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Jeep Renegade
A 1978 CJ7 brought to NZ from the States and lovingly restored. Highly capable with true character
Glen Massey Safari
This new tour through a hidden part of Waikato offers scenic, memorable driving across thousands of hectares
Akatarawa Tagalong
Heading through Upper Hutt’s native bushclad wilderness on this annual council event
National Park 4x4
Exploring the unique Central Plateau landscape – a wonderful off-road opportunity supporting the local community
Recovery feature
Been stuck? Likely to get stuck? Here’s a few real-world situations and how to recover from them, plus a guide to the gear you need
DRIVEN
Foton Tunland
A new player in NZ, this Chinese ute hits the middle of the market and impresses
Toyota Hilux SR5 V6
Loads of exhilarating, addictive power from the reintroduced petrol powerplant. More fuel? Who cares…
OFF-ROAD SPORT
National Trials Round 5
Skilled driving in tough Palmerston North conditions as the season heads for the finals
Southern 4x4 Trials Round 1
Direct from Dunedin, a challenging deep south round kicks things off nicely
Off-road racing Round 1
Power, speed and skill on display in Feilding for the first ORANZ races of the year
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