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The MNZ Office will be closed during the following dates: Friday, 19 December – closing at 12:00 midday Tuesday, 23 December – closing at 3:00 pm The office will reopen on Monday, 05 January 2026 at 8:30 am. We would like to take this time to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy […]

CAPTION: Lower Hutt’s Jake Whitaker (KTM 300 EXC), top dog again on the hard enduro scene in New Zealand in 2025. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Lower Hutt’s Jake Whitaker has done it again, adding a fourth national hard enduro title to his impressive motorcycling résumé at the weekend. KTM rider Whitaker managed an unaccustomed […]

With two rounds down and two to go, the 2026 Yamaha Motor New Zealand Motocross Championship’s MX2 category has had a title fight shake up, while MX1 remains fully dominated by Maximus Purvis. The Altherm JCR Yamaha rider from Mangakino was in full class conquering mode at the South Otago Motorcycle Club-hosted Balclutha round at […]

Motorcycling New Zealand (MNZ) is pleased to announce the introduction of a dedicated technical support email, now available for all technical queries across our sport. This new single point of contact is designed to streamline communication and provide consistent, expert guidance on motorcycle technical matters across all disciplines. By centralising technical enquiries, MNZ aims to: […]

Invercargill’s Southland Motorcycle Club (SMCC) hosted a successful debut into senior national level motocross racing, with the Yamaha Motor New Zealand Motocross Championship’s season opener held at The Sandpit yesterday. Motorcycling New Zealand Operations Manager Vicky Hicks says: “Round one was a fantastic success thanks to our riders, crews, and volunteers. We are looking forward to […]

Teams, supporters, riders and their families will be heading to the deep south this week, as they prepare for the opening round of the Yamaha Motor New Zealand Motocross Championship near Invercargill on Sunday. Hosted by the Southland Motorcycle Club (SMCC), the Otatara-based event will be held at the track named The Sandpit – located […]

The FIM Oceania Trial Championship held in conjunction with the New Zealand Trials Championship wrapped up three days of competition across challenging terrain, delivering excitement and some drama for competitors. Weather played a key role on the final day, testing rider’s skills and adaptability, but did little to dampen the spirits of competitors. There were […]

The FIM and Yamaha Motor Europe are pleased to announce the 2026 calendar. The FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup is the perfect first step on the ladder for those riders with their sights set on reaching the pinnacle of World Championship motorcycle road racing. The series runs alongside six European rounds of the […]

The New Zealand Trial Team is set to compete at this weekend’s FIM Oceania Trial Championship, held in conjunction with the New Zealand Trials Championship, where they will line up against top international competition from Australia. The Team that is made up of a mix of youth and experience includes: Jim Henderson (T5) James Lawton […]

Motorcycling New Zealand congratulates Cameron Leslie on being confirmed as the 2025 New Zealand Supersport 300 Champion, following the conclusion of the recent appeal process. The appeal, which related to a technical matter, was dismissed, and has now been fully resolved in accordance with MNZ’s judicial procedures. The 2025 Championship proved to be one of […]

The Manual of Motorcycle Sport has been updated with rules to allow electric motorcycles to compete in MNZ permitted Motocross events. Before competing, all electric motorcycles must be homologated to ensure compliance with the rules and technical standards. Homologation Form: Full Rules for Electric Motocross Motorcycles: This marks an exciting step forward for motocross in […]