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KIWI ENDURO CONTINGENT FLIES THE FLAG IN ROMANIA

CAPTION: Tokoroa’s Sean Clarke, the MNZ Hall of Famer, former ISDE medallist, New Zealand event organiser and Romaniacs “legend” who finished high among the Silver Class competitors at this year’s Red Bull Romaniacs Hard Enduro event. Photo by Andy McGechan,...

CONFIRMED MX EVENT UPDATE

MNZ and the MX Commission would like to remind you all of some important upcoming dates for significant events on our MX calendar.  We would like to thank these clubs prior to these events for being willing to commit to hosting these events for all of the participants...

NEW ZEALAND NAMES ITS TEAM FOR MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS

2023 Motocross of Nations in France  CAPTION: Oparau’s James Scott, a young man who will be making his MXoN debut this year but also a rider already with vast international experience. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The Motocross of Nations is the biggest and...
NEW CROSS COUNTRY COMMISSION

NEW CROSS COUNTRY COMMISSION

MNZ are pleased to announce that Paul Whibley and Claire Clare have taken up positions on our Cross-Country Commission. Both Paul and Claire come to us with great experience regarding the sport of off-road motorcycling and they bring a high-level of passion and vision...

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THRILLING NATIONAL SUPERBIKES FINALE LIGHTS UP TAUPO

THRILLING NATIONAL SUPERBIKES FINALE LIGHTS UP TAUPO

The 2022-23 New Zealand Road-Race Nationals CAPTION: Whakatane’s Mitch Rees (Honda No.1) leads at the start of this 1000ccc Superbikes class race at Taupo at the weekend, with his father, multi-time former champion Tony Rees (Honda No.11), right behind him and Taupo’s...

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TAUPO THE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE THIS WEEKEND

TAUPO THE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE THIS WEEKEND

The 2022-23 New Zealand Road-Race Nationals CAPTION: Team-mates Adam Unsworth (Panmure, driver) and Bryce Rose (Whanganui, swinger) lead the points standings in the Formula One Sidecars class after five of six rounds in the 2022-23 superbike championships season....

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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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