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Bovington Tank Museum
Like tanks? Then you will love this place – it’s tank heaven, says NZ4WD magazine publisher Cathy Parker who visited late last year as part of her Automechanika trip.
Rosehill Safari fundraiser
With the promise of terrain and tracks usually off-limits, Papakura school Rosehill College had no trouble attracting close to 100 trucks to its recent Safari event on Franklin’s wild west coast.
Takapari Rd
High in the hills above Ashhurst, Takapari Rd is a great day-out drive. Regular NZ4WD contributor David Coxon explains why.
Repowering and performance
Whether it’s a high-tech re-power or a simple chip upgrade for better response and fuel economy there is no shortage of options when it comes to 4WD engines.
Our Great Aussie 4WD Adventure part 2
In the second of a three-part feature on touring Australia by 4WD, Kiwi couple Gary and Carolyn Cooper explore ‘the Golden West.’
OFF-ROAD SPORT
NZ1 Winch Challenge
Canterbury turned it on for the 2014 NZ1 Winch Challenge. Vicky Newport has the story.
Central Zone Club Truck Series
The first two rounds of this season’s Central Zone Club Truck Series have been run and won with more to come in the New Year. Words and photos: Andrew Gee.
Southern Trail Blazers’ Landslip Trial
The Southern Trailer Blazers 4WD Club of Gore held their annual 4x4 Trial at the Landslip site near Pukerau on Saturday November 8.
ORANZ National Series Wrap
Second-generation off-road racer Owen Chang claimed the 2014 national championship at his home round at West Melton in November last year.