by Rutherford, Hannah | Nov 27, 2024 | News
Kia ora , The Department of Conservation is preparing for a potential outbreak of bird flu, also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). We are sharing some important information with you, so we can all be prepared and know how to act to help protect our...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Nov 27, 2024 | Safety Notices
Finsterwalder has published another safety notice regarding the Paralock 3 paragliding carabiner. In several cases, the device opened unintentionally during flight. Unfortunately, one fatal accident occurred. Finsterwalder assumes that this was due to operator error,...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Nov 7, 2024 | News
The NZHGPA advocating on members behalf, has made both an association submission and united with 11 other Outdoor Recreation Groups to form a coalition urging the government to amend the health and safety laws to safeguard public access to New Zealand’s outdoors. The...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Oct 31, 2024 | Competitions, News, Paragliding
The Niviuk Fly Wide Open is an evolution of the incredibly popular, entry-level paragliding event, previously known as The GIN Wide Open. It will take place in Krusevo, North Macedonia in the summer of 2025. The Niviuk Fly Wide Open is specifically aimed at...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Oct 7, 2024 | Hang Gliding, News, Paragliding
Elevating Pilotage Through Community What would your free-flight progression have been like without learning from fellow pilots? For many of us, lessons from others have not only improved our flying but, in some cases, saved our lives. Staying connected with our...
