Sports Events

Rally New Zealand   (www.rallynz.org.nz)  

An annual rally that will be held 17th-19th November, 2006.

Maadi Cup Regatta   (www.maadi.co.nz)  

New Zealand's largest and most colourful rowing regatta. The Maadi Cup Regatta draws around 1,900 pupils from over 100 schools and features competition in 400 races across 42 events.

Balloons Over Waikato   (www.balloonsoverwaikato.co.nz)  

Each Autumn, over 30 balloons from around the world are gathered in Hamilton, New Zealand for the annual Balloons over Waikato festival.

Auckland Marathon   (www.aucklandmarathon.co.nz)  

Enter now for the annual Auckland Marathon, a premier New Zealand road race. Full marathon, half marathon, quarter marathon and five kilometre walk options available.

EnterOnline   (www.enteronline.co.nz)  

An online entry system for all sports, from semi-professional to children's and family events. EnterOnline provides services to clubs, charities and professional event organisers to assist them in promoting their events.

Weetbix Tryathlon   (tryathlon.weetbix.co.nz)  

A sporting event for kids in New Zealand. Over 100,000 Kiwi Kids have taken part in the Weet-Bix Tryathlon over the last 15 years. Today, there are eight events held nationwide. Don't miss your chance to give it a try!

ASB Classic, Women's International Tennis   (www.asbclassic.co.nz)  

A high profile event showcasing professional women's tennis. Experience the sunshine, the strawberries, the action, the glamour and some of the biggest names in the game.

Gay Ski Week NZ   (www.gayskiweeknz.com)  

The annual gay ski week in Queenstown, from 2-9 September, now in its fourth year.

Manukau City Puhinui Horse Trials   (www.3dayevent.co.nz)  

An event offering three days of equestrian competition for national and international riders, as well as country activities and entertainment for the whole family.

Festival of Cycling   (www.festivalofcycling.co.nz)  

A premier New Zealand cycling event, Christchurch's Festival of Cycling contains highlight events such as the Harbour Ride and Long Bays Classic races, kids' races and the City Criterium, an inner city road race.

Gwaloop Cycle Challenge   (www.gwaloop.co.nz)  

A one day cycle race challenge from Gisborne to Wairoa, via Nuhaka, then back via Tiniroto. The race is held in October and covers 200 kilometres.

NZAC National Bouldering Series   (www.nbs.org.nz)  

An annual nationwide rock climbing and bouldering championship with competitions in Waitomo, Baring Head, Spittle Hill and Jardines.

Possum Bourne Memorial Rally   (www.pbmrally.co.nz)  

A memorial rally racing event in Pukekohe, designed to remember the great rallying personality, Possum Bourne. Possum was a member of the Pukekohe Car Club where his many friends and associates now come together to provide a brilliant event to celebrate his contribution to motorsport.

Endurance Sport New Zealand   (www.endurancesport.co.nz)  

News and event listings for adventure racing, cycling, mountain biking, triathlon, multisport, orienteering and running.

Kaiwara Klassic   (www.kaiwaraklassic.co.nz)  

Information regarding the Kaiwara Klassic adventure mountain biking race from Culverden to Cheviot, in Canterbury.

Moa Hunt   (www.moahunt.co.nz)  

An annual mountain biking event in the Blenheim area. This medium skill level cross country mountain bike ride has some demanding climbs and descents, traversing farms and pastoral land, swamp, rock scree and stony riverbed terrain.

Day-Night Thriller   (www.daynightthriller.co.nz)  

Exhilarating mountain bike relay event mountain biking from noon to midnight in Taupo.

International Rodeo   (www.rodeogp.co.nz)  

The International Rodeo, held annually in Westpac Arena in Christchurch, is NZ's largest rodeo, taking the sport to a level never seen before with pyrotechnics, sound & lighting effects and LPG explosives. This event sells out quickly!

Great Lake Relay   (www.relay.co.nz)  

A picturesque course taking participants around Lake Taupo. Renowned as one of the best team building exercises of all time, the relay gives you the chance to challenge yourself and have some serious fun!

New Zealand Rodeo Cowboys Association   (www.rodeonz.co.nz)  

New Zealand rodeo calendar, standings and contacts.

New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Association   (www.nzoffshore.co.nz)  

An Association organising a prestigious powerboat event at the Buffalo Beach reserve. There is excellent viewing of the course, with events including Thundercat racing, mini race boats, model boats, demonstrations, entertainment and more.

Brake Burner Super D Race   (www.brakeburner.co.nz)  

Billed as a Super D race on steroids, the Brake Burner race is set for 2nd February 2008, at Coronet Peak, twenty minutes from Queenstown. Entrants can expect to ascend up to 10,000 vertical metres over the six hour event.

GrapeRide   (www.graperide.co.nz)  

One of the South Island's biggest cycling events, the GrapeRide traverses a 101km circuit through some of the most stunning scenery in New Zealand.

Le Race   (www.lerace.co.nz)  

An annual Christchurch to Akaroa cycling event.

Kepler Challenge   (www.keplerchallenge.co.nz)  

An annual endurance running event, taking contestants sixty kilometres in mountain terrain. The Kepler Challenge has been running for twenty years and follows the Kepler Track from Te Anau.