New Zealand golfer Michael Hendry is in a position to defend his NZ PGA Championship title in Queenstown.

Hendry is at 14 under par, just a shot off the pace.

Hendry says he's just continuing his good recent form.

"(It's) what I wanted, it's what I expected of myself so I'm happy to be in this position and I'd love to take it out again."

Australian Rohan Blizard leads.

- Newstalk ZB