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news, events and updates from the world of rally races & events

As soon as there is news about the Rally of New Zealand it'll be posted here. Come back often to get your daily dose of rally updates, news and fun facts. We'll post updates from New Zealand rally events but interesting overseas updates as well. 

WRC Driver Line Up Confirmed for Repco Rally New Zealand

6 September 2022
Flying Finn, kiwi icons among the stellar field for Repco Rally New Zealand Finnish find Kalle Rovanperä, chasing a place in sporting history, heads the entry list announced today for this month’s FIA Repco Rally New Zealand. The 21-year-old Rovanperä, the current leader in the FIA World Rally Championship, could...

Repco Rally New Zealand Welcomes Traffic Safe NZ

20 September 2022
Traffic Safe NZ backs Repco Rally New Zealand After 10 years away, the FIA World Rally Championship returns to New Zealand, in and around Auckland from 29 September to 2 October. The world’s best rally drivers have openly praised a return to New Zealand, with excitement to come back to...

Rally Championship New Zealand Lineup Released!

19 September 2022
Final two rounds of the Rally Championship Plenty of focus has been around the FIA World Rally Championship stars returning to Aotearoa, Repco Rally New Zealand also incorporates the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship for the final two rounds of the series across Saturday and Sunday. While...

Rally star Hayden Paddon reveals livery for Repco Rally New Zealand

10 September 2022
New look & feel of the Hyundai i20 NZ Rally2 car New Zealand’s leading rally driver Hayden Paddon has revealed the look of his Hyundai i20 NZ Rally2 car at Pukekohe Park ahead of the Repco Rally New Zealand later this month. Paddon will compete with an increased partnership with...

Tickets selling fast for Repco WRC Rally New Zealand

15 September 2022
Your last chance to secure a ticket to Repco Rally New Zealand Organisers of the upcoming Repco Rally New Zealand are recommending that fans get in quick to secure tickets to the final day stage at Jacks Ridge. Repco Rally New Zealand returns for the first time in over a...

Good George Named Official Beverage Partner of Repco Rally New Zealand

8 September 2022
Good George Brewing is proud to be the official beverage provider of the Repco Rally New Zealand World Rally Championship event in 2022. Award-winning craft beer Coming hot off the back of a trophy win and medal haul at the NZ Brewers Awards, Good George is thrilled to bring its...

Keeping you Safe while you watch the WRC

6 September 2022
Safety at the WRC Rally of New Zealand: lighting system explained! Let's take a minute to talk about Safety. This year's WRC Cars are now Hybrid (petrol & electric). This is something very new to the sport & a very exciting change to the way the rally is done, however,...

Sébastien Ogier to feature at Repco Rally New Zealand

4 September 2022
Eighth time World Champion, Sébastien Ogier has confirmed he will line-up in this month’s Repco Rally New Zealand. Ogier keen to return to one of his favourite rallies The reigning World Champion from France, racing a part-time basis for his Toyota Gazoo Racing team in the FIA World Rally Championship...

The Wolf Power Stage Haunai Super Show to feature at Jacks Ridge

5 September 2022
The focal point of this year's Repco New Zealand WRC - FIA World Rally Championship will the final day - Jacks Ridge, Which as you now know has a full 6.7km Rally Circuit. Here are some details on what to expect... Mad Mike Whiddett Attending and driving his Stadium Truck -...

Can you help Rally New Zealand? Volunteers & Marshals are needed!

30 August 2022
Rally New Zealand needs your help! This year's Repco Rally New Zealand is a large-scale event, that takes place all over Auckland and Parts of the Waikato, Part of managing big crowds, as well as ensuring the safety and comfort of patrons requires people power. Volunteers are a key part...

Jack’s Ridge stage adds unique qualities for Repco Rally New Zealand

26 August 2022
The return of Repco Rally New Zealand The return of Repco Rally New Zealand for the 32nd time and after more than a decade has brought with it considerable expectations as the world’s best rally drivers return to what is regarded as the best gravel rally roads in the world....

Jacks Ridge has Limited Ticketing – Don’t miss out!

23 August 2022
Jack’s Ridge, The Wolf Power Stage - The spectator showcase of the event! Sunday October 2nd, is the most bespoke stage ever built right here in Auckland. A phenomenal viewing experience for all rally fans. Last year's Repco Battle of Jacks Ridge sold out completely, this year with the return...

Fan Friendly Stages for Repco Rally New Zealand 2022

9 August 2022
Repco Rally New Zealand Route Announcement From the start at the iconic Pukekawa Auckland Domain to the renowned Whaanga Coast, Kaipara Hills and with the grand finale in Auckland’s coolest backyard, the Repco Rally New Zealand will offer international drivers a challenge like no other. Organisers of the 32nd Rally...

How to unleash the power of VPN and watch WRC Rally and other sporting events no matter where you are

19 July 2022
Are you a sports fan who wants to watch the WRC Rally or any other sporting events but because of geographical restrictions you can’t? We’ll show you how to get around a geo-block. (more…)

Experience WRC in style thanks to Hyundai New Zealand

1 August 2022
Last night Hyundai New Zealand in association with one of the country's longest-running television shows, Hyundai Country Calendar, launched an incredible opportunity to win an experience at Repco Rally New Zealand! (more…)

Ford New Zealand Confirms Sponsorship of Repco Rally New Zealand

30 June 2022
Ford New Zealand today announced it has signed on as an Elite Sponsor of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) round to be held in New Zealand from 29 September to 2 October. “New Zealanders – including all of us here at Ford – love all things Rally, so we’re...

Century Batteries revved up for Rally New Zealand

7 July 2022
After 10 long years away, the FIA World Rally Championship has returned to New Zealand, and this time it is powered by one of New Zealand’s most popular battery brands. Century Batteries has jumped on board as the Official Battery partner of Repco Rally New Zealand for 2022, in what...

2023 Otago Rally date announced: 1 and 2 April 2023

7 July 2022
After the troubles of the pandemic, hopes are high that the Otago Rally will be back better than ever on April 1 and 2, 2023 – and that's no April Fool's Day joke. Organisers of the Dunedin-based rally have confirmed the date for next year’s event, which, being the week...

100 Days to GO until Rally New Zealand 2022

21 June 2022
Today marks 100 days until the return of the FIA World Rally Championship to Auckland and organisers are thrilled to announce that Go Media are getting behind the event as the official out-of-home media partner for Repco Rally New Zealand. Repco Rally New Zealand will be staged in and around...

Rally New Zealand returns to Auckland in 2022!

15 October 2021
Rally New Zealand returns to Auckland in 2022 Rally New Zealand is set to make its 32nd appearance on the FIA World Rally Championship calendar. A decade since it was last staged and two years after the pandemic prevented a historic return of Rally New Zealand, today Auckland has been...
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Rally NZ will update you about anything related to the WRC Rally of New Zealand

The Rally NZ blog is your one-stop source for info, news and updates about the WRC Rally of New Zealand. As avid rally fans ourselves we collect pieces of information about anything that has to do with rally races in New Zealand. Of course, we'll also add some international rally news. No worries.

However, our main focus is the WRC Rally in New Zealand. ISuch an amazing event. We are so looking forward to it. Although the WRC Rally in New Zealand is completely different from other amazing WRC races. Take for example another fan favourite, the rally of Finland.

The Rally of Finland is one of the oldest international rally events in existence. It has been held every year since 1963, with the exception being 2013 due to the Winter Olympics being held in Sochi, Russia.

Although the WRC Rally of New Zealand isn't as famous as the Rall of Finland yet, we really enjoy watching it. Too bad the last WRC Rally in New Zealand was so long ago. Let's hope the 2022 World Rally Championship in Auckland will be the start of it becoming a recurring event.

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