Damian McKenzie has turned down overseas offers to remain in New Zealand through until 2029.

The All Blacks and Chiefs playmaker says there were offers to return to Japan on a full-time basis.

But McKenzie says he still wanted to stick around and experience all the All Blacks had to offer.

"There's no place like home either - in fact, the next two years are going to be a big couple of years for myself and both teams, so the option to stay in New Zealand was an easy one in the end."

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