Philip BendallMay 9, 20130 comments

Let's Get Inventin' (with some steampunk Segway PT riders)

Last week was a pretty exciting time for one young Kiwi inventor, the crew of TV's Let's Get Inventin', and Segway New Zealand's Philip Bendall. Steampunk Segway Riders: filming television...

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Philip BendallMay 7, 20130 comments

Segway, Inc. announces new President

Segway Names Veteran Executive Rod Keller As President Keller to Drive Revitalization of the World's Leading Provider of Electric Personal Transportation Today, Segway Inc., the world’s leading provider of electric...

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Philip BendallMay 5, 20130 comments

Beachfront patrols in Bali

Bali is a popular tropical island holiday destination for Kiwis. Visitors have been taking Segway Tours to explore the sights for some time, and now Bali Police have deployed a...

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Philip BendallApr 30, 20130 comments

All-weather Segway Patroller at The Base shopping mall in Hamilton

Last month we covered ADT Armourguard's roll out of their first Segway i2 Patroller at The Base shopping mall. Here is a photo of one of the security guards on...

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Philip BendallApr 22, 20130 comments

Bill manages Buckley Systems' multiple factory sites on a Segway x2

Bill Buckley on his Segway x2 Bill Buckley - Ernst & Young's Master Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 - has built Buckley Systems Limited (BSL) into a very successful exporting...

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Philip BendallApr 10, 20130 comments

There's nothing like a bit of spit and polish, old boy

Spruce up your Segway Personal Transporter (PT) with a new LeanSteer Frame. Whether you've been out and about having fun on your Segway PT, or putting it to work for...

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Philip BendallApr 4, 20130 comments

Balloons Over Waikato use Segway PTs for public safety

Balloons Over Waikato is a five day extravaganza of floating colour and light in the skies over Hamilton. Since 2010 Segway New Zealand has sponsored Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) for...

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Philip BendallApr 3, 20130 comments

Steadicam operators in New Zealand adopt Segway Personal Transporters

Steadicam operators have rapidly adopted Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) to offer improved tracking shots and other capabilities. When fitted with custom hands-free operation modifications, the Segway PT offers a very...

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Philip BendallMar 31, 20130 comments

ADT Armourguard roll out first Segway Patroller at The Base shopping mall (Hamilton)

Today ADT Armourguard begin patrolling The Base shopping mall on a Segway Patroller. Hamilton's largest mall will be patrolled by an i2 Patroller model with Optic White reflective shields. ADT...

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Philip BendallMar 18, 20130 comments

Robot chimp not even a little "bit like a Segway"

One of Segway New Zealand News' most-read posts is "A bit like a Segway." It explores the very long bows some journalists draw to connect the story they're writing about...

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Philip BendallMar 16, 20130 comments

30% of Washington, DC parking officers deploy on Segway PTs

No one likes to get a parking ticket. Yet everyone wants to be able to find a free space so they can park and do their business, shopping, or visit...

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Philip BendallMar 11, 20130 comments

More wounded US Veterans receive Segway PTs for mobility

According to NBC News, 26 more disabled veterans severely wounded in US military actions overseas received free Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) last week, bring to more than 1,000 Segway PTs...

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Philip BendallMar 7, 20130 comments

Segway announces development of a three-wheeled transportation device for public safety

Segway Quality, Value Priced Product will be Available in Q4 2013 Segway Inc. has announced the development of a new three-wheel personal transportation product targeted at the public safety market...

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Philip BendallMar 3, 20130 comments

Summit Strategic Investments acquires Segway, Inc.

Here is today's announcement from Segway, Inc. Summit Strategic Investments, LLC Acquires Segway Inc. Segway to Refocus, Grow Product Portfolio and Drive Personal Transportation Innovation Worldwide Bedford, New Hampshire –...

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Philip BendallFeb 24, 20130 comments

Kiwi golfer loves his 'tinkered' Segway x2 Golf

The only thing Bryan Moore loves more than golf is being able to enjoy playing again thanks to his Segway x2 Golf Personal Transporter (PT). Back in 2007 he became...

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Philip BendallFeb 19, 20130 comments

Drag Queens win 'drag race' on Segway PTs in Pride Parade

Seven rainbow-coloured Drag Queens on Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) were amongst the brightly shining stars of Auckland's Pride Parade last weekend. Drag Queens drag race on Segway PTs (Ponsonby, Auckland,...

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Philip BendallFeb 15, 20130 comments

Savanna Cider Segway "Lemons" squeezed again

For the second year running, Phenomenon promotions agency engaged Segway New Zealand to help promote Savanna Cider at this year's Progressive/Countdown Supermarkets annual golf day. Lemon-suited cider-spiders - Segway PTs...

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Philip BendallJan 31, 20130 comments

Manta Ray Segway (or is that a Manta-Seg-Ray?)...gliding on ice

Chris Wilkie from Thaumatology Visual Associates produces extraordinary special events and theatrical productions. Entwining pyrotechnics and inventive LED lighting with performance dance, his works have entertained at events both here...

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