Back in Motion support package FAQ
What if I renewed my licence just before this was announced? Don’t worry, you won’t miss out on the discount. As you are able to apply to renew your licence up to one month before it expires, the discount will be applied when you next renew...
MotorSport New Zealand announces $200,000 Back in Motion support package
MotorSport New Zealand has announced a $200,000 support package for its member clubs and competitors as part of its ‘Back in Motion’ response to COVID-19. On 20 May, MotorSport New Zealand released its Back in Motion plan detailing how motorsport could resume during Alert Level 2....
Restructure positions MotorSport New Zealand well for future
The board of MotorSport New Zealand has implemented a restructuring of its team and believes the organisation is now well-positioned for the future. The board considered at length its responsibilities to its member clubs in reaching its decisions. “When we proposed the restructure on 8 May, MotorSport...
MotorSport New Zealand restructure in progress
The board of MotorSport New Zealand has provided an update regarding the proposed restructure of the organisation which was initiated on 8 May. Wayne Christie, elected President of MotorSport New Zealand Inc, says: “Following a carefully considered consultation process with staff, which included significant opportunity for...
MotorSport New Zealand’s ‘Back in Motion’ plan revealed
MotorSport New Zealand has released its ‘Back in Motion’ plan which outlines how motorsport events may take place under current COVID-19 restrictions. The plan and resources have been developed after extensive consultation with our commission and departments along with circuits and event organisers. Additional expert bodies...
MotorSport New Zealand CEO Resigns
Simon Baker, the Chief Executive Officer of MotorSport New Zealand, and the organisation’s President Wayne Christie have agreed that there are irreconcilable differences and will go their separate ways. Mr. Baker has resigned effective today, 15 May 2020....
Fogg joins MotorSport NZ Historic Commission
Well-known Kiwi race driver and engineer Angus Fogg has agreed to become a member of the Historic Advisory Commission of MotorSport New Zealand. Fogg was invited to join the commission by the Board of MotorSport New Zealand, following the resignation of former Commission Chair Tony Roberts...
‘Restarting Motorsport’ plan underway
The recent government announcements have allowed MotorSport New Zealand to further undertake planning around our return to motorsport activities. We understand that everyone in our sport has a huge desire to get back behind the wheel and our team are working hard on our ‘Restarting Motorsport’...
MotorSport New Zealand restructure proposed
MotorSport New Zealand staff were advised on Friday, 8 May 2020, of a proposed restructure of the organisation by the MotorSport New Zealand Board. The Board has proposed the restructure due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting Government imposed lockdown, which saw...
Sport NZ Community Resilience Fund
Sport NZ has created a $25 million package to provide further short-term relief for organisations at all levels of sport and active recreation. The funds have been made available through savings achieved from the reprioritisation of Sport NZ’s work programme in the wake of COVID-19,...