The 12th NZCT AIMS Games tournament has officially begun.
Intermediate-aged competitors from 261 schools across the country will be in Tauranga this weekend ahead of a week-long tournament to compete in 19 different sports.
Tonight, the annual event has been opened with a ceremony at ASB Baypark Stadium.
New Zealand sailor Blair Tuke and Black Sticks member Gemma Flynn will be guest speakers tonight.
Kiwi singer and songwriter Jamie McDell, X-Factor winner Beau Monga and runner-ups Elijah and Leilani are performing as well as other local acts including Icefire.
