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Cover more ground. Be more productive. Move more intelligently.
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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Sneak peek at Segway 3-wheeled product for public safety, security and Police
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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Last chance to own a Metallic Sage Segway i2
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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Berry farm management on a Segway PT
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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Segway, Inc. to sponsor 2013 'Woz' Challenge Cup
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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SpeedShow 2013 this weekend (20-21 July)
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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Queensland agrees on Segway Rider Rules for 1 August roll-out [updated]
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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10 International Segway Polo Teams Contesting the 2013 Woz Challenge Cup
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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"Over hills, over plains, in the mud and in the rain..."
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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Go west, young man! Segway NZ relocates over the bridge
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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Zoos adopting Segway PTs for tours and staff
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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Determination of Segway PT as a 'mobility device' moves forward
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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Removing and changing the InfoKey battery (a trick to remove the bezel)
Philip BendallJun 25, 20130 comments

Removing and changing the InfoKey battery (a trick to remove the bezel)

Calling 0800 2 SEGWAY will connect you with Philip Bendall at Segway New Zealand. Guess what the two most common calls for assistance are? 1. "How do I unlock Turtle...
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Segway Tours to be exempted from 'Adventure Activities' regulations
Philip BendallJun 23, 20130 comments

Segway Tours to be exempted from 'Adventure Activities' regulations

Tourism is one of New Zealand's largest export industries, second only to the dairy industry in terms of foreign exchange earnings. It directly employs 6.2 per cent of the New...
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Lunar Rover a pioneering electric vehicle with redundant systems
Philip BendallJun 20, 20130 comments

Lunar Rover a pioneering electric vehicle with redundant systems

The Segway Personal Transporter (PT) is renowned for safety that has been designed in, right from the start. This has been achieved by what engineers called 'redundant subsystems.' You can...
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Beach Patrols on the Segway x2 (Lake Ontario) - how the Segway Patroller is transforming Community Policing Programs
Philip BendallJun 12, 20130 comments

Beach Patrols on the Segway x2 (Lake Ontario) - how the Segway Patroller is transforming Community Policing Programs

Here is the latest deployment of the Segway x2 for beach patrol (be sure to read our earlier story about beach patrols), as detailed in this story at the Segway...
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National Agricultural Fieldays 12-15 June: Segway & Dairy Automation Limited
Philip BendallJun 11, 20130 comments

National Agricultural Fieldays 12-15 June: Segway & Dairy Automation Limited

The Southern Hemisphere's biggest agricultural trade show begins tomorrow at Mystery Creek, Hamilton. The National Agricultural Fieldays expects up to 125,000 visitors this year and more than 1,000 exhibitors. Many...
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TT Zero 2013: Motoczysz wins electric motorbike race 4th year in a row
Philip BendallJun 5, 20130 comments

TT Zero 2013: Motoczysz wins electric motorbike race 4th year in a row

Segway, Inc. contributed key technology as well as primary sponsorship to Motocyzsz's recent entries in the Isle of Man TT Zero, helping to win first place at both the 2011...
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