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What we learned from Rally South Canterbury

| May 14, 2025

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Ben Hunt is clearly the man to beat this year If we didn’t already think so, Ben Hunt’s performance at South Canterbury clearly put him as the standout favourite to › Read more

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Hunt goes back to back with South Canterbury win

| May 10, 2025

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Ben Hunt has extended his lead in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship after claiming victory at the South Canterbury Hydraulics Rally South Canterbury on Saturday. Hunt, › Read more

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South Canterbury Hydraulics Rally South Canterbury preview

| May 9, 2025

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The 2025 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally continues with round two this week as competitors head to Timaru for South Canterbury Hydraulics Rally South Canterbury. The one-day event › Read more

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By the numbers – Google Grant’s key numbers for Rally South Canterbury

| May 8, 2025

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With Hayden Paddon committed to the Australian Rally Championship this year, April’s Rally Otago provided the closest result of an NZRC round since Coromandel in August 2019 – and just › Read more

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All eyes on the title prize for Jones

| May 6, 2025

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Bryn Jones is firmly focused on the ultimate prize in 2025 – winning the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship in his class. The Waikato-based driver has impressed › Read more

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Field set for South Canterbury Hydraulics Rally South Canterbury

| May 2, 2025

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A total of eight class 1 competitors headlines the entry list for the South Canterbury Hydraulics Rally South Canterbury next week. The second round of the Brian Green Property Group › Read more

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Fraser back in 2025 after another nostalgia moment

| April 17, 2025

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Reigning Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship Historic 2WD champion Paul Fraser nearly didn’t enter the 2025 championship but a tug on the heartstrings changed his mind. Fraser › Read more

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What we learned from Otago Rally

| April 8, 2025

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Ben’s testing and pre-season activity worked Perennially a slow starter, Ben Hunt was on the pace from the get-go on Saturday morning. Why? Well, he bucked his recent trend and › Read more

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Hunt takes final stage thriller at Otago Rally

| April 6, 2025

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Reigning national champion Ben Hunt has won a thrilling final stage battle at the Central Machine Hire Otago Rally to make the perfect start to the Brian Green Property Group › Read more

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Hunt holds narrow lead over Stokes brothers

| April 5, 2025

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Reigning national champion Ben Hunt holds a narrow 10.5 second lead after the opening day of the first event on the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship. Hunt, › Read more

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Hunt becomes the hunted as season kicks off

| April 4, 2025

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Reigning Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship champion Ben Hunt knows he will have his work cut out trying to defend his crown when the season begins this › Read more

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Central Machine Hire Otago Rally preview

| April 2, 2025

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The 2025 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship gets underway this week at the Central Machine Hire Otago Rally with the most open title race in recent history. › Read more

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Gilmour dares to dream of title push

| March 31, 2025

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Dunedin local Emma Gilmour has renewed optimism heading into the 2025 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship season and feels she is long overdue for a good result › Read more

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Brotherly love goes out the window in 2025

| March 27, 2025

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Brotherly love will go out the window this year with Jack Stokes joining older brother Robbie in the Open 4WD class of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally › Read more

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Calendar for 2025 revealed with two returning rounds

| December 12, 2024

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Organisers of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship are proud to announce the 2025 calendar that includes the return of two events to the championship for the › Read more

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From the Service Park – Rally Whangarei

| November 11, 2024

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It wasn’t a great weekend for hotels in Whangarei as the NZRC didn’t quite live up to their high standards when visiting. Not such a good driver after all Which › Read more

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Hunt holds his nerve for third national title

| November 10, 2024

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Ben Hunt claimed a third Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship crown after finishing second at the International Rally of Whangarei on Sunday. Hunt, in his Skoda New › Read more

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Hunt holds title advantage into final day

| November 9, 2024

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Ben Hunt has got one hand on the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship after the opening day of the International Rally of Whangarei. Hunt sits second to › Read more

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It all comes down to this – Hunt v Paddon for title

| November 6, 2024

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Two-time national champion Ben Hunt will look to hold off WRC rally winner and seven-time national champ Hayden Paddon in a head-to-head battle at the final round of the Brian › Read more

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By the numbers – Google Grant’s key numbers for Rally Whangarei

| November 5, 2024

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THE RACE TO THE GOLD STAR – AND THEN THERE WERE TWO – ALMOST – AS OTHERS COULD STILL INFLUENCE THE FINAL OUTCOME: – UPDATED: Another Hayden Paddon master class › Read more

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Jones books ticket to Finland after Japan test

| November 1, 2024

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Pukekohe’s Zeal Jones has been selected as just one of six competitors to earn a chance to compete in the WRC via a junior drivers initiative in Japan last week. › Read more

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Thomson to run 4WD car at Whangarei farewell

| October 30, 2024

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Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship 2WD champion Dylan Thomson will step into a 4WD Subaru for the final round of the 2024 season at Whangarei next week. › Read more

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Paddon: I can only control what I can control

| October 23, 2024

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Haydon Paddon heads to the final round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship in Whangarei next month in unfamiliar territory. The seven-time national champion is no › Read more

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Macdonald on track for Whangarei return

| October 16, 2024

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When James Macdonald was lying upside down half on the road and half in the trees at Bay of Plenty he thought he had no chance of making the final › Read more

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Gilmour all smiles after break-through result

| October 9, 2024

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It might not have been the rally win but Emma Gilmour might have been the biggest winner at Rally Bay of Plenty after a break-through podium finish. Gilmour has endured › Read more

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From the Service Park – Rally Bay of Plenty

| October 7, 2024

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This edition of From the Service Park is more of a visual one thanks to so many of our men (and women) in the field for dobbing in their mates. › Read more

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Paddon wins BOP but Hunt still holds title sway

| October 5, 2024

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Hayden Paddon completed another dominant event to win Rally Bay of Plenty and move closer to an eighth Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship victory. Paddon (Hyundai New › Read more

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Hunt and Paddon battle out title favouritism at Rally BOP

| October 3, 2024

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Two-time champion Ben Hunt will look to hold off the title threat of seven-time national champion Hayden Paddon at this weekend’s penultimate round of the Brian Green Property Group New › Read more

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By the numbers – Google Grant’s key numbers for Rally BOP

| October 3, 2024

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THE RACE TO THE GOLD STAR – NOW IT’S VIRTUALLY A 2 HORSE RACE – BUT OTHERS COULD STILL INFLUENCE THE FINAL OUTCOME: Hayden Paddon’s faultless, resounding victory at the › Read more

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Pittams eyes chance to shine on local roads

| October 2, 2024

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Rally Challenge 4WD competitor Jay Pittams is relishing the chance to take the tight battle in the class to roads he is familiar with at his home event in the › Read more

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Macdonald’s search for experience has him in title fight

| September 25, 2024

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Southerner James Macdonald will make the trek north for the second time in three weeks when he lines up at Rally Bay of Plenty next week. Fresh off a season-best › Read more

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Zeal Jones to get major Toyota WRC opportunity

| September 18, 2024

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Leading Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship up-and-coming star Zeal Jones has secured an opportunity of a lifetime that could lead to a WRC spot. Fresh off his › Read more

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From the Service Park – Daybreaker Rally

| September 16, 2024

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Opportunity of a lifetime Which talented NZRC driver is about to head overseas for a massive opportunity that could well lead to WRC? While the opportunity is now confirmed (there › Read more

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Paddon dominates Daybreaker as Hunt takes title lead

| September 14, 2024

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Hayden Paddon has romped to a dominant win at the Daybreaker Rally while Ben Hunt has taken control of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship lead. In › Read more

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By the numbers – Google Grant’s key numbers for Daybreaker Rally

| September 11, 2024

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THE RACE TO THE GOLD STAR – update after the 3 South Island rounds: Hayden Paddon is arguably still the favourite to take out an 8th NZRC title after Whangarei › Read more

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Second half title fight resumes in Manawatu

| September 11, 2024

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The Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship title fight reignites this weekend at round four in the Manawatu-based Daybreaker Rally. Championship leader Robbie Stokes takes a one-point lead › Read more

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Jones tipped as best young up-and-comer by peers

| September 4, 2024

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Zeal Jones has been ranked as the best up-and-coming star in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship by his peers. Jones burst onto the scene with a › Read more

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Rivals still tipping Paddon for title

| August 28, 2024

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Fellow competitors in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship think Hayden Paddon will win the 2024 title despite having to come from behind in the second half › Read more

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Junior Championship – mid-season update

| August 27, 2024

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Five juniors took the start of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship in 2024. To be eligible, drivers must have been under the age of 25 on › Read more

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NZRC 2WD championship – mid-season update

| August 23, 2024

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The NZRC 2WD class of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship is the home of some of the brightest-shining up and coming starts of the NZRC and › Read more

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MRF control tyre given the thumbs up by competitors

| August 21, 2024

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Midway through the first season using the MRF control tyre and the competitor feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. The recent competitor survey, sent to all competitors in the 2024 Brian › Read more

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Rookie Championship – mid-season update

| August 20, 2024

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A total of 14 ‘Rookie’ drivers have taken part in the three rounds of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship to date with an exciting battle already › Read more

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Open 2WD Championship – mid-season update

| August 16, 2024

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Home of the wild machines, the Open 2WD class has seen four entries to date in the 2024 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship. Three vehicles contested the › Read more

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Current events get tick of approval, new events split

| August 14, 2024

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Competitors in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship are split on where they would like to see the championship take future rounds to. A recent competitor survey › Read more

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Gold Card Championship – mid-season update

| August 13, 2024

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The Gold Card class, which caters for drivers over 65 years of age, has been a popular addition to the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship since its › Read more

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Historic Championship – mid-season update

| August 9, 2024

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The Historic class of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship has been light on competition in 2024, but has seen the celebration of beautifully presented historic cars › Read more

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Hunt’s livery voted championship’s best

| August 7, 2024

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Ben Hunt’s Skoda New Zealand Fabia Rally 2 has been voted as having the best livery in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship. A recent competitor survey › Read more

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International Driver Trophy – mid-season update

| August 6, 2024

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A new award in 2024, the International driver trophy of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship has seen a strong uptake with five drivers based overseas already › Read more

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Rally Challenge 4WD – mid-season update

| August 2, 2024

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The Rally Challenge 4WD class has been one of the most competitive classes in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship all season, with a total of 14 › Read more

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Rally Challenge 4WD class building future talent

| July 31, 2024

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The Rally Challenge 4WD class has quickly become the most competitive class within the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship. But while the class is super competitive and › Read more

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Manufacturers championship – mid-season update

| July 30, 2024

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A total of 9 manufacturers are represented in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship and with three rounds down, there is still plenty to play for. Cars › Read more

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Rally Challenge 2WD – mid-season update

| July 26, 2024

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A total of four teams to date have registered for the Rally Challenge 2WD class of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship. While the field has been › Read more

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Jones working his way back from opening day mistake

| July 23, 2024

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It was arguably the moment of the year but talented youngster Bryn Jones is using his mishap at Otago Rally to help him in his quest to become NZRC 2WD › Read more

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Teams Cup – mid-season update

| July 23, 2024

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Seven teams registered for the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship Teams Cup prior to the opening round of the championship, with partnerships formed for all sorts of › Read more

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Group A Challenge – mid-season update

| July 19, 2024

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The Group A Challenge saw six cars cross the start ramp at the opening round, Rally Otago. Returning with their Subaru Impreza H6’s were Paul Cross/Janey Blair, James Macdonald/Josh Edwards › Read more

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Paddon backs innovation in NZRC

| July 17, 2024

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New Zealand’s most successful rally driver Hayden Paddon has thrown his support behind the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship adding new initiatives in the years ahead. Paddon › Read more

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Teams Championship – mid-season update

| July 16, 2024

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Four teams have registered to date for the Rally Challenge Teams Cup within the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship, with teams combining their finishing position and power › Read more

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Parker battles nasty injury to extend lead

| July 10, 2024

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Jared Parker had to overcome new roads, night stages, a change of crew and mechanical gremlins but that wasn’t the biggest challenge he faced enroute to winning his class at › Read more

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Macdonald thrilled with dream start to rookie campaign

| July 3, 2024

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Caleb Macdonald has been one of the stand-out performers in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship through the first half of the 2024 season. The Queenstown-based driver, › Read more

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From the Service Park – Southern Lights Rally

| June 24, 2024

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Our hard-working NZRC Live team were out and about, beanies and all, at the Southern Lights Rally finding out everything there is to know for this column. Hat-tip to Rally › Read more

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Paddon wins in Southland as title battle down to a point

| June 22, 2024

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Just one point separates the two leading contenders in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship after the first visit to Southland in two decades. WRC rally winner › Read more

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Championship returns to Southland and night stages

| June 21, 2024

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The Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship heads to the Deep South for the first time in two decades when the Southern Lights Rally begins on Friday night. › Read more

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By the numbers – Google Grant’s key stats for Southern Lights Rally

| June 19, 2024

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WELCOME BACK SOUTHLAND: After a 20 year break and with the aid of the enthusiastic team of the MotorSportNZ Award Winning R2G (Race Rally Group), led by Tony McConachy and › Read more

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Stokes in unfamiliar territory as series leader

| June 12, 2024

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Robbie Stokes heads south for round three of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship in an unfamiliar position – he has the target on his back. Stokes › Read more

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Four-way battle to resume at Southern Lights Rally

| June 12, 2024

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The four-way battle at the front of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship is set to reignite in the cold of the deep south at the Southern › Read more

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How the Cameron’s became NZRC’s popularity winners

| May 29, 2024

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Husband and wife crew Mike and Helen Cameron are arguably as recognisable as any competitors in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship despite often being the last › Read more

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Frustrations for Mackersy despite strong start to year

| May 22, 2024

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Husband and wife crew of Tim and Lauren Mackersy have had a frustrating start to the 2024 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship despite some excellent results. They › Read more

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From the Service Park – Rally South Canterbury

| May 13, 2024

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Cheers to Andy Martin A massive thanks to Andy Martin and his team at the Bunker/The Fort in Timaru for putting the NZRC up in his new digs over the › Read more

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Paddon wins on return while Stokes pips Hunt for second

| May 11, 2024

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Haydon Paddon has made a successful return to the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship after winning Rally South Canterbury on Saturday. The WRC rally winner showed his › Read more

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Battle pack at front to resume championship fight in South Canterbury

| May 10, 2024

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Championship contenders Jack Hawkeswood, Robbie Stokes and Ben Hunt will continue their battle at the second round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship in South Canterbury › Read more

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By the numbers – Google Grant’s key stats for Rally South Canterbury

| May 9, 2024

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Yes, South Canterbury is fast If you thought Otago last month was fast you are right. This year the Average Speed for the 16 Stages covering 275kms was 119.5kph. Last › Read more

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Allport – tyres won’t decide 2024 championship

| May 8, 2024

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One of the brightest minds in New Zealand rallying is predicting whoever gets their head around the new MRF control tyre will have the best shot at winning this year’s › Read more

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Paddon returns to begin pursuit of Otago stars

| May 3, 2024

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Seven-time national champion Hayden Paddon returns for the second round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship held in South Canterbury on May 11. Paddon, who grew › Read more

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Fraser’s throwback livery providing platform to succeed

| May 1, 2024

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Paul Fraser claimed a comfortable victory in the Historic 2WD class at Otago Rally and has taken a significant step towards a title push despite being motivated by other factors › Read more

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Strong relishing every challenge in latter years

| April 23, 2024

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No-one has competed in more Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championships than Dave Strong but the veteran driver isn’t planning on giving it away any time soon. Strong › Read more

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From the Service Park – Rally Otago

| April 15, 2024

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What a weekend we had to open the season in Otago. Fittingly, the NZRC Live team were out and about – until the wee small hours – to get all › Read more

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Hawkeswood beats Stokes for first ever NZRC win

| April 14, 2024

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Jack Hawkeswood has held off a charging Robbie Stokes to claim his first ever win in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship at Rally Otago on Sunday. › Read more

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Hawkeswood on the cusp of history after superb opening day

| April 13, 2024

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Jack Hawkeswood produced a career drive to lead the Otago Rally by 19.4 seconds over fellow second-generation driver Robbie Stokes in the season opening event of the Brian Green Property › Read more

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Plenty of contenders to battle it out in Otago

| April 12, 2024

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A wide-open field will contest the opening round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship this weekend with any number of contenders making a case to win. › Read more

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By the numbers – Google Grant’s key stats for Otago Rally

| April 11, 2024

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Chris Grant is a leading authority on New Zealand rallying. On event, he works as a part of the Chrissport results team and off event is known as ‘Google Grant’, › Read more

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Refreshed Stokes ready for 2024 challenge

| April 10, 2024

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A refreshed and refocused Robbie Stokes will tackle the 2024 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship this year and looms as a possible dark horse. Stokes will line › Read more

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Relaxed Hunt not fazed by potential for third title

| April 9, 2024

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Pukekohe’s Ben Hunt enters the 2024 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship chasing a third title, something that would put him on a par with legends of our › Read more

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Hawkeswood chasing a piece of history in 2024

| April 8, 2024

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Whitford Junior driver Jack Hawkeswood sees the 2024 Brian Green Property Group as his best shot yet to crown himself New Zealand rally champion. While Hawkeswood enters the season with › Read more

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Gilmour primed for full-on tilt at 2024 NZRC

| April 5, 2024

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Gilmour will contest her first full NZRC campaign since 2018 and is hoping the stars are aligning for her to win a break-through title. One of the more experienced campaigners › Read more

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Paddon embraces challenge of defending title

| April 3, 2024

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Paddon will miss the extra point scoring Otago Rally due to a clash with the opening event of his European Rally Championship schedule, leaving the rest of the Kiwi field › Read more

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Paddon’s Otago absence throws open 2024 NZRC

| March 26, 2024

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The most open field in recent history will contest the opening round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship but the big omission is seven-time national champion › Read more

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Jones makes jump to open 4WD in 2024

| March 13, 2024

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The uber-talented 19-year-old will run a Smith & Sons-backed Skoda Fabia R5 and will make his championship debut at the season opening round in Otago in April. The car has › Read more

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From the Service Park – summer special

| February 13, 2024

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The NZRC Live crew were in attendance at Dylan Thomson’s wedding over the weekend and were able to gain some valuable insights ahead of the 2024 Brian Green Property Group › Read more

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NZRC calendar for 2024 confirmed

| December 11, 2023

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The Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship has confirmed a six-round 2024 calendar that will see the first half of the season take place in the South Island › Read more

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