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MANFEILD THE PLACE TO BE FOR NEW START TO THE SEASON

The 2022-23 New Zealand Road-Race Nationals CAPTION: Upper Hutt's Rogan Chandler (Suzuki GSX-R600), itching to get out on his "home" track at Manfeild this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Okay, let's try that again ... these could so easily be the...

MNZ Christmas Office Hours

The MNZ Office will be closed from midday on Friday 23rd December 2022 and will reopen on Monday 9th January 2023. For any urgent matters please call Mike Kerrisk 0211 988 027 We would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

START TO NZ’S SHOWCASE ROAD-RACE CONTEST CALLED OFF

The 2022-23 New Zealand Road-Race Nationals CAPTION: Event promoter and organiser Allan ‘Flea’ Willacy explains the situation to the assembled riders. At his left is Taupo track representative Mike Marsden. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Motorcycling New...
Update – Junior Motocross Championship

Update – Junior Motocross Championship

Update: 2022 Junior Championship This event was initially postponed and then cancelled due to complications around the COVID-pandemic. MNZ are currently considering options and liaising with club personnel with the view of running this event in October. While there is...

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Noel McCutcheon

Noel McCutcheon

It is with sadness that we have learnt of the passing of yet another legend of motorcycling in New Zealand. Dunedin's Noel McCutcheon passed away this morning. A top New Zealand racer both in domestic racing but also Internationally. Noel also competed in other areas...

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2022 New Zealand Cross-Country Championships

2022 New Zealand Cross-Country Championships

NO SIGN OF ANY EASTER BUNNIES IN HAWKE'S BAY CAPTION: The senior podium at round three of the national cross-country championships at the weekend comprised (from left) Taupo's Wil Yeoman (third), Oparau's James Scott (first) and Napier-based former Wairoa man Tommy...

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STILL PLENTY LEFT TO FIGHT FOR AT THE FINAL ROUND

STILL PLENTY LEFT TO FIGHT FOR AT THE FINAL ROUND

The 2022 Yamaha Extreme Off-Road Championships CAPTION: Auckland's Ryan Hayward, definitely a rider to watch out for in the Silver Grade at the final round of the national series near Porirua this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The main trophy may...

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SURPRISE RESULTS AT TWO-DAY EVENT IN CHRISTCHURCH

SURPRISE RESULTS AT TWO-DAY EVENT IN CHRISTCHURCH

The 2022 Yamaha Extreme Off-Road Championships CAPTION: Canterbury's Luke Corson (Beta RR300), winner of the Nut Buster hard enduro at Mt Selfe, Hawerden, just outside Christchurch on Saturday. Photo by Kat Gunson, BikesportNZ.com Just when it looked a foregone...

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TWO-DAY EVENT IN CHRISTCHURCH WILL TEST RIDERS

TWO-DAY EVENT IN CHRISTCHURCH WILL TEST RIDERS

The 2022 Yamaha Extreme Off-Road Championships CAPTION: Taupo's Wil Yeoman (Yamaha), a rider to watch out for in Christchurch this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The competition will be red hot at the double-header third round of four in this year's...

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