by Rutherford, Hannah | Feb 21, 2025 | Competitions, News, Paragliding
The Paragliding Nationals in New Zealand is dedicated to providing a world-class competition that balances safety, fairness, and fun for pilots of all skill levels. With two levels of expertise—catering to both seasoned competitors and emerging talent—we aim to foster...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Dec 22, 2024 | News, Safety Notices
A total of at least five cases of unintentional openings have become known. (Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy) • In two cases it is certain that the speed bar line has opened the release knob of the release lever (see ‘2. Incidents due to a loose speed bar line’)....
by Rutherford, Hannah | Dec 22, 2024 | News
by Rutherford, Hannah | Dec 22, 2024 | News, Uncategorised
Spotlight on our good friends at the Federated Mountain Clubs – FMC. Checkout the last three issues of FMC’s Back Country Magazine promoting Hang Gliding and Paragliding from the early days of Hang gliding to modern day paragliding Hike and Fly. FMC has...
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 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...
