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Old man of ‘the Moey’ dies
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
All of us here at NZ4WD were saddened recently to hear of the death of Ernie Matthews of Taranaki. Thirteen years ago NZ4WD did an article on Ernie after his property was featured in the book 4WD...
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Taupo 1000 off-roaders rev up for CRC Speedshow
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
Top race cars entering the longest, fastest and toughest off-road endurance race in New Zealand are the latest addition to the line-up for this year’s CRC Speedshow.
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CRC Speedshow
Thursday, 19 May 2011
 NZ4WD will have a stand inside at this year’s CRC Speedshow at the ASB Showgrounds over the weekend of July 23/24, as well as an outside display area where we are hoping to have Winch Challenge...
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New Products - ARB Underbody protection
Thursday, 19 May 2011
 While bull bars, side rails and rear bars will help keep vulnerable vehicle panels free from damage, various vital components underneath your vehicle are also at risk when you drive in challenging...
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Moab Madness
Thursday, 19 May 2011
Each year, thousands of diehard off-road enthusiasts descend upon Moab, Utah, in the US, for the Jeep Safari and a week of fun on some of the country’s best and most rugged trails. This year Jeep and...
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Airplex No-Drill Tonneau Cover
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Airplex has introduced a new heavy duty UV resistant vinyl tonneau cover that doesn’t require any drilling to fit to the vehicle.
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Territory gets massive boost
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Ford Territory. Been around since 2004. Used to sell well but sales have dropped off recently. So what’s different about the new one – and why should I buy one?
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South Island Odyssey - Part 1
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
A beautiful area that I had visited back in my university days, and explored very briefly about 10 years ago. Both times I was blown away by the scenery and the un-populated spaciousness of the area...
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Evoque can be fully loaded
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
The all new Range Rover Evoque, which arrives in New Zealand at the end of the year, will have a comprehensive choice of stylish options, allowing customers to personalise the car.
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Protection Equipment Feature: Bull bars – what you can and can’t do
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
The rules are set out in full on the NZTA website, but here are the main points as they apply to Class MA, MB, MC and NA vehicles.
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A good as new Land Cruiser FJ40
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Toyota is celebrating 60 years of the Land Cruiser this year, and it’s no secret that this will be commemorated by a trip from the top to the tip of New Zealand by celebrity Marc Ellis, driving a new...
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CCVC 40th birthday fundraiser
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The arrival in the early 1970s of Nissans and Toyotas to challenge the market dominance of Land Rover and Jeep was the start of the brand loyalty and rivalry that continues to this day. In an early...
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Isuzu gets chassis cab models
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The Isuzu D-Max ute range has been extended with the addition of new 4WD Space Cab and single cab chassis versions.
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Road through Molesworth Station opens
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Visitors now have the opportunity to drive through the spectacular high country landscape of Molesworth Station, New Zealand’s largest farm.
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Petrol Prado is back
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Toyota has added a 4 litre V6 petrol engine to its Land Cruiser Prado line-up. Available only in the top VX Limited grade, the new petrol engine is on sale now for $106,690.
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Help out the ‘Cruiser ‘Top to Bottom’
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Toyota New Zealand is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the legendary Land Cruiser this year – and to mark the fact TV personality Marc Ellis is going to drive the soon-to-be-released Toyota FJ...
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GLENTHORNE STATION
Tuesday, 07 December 2010
Glenthorne Station is a working sheep and cattle station that comprises of 62,352 acres of spectacular South Island high country nestled on the shores of Lake Coleridge in Canterbury.
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Looking back on Project 8K
Tuesday, 07 December 2010
When the idea was struck to undertake a project vehicle on a limited budget the first thing to do was set a budget. Various figures were tossed into the mix but basically as we initially planned to...
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Get it on-line at 4WDBits
Tuesday, 07 December 2010
4WDbits is New Zealand’s leading on-line retailer of affordable quality 4WD parts and accessories.
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Hereworth School trek for March
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
We’ve just received final details for the third 4WD Fundraiser for Hereworth School, based on private Central Hawke’s Bay coastal stations.
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OLD DISCO BREAKS RECORD
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
A three-man British driving team in a Land Rover Discovery II led by adventurer Mac Mackenney, has smashed the London to Cape Town overland driving record by nearly two days.
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Duncan's book - latest
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
A FARMER’S AFFAIR The Legend of the Land Rover Icon Written by Duncan Munro PublishMe Publishing Reviewed by John Oxley “This story covers the Series 1 to the Defender 60th Anniversay SVX including...
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Mitsubishi ASX takes to the road
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
On the back of gaining a 6.6 percent market share in July Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand is bullish about its prospects for the new ASX (Active Smart Crossover) which went on sale on August 1
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HAVE A GO DAY LATEST
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Excitement is building as final arrangements are made for the second NZ4WD magazine Have Go Day to be held at Jeep Woodhill 4WD Park on November 21 from 9 am to 3pm.
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Testing Michelins in a monsoon
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Michelin importer Tyreline Distributors recently invited a group of media and dealers to the New Zealand launch of the Michelin Latitude HT 4WD tyre and the new Michelin Pilot Sport 3 car tyre at...
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