A renewed naming rights partnership between leading telecom One New Zealand and the world’s most celebrated expedition race, One New Zealand GODZONE, cements the event’s future progress. One NZ GODZONE Chapter 12 is being held in the stunning Marlborough region of New Zealand this November, with teams of four enduring the multi-day challenge with grit
Newstalk ZB Sports host Ferg Ferguson interviews One NZ GODZONE spokesperson Rob Nichol about iconic outdoor company Macpac supporting teams racing at Chapter 12, last months recce to Marlborough and the story of how the crew had to use the One NZ Satellite TXT service after someone drove into a rock in a very remote
From first-class cricket to conquering One NZ GODZONE, Michele Frey is a sporting connoisseur who loves nothing better than bringing her competitive spirit to everything she does. Michelle has competed at One NZ GODZONE three times and has truly caught the adventure racing bug. Michele is now a member of the Pure Adventure Charitable Trust
A new premier partnership between One New Zealand GODZONE and New Zealand-based outdoor clothing and equipment company Macpac sees the brand become the event’s official apparel and pack sponsor. Macpac will equip the complete One NZ GODZONE event, including competitor race packs and volunteers with select outerwear, technical tees and accessories, as well as the
With the support of AWS Legal, a group of talented past and present students from Motueka High School will compete in one of the world’s toughest multi-day, multi-discipline adventure races, One New Zealand GODZONE, at Chapter 12 in Marlborough this November. Leo Easton (18), Nika Rayward (19), Louie Burger (17) and Tide Fa’avae (19) are
Considered one of the teams to beat Team No Idea returns to One NZ GODZONE for Chapter 12 this November. We caught up with No Idea team captain Shaun Palmer to find out more about this very fast adventure racing group of mates. When did No Idea first evolve as a team and how did
Australian team Muppets are heading back to New Zealand this November to race at One NZGODZONE Chapter 12. They last raced One NZ GODZONE in Kaiteriteri at Chapter 5 which team captain Michael Phillips of Tasmanian Multisport Adventures says was incredible. “The Mountain Owen Trek – absolutely amazing! There was also some awesome paddle legs.”
Introducing PURE ADVENTURE Charitable Trust member David’ Ginge’ Burnett, who is one of the trustees instrumental in bringing One NZ GODZONE back. An Invercargill dairy farmer Ginge is well-known for his dedication to the multisport community. In 2024, he was included in the New Year’s Honours list and awarded a King’s Service Medal for his
Nelson Vet Brendan Hickman is a seasoned One NZ GODZONER having competed in no less than seven Chapters with a variety of team mates over the years. He is back for more at Chapter 12 leading Team Nelson Vets. This week he appeared on TVNZ Breakfast show alongside PURE ADVENTURE Charitable Trustee Rob Nichol to
Tiki Tour has been represented in some form at every One NZ GODZONE, and in 2017, they won the Queenstown chapter. The high-profile team is a crowd favourite and confirmed to be racing Chapter 12 this time with Tom Lucas, Mike Kelly, Ali Wilson and Eryn Cutler. Mike Kelly talks about what it takes to
GODZONE Competitor Liaison Keren McSkimming is an important part of the team and a consummate professional with a heart of gold. Keren has been looking after GZ competitors since Chapter 5, that was held in Tasman in 2016. What are some common questions from teams entering GZ Chapter 12 now? They want to check when
One New Zealand GODZONE lays down the challenge to enter Chapter 12 and race in Marlborough this November. PURE ADVENTURE charity trustees Richie McCaw, Rob Nichol and Adam Fairmaid talk about their inspirational journey to GODZONE and why it means so much.
PRESS RELEASE From: Pure Adventure Charitable Trust, Wānaka, New Zealand For Immediate Release Thursday, February 27, 2025 ONE NEW ZEALAND GODZONE ‘READY TO RACE’ IN MARLBOROUGH THIS NOVEMBER 2025 Pure Adventure Charitable Trust is pleased to announce that One New Zealand GODZONE Chapter 12 will return to the adventure racing calendar this year, hosted in Marlborough
PRESS RELEASE From: Pure Adventure Charitable Trust, Wānaka, New Zealand For immediate release 7pm Monday 3 Feb 2025 ICONIC ONE NEW ZEALAND GODZONE TO MAKE TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO NEW ZEALAND’S ADVENTURE RACING SCENE A new adventure racing charitable trust led by high-profile sportsperson Richie McCaw announces the return of One NZ GODZONE, the world’s largest
Chapter 11 of One NZ GODZONE will go down in the history books as a magical event where the highlights just kept on coming, perfectly balancing the tough times which can make expedition racing so rewarding. Fiordland and Southland served up a technically challenging course and stunning backdrop to the 12 stage route that saw
Where are the Bears have the honour of being the lucky last full course team to cross the One New Zealand GODZONE finish line at 2am this morning (Friday) as a fully ranked team. There were plenty of Jimmys Pies and beers to cheer them in after their long nine day odyssey around the 580km
A big stage for the latter part of the race, the Takitimu Mountain trek will be a memorable one for teams who traversed through the high peaks and towering cliff faces. They had to make an early decision on their route selection to Telford Hut and most teams chose to go high and gain altitude
The first team in the Pursuit category came across the One New Zealand GODZONE finish line this afternoon after putting in a stellar performance throughout the race. Team Kolmarden Adventures were thrilled to take the win with Swedes Christer Casselsjo, Mats Rojgard and Magnus Blomgren congratulating their Kiwi team member Bridget Dick at the finish
Australian team Thought Sports represented at Chapter 11 taking out the official One New Zealand GODZONE International Trophy. The experienced team of Rob Preston, Katheryn Preston, Tim Boots and Robbie Hunt completed the race in just under five days having duelled constantly with team Tiki Tour for third place. The Australians eventually settled for fifth
