 8 this year. There flag bearer competing in athletics. It is good to have them back. Uganda. A nation in East Africa. 14 times with 49 medals. Please welcome the United Republic of Tanzania. They started going in 66. That a famous win over John Walker. Their flag bearers a table tennis player. And our final team from Africa welcome Zambia. First competed under this name in 1970. Team called Northern Rhodesia competed before. The flag bearer Kelvin Ndhlovu squash player. They have Won 39 medals in 12 games. And now the athletes of the Americas. Please welcome Belize. The eastern coast of Central America. Bordering Mexico and Guatemala. First competed as British Honduras. Yet to win a medal. Let's welcome Bermuda. Competing as far back as 1930 in the first Empire games. The scene of team New Zealand triumphant. They have won five medals but none for 20 years. Please welcome Canada. Host nation of the first empire game is 88 years ago in Hamilton Ontario. Their athletes have one 1500 medals. 1 WHISPERS: I didn't know we had to get dressed up. WHISPERS: We're not going to bed, Ron. We're going out. (ROLLER DOOR RATTLES) (INTRIGUING MUSIC) (IGNITION CLICKS, CAR WHIRRS) (MAN SPEAKS FOREIGN LANGUAGE ON VIDEO) Hit it! (CAR POWERS UP) (EXCLAIMS EXCITEDLY) (WHOOPS) # Lazy days... # (MEN LAUGH) Oh my Gawd! Hey! (SCREAMING) Yes, yes. I don't feel well. BOTH: What?! (TYRES SCREECH) (WOMEN LAUGH) There you go. (BOTH LAUGH) (ENGINE REVS) What have you got under the hood, bro? You wouldn't believe me. (TYRES SCREECH, MEN EXCLAIM, CAR WHIRRS) (BOTH LAUGH) (CLICKING) WHISPERS: See you tomorrow. WHISPERS: It is tomorrow. (lively music) (lively music) (cheering) please welcome Malaysia! Malaysia has a very important place in Commonwealth Games history. 20 years ago in 1998 they were the first Asian country to host the games. Muhammad Hakimi Ismail the triple jumper is their flag bearer. (lively music) joining us now it is Pakistan. Pakistan not at the games for most of the 1970s and 1980s when they were out of the Commonwealth. They have won 69 medals. Usman Amjad Rathore competing in weightlifting is their flag bearer. Joining us now is Singapore. Here is an interesting story of an emerging Asian sporting nation. They have won 86 medals, but of those77 of those have been in the last four Commonwealth games. Teo Shun Xie a shooting gold medallist in Glasgow is the flag bearer. And the final team of the region is Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka competed in all but three of the Commonwealth games since 1938. It is best known for its tea and as cricketers. Mainly boxing, weightlifting and shooting are the medallists in. Chinthana Vidanage is flag bearer competing in weightlifting. That concludes the Asian group of nations. Now to our next region. And now the first of the athletes of the Caribbean - Anguilla! The Caribbean has 1 R and two B's. One of the Commonwealth smallest nation. Just 91km2 Mauriel Carty is there flag bearer competing in athletics. This British overseas territory has been coming to the game since 1998. 365 beaches they have. Hurricane Irma last year CauseD a lot of damage. 95% of the buildings were damaged. Barbados, Meagan Best from the squash team is carrying their flag. Just 12 medals over the years. It is in the Eastern Caribbean. Their traditional sport has been cricket. (lively music) arriving in the stadium now as the British Virgin Islands. It was also severely damaged in the Hurricane. Kyron McMaster is their flag bearer. The Cayman Islands is a major offshore financial haven. First competed in 1978. Carl Morgan is their flag bearer. A track athlete. From the Eastern Caribbean Dominica. It has competed at the game since 1958. The flag bearer this evening as Mitchell Davis, competing in athletics. Granada! Granada is a sovereign state in the Eastern Caribbean. The powerhouse of Caribbean sport. Jamaica have Elaine Thompson here, and Yohan Blake. They will compete in four sports. Our brothers and sisters from the Cook Islands. Welcome to the Gold Coast, Fiji! Bula! First in the Commonwealth Games in 1958. This time, Fiji will compete in 12 sports. Apolonia Vaivai the flag bearer. She will compete in weightlifting. They are the Olympic champions in rugby sevens. It is time to come into the stadium, Kiribati. They first came to the Commonwealth Games in 1998. In Glasgow, they got their first-ever gold medal, in weightlifting. He is back to try and win again and he is carrying the flag, David Katoatau. Please welcome Nauru! It is famous for its weightlifters. They have won 29 medals, all in weightlifting. Itte Detenamo has the privilege of carrying the flag, competing in weightlifting. Standby, you know who is next. Please welcome our closest neighbours, New Zealand! Yes, always a competitor in these games since the first incarnation back in 1930. Sophie Pascoe carries the flag. She has won a good share of the medals. Two golds in Glasgow. Maria Tutaia, I notice there. They have been waiting a long time, our Kiwi athletes. There is Hamish Bond in the middle of the shot. Let's put our hands together for Niue. First Commonwealth Games in 2002 in Manchester, no medals yet. Pau Blumsky is competing in lawn bowls, she is the flag bearer. 19 athletes competing. Welcome to the stadium, Norfolk Island. Norfolk Island has been at the games since 1986. Hadyn Evans is the flag bearer tonight. They have 18 athletes, 10 bowlers and eight shooters. Papua New Guinea! They have won 11 medals. Two weightlifting medals in Glasgow. Vero Nime is competing in table tennis, and the first para-athlete to carry the flag for them. (BRIGHT MUSIC) Coming into the stadium now, Samoa! Our friends from Samoa have won it 19 Commonwealth Games medals since they first took part in 1974. Lauititi Lui is the flag bearer, who is competing in weightlifting. A big warm welcome to the Solomon Islands! Joined the Commonwealth in 1978, attended their first games in 1982. No athlete from the Solomons has won a medal. Their flag bearer is Jenly Tegu Wini, who is competing in weightlifting. Was also the flag bearer in Rio. Tonga! They have been at the game is 10 times. They have won three bronze medals, all in boxing. They might have the most enthusiastic fans on the Gold Coast. If the rugby league World Cup last year is anything to go by. Magan Maka is their flag bearer. Tuvalu! They first competed in 1998 and have been at every games since. Manuila Raobu is their flag bearer, competing in weightlifting. Please give a warm welcome to Vanuatu! They have been to the games nine times before, but they are yet to win a medal. One of their beach volleyballers is their flag bearer, Miller Patricia Taea. CORRECTION: Miller Patricia Taea You can hear the roar in the stadium. Please welcome the team who is proud to be the host nation of the Commonwealth Games, Australia! (CROWD CHEERS) (EPIC MUSIC) Australia, the host nation for the fifth time, and the second time in the state of Queensland. 2218 medals over the first 20 games. Their flag bearer is the hockey captain, Mark Knowles. It is an even split of 237 men and 237 women. There are 275 medal events at these Commonwealth Games. Australia reckons they can win between � and 1/3 of them. But performances by Australia in Commonwealth Games, has actually been decreasing in recent years. In Glasgow, they were down to 49 ` their worst showing in a long time. They will want to make amends for that. And Down Under is playing! You have to say, Australia, being back home soil, you have to give them a chance to reach their medal target that they are after. We are going to hear Advance Australia Fair an awful lot over the next 10 days, I think. They have 70 swimmers and 36 cyclists. I think amongst that group, there will be some gold medals for Australia as early as tomorrow. Cycling in the Anna Meares Velodrome on the outskirts of Brisbane. (LIVELY MUSIC) You have to give their netball is a good chance as well. A good chance?! OK chance. (LAUGHS) Of course, being the host nation, Australia have been given the opportunity and the time to walk slowly around the stadium tonight. The athletes from 71 nations of the Commonwealth all inside Carrara Stadium. In total, over 6,500 athletes competing. Some not in the stadium because of early competition commitments tomorrow morning. Mark Knowles, a popular choice for the flag bearer. Mark Knowles, originally from Rockhampton. Another Queensland boy. In his fourth, and probably final Commonwealth Games. Now the surf lifesavers! I thought it was a great touch, Jenny-May, that the teams were led by Nippers. Big moment for them. Accompanied by a family member or someone from the surf lifesaving community. Now being told to hurry up. This is the time of the ceremony where athletes tend to become a bit unruly. They have been waiting for a long time, Pete, for their moment. (LIVELY ROCK MUSIC) Plenty more to come in tonight's opening ceremony. We are still waiting for Delta Goodrem to perform. The arrival of the Queen's baton as well. Who will emerge from the Combi van when it arrives at Carrara Stadium? Prince Charles will officially open the games. The Royal family have boys been great supporters of the Commonwealth Games. Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, for a long time was the president of the Commonwealth Games Federation. All the athletes except for the Australian team have settled in the middle of the stadium. They are setting their own rules in terms of their protocol... Good on them, it is their moment. They are at home. Nobody seems too worried about it. (LAUGHS) I just wonder if the likes of Alistair Brownlee are still in the stadium. Competing in about 16 hours. You have to wonder about some athletes. Big decision to compromise, perhaps, performance. PA: All these athletes have trained a day after day to become the best they can be to compete on the Gold Coast. Let's hear it for the athletes of the 21st Commonwealth Games! (CROWD CHEERS) (MUSIC BUILDS) And now, please welcome Katie Noonan and Gold Coast choir. This is our home, you are welcome here. This is our home, land of cheer. For better or worse, Ancient story time. Blue, open skies. This is our home. You are welcome here. As the world gets older, and colder, It is good to know where the journey ends. Here we are, altogether once more. Where all the ships have come back to shore. I realise something I have always known. I still call Australia, You can call Australia home. This is our home. You are welcome here. This is our home. Land of cheer. This is our home. You are welcome here. We are one. I am, you are home. This is our home. You are welcome here. This is our home. Land of cheer. With open arms, An ancient story time. This is our home. You are welcome here. (SONG ENDS) (CROWD CHEERS) Katie Noonan and the Gold Coast choir. With the song 'you are welcome here.' And now something fascinating. A smoking ceremony. (SPEAKS ABORIGINAL LANGUAGE) let's talk about this. A smoking ceremony is an ancient custom, still practised by many indigenous Australians. And involves burning plants to produce smoke, to bathe in the smoke and cleanse oneself, And connect with each other in the land. It is also about connecting with good spirits. It is a contemporary aboriginal artist and his family conducting this ceremony. (Didgeridoo plays) Didgeridoo plays the bushfire is part of the ecology of Australia. Burning is required to help forestry generate. Our way of connecting us all together to this land And as a nation. Energetic music plays (APPLAUSE) Quite remarkable. The aboriginal smoking ceremony. Now it is Emma Dean. This time We can all stand together. The power to be powerful Believe it We can make it better. We're all someone's daughter We're all someone's son. How long can we look at each other Down the barrel of a gun. Ladies and gentlemen the ceremonial flag of the Commonwealth Games Federation. Carrying the flag tonight a group of inspiring athletes recently appointed to the athletes advisory commission. From Dominica high jump Two-time athlete in 2010 and 2014 Brendan Williams. From South Africa and swimming. She made history in Manchester As an able-bodied and Paralympian. Natalie du Toit. From New Zealand track cycling. Alison Shanks. From Canada and high jump. Golden bronze medallist Nicole Forrester. Scotland rugby sevens team captain from 2009 to 2014. Colin Gregor. And from Scotland's hockey three-time athlete And chair of the advisory commission. We're all someone's daughter We're all someone's son Make a noise and make it clear Oh-wo-wo-wo, oh-wo-wo-wo We're not gonna sit in silence We're not gonna live with fear Oh-wo-wo-wo, oh-wo-wo-wo You're the voice, try and understand it Make a noise and make it clear Oh-wo-wo-wo, oh-wo-wo-wo We're not gonna sit in silence We're not gonna live with fear Oh-wo-wo-wo, oh-wo-wo-wo 6000 members of the SES. As we listen to your The voice. (APPLAUSE) we are now going to hear from Karen Murphy, Lisette Anderson. Three people representing all the athletes coaches and technical officials at these games. They will take an oath on their behalf. We come to this place from many lands to demonstrate the spirit of true sportsmanship That we all share and to stand up for the values and ideals that live at the heart of these games our shared humanity, that the respect we give each other Finding lasting friendships and common grounds and our diversity our shared equality, a level playing field in which we compete Providing fairness and opportunity for role and our shared destiny to our best year so we inspire individuals and communities around the world To realise their own aspirations this is our oath. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome back the president Louise Martin and the chairman of the 2018 organising committee Peter Betty. G'day welcome to Australia. Welcome to QueenslandAnd welcome to the Gold Coast. Welcome to the Commonwealth Games In the language of the local aboriginal people. The Royal Highness Prince of Wales Who is here behalf of the head of the Commonwealth And the Duchess of Cornwell I extend a warm Australian welcome. Australians are warm and fun loving people. We judge others by what is in their hearts ,Not where they come from. Because in the end we all share the same place. These games allow us to issue an invitation to the world To visit and experience true Australian hospitality Because we are the friendliest people on the planet. Right now there are over a billion people from all over the world watching us And this moment that connects us all Here at this beautiful meeting place on the Gold Coast. It reminds us of what we all share, what we have in common This fragile blue planet, our home, in the vastness of the universe. The silent home of Australia, One of the many ways teachings shared by our indigenous people Is that we are indeed part of one place, We are all custodians of the world we share And charged with looking after it for future generations. This is something that is a precious idea to all Australians. Our promise to all of you Is that for the next 11 days We will be focused on making sure that these games are special, Leaving us with fantastic memories of what happens when we come together With an open heart and a spirit of friendship. This is a commitment made by thousands of people, Our wonderful everyday heroes behind the scenes, The wonderful volunteers. Let's thank the wonderful volunteers. Those volunteers who have worked so hard to bring to life the meaning behind the words the friendly games. We have taken our stewardship and custodianship of the 21st Commonwealth Games the heart We invite you all to share the dream. So ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, whoever you are, Wherever you are from, enjoy your time here in Queensland. Beautiful one day and perfect the next. Welcome to Australia, welcome to Queensland and welcome to the Gold Coast. Your Royal Highness is, elders, Prime Minister, Lord Mayor and distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen and Commonwealth athletes, Thank you for joining us this evening as we officially open the 21st Commonwealth Games Here on the Gold Coast of Australia. We are Commonwealth athletes. On the opposite side of this country, in 1962 in Perth, I was exactly in the position you are in now. I remember feeling completely overwhelmed And at the same time excited about what I was about to do. As a swimmer on the starting block I realised it was for real And now it is real for you Commonwealth sport made me who I am today. It gave me a chance to unlock my potential, And Commonwealth sport can do the same for you. Today there is a renewed focus on what our nation stands for And what we stand for. The Commonwealth is more relevant than ever before. We have a great opportunity for it to be a global leader And demonstrating how we can successfully strike together As both a diverse and yet unified family Of 2.4 billion people. Whether shared history, Shared values and a common vision for the future, We are truly distinct. We are a vase for global family Whether eclectic mix of cultures. It is as unbreakable connection that enables us to have a positive impact on each other And on the world we share. Athletes, you will be part of the games of first This is the first international multisport event to have equal medal opportunities For both men and women. This is the first games to include a reconciliation action plan Respecting the first nations people of the entire Commonwealth. This is the largest fully inclusive medal event Ever in a Commonwealth Games. And the largest of any international sports event We are proud to champion inclusivity and accessibility for all. Athletes, grasp this opportunity right here, right now. This is a platform to show the world what it means to be a Commonwealth athlete. You inspire us to unlock our own potential, The stories you will create over the next 11 days will resonate with our values, Humanity, equality and destiny. We celebrate you, we celebrate the modern Commonwealth. Thank you. (upbeat music) (upbeat music continues) (waves crash, birds squawk) (dolphins chitter) (camera shutter clicks) (dreamy music) (camera shutter clicks) (rhythmic clapping) (upbeat music) (cheering) (camera shutter clicks) (CROWD CHEER) (rhythmic clapping) (uplifting music) ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the Queen's Baton with love from all of us here on the Gold Coast. (grand music) (vocalising) (applause) to receive the pattern from Susie, one of Australia's most successful cyclists. He has competed in three Commonwealth games and won 5 gold medal's Brad McGee. Our baton bearers tonight will also be accompanied by a group of emerging young local athletes. (ethereal music) next to carry the Queen's Baton it is five-time athletics Paralympian and Commonwealth games gold medal list Kurt Fearnley. ( dreamy music) (grand music) (music swells) (vocalising) receiving the Queen's Baton from Kurt, the most capped netball player in Australian history including two Commonwealth gold medal's and three world Championships, Liz Ellis. Receiving the Queen's Baton from Liz as captain of the Australian men's hockey team at 67 times including three Commonwealth games, It is Brent Livermore. (dreamy music) and finally, to receive the Queen's Baton from Brent, competing in her fourth Commonwealth games here at home of the Gold Coast, it is world, Olympic and Commonwealth games medallist Sally Pearson. ( crowd murmur) you have done it. I will have to read it from here. Your Excellencys, my wife and I could not be more delighted to join you here on the Gold Coast this evening and the many millions of you who are watching from your homes across the Commonwealth. For the spectacular opening ceremony of the 21st Commonwealth games. I have been asked by the Queen To represent her Majesty and to convey the following message to you all. On Commonwealth Day last year, I placed this message into the impressive Queen's Baton, over the past 388 days, on its journey from Buckingham Palace to the Gold Coast The Queen's Baton relay has passed every nation and territory of the Commonwealth. I have no doubt that the Queen's Baton and its carriers have been warmly welcomed by the many thousands of people who have lined the route. The ancient stories told by the indigenous people of Australia remind us that even though we may be half a world away, we are all connected. Over the years these friendly games aas shown at the potential of the Commonwealth to connect people of different backgrounds and nationalities. In the spirit of cooperation and togetherness, common ground has been established and enduring friendships forged. As you come together at the start of these games, I continue to be inspired by the courage, enthusiasm and dedication of all those taking part. I send my warm wishes to every competing individual and team, and to all those who have helped to bring about the first Commonwealth Games in this very special part of Australia - the Gold Coast. Your Excellency's, ladies and gentlemen, it now gives me the greatest pleasure to declare the 21st Commonwealth Games open. (CROWD CHEER) (gentle music) and now Delta Goodrem. Welcome to earth, whether beautiful in the broken collide. Don't know what you have heard, but the darkest part will lead you to your life. Just hold on to mystery. Welcome to the world, there's a lot out there waiting to be seen. I just want to fly, brothers and sisters together now. The human race is who we are. This is a home. Let this moment know you want it. Let this moment know you want it. Welcome to a world, (upbeat music) let this moment know you want it. We were meant to live our dreams out loud. Oooh. We were meant to live our dreams out loud. We were meant to live our dreams, we are meant to live our dreams, we are meant to live our dreams out loud. (Vocalising) make this moment know you want it. We were meant to live our dreams out loud. We were meant to live our dreams, we were meant to live our dreams, we were meant to live our dreams out loud. We were made to live our dreams out loud. Welcome. A stunning performance from Delta Goodrem. Yes it was called welcome to earth. A celebration of home, our essential connectivity to everyone and every place is symbolised by the white whale. How to find you maybe by your singing a trail of notes in the water one white whale in all these oceans one white whale swimming through the nets of silence under polar ice caps you leave your echoes in the water one white whale in all these oceans one white whale (whale cries) (magical music) (waves crash) (whale cries) whoever we are and wherever we are, we live in the same place and we share the same fantastic planet, we are all connected. (whale cries) look at this. A spectacular piece of art as the white whale enters Carrara Stadium. It is massive. Migaloos body and images of Antarctica and is the Great Barrier Reef, contrasting environments meld and become one. It is one home for Migaloo. Beautifully impressive is Migaloo. (intriguing music) back in Brisbane in 1982, they had a giant kangaroo. There was a flying tram in Melbourne, and here Migaloo the flying whale. You were expecting something impressive, Pete. I think Migaloo is just that. (dreamy music) here we are we are all simply a part of the human race, despite our differences, and this is our shared home. That is Migaloo's message. (piano music) (Migaloo cries) the artwork on Migaloo is designed by the same artist who designed the medals for this Games. I'm holding on and not letting go and this is Rule. Nothing is going to last for ever. Oooh. (Funky music) This might be... This might be... That was rule and golden years. (UPBEAT MUSIC) Together we are one. Together we are one. We are one. We are one. We are one. We are one. We are one. Together we are one. We are one. Together we are one. That concludes tonight's celebrations. Tomorrow it is all about the athletes. Now it is their time to shine. They will show us how they can earn the fern. From us, good night. (Upbeat music) WHAT A BEAUTIFUL AND UPBEAT OPENING CEREMONY. LOVED ALL THAT MUSIC! BIG THANK YOU TO PETER WILLIAMS AND JENNY MAY CLARKSON FOR THEIR COMMENTARY EFFORTS. AND SUCH A SPECIAL MOMENT TO SEE SOPHIE PASCOE LEAD OUR ATHLETES INTO CARRARA STADIUM. New Zealand. (Crowd cheers) (SIA'S 'CHANDELIER') a wonderful moment to see our athletes walking out to chandelier. AND OUR COLOUR REPORTER SAM WALLACE HAS ALREADY BEEN CAUSING HAVOC ON THE GOLD COAST. HE'S BEEN OUT AND ABOUT WITH THE LOCALS TODAY, TAKE A LOOK. How much does the Australian public know about the Commonwealth Games? It is the Commonwealth Games quiz, Australian edition. What number Commonwealth Games is this? Would not have a clue. Pass. 18? 25th? We are teaching about yoga. Who knows. Good for the soul. I will give you a clue ` XX1. What number Commonwealth Games is this? The 21st. You are good. I was not expecting that. Gosh, he is a meanie. He will be giving us a lot more colour across the 10 days. YOU CAN EXPECT AN ACTION-PACKED PROGRAMME ON FOUR CHANNELS. I'LL TELL YOU MORE ABOUT THAT WHEN WE COME BACK. (EXCITING POP MUSIC) Let's talk about your business and the bank you do business with. Every business needs a bank. But does every bank give your business what it needs? Do they work hard for you? No one can question your commitment. But can you question theirs? Every business needs to make profit. But do these profits need to go overseas? Every business needs a bank. Does your business need a new one? Then join a bank that will join you. (UPBEAT MUSIC) WHISPERS: I didn't know we had to get dressed up. WHISPERS: We're not going to bed, Ron. We're going out. (ROLLER DOOR RATTLES) (INTRIGUING MUSIC) (IGNITION CLICKS, CAR WHIRRS) (MAN SPEAKS FOREIGN LANGUAGE ON VIDEO) Hit it! (CAR POWERS UP) (EXCLAIMS EXCITEDLY) (WHOOPS) # Lazy days... # (MEN LAUGH) Oh my Gawd! Hey! (SCREAMING) Yes, yes. I don't feel well. BOTH: What?! (TYRES SCREECH) (WOMEN LAUGH) There you go. (BOTH LAUGH) (ENGINE REVS) What have you got under the hood, bro? You wouldn't believe me. (TYRES SCREECH, MEN EXCLAIM, CAR WHIRRS) (BOTH LAUGH) (CLICKING) WHISPERS: See you tomorrow. WHISPERS: It is tomorrow. SO LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT OUR COMMONWEALTH GAMES COVERAGE TOMORROW MORNING. CATCH A REPLAY OF THE OPENING CEREMONY FROM 9AM HERE ON TVNZ1. OUR FIRST CHANCE AT A MEDAL IS IN THE TRIATHLON, DUKE WILL HAVE FULL COVERAGE OF THAT. YOU CAN WATCH THE MEN'S GYMNASTICS ON TVNZ GAMES EXTRA OR FOLLOW THE SWIMMING HEATS ONLINE AT TVNZ.CO.NZ WELL, THAT'S ALL FROM US FOR TONIGHT. I WILL SEE YOU FROM 7.30 TOMORROW.