MNZ Admin2, Author at Motorcycling New Zealand

Airbag Systems Given The Nod For Motocross By FIM, On The Radar For New Zealand

by Derek Morrison | September 4, 2026 | All News, Motocross, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Following the success of the various airbag systems in road racing, FIM's Motocross Permanent Bureau, composed of FIM President Jorge Viegas and Infront Moto Racing President and CEO David Luongo have made the decision to bring this safety technology to FIM MXGP, MX2,...

Hunter Charlett Representing New Zealand At Asia-Pacific Championship In Japan

by Derek Morrison | September 4, 2026 | All News, Road | 0 Comments

Sixteen-year-old road racer Hunter Charlett is all set to represent New Zealand at the Yamaha R3 BLU CRU Asia-Pacific Championship's Round 4 to be held in Japan this weekend, September 5-6, 2026. Charlett, of Christchurch, is the only New Zealander chasing this key...

FIM Sustainability Report Shortlisted In Prestigious Sport Positive Awards 2026

by MNZ Admin4 | September 4, 2026 | All News | 0 Comments

The FIM has been shortlisted in the prestigious Sport Positive Awards 2026 in recognition of its ongoing work to promote sustainability in motorcycle sport. Published strategically in June at the beginning of this year’s FIM Sustainability Week, the FIM...

RACE WINS VITAL IN THE FINAL CHASE FOR POINTS

by MNZ Admin2 | Feb 28

CAPTION: The F3 Pro Twins/Super Twins class arrives at turn one at Manfeild, round two of the 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships, with Nelson’s Jonny Lewis (No.54) leading the way. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com FEBRUARY 27, 2024: The final round of...

STATEMENT FROM MNZ

by MNZ Admin2 | Feb 26

Motorcycling New Zealand confirm that two competitors were critically injured at the Sound of Thunder racing event held in Christchurch on Saturday 24th February 2024. The two competitors were involved in a racing incident, emergency services and Police attended the...

MOTOCROSS CHAMPS REACH HALFWAY IN BALCLUTHA

by MNZ Admin2 | Feb 26

CAPTION: Opotiki’s defending champion Cody Cooper (GASGAS MC250F), top rider in the MX2 class at Balclutha at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com FEBRUARY 26, 2024: The 2024 Yamaha New Zealand Motocross Championships reached the halfway stage in the...

Superbike Championships set to resume in Canterbury

by MNZ Admin2 | Jan 3

CAPTION: Christchurch’s former New Zealand Superbike champion Dennis Charlett (right), pictured here with young son Hunter, sure to both be in the thick of the action on home turf this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com JANUARY 3, 2023: The Christmas...

CROSS-COUNTRY SERIES WAS A THRILL-A-MINUTE

by MNZ Admin2 | Apr 4

CAPTION: Eventual 2024 champion Callum Dudson (Honda No.731), from Rotorua, leads the way in this high-speed traffic jam soon after the start of the senior grade race at Flemington on Saturday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com APRIL 2, 2024: The 2024 Yamaha New...