The 59-year-old is farewelling the top level after a record 667 matches for New Zealand.

Smith is still keen for a roll-up any time, but international competition has become harder of late.

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23 Feb: More podium success for New Zealand snow sport athletes on the international stage

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08 Feb: Defending men's champion Hamish Elliott is leading the men's race deep into the mountain run of the Coast-To-Coast multisport event

30 Jan: Dame Lisa Carrington will leave no stone unturned in striving to enhance her legacy at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

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