Wild Kiwi Announcement December 2024
The Wild Kiwi is a great event which has found its way into the hearts of people all over the North Island, and has become a welcome staple on the local Northland event calendar. Having delivered the event alongside some amazing sponsors (in particular Northpower), landowners the Jaggers, Williams and Mitchell families and passionate people since 2016, we were looking forward to celebrating the 10th year of the event in 2025.
However, over the past few months we have been communicating with local hapu (Te Waiariki, Ngati Korora, Ngati Takapari Hapu Iwi Trust), who have voiced major concerns around the ongoing running of this event at Te Whara (Bream Head) due to it being held in an area of cultural significance (Wahi Tapu).
While we are respectful of culture, and the view of this hapu, based on conversations that have happened and are ongoing, we would appreciate the opportunity to work with stakeholders on a solution. The intention is to deliver the event again once we have been through a renewed process, however, given the timeframes and where we are at presently, the tough decision has been made to miss next year's event and to work towards delivering the event again in 2026.
We appreciate hugely the support of the many, many people who have voiced support for the event. We will keep you all posted on progress made.
Regards,
Aaron Carter
Owner/found – Total Sport
Off-Road Adventures for all Adventurous Kiwis
Event to return 2026
The Northpower Wild Kiwi will take you into one of the most scenic landscapes in New Zealand – the Whangarei Heads.
The Whangarei Heads is iconic New Zealand – you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere in the world quite like it. The views go for days and the trails will knock your running socks off!
Boasting what is quite possibly New Zealand’s toughest half marathon (plus some very achievable shorter distances), this event should absolutely rank high on your trail event bucket list.
“Climb the Mt Parihaka of your limits and run down the other side” Emily Malone
Event Options:
Wild Kiwi Multi-Sport | *Mild* Kiwi Multi-Sport
21km Half Marathon | 15km Run/Walk | 8km Run/Walk | Kids Dash
NZ’S TOUGHEST HALF MARATHON
Quite possibly New Zealand’s most difficult off-road half marathon, add it to the top of your bucket list and get training… ideally on stairs!
MEDALS FOR ALL
Earn a Wild Kiwi of your very own when you cross the finish line. One for every finisher - including the kids dash!
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