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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...
ANOTHER BOOST FOR WOMEN’S MOTOCROSS IN NEW ZEALAND

ANOTHER BOOST FOR WOMEN’S MOTOCROSS IN NEW ZEALAND

CAPTION: Kiwi international Roma Edwards, formerly from Nelson, has perhaps provided some of the inspiration for the inaugural MXLadies Motocross Championships in two weeks’ time. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com JULY 01, 2023: Women’s motocross racing in New...

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FORMER NEW ZEALAND CHAMPION PASSES AWAY IN THE UK                                                                                                  

FORMER NEW ZEALAND CHAMPION PASSES AWAY IN THE UK                                                                                                  

CAPTION: Whakatane’s Damon Rees, a shining light on the New Zealand road-racing scene and a rising star internationally. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com JUNE 30, 2023: It was with incredible sadness that the New Zealand motorcycling community learned today of...

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Damon [Damo] Rees 1995-2023

Damon [Damo] Rees 1995-2023

It is with great sadness that we [MNZ] acknowledge the sudden passing of Damon [Damo] Rees Damo passed away earlier today over in the UK with family at his side. Our heart-felt condolences go out to his family and partner at this time of hurt and reflection. We ask...

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LATE START TO NZ SERIES SHOULD BE WORTH THE WAIT

LATE START TO NZ SERIES SHOULD BE WORTH THE WAIT

2023 New Zealand Cross-country Championships CAPTION: The dates have now been set for the 2023 New Zealand Cross-Country Championships and organisers believe it will have been worth the wait. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com It has been some time in the making,...

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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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