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61st ISPS HANDA HALBERG AWARDS FINALISTS REVEALED

Today, Halberg has announced 30 finalists across six categories for the 61st ISPS Handa Halberg Awards. This year’s finalists, voted by a panel of former elite athletes and coaches, sports administrators, and sports media came from 76 nominations received from...

MNZ Motocross Commission

The Motocross Commissioners Stu McCulloch and Sonia Cloke are thrilled to announce the following people as Commission Members: David Latta         South Island Rep Tim Guthrie        South Island Rep Richard Furze    Veterans Rep James Scott       Riders Rep Shayne...

IT WILL BE DOWN TO THE WIRE IN THE WAIRARAPA

2023 New Zealand Cross-country Championships CAPTION: Taupo’s multi-time former national cross-country champion Brad Groombridge (Beta 430RR), determined to put up a fight this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com It’s the final throw of the dice for...
JOAN GIBBES 1939-2023

JOAN GIBBES 1939-2023

It is with great sadness that MNZ acknowledge the passing of Joan Gibbes, wife of Tim Gibbes [MNZ Life Member]. The family of Motorcycling New Zealand wish Tim moments of peace and comfort during this time. Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss.

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CHANGE MADE TO NZ ROAD-RACE NATIONALS CALENDAR

CHANGE MADE TO NZ ROAD-RACE NATIONALS CALENDAR

The 2023-24 New Zealand Road-Race Nationals CAPTION: It was fast and furious at the start of this race last season and more of the same can be expected when the 2023-24 season kicks off in December. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Organisers of the upcoming...

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NZ HARD ENDURO CHAMPS TO KICK OFF ON SATURDAY 

NZ HARD ENDURO CHAMPS TO KICK OFF ON SATURDAY 

2023 New Zealand Hard Enduro Championships CAPTION: New Plymouth’s Blake Lusk (Yamaha), on the charge in the Akatarawa Forest, near Porirua, earlier this year. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The 2023 New Zealand Hard Enduro Championships is called that for a...

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CONGRATULATIONS COURTNEY 

CONGRATULATIONS COURTNEY 

Motorcycling New Zealand (MNZ) congratulates Courtney Duncan on her fourth world championship. “Courtney Duncan won her fourth Women’s World Motocross Championship in Turkey this past weekend and on behalf of Aotearoa New Zealand’s motorcycling community -...

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THE ‘BANDITS OF BALANCE’ GO ON TRIAL IN THE BAY

THE ‘BANDITS OF BALANCE’ GO ON TRIAL IN THE BAY

The 2023 New Zealand Trials Championships The annual New Zealand Trial Championships in the Bay of Plenty over the long Labour Weekend again proved a tough challenge for the sport’s elite ‘bandits of balance’. However, although the various courses featured sharp...

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FIM PRESIDENT VISITS MOTORCYCLING NEW ZEALAND

FIM PRESIDENT VISITS MOTORCYCLING NEW ZEALAND

[Left to Right = Rod Price, Mac McLeod, Jorge Viegas and Peter Doyle] It was great to host FIM President Jorge Viegas, Oceania President Peter Doyle at Motorcycling NZ head office on Wednesday 18 October, alongside MNZ President Mac McLeod and MNZ South Island Board...

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