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Media relations consultancy specialising in motoring and motorsport, marine and agricultural sectors.

Joined October 2010
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Motorsport 17 May 2013
No turnaround, says McIntyre re Pukekohe V8 SuperTourer event

John McIntyre doesn’t want to be turned around again when the V8 SuperTourer field hits Pukekohe Park Raceway for round three of their 2013 season.

show John McIntyre and the #47 Blackwoods Protector Ford

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Motorsport 8 May 2013
McIntyre back to Bathurst

Team JELD-WEN’s Alex Davison will pair with experienced V8 Supercar co-driver John McIntyre in all three V8 Supercars Endurance Cup long-distance races at Sandown, Bathurst and the Gold Coast.

Three-time NZ V8 champ John McIntyre returns to race at Bathurst in 2013 with Ford Performance Racing/Team JELD-WEN's Alex Davison

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Marine 7 May 2013
September's Auckland On Water Boat Show looking ship-shape

AUCKLAND — The 26 to 29 September running of the 2013 Auckland On Water Boat Show is looking like being another beauty with a large percentage of the exhibitors already confirmed by show organisers NZ Marine Industry Association.

The 2013 Auckland On Water Boat Show is shaping up to be a beauty.

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Motorsport 7 May 2013
Paddon confirms return to World Rally Championship

Hayden Paddon, New Zealand’s top rally driver, heads back to Europe in July having confirmed his entry in two FIA World Rally Championship events.

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Motoring 29 Apr 2013
CRC Speedshow to offer free seminars from automotive experts

New for 2013, CRC Speedshow is introducing a free seminar series covering a range of topics of interest to automotive and motorsport enthusiasts.

High Performance Academy tutor Andre Simon is one of several automotive experts offering free seminars at this year's CRC Speedshow.

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Marine 19 Apr 2013
Friends of NZ Marine will see kiwis around the world bring work home

Step into just about any marine environment, anywhere in the world – a superyacht in Monaco, a shipyard in Gibraltar, a spar maker in Holland – and, chances are, you’ll find a kiwi.

Friends of NZ Marine will see kiwis around the world bring work home

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Motoring 11 Apr 2013
Studebaker, Mercury and hand-built bike among first vehicles confirmed for CRC Speedshow's new custom show

A rebuilt, customised 1953 Studebaker Starlite Coupe, a radically-customised 1940 Ford Mercury custom convertible and a hand-built, copper-coloured, Harley-powered chopper called Metallic-Ah are the first vehicles to be confirmed for Castrol EDGE / Teng Tools Custom & Classic Show, the new show-within-a-show at July’s CRC Speedshow.

The highly-customised 1953 Studebaker Starlite Coupe is one of the vehicles confirmed for the new Castrol EDGE / Teng Tools Custom & Classic Show, part of the 2013 CRC Speedshow

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Motorsport 1 Mar 2013
Booth aims to keep clear and fast at round two of V8 SuperTourers

CANTERBURY — V8 SuperTourer driver Andy Booth aims to keep clear of any ‘dramas’ and make the most of the Woodstock Racing Commodore’ race pace when the series heads to Powerbuilt Tools Raceway in Christchurch for round two on 9 and 10 March.

Andy Booth in action in the Woodstock Racing Commodore at the opening round of the 2013 BNT V8 SuperTourers at Hampton Downs on 17 February

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Motoring 22 Feb 2013
Teng Tools joins new custom car show at CRC Speedshow

A new custom and classic car show running as part of July’s CRC Speedshow has gained the support of well-known automotive and industrial tool brand Teng Tools.

The immaculate, restored 1959 Chevrolet Impala owned by Aucklander Alex Ross has been entered in the American stock street machine category of the Castrol EDGE / Teng Tools Custom & Classic Show, part of July's CRC Speedshow.

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Books 14 Jan 2013
New York publisher releases debut novel from New Zealand's newest historical romance author

The Loveswept imprint of Random House Inc., one of the top six US publishers, has published the debut novel of Auckland writer Wendy Vella.

New Zealand writer Wendy Vella

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Export 7 Jan 2013
New Zealand's Racetech Manufacturing opens US subsidiary

Racetech Manufacturing Limited, the New Zealand-based designer and manufacturer of some of the world’s safest and most innovative race seats, has opened a subsidiary in the USA based in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Racetech race seat users, NZ rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard

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Motorsport 10 Dec 2012
Chicane Racewear releases new, super lightweight race suit for 2013

Auckland-based motorsport clothing specialists Chicane Racewear has developed a new, super lightweight two-layer race suit, called the M-6, specifically for New Zealand and Australian racing conditions.

Auckland-based speedway midget race driver Michael Pickens wearing his custom-branded Chicane M-6 race suit

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Sport 26 Nov 2012
Bruce McLaren 50th anniversary to be celebrated at CRC Speedshow

The achievements of New Zealand racing icon Bruce McLaren and the 50th anniversary of the formation of his company, Bruce McLaren Motor Racing (BMMR) Limited, will be celebrated at next year’s CRC Speedshow in Auckland.

Bruce McLaren, NZ Grand Prix winner, January 1964

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Motoring 14 Aug 2012
Sixth CRC Speedshow an absolute stunner; new owner to take the helm for 2013

AUCKLAND CITY — Overwhelmingly positive comments from fans and exhibitors about the 2012 CRC Speedshow indicate that the show's developer and promoter, Keith Sharp, is on the money when he says this was the best show yet.

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Motorsport 20 Feb 2012
Top five finishes for McIntyre and Richards at V8SuperTourers

John McIntyre and team-mate Steven Richards finished the first-ever round of V8SuperTourer racing with top five places in the third and longest race of the weekend.

John McIntyre (car #47) races in front of team-mate Steve Richards (car #556) in the opening round of the V8SuperTourers at Hampton Downs, 18 Feb

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Motoring 16 Jul 2011
Murph and V8SuperTourers head to CRC Speedshow with special ticket offer

AUCKLAND CITY — V8 racing star Greg Murphy and other drivers confirmed to race in the all-new V8SuperTourer series starting in February are heading to New Zealand’s biggest motoring and motorsport expo, CRC Speedshow, in July with a very special ticket offer for fans.

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Motoring 30 Jun 2011
Charities benefit from CRC Speedshow fans

AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland Starship Children’s Hospital and an 11-year-old suffering from muscular dystrophy will benefit from funds raised during a charity drive and a charity ride to this year’s CRC Speedshow.

Meguiars Car Cruise

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Motoring 24 Jun 2011
CRC Speedshow welcomes big rigs, new and old

An array of some of the biggest, flashest new trucks and some of the coolest, restored vintage trucks in New Zealand go on show at CRC Speedshow in July.

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Entertainment 25 May 2011
Lotus Renault F1 to star at CRC Speedshow

Two of the most famous and enduring names in motorsport – Lotus and Renault – appear at this year’s CRC Speedshow in the form of a 2011 Lotus Renault Grand Prix Formula 1 race car.

Lotus Renault F1 to star at CRC Speedshow

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Motorsport 11 May 2011
Speedshow welcomes new V8SuperTourers

The stars and cars of New Zealand’s newest and most exciting motor racing series, the V8SuperTourers, will be a major attraction at this year’s CRC Speedshow.

V8 champions John McIntyre and Andy Booth test the new V8SuperTourer which will be on show at CRC Speedshow in July

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Entertainment 4 May 2011
GT5 comp a highlight of Rally NZ's High Octane on Hampton

A Gran Turismo® 5 virtual racing competition is a major highlight among the real rally super special stages and top-flight racing at ‘High Octane on Hampton’ on Sunday 8 May.

A competitor 'racing' with Gran Turismo 5 on the VisionRacer system

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Motorsport 21 Apr 2011
McIntyre honoured with Ashley Stichbury trophy

Having just won his third NZV8 championship title, John McIntyre was honoured to be presented with the Ashley Stichbury Memorial Trophy by NZV8 category officials at a prize-giving function on Sunday.

Three-time NZV8 champion John McIntyre pictured with the Ashley Stichbury Memorial Trophy presented for good sportsmanship

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Motoring 21 Apr 2011
Kiwi enthusiasts enjoy first Can-Am Spyder Homecoming

More than 200 New Zealanders now own Can-Am Spyders with nearly 50 of these owners participating in the inaugural Spyder Owners’ Homecoming event in Taupo earlier in April.

Kiwi enthusiasts enjoy first Can-Am Spyder Homecoming

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Business 21 Mar 2011
Events Clothing celebrates 20 successful years and a bright future

Auckland-based superyacht, marine and business clothing specialist Events Clothing has just secured a contract to supply the crew uniforms for one of the biggest motor yachts ever built in Europe.

Events Clothing supplies the crew gear for some of the world's most famous yachts, such as the J-Class sailing yacht, Ranger

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Motoring 17 Mar 2011
BRP, giving New Zealand customers a better deal

New Zealand, 17 March 2011 – BRP, the driving force behind leading powersport brands including Sea-Doo, Evinrude and Can-Am, takes the lead in the powersports industry in light of the ongoing strength of the local currency, by making a clear statement that it is time for Kiwis to get a better deal.

Special new owner's rebate available on Can-Am ATVs

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Motorsport 9 Mar 2011
Edgell takes NZV8 round win confidence to Taupo

Race driver Tim Edgell aims to maintain his current race-winning form when he competes in the penultimate round of New Zealand’s premier race series at Taupo Motorsport Park this weekend.

Race driver Tim Edgell aims to maintain his current race-winning form when he competes in the penultimate round of New Zealand's premier race series at Taupo Motorsport Park this weekend.

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Sport 15 Feb 2011
Kiwi sets new 24-hour record on Sea-Doo PWC

Riding a stock-standard Sea-Doo GTX Ltd iS personal watercraft (PWC or jet-ski) New Zealander Jeremy Burfoot has established a new world record for the distance covered in a 24-hour period.

Kiwi Jeremy Burfoot sets new 24-hour world record on Sea-Doo PWC

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Motorsport 15 Feb 2011
New organisers for NZ Rally Championship

The long-running, prestigious New Zealand Rally Championship will once again be organised and promoted by personnel from Rally New Zealand.

Emma Gilmour is one of several top drivers likely to contest the NZ Rally Championship in 2011

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Motorsport 13 Feb 2011
Race win better end to tough day for McIntyre at Manfeild NZV8s

Winning the reverse grid race helped two-time NZV8 champion John McIntyre finish the Manfeild round of the NZV8 series on a positive note.

John McIntyre, two-time NZV8 champion, in action at Manfeild

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Motorsport 13 Feb 2011
First-ever NZV8 round win for Edgell at Manfeild

NZV8 race driver Tim Edgell has achieved a new career best in the tough BNT V8s Championship, taking the round win at Manfeild on 13 February.

Tim Edgell has first round win in challenging BNT V8s Championship

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Motorsport 12 Feb 2011
Front row start for Edgell at Manfeild NZV8s

MANAWATU-WHANGANUI — Top NZV8 race driver Tim Edgell is happy to be starting from the front row of the grid in the first NZV8 race at Manfeild tomorrow (Sunday 13 February).

Tim Edgell takes second on the grid for NZV8 start at Manfeild

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Motorsport 12 Feb 2011
Grid position three for fired-up McIntyre in Manfeild NZV8s

PALMERSTON NORTH — John McIntyre, a two-time NZV8 champion, has secured third position on the starting grid for the first of three races for the fifth round of the BNT V8s Championship at Manfeild.

Two-time NZV8 champion John McIntyre powers into grid position three for NZV8s at Manfeild

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Business 10 Dec 2010
Dancing in the aisles at Remuera New World

AUCKLAND — Owner celebrates ten years with fun Christmas party Adrian Barkla, owner-operator of Remuera New World, celebrated ten years of owning the thriving supermarket by throwing a Christmas party for his customers on 8 December.

Remuera New World's owner-operator Adrian Barkla & Almost Elton (Greg Ward)

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Entertainment 10 Dec 2010
CRC signs on as Speedshow sponsor

Well-known automotive and hardware brand CRC is confirmed as the new naming rights sponsor of Speedshow.

CRC signs on as Speedshow sponsor

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Business 18 Nov 2010
BRP enters side-by-side market with Can-Am Commander

Bombardier Recreational Products introduces the Can-Am Commander™side-by-side models to their Can-Am offroad vehicle line-up available in New Zealand.

The new Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicle from BRP

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Family 10 Nov 2010
4WD 'have a go' day fun for all family

HELENSVILLE — Four-wheel-drive vehicles owners around Auckland have a fun opportunity to take their vehicle off-road in a safe, enjoyable and free ‘have a go’ day in the Woodhill Forest northwest of Auckland on Sunday 21 November.

Participants at the 2009 NZ 4WD Have A Go Day tackle the Woodhill Forest course.

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Motorsport 29 Oct 2010
LG Motorsport selects Upper Hutt teenager, Gaskin, to run LG-ZM Suzuki

Jamie Gaskin, from Upper Hutt, is the newest member of the LG Motorsport team, having won the opportunity to race the LG-ZM Suzuki Swift in the hotly-contested Suzuki Swift Sports Cup.

Jamie Gaskin, a 15-year-old from Upper Hutt, will drive the LG-ZM Swift in this summer's Suzuki Swift Sport Cup

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Motorsport 29 Oct 2010
Bamber joins Fogg in LG Motorsport's NZV8 team

LG Motorsport is preparing to run 16-year-old William Bamber in the BNT V8s Championship alongside their current NZV8 star Angus Fogg.

William Bamber becomes the youngest-ever competitor in the NZV8 racing series

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Motoring 28 Oct 2010
Can-Am's Spyder experience offers unique long demo rides

This November, Kiwi motoring enthusiasts have a special opportunity to enjoy a lengthy demonstration ride with the unique Can-Am Spyder roadster.

The Can-Am Spyder offers a fun, powerful motoring experience

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Motorsport 28 Oct 2010
McIntyre fired up for NZV8 season opener

Drawing on his recent success with Kiwi V8 Supercar star Shane van Gisbergen in Australia, top New Zealand V8 touring car racer John McIntyre is rearing to get on track in his own V8 Ford.

John McIntyre tests his Ford NZV8 prior to the opening round at Pukekohe race circuit on 6 & 7 Nov

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