The team includes three medallists returning from Birmingham 2022: Kody Andrews (silver) and Sydnee Andrews and Moira de Villiers (bronze).
One of New Zealand's most experienced judoka players, de Villiers, is a two-time Olympian and two-time Commonwealth Games competitor.
"Glasgow 2014 was my first Commonwealth Games, I have fond memories of competing there and I'm looking forward to going back," she said.
"Wearing the fern and competing for the New Zealand Team is something I never take for granted. I've been fortunate enough to attend multiple Games but the pride, passion and drive to represent my country never gets old."
Judo New Zealand president David Browne said the selected athletes had shown consistency and growth throughout the campaign.
"This group has put in the work over a sustained period and has met the standards required to be competitive at the Games."
Judo competition at Glasgow 2026 will take place in the final weekend of the Games, with around 160 athletes competing across 14 weight categories.
The Commonwealth Games will be held from July 23 to August 2.
NZ Team Judo athletes
- Moira de Villiers - Women's Under 70kg
- Noah Walliss - Men's Under 90kg
- Qona Christie - Women's Under 63kg
- Kody Andrews - Men's +100kg
- Elliott Connolly - Men's Under 90kg
- Matthew Rowley - Men's Under 100kg
- Joel Robinson - Men's Under 73kg
- Sydnee Andrews* - Women's +78kg
* The selection of Sydnee Andrews is conditional.
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