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Christmas and New Year Shutdown

Christmas and New Year Shutdown

by Rutherford, Hannah | Dec 21, 2025 | News

Office/Operations Hours 19th December – 6th January: CLOSED 6th  – 12th January: Reduced hours and slower response times We will resume full operations hours on 13th January
Niviuk Fly Wide Open – Krusevo, North Macedonia

Niviuk Fly Wide Open – Krusevo, North Macedonia

by Rutherford, Hannah | Oct 27, 2025 | Events, News, Paragliding

The next edition of the popular Niviuk Fly Wide Open will again take place in Krusevo, North Macedonia in the summer of 2026 from July 25th to August 1st. The Niviuk Fly Wide Open is specifically aimed at intermediate paraglider pilots who are starting out on their XC...

Video – NZHGPA Welcome to the 2026 flying season

by Rutherford, Hannah | Oct 1, 2025 | News

Hear whats been happening with the NZHGPA and re-touch on some safety points for your 2026 flying season. Presented by Aaron Darby Filming/Editing – Ryan Larraman

Kaimais closed until further notice for lambing

by Rutherford, Hannah | Aug 13, 2025 | News

This is likely to be until at least the end of November. We will update this post once reopen. Contact Rick Hawkeswood at the Waikato club.
Fly More, Fly Smart: CAA urges pilots not to ‘wing it’

Fly More, Fly Smart: CAA urges pilots not to ‘wing it’

by Rutherford, Hannah | Mar 16, 2025 | News

The NZHGPA handles over 80 occurrences each year – some of them life changing. Fly More, Fly Smart, is encouraging member pilots to place just as much importance on the thinking aspect of your flying as the doing, to help prevent pilots from  “just winging...
Niviuk Arrow, Arrow P – Safety Advice

Niviuk Arrow, Arrow P – Safety Advice

by Rutherford, Hannah | Mar 15, 2025 | News, Safety Notices, Uncategorised

DHV safety advice: Paraglider harnesses Niviuk Arrow, Niviuk Arrow P.  10th March, 2025 Certification numbers (as far as traceable): PH_317.2020, PH_407.2023 Problem Some reserve parachutes are not sufficiently fixed in the very spacious harness container. These can...
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