EOIs open for Appointed Board Member position
MotorSport New Zealand, the national governing body for four-wheeled motorsport in New Zealand, is seeking to appoint an independent (appointed) Board Member to contribute to the continued growth, innovation, and sustainability of the sport. MotorSport New Zealand’s vision is to enable motorsport to thrive through strong leadership,...
New Code of Driving Conduct Guidelines released
MotorSport New Zealand is pleased to announce the release of the new Code of Driving Conduct Guidelines, effective from 22 October 2025. Adapted from the FIA’s global standards, these guidelines serve as the primary reference for Officials and Competitors regarding the application of the Code of...
2025 NZ Hillclimb Championship set for November in Port Waikato
MotorSport New Zealand has confirmed that the 2025 New Zealand Goldstar Hillclimb Championship will be hosted by the Pukekohe Car Club on 22-23 November 2025, with entries now officially open. Competitors will take on two challenging stages across the weekend. The opening day will be held...
Hayden Paddon and Scott O’Donnell appointed to Elite MotorSport Academy Trust
Hayden Paddon and Scott O’Donnell have been appointed as trustees of the MotorSport New Zealand Scholarship Trust, the trust that oversees the world-renowned Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand. Paddon, a legend of New Zealand rallying, WRC event winner and seven-time New Zealand Rally Champion, is...
Ignite Motorsport Club set to fuel young kiwis’ passion for motorsport
New Zealand rally legend Hayden Paddon and MotorSport New Zealand have partnered to launch a new initiative to give young drivers a safe way to experience the thrill of motorsport. Ignite Motorsport Club will provide a safe and controlled environment for young drivers to experience the...
One last drift for D1NZ on World’s Fastest Drift Corner at Pukekohe Park
Competitive drifting will return to its spiritual home one last time as D1NZ announces that Pukekohe Park will host Round 3 of the National Drifting Series season early next year. Long-regarded as one of the most iconic venues in global drifting, Pukekohe Park’s high-speed Turn 1...
Expressions of Interest: Volunteer & Officials Advisory Commission
Are you passionate about volunteering and officiating in motorsport? Do you want to help shape the future of our volunteer and officials' landscape across motorsport? MotorSport New Zealand is seeking expressions of interest for positions on the Volunteer & Officials Advisory Commission. This Commission plays a vital...
Second for Team MotorSport New Zealand powered by Giltrap Group Motorsport
Team MotorSport New Zealand powered by Giltrap Group Motorsport has wrapped up an impressive campaign in the 2025 Four-Nations Esport Cup, finishing second overall in the hotly contested international sim racing showdown. The newly expanded event saw New Zealand go head-to-head with top sim racers from...
Team MotorSport New Zealand powered by Giltrap Group Motorsport returns for expanded Four-Nations Esport Cup
MotorSport New Zealand is proud to confirm the return of Team MotorSport New Zealand powered by Giltrap Group Motorsport for the 2025 edition of the newly expanded Four-Nations Esport Cup. Formerly known as the Tri-Nations Esports Cup, the popular international sim racing competition has welcomed South...
Jack Stokes wins The Bruce McLaren Trophy at Elite Motorsport Academy
Rally driver Jack Stokes has been announced as the winner of the Bruce McLaren Trophy for 2025 awarded to the top-performing athlete from the Elite MotorSport Academy of New Zealand camp. Stokes, 23, from Rangiora, emerged as the standout performer across a demanding week of training,...