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Winter Games NZ Secures Five-Year New Zealand Major Events Funding Commitment

Winter Games NZ Secures Five-Year New Zealand Major Events Funding Commitment

7 May 2023
Winter Games NZ has secured a five-year funding commitment from New Zealand Major Events (MBIE) to support the event annually through to 2027.    Winter Games NZ CEO, Marty Toomey said; “Securing a five-year funding commitment from central government allows us to plan our future with certainty.
Excellent conditions for game bird season opening weekend

Excellent conditions for game bird season opening weekend

7 May 2023
More than 65,000 New Zealanders are believed to have turned out for the opening morning of the game bird season with low cloud, a bit of wind, and in some cases, rain, meaning excellent hunting conditions.
What Equipment Might I Need For My Extreme Sport?

What Equipment Might I Need For My Extreme Sport?

18 October 2022
Introduction If you're looking to get into extreme sports, you might be wondering what kind of equipment you'll need.

Good Sports builds momentum across the country

6 May 2022
A further 15 national and regional sport organisations have signed up to Good Sports®, an initiative developed by Aktive, which is being expanded nationally with Sport NZ to create positive sporting experiences for children by educating and supporting parents and other adult influencers in youth sport.
Recognising champion outdoor access women

Recognising champion outdoor access women

26 September 2021
The Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa is calling for nominations of people and groups who champion public access to the outdoors.
Top International Professionals enter Challenge Wanaka

Top International Professionals enter Challenge Wanaka

5 January 2019
Challenge Wanaka continues to attract triathlon's big names to the shores of Lake Wanaka in 2019, with some of the world's best confirming their participation. American triathlon powerhouse, Andrew Starykowicz will be certainly pushing the envelope in Wanaka.
Wanaka athlete crowned 25thPeak to Peak supreme winner

Wanaka athlete crowned 25thPeak to Peak supreme winner

13 August 2018
Stunning bluebird weather greeted competitors at the 25thannual Torpedo7 Peak to Peak multisport race Saturday.
Challenge Wanaka attracts world-class field for 2018

Challenge Wanaka attracts world-class field for 2018

15 January 2018
An international field of the world's leading long-distance triathletes will race Challenge Wanaka in New Zealand's Southern Alps on 17 February, including four former champions, with the Kiwis racing for the prestigious national title.
Villumsen completes impressive return at world championships

Villumsen completes impressive return at world championships

25 September 2017
New Zealand rider Linda Villumsen completed a busy and excellent week with a prominent finish in the peloton of the elite women's race on the penultimate day of the UCI Road Cycling World Championships in Bergen, Norway.
Leandre Bouchard is the MEPT – Crocodile Trophy Champion 2017

Leandre Bouchard is the MEPT – Crocodile Trophy Champion 2017

25 September 2017
The 2017 MEPT – Crocodile Trophy finished today on Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas.
Blummenfelt arises as Super League Jersey Champion

Blummenfelt arises as Super League Jersey Champion

25 September 2017
JERSEY (24 September 2017) - A new champion has arisen at Super League Jersey.
Zaferes crowned first Super League Triathlon female champion

Zaferes crowned first Super League Triathlon female champion

25 September 2017
JERSEY (24 September 2017) - Super League Triathlon crowned its first queen with Katie Zaferes taking out today's Eliminator race and the overall win at Super League Jersey.
L'Esperance wins stage at Wetherby ahead of finish tomorrow at Port Douglas

L'Esperance wins stage at Wetherby ahead of finish tomorrow at Port Douglas

24 September 2017
Today the seventh stage of the MEPT – Crocodile Trophy was a 78km circuit race with 1050vm of climbing in the Kuranda National Park around the Wetherby Cattle Station.
Absa Cape Epic launches new route to showcase the wonders of the Cape

Absa Cape Epic launches new route to showcase the wonders of the Cape

23 September 2017
From the majestic slopes of Table Mountain to the magnificence of the Grand Finale at Val de Vie Estate with a manic time trial in between – the 2018 Absa Cape Epic route has been created to be balanced and bold.
 ITU announces the 2018 WTS, World Cup and Paratriathlon calendar

ITU announces the 2018 WTS, World Cup and Paratriathlon calendar

23 September 2017
Following the ITU Executive Board meeting held in Rotterdam, and the Annual Congress, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to announce the calendar for the 2018 season.
New Zealand's A1 Adventure Racing Series Launches For Summer

New Zealand's A1 Adventure Racing Series Launches For Summer

11 September 2017
New Zealand's adventure racing scene is about to step up to a new level with the launch of the Adventure 1 Series next month.
ITU Honorary President, Les McDonald, dies at 84 years of age

ITU Honorary President, Les McDonald, dies at 84 years of age

7 September 2017
It is with great sadness that ITU has learned of the death of our Honorary President, Les McDonald.
After successful inaugural event in Penticton, Canada the ITU Multisport World Championships look forward to 2018 in Fyn, Denmark

After successful inaugural event in Penticton, Canada the ITU Multisport World Championships look forward to 2018 in Fyn, Denmark

5 September 2017
The inaugural ITU Multisport World Championships Festival completed on August 27 after a successful ten-day event in Penticton, Canada that drew in over 3,000 athletes from all over the world to compete in five different multisport competitions.
UCI Mountain Bike World Cup / 10 enthralling moments of 2017

UCI Mountain Bike World Cup / 10 enthralling moments of 2017

1 September 2017
All the spills and thrills from a captivating UCI Mountain Bike World Cup series.
ANC Slopestyle Finals Promise a Good Showdown After Skiers & Snowboarders Battle for Top Qualifying Spots.

ANC Slopestyle Finals Promise a Good Showdown After Skiers & Snowboarders Battle for Top Qualifying Spots.

17 August 2017
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand (16 August 2017) – Day two of the Australia New Zealand (ANC) Cups got underway at Cardrona Alpine Resort near Wanaka today with freeskiers and snowboarders competing in the qualifying rounds of the International Ski Federation (FIS) sanctioned Slopestyle event.
High fives for five-time Garbanzo DH winner!

High fives for five-time Garbanzo DH winner!

17 August 2017
Tuesday, August 14, Whistler, BC— It might be more of a football term, but Colombian downhill mountain bike racer Marcelo Guitierrez Villegas clearly knows what it means to "Go Long." Tuesday afternoon, he won the iconic 6.5-kilometre Garbanzo DH, the first of the three Crankworx Whistler downhills, for the fifth time in a row.
Skiers and Snowboarders Warm Up for Audi quattro Winter Games NZ with first Halfpipe Competition of the NZ Season.

Skiers and Snowboarders Warm Up for Audi quattro Winter Games NZ with first Halfpipe Competition of the NZ Season.

17 August 2017
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand (15 August 2017) – Blue skies and a freshly cut superpipe provided a perfect day for skiers and snowboarders competing in the Australia New Zealand Cup (ANC) at Cardrona Alpine Resort, near Wanaka today.
Official Ironman hotel pins hopes on two of 'their own'

Official Ironman hotel pins hopes on two of 'their own'

17 August 2017
Staff at the Hotel Quinta da Marinha Resort, near Lisbon, will be cheering on two of 'their own' when the Ironman 70.3 Cascais event takes place next month.
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