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EDITOR Mark Baker EMAIL: [email protected] GRAPHIC DESIGNER Rachel Walker CONTRIBUTORS: Geoff Anders, Bryan Chang, David Coxon, Kevin Isemonger, Ashley Lucas, Peter Vahry EVENTS MANAGER Ashley Lucas EMAIL: [email protected] NZ4WD ADVERTISING MANAGE

A too-brief trip to Australia (Brisbane, Noosa, and back) in midwinter is everybody’s idea of a personal reset I reckon. In my case it was just two days in July, but the chance to get out of the fog and chill of New Zealand’s winter was a blessing. I

It doesn’t exactly look like ol’ mate’s Raptor down the road, but this is Ford’s most serious push for Dakar victory. The wild-looking Raptor T1+ uses a V8 engine derived from the Mustang’s 5.0-litre Coyote engine and made its debut at this year’s Go

The world of protection vehicles is quite different from the one most people inhabit. But if a person is at the head of a big corporation or even a country with internal political troubles, a protection 4WD is often the best mode of transport. Bullet

It’s the first petrol-electric hybrid dual-cab ute to market, and the GWM Cannon Alpha is already off to a strong start in Australia. Electrified powertrains are the next big thing, though full EV is still not on the horizon. With the Aussie launch o

Drivers travelling long distances across the rough, corrugated roads of the Australian Outback, especially in a 4WD, know that comfort definitely counts. The same applies in New Zealand’s back blocks. With this in mind, Terrain Tamer has recently rel

The 2024 JAC T9 will not be capable of towing up to 3.5 tonnes, among other key payload and off-road specifications trimmed back for the new ute. JAC issued “updates to the specifications” of its new T9 ute and has reduced its claimed towing capacity

Hosted by 4x4 Events. Two classes: trucks which have manufacturer’s body and chassis up 940mm tyre size (no tractor grip); buggy (unlimited) class. Scrutineering at 8.00am, driver briefing 9.30am for 10.00am start. Cost $50.00, NZFWDA members $35.00.

In an era where more people are seeking off-grid exploration and mobile living, a reliable power setup is essential. REDARC’s latest development, the Manager Alpha, has been hailed by Shaun Whale of 4WD 24/7 as a “foolproof” 12V system. Available in

Regular contributor Kevin Isemonger attended the New Zealand 4WD Association’s annual general meeting and was lucky enough to drive all five trips organised as part of the weekend. This is part one of his account. For the 50th Anniversary of the NZFW

Needed some nylon cord. My reel thereof was in a corner of the top shelf. A wood stack prevented a close approach, so I got my arm-extender-gripper. You know - about a metre long, handle and trigger at one end, crab’s claw at the other? Like the magn

EDITOR Mark Baker EMAIL: [email protected] GRAPHIC DESIGNER Rachel Walker CONTRIBUTORS: Geoff Anders, Bryan Chang, David Coxon, Kevin Isemonger, Ashley Lucas, Peter Vahry EVENTS MANAGER Ashley Lucas EMAIL: [email protected] NZ4WD ADVERTISING MANAGE

A too-brief trip to Australia (Brisbane, Noosa, and back) in midwinter is everybody’s idea of a personal reset I reckon. In my case it was just two days in July, but the chance to get out of the fog and chill of New Zealand’s winter was a blessing. I

It doesn’t exactly look like ol’ mate’s Raptor down the road, but this is Ford’s most serious push for Dakar victory. The wild-looking Raptor T1+ uses a V8 engine derived from the Mustang’s 5.0-litre Coyote engine and made its debut at this year’s Go

It’s the first petrol-electric hybrid dual-cab ute to market, and the GWM Cannon Alpha is already off to a strong start in Australia. Electrified powertrains are the next big thing, though full EV is still not on the horizon. With the Aussie launch o

Drivers travelling long distances across the rough, corrugated roads of the Australian Outback, especially in a 4WD, know that comfort definitely counts. The same applies in New Zealand’s back blocks. With this in mind, Terrain Tamer has recently rel

The 2024 JAC T9 will not be capable of towing up to 3.5 tonnes, among other key payload and off-road specifications trimmed back for the new ute. JAC issued “updates to the specifications” of its new T9 ute and has reduced its claimed towing capacity

Hosted by 4x4 Events. Two classes: trucks which have manufacturer’s body and chassis up 940mm tyre size (no tractor grip); buggy (unlimited) class. Scrutineering at 8.00am, driver briefing 9.30am for 10.00am start. Cost $50.00, NZFWDA members $35.00.

In an era where more people are seeking off-grid exploration and mobile living, a reliable power setup is essential. REDARC’s latest development, the Manager Alpha, has been hailed by Shaun Whale of 4WD 24/7 as a “foolproof” 12V system. Available in

Regular contributor Kevin Isemonger attended the New Zealand 4WD Association’s annual general meeting and was lucky enough to drive all five trips organised as part of the weekend. This is part one of his account. For the 50th Anniversary of the NZFW

Needed some nylon cord. My reel thereof was in a corner of the top shelf. A wood stack prevented a close approach, so I got my arm-extender-gripper. You know - about a metre long, handle and trigger at one end, crab’s claw at the other? Like the magn