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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 Christmas and a Happy New […]

Motorcycling New Zealand, along with our Cross Country Commissioners is pleased to announce the official dates for the 2026 New Zealand Cross Country Nationals set to take place: Round One – Friday 30 January 2026 Rewa, Manawatu (Hosted by the Bush Riders Motorcycle Club) Round Two – Sunday 1 February 2026 […]

The Road Race Commission are pleased to announce the modification to the Road Appendices in the Manual of Motorcycle Sport. We apologise for the delay but the process has been challenging in tidying up and creating a clear and transparent structure. Chapter 10 – Technical, is now a separate Appendix and all classes are now […]

MNZ Register of Interest – NZSBK 2026 Officials Observation Initiative Issued by: Officials Commissioner, Motorcycling New Zealand Registrations Close: 14 days before each NZSBK round 📌 Purpose Motorcycling New Zealand is inviting Officials — from trainee through to Grade 4 across disciplines — to register their interest in participating in structured one‑day observation sessions at […]

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 motorcycling résumé at the weekend. KTM rider Whitaker managed an unaccustomed […]

With two rounds down and two to go, the 2026 Yamaha Motor New Zealand Motocross Championship’s MX2 category has had a title fight shake up, while MX1 remains fully dominated by Maximus Purvis. The Altherm JCR Yamaha rider from Mangakino was in full class conquering mode at the South Otago Motorcycle Club-hosted Balclutha round at […]

Motorcycling New Zealand (MNZ) is pleased to announce the introduction of a dedicated technical support email, now available for all technical queries across our sport. This new single point of contact is designed to streamline communication and provide consistent, expert guidance on motorcycle technical matters across all disciplines. By centralising technical enquiries, MNZ aims to: […]

Invercargill’s Southland Motorcycle Club (SMCC) hosted a successful debut into senior national level motocross racing, with the Yamaha Motor New Zealand Motocross Championship’s season opener held at The Sandpit yesterday. Motorcycling New Zealand Operations Manager Vicky Hicks says: “Round one was a fantastic success thanks to our riders, crews, and volunteers. We are looking forward to […]

Teams, supporters, riders and their families will be heading to the deep south this week, as they prepare for the opening round of the Yamaha Motor New Zealand Motocross Championship near Invercargill on Sunday. Hosted by the Southland Motorcycle Club (SMCC), the Otatara-based event will be held at the track named The Sandpit – located […]

The FIM Oceania Trial Championship held in conjunction with the New Zealand Trials Championship wrapped up three days of competition across challenging terrain, delivering excitement and some drama for competitors. Weather played a key role on the final day, testing rider’s skills and adaptability, but did little to dampen the spirits of competitors. There were […]

The FIM and Yamaha Motor Europe are pleased to announce the 2026 calendar. The FIM Yamaha R3 bLU cRU World Cup is the perfect first step on the ladder for those riders with their sights set on reaching the pinnacle of World Championship motorcycle road racing. The series runs alongside six European rounds of the […]