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Mobility for all
Philip BendallNov 10, 20090 comments

Mobility for all

The self-balancing Segway Personal Transporter (PT) provides safe, convenient mobility to many disabled New Zealanders. One of our first PT customers in 2004 was an above-knee amputee, and last week...
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Shows Galore
Philip BendallOct 13, 20090 comments

Shows Galore

Segway NZ has participated at six public events over the last six weeks, where Segway PTs have been showcased in a wide variety of roles. Red Badge Security had four...
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Moving Kiwi Businesses Forward in 2009
Philip BendallSep 15, 20090 comments

Moving Kiwi Businesses Forward in 2009

Many businesses in New Zealand are benefiting from valuable improvements in productivity by deploying Segway PTs. Here's the easy first step to discovering how your organisation can move forward by...
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Dogs on Segway PTs all over NZ - again!
Philip BendallSep 15, 20090 comments

Dogs on Segway PTs all over NZ - again!

Cluster Crips breakfast cereal are repeating their popular 'Dog rides Segway PT' promotion all over again. Giant illuminated posters started going up again in shopping malls all around NZ for...
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Segway NZ at upcoming events
Philip BendallSep 4, 20090 comments

Segway NZ at upcoming events

View and ride the full range of Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) over the next month at our sites at these shows: Tauranga Home Show: 4-6th September (media: BOP Times article...
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Kiwis' launch the Yike Bike (the first Mini-Farthing)
Philip BendallSep 4, 20090 comments

Kiwis' launch the Yike Bike (the first Mini-Farthing)

NEWSFLASH: New Zealanders invent a new type of bicycle: the Mini-Farthing. The first device to be produced based on this unique design is the super-light folding electric Yike Bike, set...
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Philip Bendall flies Martin Jet Pack
Philip BendallAug 29, 20090 comments

Philip Bendall flies Martin Jet Pack

Philip Bendall has became one of the first people in the world to experience flight in the Martin Jet Pack. On Thursday 27 August 2009 the Managing Director of Segway...
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Mayor Stands Up for Segway PTs
Philip BendallAug 23, 20090 comments

Mayor Stands Up for Segway PTs

In USA Segway PTs can be operated on footpaths, cycle lanes and urban roads in 47 states plus the District of Columbia. Forty five states have passed permissive legislation, and...
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PT sales up in UK, but still twice as popular in NZ
Philip BendallAug 10, 20090 comments

PT sales up in UK, but still twice as popular in NZ

The Telegraph reports Segway PT sales are up almost 12% in the first 6 months of 2009. The British distributor says PTs are becoming increasingly popular, but are yet to...
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Popular Public Lecture
Philip BendallAug 6, 20090 comments

Popular Public Lecture

On 30 July Segway NZ Managing Director Philip Bendall delivered a guest lecture at Waikato University. This IET (Institute of Engineering and Technology) event attracted a record crowd to hear...
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St John and other Paramedics on PTs
Philip BendallJul 16, 20090 comments

St John and other Paramedics on PTs

St John (Auckland region) was the first eUPDATEncy response (EMS) provider in the Southern Hemisphere to deploy Segway PTs kitted out with comprehensive medical aid supplies equipment. Since 2005 St...
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Patrol website launched
Philip BendallJul 9, 20090 comments

Patrol website launched

Segway NZ has launched a dedicated Patrol website, accessible from the new 'Patrol' category on our primary website. The Patrol site provides detailed information about using the Segway Personal Transporter...
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Patroller' begins rounds at Dominion Breweries
Philip BendallJun 30, 20090 comments

Patroller' begins rounds at Dominion Breweries

Today Dominion Breweries became the first manufacturing site in New Zealand to benefit from the improved quality of on-site security delivered by putting staff onto the Segway Personal Transporter (PT)....
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Patroller unveiled at NZ National Security Conference
Philip BendallJun 26, 20090 comments

Patroller unveiled at NZ National Security Conference

Segway NZ today unveiled the new Segway Patroller at the National Security Conference in Auckland. Exhibiting at this show for the fourth year in a row, Segway NZ displayed the...
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The Robots are coming!
Philip BendallJun 10, 20090 comments

The Robots are coming!

One of the most innovative uses of the Segway Robot Mobility Platform (RMP) is Marathon Robotic's 'Rover' - a free-ranging robotic targeting system for live-fire training. This system provides challenging,...
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Segway x2 in new Wii Fit Plus game
Philip BendallJun 3, 20090 comments

Segway x2 in new Wii Fit Plus game

Just launched at the E3 Event in USA is Nintendo's new Wii Fit Plus game and balance board. One of the challenges is the game is the 'Segway Circuit' where...
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New model: Segway Patroller
Philip BendallJun 1, 20090 comments

New model: Segway Patroller

Segway NZ announces the new Segway Patroller range, available on i2 and x2 platforms. Developed through careful consultation with police departments and security companies worldwide to deliver exactly the features...
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Rod Drury (Xero), Telecom XT, Segway PT
Philip BendallMay 25, 20090 comments

Rod Drury (Xero), Telecom XT, Segway PT

Back in 2004 Kiwi technology entrepreneur Rod Drury became Segway NZ's 5th customer when he purchased his first Segway PT (buying the very first of the then-just-released i170 Midnight Blue...
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