Calendar for 2025 revealed with two returning rounds
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
From the Service Park – Rally Whangarei
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
Hunt holds his nerve for third national title
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
Hunt holds title advantage into final day
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
It all comes down to this – Hunt v Paddon for title
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
By the numbers – Google Grant’s key numbers for Rally Whangarei
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
Jones books ticket to Finland after Japan test
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
Thomson to run 4WD car at Whangarei farewell
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
Paddon: I can only control what I can control
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
Macdonald on track for Whangarei return
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
Gilmour all smiles after break-through result
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
From the Service Park – Rally Bay of Plenty
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
Paddon wins BOP but Hunt still holds title sway
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
Hunt and Paddon battle out title favouritism at Rally BOP
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
By the numbers – Google Grant’s key numbers for Rally BOP
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
Pittams eyes chance to shine on local roads
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
Macdonald’s search for experience has him in title fight
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
Zeal Jones to get major Toyota WRC opportunity
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
From the Service Park – Daybreaker Rally
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
Paddon dominates Daybreaker as Hunt takes title lead
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
By the numbers – Google Grant’s key numbers for Daybreaker Rally
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
Second half title fight resumes in Manawatu
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
Jones tipped as best young up-and-comer by peers
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
Mid Season Report – The fight for the NZRC 4WD Class
In 2024, the fight for the NZRC 4WD class within the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship is shaping up to be a fascinating battle that will likely › Read more
Rivals still tipping Paddon for title
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
Junior Championship – mid-season update
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
NZRC 2WD championship – mid-season update
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
MRF control tyre given the thumbs up by competitors
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
Rookie Championship – mid-season update
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
Open 2WD Championship – mid-season update
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
Current events get tick of approval, new events split
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
Gold Card Championship – mid-season update
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
Historic Championship – mid-season update
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
Hunt’s livery voted championship’s best
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
International Driver Trophy – mid-season update
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
Rally Challenge 4WD – mid-season update
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
Rally Challenge 4WD class building future talent
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
Manufacturers championship – mid-season update
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
Rally Challenge 2WD – mid-season update
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
Jones working his way back from opening day mistake
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
Teams Cup – mid-season update
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
Group A Challenge – mid-season update
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
Paddon backs innovation in NZRC
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
Teams Championship – mid-season update
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
Parker battles nasty injury to extend lead
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
Macdonald thrilled with dream start to rookie campaign
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
From the Service Park – Southern Lights Rally
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
Paddon wins in Southland as title battle down to a point
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
Championship returns to Southland and night stages
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
By the numbers – Google Grant’s key stats for Southern Lights Rally
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
Stokes in unfamiliar territory as series leader
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
Four-way battle to resume at Southern Lights Rally
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
How the Cameron’s became NZRC’s popularity winners
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
Frustrations for Mackersy despite strong start to year
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
From the Service Park – Rally South Canterbury
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
Paddon wins on return while Stokes pips Hunt for second
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
Battle pack at front to resume championship fight in South Canterbury
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
By the numbers – Google Grant’s key stats for Rally South Canterbury
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
Allport – tyres won’t decide 2024 championship
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
Paddon returns to begin pursuit of Otago stars
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
Fraser’s throwback livery providing platform to succeed
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
Strong relishing every challenge in latter years
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
From the Service Park – Rally Otago
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
Hawkeswood beats Stokes for first ever NZRC win
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
Hawkeswood on the cusp of history after superb opening day
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
Plenty of contenders to battle it out in Otago
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
By the numbers – Google Grant’s key stats for Otago Rally
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
Refreshed Stokes ready for 2024 challenge
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
Relaxed Hunt not fazed by potential for third title
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
Hawkeswood chasing a piece of history in 2024
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
Gilmour primed for full-on tilt at 2024 NZRC
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
Paddon embraces challenge of defending title
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
Paddon’s Otago absence throws open 2024 NZRC
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
Jones makes jump to open 4WD in 2024
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
From the Service Park – summer special
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
NZRC calendar for 2024 confirmed
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

ABOUT THE NZRC

 
The New Zealand Rally Championship is this country’s premier nationwide rally championship. It attracts New Zealand’s best drivers to compete in numerous categories for the prestigious MotorSport New Zealand-sanctioned rally championship titles. In 2024, there are six NZRC rounds, each with a unique character reflecting the diverse regions – from Northland to Invercargill