Philip BendallOct 13, 20130 comments

Canterbury University upgrades Locksmith's Segway PT

Canterbury University has more Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) deployed than any other institution in New Zealand. For example, since 2008 their Locksmith and 'maintenance man' Ian Steele has been finishing...

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Philip BendallOct 5, 20130 comments

Event Management with Segway PTs at Pink Star Walk, Waikato Home & Garden Show

Crackerjack Promotions have again hired Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) for an event they are managing. Tonight's Pink Star Walk in the Auckland Domain will run more smoothly and more safely...

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Philip BendallSep 29, 20130 comments

Get Segway Patroller Shields customised for your Public Safety needs

The Segway Patroller range has been very carefully designed to meet the needs of security guards, police officers and other first responders like EMS/Ambulance to improve public safety across a...

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Philip BendallSep 22, 20130 comments

Avril Lavigne's Rock N Roll video features Billy Zane on a magical rocket-powered Segway PT

Avril Lavigne's madcap new music video for Rock N Roll features a lot of things you don't see every day. Like Avril kissing Dancia McKellar, dressed up like cult comic...

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Philip BendallSep 20, 20130 comments

Aston Martin' Segway PT for 'Bond'

"James Bond" was the theme at a recent conference for New Zealand's largest retailer The Warehouse. When the organiser enquired about hiring a Segway Personal Transporter (PT) for the CEO...

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Philip BendallSep 12, 20130 comments

Property Manager at Forrest Hill Primary School more productive on a PT

George Brown is the Property Manager at Forrest Hill Primary School* in Auckland, New Zealand - and he uses a Segway Personal Transporter (PT) every day. Forrest Hill Primary School...

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Philip BendallSep 5, 20130 comments

Cover more ground. Be more productive. Move more intelligently.

"When I imported the first Segway 'Human Transporters' (today known as Personal Transporters) into New Zealand in 2003 they arrived in brown cardboard cartons emblazoned with the company's original catchphrase...

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Philip BendallAug 21, 20130 comments

Sneak peek at Segway 3-wheeled product for public safety, security and Police

Segway, Inc. has revealed the first glimpse of a new 3-wheeled vehicle designed for the public safety sector, including Police, security and first-responder users. First announced earlier this year, this...

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Philip BendallAug 18, 20130 comments

Last chance to own a Metallic Sage Segway i2

The Metallic Sage colour scheme for the Segway i2 is being discontinued soon, so if you'd like to purchase one of the last units in this popular, collectable colour then...

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Philip BendallJul 26, 20130 comments

Berry farm management on a Segway PT

Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) are a valuable tool on orchards, vineyards, farms and lifestyle blocks. Here is a detailed case study about how the owner of a raspberry farm in...

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Philip BendallJul 20, 20130 comments

Segway, Inc. to sponsor 2013 'Woz' Challenge Cup

Segway Inc. announced yesterday that it will sponsor the closing ceremonies at the 2013 ‘Woz’ Challenge Cup, an international Segway polo tournament, which is hosted annually at different locales throughout...

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Philip BendallJul 18, 20130 comments

SpeedShow 2013 this weekend (20-21 July)

SpeedShow is on again this weekend at Auckland Showgrounds (Greenlane). This fantastic annual event has featured Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) at every show since 2009 (search 'speedshow' in our archives...

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Philip BendallJul 16, 20130 comments

Queensland agrees on Segway Rider Rules for 1 August roll-out [updated]

The government of Queensland, Australia is about to change state law to permit the use of Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) on public roads. According to Transport minister Scott Emerson, here...

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Philip BendallJul 13, 20130 comments

10 International Segway Polo Teams Contesting the 2013 Woz Challenge Cup

Barbados will be among 10 international Segway Polo teams contesting the Woz Challenge Cup, the World Cup of Segway Polo in Washington DC from July 20-24, 2013. As the world...

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Philip BendallJul 7, 20130 comments

"Over hills, over plains, in the mud and in the rain..."

Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) are being used by more and more farmers, orchardists, viticulturist and lifestyle block owners around New Zealand. The rugged Segway x2 model is built for cross-terrain...

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Philip BendallJun 28, 20130 comments

Go west, young man! Segway NZ relocates over the bridge

This week Segway New Zealand began the move to new premises in Auckland. Here is a panorama photo of two corners that was taken this afternoon, shortly after the moving...

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Philip BendallJun 27, 20130 comments

Zoos adopting Segway PTs for tours and staff

Zoos are adopting the Segway PT as a method to attract customers, as well as a way to efficiently move staff around their typically large areas. Many zoos and animal...

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Philip BendallJun 27, 20130 comments

Determination of Segway PT as a 'mobility device' moves forward

A defended hearing in the Whangarei District Court began yesterday that may ultimately determine if the Segway Personal Transporter (PT) meets the legal definition of a 'mobility device' in New...

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