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MNZ APPOINTS OPERATIONS MANAGER

Motorcycling New Zealand has appointed Vicky Hicks into the role of Operations Manager.  Vicky has previously worked for Motorcycling New Zealand and has rejoined the team after working for Te Whatu Ora Waikato (previously Waikato DHB) as their Risk Manager.  Vicky...

FIM SPEEDWAY WORLD CHAMPIONS HONOURED WITH MOTORCYCLING ELITE AT FIM AWARDS IN LIVERPOOL

New Zealand’s four-time world champion Barry Briggs was inducted into an elite club of FIM track racing legends in the sport’s centenary year, before presenting this year’s champions with their medals alongside FIM Track Racing Commission (CCP) director Armando...

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KIWI DUO MAKE THE MOST OF INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

KIWI DUO MAKE THE MOST OF INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

CAPTION: Oparau’s James Scott (Yamaha), who contested the British Grand Prix at Matterley Basin, near Winchester, at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Two fearless New Zealand riders made the most of their overseas adventure at the weekend, racing...

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ADVENTUROUS KIWI PAIR WILL LINE UP AT BRITISH GP

ADVENTUROUS KIWI PAIR WILL LINE UP AT BRITISH GP

CAPTION: New Plymouth’s Rian King (KTM), lining up in the EMX250 class at Matterley Basin, near Winchester, this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com There will be added incentive for New Zealand motocross fans to tune in to the racing at the final round...

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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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THRILLING START TO NZ HARD ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIPS

THRILLING START TO NZ HARD ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIPS

2023 New Zealand Hard Enduro Championships CAPTION: Papakura’s Ryan Hayward (KTM 300 EXC), on the charge in the Akatarawa Forest course, near Porirua, on Saturday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com SEPTEMBER 11, 2023: The battle lines have been drawn and now...

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NZ ROAD-RACING SEASON IS JUST ABOUT UPON US

NZ ROAD-RACING SEASON IS JUST ABOUT UPON US

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Nationals CAPTION: It’s fast and furious at the start of this Supersport 300 class race at Taupo last season and more of the same can be expected when the 2023-24 season kicks off in just over a week’s time. Photo by Andy McGechan,...

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CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPS ZOOMING TOWARDS CHEQUERED FLAG

CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPS ZOOMING TOWARDS CHEQUERED FLAG

2023 New Zealand Cross-country Championships CAPTION: Round two of three in this season’s New Zealand Cross-country Championships is set for Maddix Park, near Tauranga, this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com NOVEMBER 21, 2023: The 2023 edition of the...

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REVS BUILDING AS START LOOMS FOR 2023 SUZUKI SERIES

REVS BUILDING AS START LOOMS FOR 2023 SUZUKI SERIES

CAPTION: Expect packed spectator grandstands and close racing like this when the Suzuki International Series and New Zealand Superbike Championships kick off in Taupo next month. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The revs are starting to build with the 2023...

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