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

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

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

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...

MEDIA ACCREDITATION APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

MEDIA ACCREDITATION APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Applications for 2026 Media Accreditation are now OPEN. Motorcycling New Zealand is pleased to announce that media accreditation for the upcoming year is now open (1 January to 31 December 2026). This annual program provides members of the media with access to events...

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Resignation of MNZ Board Member

Resignation of MNZ Board Member

We wish to advise that Gretchen Pirika has resigned from her position on the Board, effective 12 September 2025. We sincerely thank Gretchen for her time, energy, and commitment to our organisation.  Being a Board member, particularly in a voluntary capacity, can...

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MNZ OFFICE CHRISTMAS HOURS

MNZ OFFICE CHRISTMAS HOURS

The MNZ Office will be closed during the following dates: Friday, 19 December – closing at 11am 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...

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WHITAKER DOES IT AGAIN ON HARD ENDURO SCENE

WHITAKER DOES IT AGAIN ON HARD ENDURO SCENE

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...

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