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Would you accept free treats from these girls?
Philip BendallJul 31, 20110 comments

Would you accept free treats from these girls?

Fisherman's Friend has been handing out thousands of free samples of their famous lozenges on the streets of Auckland this winter. Product Promotions pitched their concept of a "boat on...
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See us at SpeedShow this weekend
Philip BendallJul 19, 20110 comments

See us at SpeedShow this weekend

UPDATED on 26 July with show photos after record show attendance of 23,000 people! Come to the CRC SpeedShow this weekend (23-24 July) and see us at site #35. We'll...
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Politeness found as cause of Jimi Heseldon's tragic accident
Philip BendallJul 17, 20110 comments

Politeness found as cause of Jimi Heseldon's tragic accident

UK newspaper Mirror has reported the Coroner has released a final report on the tragic death of Jimi Heseldon, the late owner of Segway, Inc. (these excerpts have been corrected...
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FIRST Security upgrades Segway Patrollers at DB Breweries and Sylvia Park
Philip BendallJul 13, 20110 comments

FIRST Security upgrades Segway Patrollers at DB Breweries and Sylvia Park

FIRST Security operates the largest fleet of Segway Patrollers deployed in New Zealand. Their guards use Patrollers at shopping malls, universities and manufacturing companies all around the country. This week,...
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UK EN-V...and police everywhere on Segway Patrollers
Philip BendallJul 10, 20110 comments

UK EN-V...and police everywhere on Segway Patrollers

General Motor's EN-V two-seat, two-wheeled "bubble car" is to be built in Britain for the EU market, once mass production begins, according to senior GM executives. The BBC offers up...
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Marathon Robotics release more 'enemies' into field
Philip BendallJul 6, 20110 comments

Marathon Robotics release more 'enemies' into field

US Marines are using Australian Segway robots dressed up as Taliban for target practice. Marathon Robotics have launched new versions of their armoured 'Rovers' which feature mannequins atop self-guided Segway...
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12 Segway Polo teams competed for Woz Cup 2011, Germany wins
Philip BendallJun 27, 20110 comments

12 Segway Polo teams competed for Woz Cup 2011, Germany wins

A record 12 teams competed for the 2011 Woz Challenge Cup in Folsom, USA this month. The Blade Pirates from Germany were this years winner of the International Segway Polo...
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Road Runner vs Wile E. Coyote on a "Segway"
Philip BendallJun 19, 20110 comments

Road Runner vs Wile E. Coyote on a "Segway"

Three brand new 3D episodes of Road Runner were released last year (you might like to look for them on YouTube). In one episode, Wile E. Coyote orders the latest...
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Summary of information on the Segway PT as a mobility device
Philip BendallJun 16, 20110 comments

Summary of information on the Segway PT as a mobility device

The Segway Personal Transporter (PT) is undoubtedly the greatest advance yet in enabling better lives for people with impaired mobility. Since the turn of the century more than an 100...
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Segway Racing Motoczysz the 100 mph winning team at Isle of Man TT
Philip BendallJun 13, 20110 comments

Segway Racing Motoczysz the 100 mph winning team at Isle of Man TT

Segway Racing Motoczysz was the team to beat after the qualifier round of the 2011 Isle of Man SES TT Zero race with teams riders Mark Miller and Michael Rutter...
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Sunday Star-Times reflects popularity of Segway Tours
Philip BendallJun 12, 20110 comments

Sunday Star-Times reflects popularity of Segway Tours

Today's Sunday Star-Times featured a great photo and article about Kiwis taking a Segway Tour of Washington, D.C. Segway Tours have become increasingly popular in recent years, and New Zealand...
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43 days until CRC SpeedShow 2011
Philip BendallJun 9, 20110 comments

43 days until CRC SpeedShow 2011

For the fourth year running Segway New Zealand is exhibiting at the CRC SpeedShow (23-24 July at ASB Showgrounds, Auckland). We've enjoyed a special relationship with SpeedShow since 2008, and...
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Martin Jetpack flies 5000ft high
Philip BendallMay 29, 20110 comments

Martin Jetpack flies 5000ft high

Segway NZ congratulates Glen Martin and his team today, as the Martin Jetpack soared to 5,000ft for the first time. TVNZ's 'Sunday' program captured the event for broadcast this evening...
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Segway Racing sponsors most famous motorbike race
Philip BendallMay 23, 20110 comments

Segway Racing sponsors most famous motorbike race

Segway Sponsors MotoCzysz Racing 2011 at Isle of Man The Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) is the world's most prestigious motorcycle race, and this competition is more than 100...
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US states move quickly to meet obligations for disabled Segway PT users
Philip BendallMay 18, 20110 comments

US states move quickly to meet obligations for disabled Segway PT users

Last year the US Federal Government formally classified the Segway PT as a mobility device under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). From March this year, businesses, councils, and national...
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First Rex Bionics Exoskeleton walks out the door
Philip BendallMay 3, 20110 comments

First Rex Bionics Exoskeleton walks out the door

Auckland-based Rex Bionics has announced the sale of the first Rex Exoskeleton today, to Kiwi Dave MacCalman - a multiple medal-winning paralympian who hasnt walked for 30 years. This news...
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Peter Gabriel: Games Without Frontiers (but with Segway PTs)
Philip BendallMay 2, 20110 comments

Peter Gabriel: Games Without Frontiers (but with Segway PTs)

Peter Gabriel is well-known for his many solo hit singles and albums, and as lead singer of rock band Genesis for many years. In 2003 he was the first to...
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Sal's Pizza: upsized to two stores, four Segway PTs
Philip BendallApr 27, 20110 comments

Sal's Pizza: upsized to two stores, four Segway PTs

Sal's Pizza in Auckland was the first business in NZ to begin fast food deliveries on Segway PTs. Their first store opened in Commerce Street mid-2009. From day one they...
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