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Winner – FMC Photo Competition 2025
Celebrating - Jens Richter was just announced as the Overall Winner of the Federated Mountain Clubs of NZ photo competition for 2025.The top entries from outdoor clubs from all over NZ...
Niviuk Fly Wide Open – Krusevo, North Macedonia
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...
Video – NZHGPA Welcome to the 2026 flying season
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
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’
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...
Niviuk Arrow, Arrow P – Safety Advice
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...
Congratulations Kinga Masztalerz for receiving the prestigious International FAI Air Sport Medal Kinga is an outstanding ambassador for the sport of free flight, having represented NZ...
Paragliding Nationals, 2026
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...
Investigation into incidents involving the Paralock 3 paragliding carabiner
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...
Christmas Hours
Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC)
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...
Bird Flu- What you need to know
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...
Health and Safety
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...
Niviuk Fly Wide Open
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...
WhatsApp Community
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...
Fly Like a Bird, Think Like a Pilot
The NZHGPA recently launched a national safety campaign helping pilots to advance their flying careers by staying safe in the fun zone. "Focus on the thinking part of your...