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Motorsport 30 Jun 2014
Success for Paddon and Kennard at WRC Poland

New Zealand’s star international rally drivers Hayden Paddon and John Kennard have successfully completed Lotos Rally Poland, taking a very credible eighth place overall in their second World Rally Championship event with Hyundai Motorsport.

New Zealand's star international rally drivers Hayden Paddon and John Kennard have successfully completed Lotos Rally Poland, taking a very credible eighth place overall in their second World Rally Championship event with Hyundai Motorsport.

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Motorsport 29 Jun 2014
Paddon and Kennard continue to learn and improve at WRC Poland

The Kiwi crew of Hayden Paddon and John Kennard have taken a steady approach to safely complete day three of WRC Rally Poland.

The Kiwi crew of Hayden Paddon and John Kennard have taken a steady approach to safely complete day three of WRC Rally Poland, improving their overall placing from 11th to seventh.

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Motorsport 28 Jun 2014
Paddon and Kennard show impressive pace in WRC Poland

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard impressed many with their pace on the opening stage of day two of WRC Lotos Rally Poland.

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard impressed many with their pace on the opening stage of day two of WRC Lotos Rally Poland.

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Motorsport 27 Jun 2014
Paddon and Kennard make solid start in Poland

The New Zealand crew of Hayden Paddon and John Kennard have started strongly in their first attempt at Lotos Rally Poland, joining their Hyundai Motorsport teammates in the top seven overall after the event’s first day of competition.

The New Zealand crew of Hayden Paddon and John Kennard have started strongly in their first attempt at Lotos Rally Poland, joining their Hyundai Motorsport teammates in the top seven overall after the event's first day of competition.

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Motorsport 20 Jun 2014
Paddon keen to tackle fast Polish WRC stages

Top Kiwi rally duo Hayden Paddon and John Kennard are looking forward to getting back into their Hyundai i20 WRC car as they contest Lotos Rally Poland for the first time from 26 to 29 June.

Top Kiwi rally duo Hayden Paddon and John Kennard are looking forward to getting back into their Hyundai i20 WRC car as they contest Lotos Rally Poland for the first time from 26 to 29 June.

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Motorsport 17 Jun 2014
Public vote decides final Kiwi Young Gun at CRC Speedshow

Kiwi motorsport fans have selected Hayden Sims, a solo speedway bike rider from Invercargill, as the final wildcard for the Kiwi Young Guns feature at this year's CRC Speedshow.

Kiwi motorsport fans have selected Hayden Sims, a solo speedway bike rider from Invercargill, as the final wildcard for the Kiwi Young Guns feature at this year's CRC Speedshow.

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Motorsport 9 Jun 2014
Paddon values learning from Hyundai WRC debut in Italy

New Zealand’s top rally drivers Hayden Paddon and John Kennard successfully completed the final day of Rally Italia Sardegna, taking a top five stage time and finishing their debut rally with Hyundai Motorsport in 12th place overall.

New Zealand's top rally drivers Hayden Paddon and John Kennard successfully completed the final day of Rally Italia Sardegna, taking a top five stage time and finishing their debut rally with Hyundai Motorsport in 12th place overall.

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Motorsport 7 Jun 2014
Sardinia delivers tough first day for Paddon's Hyundai WRC debut

A tough day is the way Hayden Paddon described the first full day of Rally Italia Sardegna as he and co-driver John Kennard make their competitive debut with the Hyundai Motorsport World Rally Team.

A tough day is the way Hayden Paddon described the first full day of Rally Italia Sardegna as he and co-driver John Kennard make their competitive debut with the Hyundai Motorsport World Rally Team.

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Motoring 4 Jun 2014
Torque electric at CRC Speedshow

Supercars are a staple part of any automotive show, but at this year's CRC Speedshow, one supercar – a lightweight, high-performance Tesla Roadster – will not be like the others.

Supercars are a staple part of any automotive show, but at this year's CRC Speedshow, one supercar – a lightweight, high-performance, electric-powered Tesla Roadster – will not be like the others.

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Sport 2 Jun 2014
Paddon and Kennard keeping calm ahead of WRC debut

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard, New Zealand’s top rally driving duo, are approaching their debut event with Hyundai Motorsport in the 2014 FIA World Rally Championship with their trademark calmness and common sense.

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard, New Zealand's top rally driving duo, are approaching their debut event with Hyundai Motorsport in the 2014 FIA World Rally Championship with their trademark calmness and common sense.

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Motorsport 29 May 2014
Public vote for final Kiwi Young Gun wildcard; Cassidy and Kelsey confirmed

Single seater star Nick Cassidy and talented rally driver Alex Kelsey will join in the 20-strong line-up of Kiwi Young Guns, supported by Total Lubricants, which is one of the key highlights of July’s CRC Speedshow.

Coromandel's Alex Kelsey, who built this Peugeot-bodied rally car, joins Europe-based single seater star Nick Cassidy as the 18th and 19th of 20 Kiwi Young Guns at this year's CRC Speedshow.

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Entertainment 28 May 2014
Radio-controlled championship contenders race into CRC Speedshow

The off-road racing buggies are miniature and the dashboards are hand-held radio-control units, but there’s no doubt that the racing will be every bit as intense as any mainstream motorsport event when the inaugural New Zealand Indoor Off-road Championship (NZIOC) takes place at July’s CRC Speedshow.

Radio-controlled racers head to CRC Speedshow

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Motoring 23 May 2014
Bike brands back CRC Speedshow motorcycle 'mega-site'

Strong support from local motorcycle importers has vindicated CRC Speedshow director Ross Prevette's decision to create a special ‘motorcycle mega-site’ in the main hall at this year’s 19-20 July event at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds.

Strong support from local motorcycle importers has vindicated CRC Speedshow director Ross Prevette's decision to create a special 'motorcycle mega-site' in the main hall at this year's 19-20 July event at Auckland's ASB Showgrounds.

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Motorsport 23 May 2014
Highlands 101 race format adopted for Phillip Island

The Le Mans-style running start and 101-lap endurance race format created for the inaugural Highlands 101 race at Highlands Motorsport Park last November gets an Aussie twist this weekend for Australian GT Championship competitors at the famed Phillip Island circuit.

Star Kiwi driver Craig Baird shows his speed on foot during the Le Mans-style start of the Highlands 101 race, with the race format now being used for an Australian GT Championship race for the first time.

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Entertainment 19 May 2014
Interest keen for November's Highlands 101 race

Prospective competitors and enthusiastic spectators are already calling Highlands Motorsport Park in New Zealand’s famed Central Otago region for more information about the next Highlands 101 endurance race event.

Prospective competitors and enthusiastic spectators are already calling Highlands Motorsport Park in New Zealand's famed Central Otago region for more information about the next Highlands 101 endurance race event.

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Sport 14 May 2014
Kiwi Young Guns named as Total supports young motorsport stars

Seventeen rising and established stars of New Zealand motorsport have been confirmed for a new feature display called the Kiwi Young Guns at this year’s CRC Speedshow.

Seventeen rising and established stars of New Zealand motorsport have been confirmed for a new feature display called the Kiwi Young Guns at this year's CRC Speedshow.

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Motoring 7 May 2014
CRC Speedshow creates new Park 'N' Sell zone

July’s CRC Speedshow will feature a new area for the public to sell their competition or classic cars or motorcycles.

July's CRC Speedshow will feature a new area for the public to sell their competition or classic cars or motorcycles.

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Entertainment 30 Apr 2014
Biggest-ever door prize for lucky CRC Speedshow goer

A month-long trip tracing America’s famous Route 66 behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang is the stuff of dreams – yet that’s exactly what a lucky show-goer is going to win at this year’s CRC Speedshow at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds over the weekend of 19-20 July.

A $23,000 month-long trip driving America's famous Route 66 is the biggest-ever door prize at this year's CRC Speedshow, courtesy of Classic Driver magazine.

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Motorsport 4 Apr 2014
Read to co-drive Paddon for Stadium Cars Classic Otago Rally

Newly-signed Hyundai World Rally Championship driver Hayden Paddon returns to New Zealand in May for his second attempt at the famous Stadium Cars International Classic Rally of Otago.

The Stadium Finance BDA Escort that Hayden Paddon will drive in the Otago Classic Rally with a new co-driver Malcolm Read next month

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Motoring 25 Mar 2014
Exotic Lotus models make CRC Speedshow debut

Fresh from making its official debut in New Zealand with its first-ever dedicated dealership in Auckland, legendary British sports car and motor sport brand Lotus will also make its CRC Speedshow debut this July.

Fresh from making its official debut in New Zealand with its first-ever dedicated dealership in Auckland, legendary British sports car and motor sport brand Lotus will also make its CRC Speedshow debut this July.

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Motorsport 13 Mar 2014
Motorsport fans getting in behind CRC Speedshow's Kiwi Young Guns

New Zealand fans of motor sports are showing their support for their favourite young race stars, with hundreds of votes already cast for CRC Speedshow’s new Kiwi Young Guns display.

Thousands of votes have been cast as motorsport fans choose which young stars will feature in the Kiwi Young Guns display at CRC Speedshow in July.

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Motorsport 27 Feb 2014
Paddon signs with Hyundai Motorsport for seven round WRC programme

New Zealand’s top driver Hayden Paddon has been signed by Hyundai Motorsport to contest seven events in the 2014 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) with long-time co-driver John Kennard, starting with Rally Italia Sardegna.

Hayden Paddon (right) and John Kennard (left) join Hyundai Motorsport in the World Rally Championship, the first Kiwis to have a professional contract at this level of world rallying.

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Sport 7 Feb 2014
Kiwi young guns take centre stage at CRC Speedshow

Twenty rising and established young stars of New Zealand motorsport will feature in a brand-new display at the 2014 edition of CRC Speedshow.

Young motor racing stars Mitch Evans and Scott McLaughlin will be part of the huge new Kiwi Young Guns display at this year's CRC Speedshow.

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Entertainment 7 Feb 2014
CRC Speedshow launches new show for classic cars and motorcycles

The 2014 edition of CRC Speedshow, New Zealand’s biggest automotive and motorsport event, is set to feature a brand-new classic car and motorcycle show to celebrate New Zealanders passion for classic and heritage vehicles.

Classic car fans can see fabulous classics like this mint 1963 Lotus Cortina at CRC Speedshow's new classic vehicle show.

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Business 28 Jan 2014
New Zealand's first-ever Gizmos, Gadgets & Technology Show is launched

The team behind the highly-successful annual automotive and motorsport expo, CRC Speedshow, are turning their attention to showcasing the latest and coolest consumer electronics, gadgets and technology in a brand-new expo called the Gizmos, Gadgets & Technology Show.

New Zealand's first-ever Gizmos, Gadgets & Technology Show is launched

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Motorsport 26 Jan 2014
Highlands crowd the best

Tony Quinn, owner of Highlands Motorsport Park, paid credit to the thousands of hardy Central Otago motorsport fans who continued to enjoy a great day of race action despite showers and the wind turning to a cool southerly.

Tony Quinn, owner of Highlands Motorsport Park, paid credit to the thousands of hardy Central Otago motorsport fans who continued to enjoy a great day of race action despite showers and the wind turning to a cool southerly.

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Motorsport 25 Jan 2014
V8s and Toyotas attract big crowd to Highlands

Highlands Motorsport Park’s first venture into New Zealand’s traditional summer motor racing season is proving popular with local fans with official estimates of Saturday’s crowd being close to or greater than the 10,000 spectators who attended Saturday of the Highlands 101 event in November.

Greg Murphy dominated proceedings during the V8 SuperTourers' first visit to Central Otago, being quickest in both qualifying sessions and winning the first race.

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Motorsport 24 Jan 2014
Highlands get big tick from international drivers

With the 23 competitors in the 2014 Toyota Racing Series (TRS) competing at Highlands Motorsport Park for the first time, the circuit’s managers are pleased to hear positive feedback from a number of the young international stars.

With the 23 competitors in the 2014 Toyota Racing Series (TRS) competing at Highlands Motorsport Park for the first time, the circuit's managers are pleased to hear positive feedback from a number of the young international stars.

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Marine 24 Jan 2014
NZ Millennium Cup heads to Bay of Islands in 2015

The New Zealand Millennium Cup, the highly regarded sailing regatta for superyachts, will next be contested as part of the Bay of Islands Sailing Week in January 2015.

The New Zealand Millennium Cup, the highly regarded sailing regatta for superyachts, will next be contested as part of the Bay of Islands Sailing Week in January 2015.

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Motorsport 23 Jan 2014
Murph and Pedersen keen to see Highlands track revisions

Two modest revisions to the 4.1 km circuit at Highlands Motorsport Park are expected to open up passing opportunities for competitors racing in this weekend’s double-header featuring the popular BNT V8 SuperTourers and New Zealand’s premier wings and slicks category, the Toyota Racing Series.

The BNT V8 SuperTourers race at Highlands Motorsport Park for the first time this weekend.

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Motorsport 14 Jan 2014
Potential sponsor keen to see Highlands' bid for New Zealand Grand Prix succeed

An iconic New Zealand brand with global credentials could become the naming rights’ sponsor for the New Zealand Grand Prix – but only if Highlands Motorsport Park is confirmed as the venue of the 2015-17 events by MotorSport New Zealand.

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Sport 10 Jan 2014
Public support for Highlands' bid for New Zealand Grand Prix

Dick Bennetts, the highly successful and respected expat Kiwi head of the UK-based motorsport team West Surrey Racing, is one of many supporting Highlands Motorsport Park’s bid to host the 2015-17 New Zealand Grand Prix races.

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Sport 10 Jan 2014
Public support for Highlands' bid for New Zealand Grand Prix

Dick Bennetts, the highly successful and respected expat Kiwi head of the UK-based motorsport team West Surrey Racing, is one of many supporting Highlands Motorsport Park’s bid to host the 2015-17 New Zealand Grand Prix races.

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Sport 10 Jan 2014
Highlands' circuit now loaded on Red Bull Racing simulator

The team at Cromwell’s Highlands Motorsport Park is chuffed that the circuit is now being used, virtually, in Red Bull Racing’s simulator by young drivers that have access to the team’s facility.

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Sport 20 Dec 2013
Highlands formalises bid for New Zealand Grand Prix

Highlands Motorsport Park has formally presented a proposal to MotorSport New Zealand to host the New Zealand Grand Prix from 2015 to 2017.

The Highlands' team working on the New Zealand Grand Prix proposal: (L-R) Tony Quinn, Josie Spillane, Mike Sentch and Mel Kees.

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Entertainment 18 Dec 2013
CRC Speedshow's custom show gets fresh focus; separate classic show to be added

The 2014 edition of CRC Speedshow, New Zealand’s largest and most diverse automotive and motorsport event, will feature a refreshed version of the very successful custom vehicle show run for the first time in 2013.

The 2014 edition of CRC Speedshow, New Zealand's largest and most diverse automotive and motorsport event, will feature a refreshed version of the very successful custom vehicle show run for the first time in 2013.

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Motorsport 17 Dec 2013
Highlands circuit meets FIA approval

The world-class race track at Highlands Motorsport Park will soon receive a grade 3 rating from the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the world governing body of motor sports.

The world-class race track at Highlands Motorsport Park will soon receive a grade 3 rating from the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the world governing body of motor sports.

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Business 19 Nov 2013
Kiwi design and technology on show at world's biggest marine trade show

This week’s Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) in Amsterdam features a range of New Zealand-designed and manufactured marine products, ranging from a new high-tech fibre used for sail-making to inflatable spinnaker retrieval systems and a weight-saving, carbon fibre torsional headstay.

This week's Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) in Amsterdam features a range of New Zealand-designed and manufactured marine products, ranging from a new high-tech fibre used for sail-making from Doyle Stratis to inflatable spinnaker retrieval systems from C-Tech and a weight-saving, carbon fibre torsional headstay from Southern Spars..

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Marine 18 Nov 2013
Kiwi marine innovation continues to be recognised

New Zealand Marine Export Group members Fastmount and Doyle Sails NZ have been nominated for this year’s DAME Design Awards METS competition, the world’s most prestigious design competition for new marine equipment and accessories.

Racing yacht 'Wired' sports a full set of high tech Doyle Stratis ICE sails; the new sail fibre has been nominated for an interational marine industry design award.

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Motorsport 10 Nov 2013
Inaugural Highland 101 proves popular; Quinn and Coulthard take the win

Highlands Motorsport Park owner Tony Quinn faced the interesting quandary of how to present himself – as the winner of the inaugural Highlands 101 race with co-driver Kiwi star Fabian Coulthard – with the trophy that he commissioned as the event promoter and race track owner.

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Motorsport 9 Nov 2013
Record crowd enjoyed big day of racing at Highlands

Australian Klark Quinn won his first Australian GT Championship, the brand-new Toyota Finance 86 Championship produced two different race winners and Shane Van Gisbergen and Dwayne Carter took out the final three-hour South Island Endurance Race in front of nearly 11,000 people at Highlands Motorsport Park on the second day of the circuit’s first motor racing event.

Highlands' owner Tony Quinn and V8 Supercars star Fabian Coulthard for taking victory in the final race of the 2013 Australian GT Championship, the first time the exotic race series has visited New Zealand.

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Motorsport 8 Nov 2013
Highlands' first race delivers the dream

The vision of creating an international class motor racing circuit has come true for the team at Highlands Motorsport Park today, 8 November, as the first race was run on the Cromwell circuit.

First-ever race at Highlands with the exotic Australian GT field in action

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Motorsport 5 Nov 2013
The Highlands 101 endurance race: New Zealand's answer to Bathurst?

Highlands Motorsport Park owner Tony Quinn has ambitious plans for New Zealand’s newest endurance race, the Highlands 101 which runs for the first time on Sunday 10 November.

The Highlands 101 race features a modern take on the famous Le Mans start, compulsory pit stops and draws its starting line-up from the 42 fastest cars racing during the opening weekend.

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Business 31 Oct 2013
New Zealand as a destination features at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Destination New Zealand – as a brand, as a physical destination for cruising and as the home of several hundred New Zealand marine industry companies known for their superyacht refit and maintenance capabilities – will feature at this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Destination New Zealand – as a brand, as a physical destination for cruising and as the home of several hundred New Zealand marine industry companies known for their superyacht refit and maintenance capabilities – will feature at this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

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Sport 30 Oct 2013
Murph to debut McLaren supercar at Highlands 101

New Zealand motor racing legend Greg Murphy will be joined by renowned Australian motorsport commentator and racer Neil Crompton to enjoy the honour of racing a McLaren MP4 12C in the supercar’s debut in a Australian GT Championship race.

New Zealand motor racing legend Greg Murphy will be joined by renowned Australian motorsport commentator and racer Neil Crompton to enjoy the honour of racing a McLaren MP4 12C in the supercar's debut in a Australian GT Championship race.

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Business 29 Oct 2013
New Zealand yacht builders again finalists for major international awards

The prestigious International Superyacht Society (ISS) has named Auckland-based boat builders Alloy Yachts and Yachting Developments and New Plymouth’s Fitzroy Yachts as finalists in their 2013 design awards, with the winners being announced tomorrow [30 October].

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Motorsport 28 Oct 2013
Paddon takes eighth place on debut in WRC Rally Spain

Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard have finished their first event in a world rally car in a very credible eight place.

Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard have finished their first event in a world rally car in a very credible eight place.

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Motorsport 27 Oct 2013
Paddon determined to improve as WRC debut in Spain continues strongly

New Zealanders Hayden Paddon and John Kennard hold a steady ninth place overall after the first full day of Rally de Espana.

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Motorsport 26 Oct 2013
Strong start for Paddon on WRC debut in Spain

New Zealanders Hayden Paddon and John Kennard have started their first-ever event in a world rally car, successfully completing the opening night of three competitive stages of Rally RACC/Rally de Espana to finish the first leg ninth overall.

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Motorsport 25 Oct 2013
Paddon feels prepared for WRC debut in Spain

New Zealand’s leading rally drivers Hayden Paddon and John Kennard are feeling relaxed and prepared following the official shakedown run in their Qatar M-Sport World Rally Team-prepared Ford Fiesta RS WRC for Rally RACC/Rally de Espana which starts Friday evening (central European time).

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Motorsport 23 Oct 2013
Paddon enjoys successful world rally car test

New Zealanders Hayden Paddon and John Kennard enjoyed their first taste of a world rally car on Monday (Central European Time) when they drove their Qatar M-Sport World Rally Team-prepared Ford Fiesta RS WRC on a tarmac test road prior to this week’s Rally RACC/Rally de Espana.

Hayden Paddon talks with M-Sport team engineers while testing the Ford Fiesta RS world rally car for the first time.

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Sport 22 Oct 2013
Paddon up for the challenge of WRC debut in Spain

New Zealand’s international rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard are excited but keeping things real as they prepare for their first competitive event in a world rally car with the Qatar M-Sport World Rally Team at this week’s Rally RACC/Rally de Espana.

The Ford Fiesta RS world rally car bearing the names of New Zealand's top rally drivers: Hayden Paddon and John Kennard

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Motorsport 18 Oct 2013
Countdown to history-making Highlands 101

In just three weeks, New Zealand’s newest motor racing facility, Cromwell’s Highlands Motorsport Park, hosts its first-ever race meeting called the ‘Highlands 101’.

Legendary Australian race driver John Bowe, seen here racing a Ferrari 458, is among the Australian GT supercar field heading for Cromwell's Highlands Motorsport Park for the circuit's inaugural race meeting, 8-10 November this year.

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Motorsport 6 Oct 2013
Paddon takes confidence from NZ rally championship title to debut WRC drive

Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard are now three-time New Zealand rally champions, having won the 2013 New Zealand Rally Championship in a winner-takes-all final at Masterton’s Trust House Racetech Rally Wairarapa.

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard in action on the one-day Rally Wairarapa, on their way to winning their third New Zealand Rally Championship title.

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Motorsport 2 Oct 2013
Paddon's goal for Wairarapa Rally: flat out to win

They’re off overseas to compete in a WRC car for the first time later this month, but that won’t stop Hayden Paddon and John Kennard going flat-out to win this Saturday’s winner-takes-all final New Zealand Rally Championship round, the Trust House/Racetech Rally Wairarapa based in Masterton.

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard are going all out to win at Rally Wairarapa to take their third NZRC title.

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Marine 29 Sep 2013
Plenty of boat buyers at 2013 Auckland On Water Boat Show

The 2013 edition of the Auckland On Water Boat Show will see millions of dollars’ worth of sail and motor yachts, trailer powerboats, dinghies, rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), marine engines and outboards, sails, electronics and other products and services purchased or ordered over the coming weeks.

Orakei Yacht Sales sold this $1.2m Prestige 500S at the Auckland On Water Boat Show

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Marine 28 Sep 2013
Boats and much more at final day of Auckland On Water Boat Show

Trailer powerboats, dinghies, RIBs, motor launches, sailing yachts and all the products and services needed to maintain them are on show for the final day of this year’s Auckland On Water Boat Show.

The new Tristram 741 Offshore Sterndrive powerboat is one of the popular models at this year's Auckland On Water Boat Show

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Marine 27 Sep 2013
On-water action adds to Auckland On Water Boat Show

This weekend’s Auckland On Water Boat Show has a new feature – on-water action from powerboats and stand-up paddleboard racers.

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Marine 26 Sep 2013
Look for NZ-audited standard if buying a powerboat

With thousands of keen boaties heading to this weekend’s Auckland On Water Boat Show in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, industry experts remind those considering buying a new boat to look for vessels complying with the New Zealand audited boat building standard known as ‘CPC certified’.

New Zealand-made boats complying with the New Zealand Audited Boat Building Standard Compliance Plate Certification (CPC) programme carry this manufacturing plate.

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Marine 24 Sep 2013
Valuable information from free seminars at Auckland On Water Boat Show

This weekend the Auckland On Water Boat Show is a fantastic place for those new to boating to learn from a range of experts.

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Marine 23 Sep 2013
Auckland boaties set for biggest on-water boat show in town

With more than 90 sail and motor yachts moored beside Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, this weekend’s Auckland On Water Boat Show showcases the latest new boats and marine equipment for boating enthusiasts Auckland-wide.

The Auckland On Water Boat Show set to delight Auckland's boaties

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Marine 21 Sep 2013
Compelling 'New Zealand story' to feature at Monaco Yacht Show

With heightened awareness of the New Zealand marine industry around Emirates Team New Zealand’s enormous profile at the 2013 America’s Cup, the 17 New Zealand-based organisations working together at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show aim to build on that compelling story of technological innovation, team work and incredible attention to detail.

The multi award-winning motor yacht, Loretta Anne, built by Alloy Yachts in New Zealand is just one of many examples of the world-class design and workmanship coming from New Zealand Marine Export Group member companies.

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Marine 20 Sep 2013
Auckland On Water Boat Show goes digital

The comprehensive show programme for this year’s Auckland On Water Boat Show has been published in both traditional print and a digital format.

The Auckland On Water Boat Show has a new digital programme available online: http://aowbs.realviewdigital.com

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Motorsport 17 Sep 2013
Fogg gets Wood for SuperTourer enduros

V8SuperTourer driver Angus Fogg has secured the expertise of current Australian Dunlop Development V8 Supercars Series leader Dale Wood to co-drive the PropertyTutors Commodore for the three endurance rounds of the 2013 BNT V8SuperTourers Championship.

Australian V8 Supercar Dunlop series leader Dale Wood joins Angus Fogg for V8 SuperTourers endurance races in New Zealand

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Motorsport 13 Sep 2013
Paddon aims to bounce-back from electrical gremlins

New Zealand’s top rally driver, Hayden Paddon, has been asking himself what he needs to do get a break after electrical problems with his Skoda Fabia S2000 rally car prevented him even making it to the start of Friday’s special stages at Rally Australia.

Hayden Paddon in action during the shakedown for WRC Rally Australia

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Motorsport 12 Sep 2013
WRC2 win Paddon's main goal in Australia

The top step of the podium in the WRC2 category is this weekend’s objective for New Zealand’s top rally pairing Hayden Paddon and John Kennard as they contest their third World Rally Championship event of the year at Rally Australia.

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Motorsport 9 Sep 2013
Paddon takes NZ championship lead; races to Australia

A massive team effort saw Hayden Paddon and John Kennard get to the end of Saturday’s Possum Bourne Memorial Rally and take the points’ lead of the Brian Green Properties Group New Zealand Rally Championship.

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard jump back into the lead of the New Zealand Rally Championship then dash for their next World Rally Championship event in Australia.

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Marine 5 Sep 2013
New boats always a feature of Auckland On Water Boat Show

The 26 to 29 September running of the Auckland On Water Boat Show – the 15th edition of the annual event formerly called the Auckland International Boat Show – features a number of brand-new trailer powerboats, and sail and motor yachts.

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 379 yacht from Orakei Yacht Sales is just one of more than 90 boats on the water at this year's Auckland On Water Boat Show

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Motorsport 3 Sep 2013
Paddon aims to retake NZ championship lead

Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard return to national competition for Saturday’s Possum Bourne Memorial Rally determined to retake the lead in the Brian Green Properties Group New Zealand Rally Championship.

Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard return to national competition for Saturday's Possum Bourne Memorial Rally determined to retake the lead in the Brian Green Properties Group New Zealand Rally Championship.

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Motorsport 2 Sep 2013
Booth cracks first win in V8 SuperTourers

Andy Booth and his Woodstock Racing team are delighted to have secured their first race win in the BNT V8 SuperTourers championship.

Andy Booth (front) battles with Greg Murphy on the way to Booth's first race win in the BNT V8 SuperTourer series.

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Motorsport 26 Aug 2013
Paddon takes back-to-back podium positions with third in WRC2 at Rally Germany

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard have secured third place in the WRC2 category in the German round of the FIA World Rally Championship, the second podium position for the Kiwis in just their second WRC event of the year.

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard, from Geraldine and Blenheim respectively, celebrate third place in the WRC2 category at Rallye Deutschland

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Motorsport 25 Aug 2013
Paddon keeps pressure on, holding third in WR2 at Rally Germany

New Zealand’s top rally drivers Hayden Paddon and John Kennard are right on the pace during the 2013 ADAC Rallye Deutschland, holding steady in third place in the WRC2 category after the third day’s stages and, to their surprise, eighth place overall.

New Zealanders Hayden Paddon and John Kennard hold a strong third place in the WRC2 category at Rally Germany

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Motorsport 24 Aug 2013
Paddon powers into podium contention at Rally Germany

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard took three stage wins in the WRC2 category during Friday’s six competitive stages of ADAC Rallye Deutschland, putting them in contention for another World Rally Championship podium finish.

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard won three of Friday's six stages in the WRC2 category of ADAC Rallye Deutschland.

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Motorsport 23 Aug 2013
Paddon on pace despite initial mechanical setback at Rally Germany

A broken alternator-power steering belt hampered top Kiwi rally driver Hayden Paddon from making a flying start as the 22 to 26 August running of ADAC Rallye Deutschland got underway overnight.

Top Kiwi rally drivers Hayden Paddon and John Kennard are on the pace in the WRC2 category as Rallye Deutschland gets underway

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Motorsport 22 Aug 2013
Paddon all set for WRC Rally Germany

Everything’s gone to plan for New Zealand’s top rally driver Hayden Paddon and John Kennard during the build-up to this weekend’s ADAC Rallye Deutschland where they’re competing in the WRC2 championship category.

New Zealand's top rally drivers Hayden Paddon and John Kennard are all set for this weekend's ADAC Rallye Deutschland where they're competing in the WRC2 championship category.

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Motoring 16 Aug 2013
Ferrari and Maserati specialists Forza Works enlists Booth's expertise

AUCKLAND — Auckland-based Forza Works Ltd, highly-regarded for its specialised service centre for Italian and other European prestige vehicles, has brought well-known New Zealand motorsport personality Andy Booth into the business as a partner.

Sandro Zanforlini & Andy Booth at Forza Works

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Motorsport 16 Aug 2013
Paddon targets another podium in WRC Rally Germany

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard are more than ready to hit the varied and challenging roads of their next World Rally Championship event, the 22 to 25 August running of ADAC Rallye Deutschland where another podium finish in the WRC2 category is their goal.

Hayden Paddon

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Motorsport 4 Aug 2013
Well-deserved third place for Paddon and Kennard in WRC2 at Rally Finland

New Zealand’s top rally drivers Hayden Paddon and John Kennard finished on the podium at this weekend’s World Rally Championship event in Finland with a well-deserved third place in the intensely competitive WRC2 category.

New Zealand's top rally drivers Hayden Paddon and John Kennard finished on the podium at this weekend's World Rally Championship event in Finland with a well-deserved third place in the intensely competitive WRC2 category.

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Motorsport 3 Aug 2013
Paddon moves into third in WRC2 at Rally Finland

Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard showed their pace against world-class competition on the second day of Rally Finland, moving into straight into third place in the WRC2 category with a flying run on the day’s opening special stage.

Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard showed their pace against world-class competition on the second day of Rally Finland, moving into straight into third place in the WRC2 category.

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Motorsport 2 Aug 2013
Paddon pleased with fourth equal after day one at Rally Finland

New Zealanders Hayden Paddon and John Kennard hold fourth equal place after the first day of Rally Finland among a 20-strong field in the new WRC2 category.

New Zealanders Hayden Paddon and John Kennard hold fourth equal place after the first day of Rally Finland among a 20-strong field in the new WRC2 category.

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Motorsport 29 Jul 2013
Rally Finland brings opportunities for Paddon

New Zealand’s top rally driver Hayden Paddon gets back into full World Rally Championship mode with this week’s Neste Oil Rally Finland.

Hayden Paddon tests his Skoda Fabia S2000 rally car in Austria prior to WRC Rally Finland

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Motoring 25 Jul 2013
Fans fuel their passion at CRC Speedshow 2013

CRC Speedshow, New Zealand’s annual extravaganza for automotive and motorsport fans, proved even more popular in 2013 than the previous six editions with record numbers attending the two day event at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds.

Just over 30,000 people fuelled their passion for cars, bikes, racers and performance parts at the 20 to 21 July running of CRC Speedshow, an increase of over 5,000 compared to the 2012 event.

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Motoring 19 Jul 2013
CRC Speedshow's new custom vehicle show already a winner

Where will you find pristine and customised examples of a 1974 Datsun 240K GT, a 1963 Kombi van, a ’57 Chevrolet Bel Air, a ’77 Holden Torana and a one-off high-rise Dodge truck plus a Buell-powered custom-built motorcycle? Answer: at this weekend’s CRC Speedshow in the new show-within-the-show called the Castrol EDGE / Teng Tools Custom & Classic Show.

Where will you find pristine and customised examples of a 1974 Datsun 240K GT, a 1963 Kombi van, a '57 Chevrolet Bel Air, a '77 Holden Torana and a one-off high-rise Dodge truck plus a Buell-powered custom-built motorcycle?   Answer: at this weekend's CRC Speedshow in the new show-within-the-show called the Castrol EDGE / Teng Tools Custom & Classic Show.

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Motoring 15 Jul 2013
New Jaguars and Range Rovers add to packed-out CRC Speedshow

A line-up of new Jaguars and Range Rovers, courtesy of independent dealer Beacham Jaguar, adds another classy note to this week’s sold-out CRC Speedshow.

A line-up of new Jaguars and Range Rovers, courtesy of independent dealer Beacham Jaguar, adds another classy note to this week's sold-out CRC Speedshow.

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News 12 Jul 2013
CRC Speedshow and artist Don Packwood auction legends' paintings for charity

Three of the 17 New Zealand Legends of Speed being honoured at this year’s CRC Speedshow have been painted by renowned motorsport artist Don Packwood with the unique oil paintings being auctioned and the profits donated to charity.

Three of the 17 New Zealand Legends of Speed being honoured at this year's CRC Speedshow, including Bruce McLaren, have been painted by renowned motorsport artist Don Packwood with the unique oil paintings being auctioned and the profits donated to charity.

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Sport 11 Jul 2013
Full spectrum of racing stars including Smith, Richards, Gilmour and Fish honoured at CRC Speedshow

This year’s CRC Speedshow celebrates the full spectrum of New Zealand racing talent with legendary single-seater racer Kenny Smith, touring car hero ‘Gentleman Jim’ Richards, world-ranked rally driver Emma Gilmour and New Zealand’s fastest man Reece Fish among those being honoured in the New Zealand Legends of Speed display.

This year's CRC Speedshow celebrates the full spectrum of New Zealand racing talent with legendary single-seater racer Kenny Smith, touring car hero 'Gentleman Jim' Richards, world-ranked rally driver Emma Gilmour and New Zealand's fastest man Reece Fish among those being honoured in the New Zealand Legends of Speed display.

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Motorsport 8 Jul 2013
CRC Speedshow honours Bourne, Millen and Radisich as Kiwi racing icons

As the doors to the 2013 edition of CRC Speedshow open in two weeks’ time, internationally-renowned drivers Possum Bourne, Rod Millen and Paul Radisich are among those honoured in the show’s inaugural New Zealand Legends of Speed display.

As the doors to the 2013 edition of CRC Speedshow open in two weeks' time, internationally-renowned drivers Possum Bourne, Rod Millen and Paul Radisich are among those honoured in the show's inaugural New Zealand Legends of Speed display.

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News 3 Jul 2013
CRC Speedshow pays tribute to Kiwi motorcycling legends

Kiwi motorcycle racers Burt Munro, John Britten, Graeme Crosby and Ivan Mauger are among a line-up of 17 New Zealand Legends of Speed being highlighted at CRC Speedshow this month.

Kiwi motorcycle racers Graeme Crosby (pictured),  Burt Munro, John Britten and Ivan Mauger  are among a line-up of 17 New Zealand Legends of Speed being highlighted at CRC Speedshow this month.

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Motorsport 30 Jun 2013
Pacy Paddon crashes out of Ypres Rally

Having run in the top five for 13 stages during their first attempt at the specialist tarmac Geko Ypres Rally in Belgium, New Zealand’s leading rally duo Hayden Paddon and John Kennard were gutted to crash out of the rally on the 14th stage.

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Motorsport 29 Jun 2013
Paddon takes stage win on first day of Ypres Rally

Kiwi rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard took a stage win on the opening day of the Geko Ypres Rally, their first attempt at the highly-regarded tarmac Belgium event.

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Entertainment 28 Jun 2013
Win hot laps with Foggy and much more at CRC Speedshow

The chance to win high speed hot laps with popular V8 SuperTourer driver Angus Fogg is just one of dozens of great prize packages on offer for automotive and motorsport fans at this year’s CRC Speedshow.

The chance to win high speed hot laps with popular V8 SuperTourer driver Angus Fogg is just one of dozens of great prize packages on offer for automotive and motorsport fans at this year's CRC Speedshow.

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Motorsport 26 Jun 2013
Stars tackle karting challenge for charity at CRC Speedshow

What do racing icon Kenny Smith, rally driver Emma Gilmour, motorcycle champion Andrew Stroud, V8 star Craig Baird and two-time world touring car champion Paul Radisich have in common? They’ll all be contesting the Right Karts Celebrity Charity Kart Challenge at CRC Speedshow in July.

V8 star Shane Van Gisbergen is one of 14 celebrities contesting CRC Speedshow's Right Karts Celebrity Charity Kart Challenge in July

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Motorsport 26 Jun 2013
Paddon targets podium on debut in Belgium

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard are targeting a podium finish for their first European Rally Championship event on the narrow, twisty tarmac roads of Belgium’s Rally Ypres this weekend, but New Zealand’s international rallying duo know they’ve got a challenge on their hands.

Top NZ rally driver Hayden Paddon ready to compete in Ypres Rally in Belgium for first time

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Motoring 18 Jun 2013
VINZ partners with Hayden Paddon and New Zealand World Rally Team

Leading New Zealand rally driver Hayden Paddon and his New Zealand World Rally Team have formed a new commercial partnership with Vehicle Inspection New Zealand Ltd (VINZ).

Hayden Paddon announces new partnership with Vehicle Inspection New Zealand Ltd (VINZ)

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Marine 14 Jun 2013
Events Clothing Company strong contender for Exporter of the Year

Events Clothing Company, an Auckland-based superyacht, marine and business clothing specialist, is a finalist for the 2013 Auckland Export QBE Exporter of the Year (sales under $25 million) Award.

The crew of J-Class superyacht 'Ranger' wear Events Clothing uniform

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Motorsport 5 Jun 2013
Paddon adds ERC Belgium Rally to international campaign with change of car

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard are heading to Europe earlier than planned with New Zealand’s top rally pairing now scheduled to contest the Ypres Rally in Belgium at the end of June before August’s two World Rally Championship events in Finland and Germany.

New Zealand's top rally pairing Hayden Paddon and John Kennard  head to the ERC Ypres Rally in June

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Motorsport 22 May 2013
Foggy draws on previous strong performances at Pukekohe

Heading to the third round of the BNT V8 SuperTourers at Pukekohe Park Raceway, Angus Fogg looks to last year’s top five qualifying position at the circuit for inspiration for a similar performance this weekend.

shows Angus Fogg's PropertyTutors Commodore running in its refreshed livery ready for round three of the BNT V8 SuperTourers at Pukekohe Park Raceway on 25 and 26 May.

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Motoring 22 May 2013
Citroen's concept GT supercar on way to CRC Speedshow

Kiwi supercar fans get to savour the result of a rare virtual racer-to-real car design process when the striking GT by Citroën arrives at this year’s CRC Speedshow.

Kiwi supercar fans get to savour the result of a rare virtual racer-to-real car design process when the striking GT by Citroën arrives at this year's CRC Speedshow.

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Motorsport 21 May 2013
Booth excited about Pukekohe changes - long it's not wet

Ahead of the third round of the 2013 BNT V8 SuperTourers series, Andy Booth is confident the Woodstock Racing Commodore will be competitive at the revamped Pukekohe circuit, but is concerned about safety with some of the revised track if it’s wet.

Andy Booth racing the Woodstock Racing Commodore at the BNT V8 SuperTourers second round in Christchurch 10 March

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Motorsport 19 May 2013
Twelve stage records take Paddon to victory in Whangarei

New Zealand’s top rally pairing Hayden Paddon and John Kennard demonstrated their world-class abilities with a convincing four-minute win at this weekend’s New Zealand Rally Championship round in Whangarei.

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard on their way to winning at Rally Whangarei, round two of the New Zealand Rally Championship event.

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