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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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Page 3 Segway (see today's NZ Herald 'Canvas')
Philip BendallMay 23, 20090 comments

Page 3 Segway (see today's NZ Herald 'Canvas')

Mezze soprano Wendy Dawn Thompson features in a great photo riding a Segway PT in today's Herald 'Canvas' (NZ's largest newspaper). Wendy says "I didn't know what these were called...
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Amazing Morphing
Philip BendallMay 7, 20090 comments

Amazing Morphing

Check out this Show Reel for Maxon's Cinema 4D software used to create incredible 3D effects in movies and television. About 1/3 through this striking compilation of clips there is...
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Formosa offers Segway x2 Golfs
Philip BendallApr 29, 20090 comments

Formosa offers Segway x2 Golfs

Formosa Golf Course and Luxury Resort offer golfers and guests the use of Segway x2 Golf Personal Transporters. Explore the estate or play 18 holes at what is internationally recognised...
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Tauranga businesses using PTs - one, two, three, more!
Philip BendallApr 20, 20090 comments

Tauranga businesses using PTs - one, two, three, more!

Bayfair Mall Security staff at Bayfair Mall are patrolling up to four times better than before thanks to a Segway PT. When walking, a 'round' of the mall and expansive,...
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Dog rides Segway PT (kinda)
Philip BendallApr 18, 20090 comments

Dog rides Segway PT (kinda)

Sanitarium have launched a new breakfast cereal range - Cluster Crisps. The television commercial promo currently screening on NZ television features a dog riding a Segway PT zooming by in...
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