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Segway & General Motors show PUMA prototype
Philip BendallApr 7, 20090 comments

Segway & General Motors show PUMA prototype

Segway and General Motors have demonstrated an advanced urban transporter called P.U.M.A. (includes photos, video and animation of the PUMA in action). Also, you can view the live public launch...
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Canterbury Uni increases fleet of PTs to 6
Philip BendallApr 6, 20090 comments

Canterbury Uni increases fleet of PTs to 6

The University of Canterbury is the Southern Hemisphere's leading adopter of Segway PTs to deliver safe, efficient zero-emission transportation on campus while simultaneously reducing operating costs and increasing productivity. They've...
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Rolling along at Super 14 Rugby
Philip BendallApr 6, 20090 comments

Rolling along at Super 14 Rugby

Since 2008 the Waikato Chiefs Super 14 rugby team mascot "Little Chief" has been parading the field on a Segway PT to excite the crowd. The very first time Segway...
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Way to play!
Philip BendallMar 31, 20090 comments

Way to play!

Terrace Downs (Canterbury, South Island - about 1 hour from Christchurch) was the first golf course in New Zealand to offer the Segway PT 'x2 Golf' to golfers. Not only...
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Segway On Q is #2 attraction in Queenstown
Philip BendallMar 16, 20090 comments

Segway On Q is #2 attraction in Queenstown

Segway On Q has been voted the #2 attraction in Queenstown by Tripadvisor. Proprietor Kevin Hey says "I'm thrilled about this, it was a great surprise. I really enjoy providing...
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x2 Golf' at NZ PGA
Philip BendallMar 16, 20090 comments

x2 Golf' at NZ PGA

For the second year running, a Segway NZ 'x2 Golf' model starred at the NZ PGA. An 'x2 Golf' carried NZ Golf Magazine's photographer around the course at Clearwater, Christchurch,...
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M2: "the coolest gadget I've ever reviewed"
Philip BendallFeb 17, 20090 comments

M2: "the coolest gadget I've ever reviewed"

M2 Magazine (March 2009, issue 46, out now!) reviewer Michael Toon calls the Segway PT "truly amazing...the coolest gadget I've ever reviewed". M2 is NZ's premier mens lifestyle magazine, and...
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M.I.T. secures campus with Segway PT
Philip BendallFeb 3, 20090 comments

M.I.T. secures campus with Segway PT

Manukau Institute of Technology (M.I.T.) is underway with patrolling their campus using a Segway x2 (see full story at Stuff). The Segway Personal Transporter (PT) is a proven success story...
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Segway PT: Essential Event Management Tool
Philip BendallJan 30, 20090 comments

Segway PT: Essential Event Management Tool

The Segway PT has proven itself in the field as a key productivity tool for event management staff, here and overseas. Last week, three Segway PTs were hard at work...
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See the Ferrari Segway PT at A1GP in Taupo
Philip BendallJan 18, 20090 comments

See the Ferrari Segway PT at A1GP in Taupo

Every car racing in the A1GP (Taupo 23-25 January 2009) is now powered by a Ferrari Engine built using astounding Formula 1 technology. If you're attending this thrilling event be...
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Police multiply street presence 6-fold on PTs
Philip BendallJan 15, 20090 comments

Police multiply street presence 6-fold on PTs

Police officers are increasing their street presence up to 6-fold on Segway PTs. New Zealand remains one of just a couple of Western countries yet to benefit from Police officers...
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Big Boys Toys 2008
Philip BendallNov 11, 20080 comments

Big Boys Toys 2008

Visit Segway NZ's outstanding Stand #3087 in Hall 3 this week and see our Ferrari Segway i2. This one of only two examples in the Southern Hemisphere - only 40...
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Even a Chimp can learn to ride a Segway PT in a few minutes
Philip BendallNov 4, 20080 comments

Even a Chimp can learn to ride a Segway PT in a few minutes

YouTube is featuring an entertaining clip showing a chimpanzee teaching itself to ride a Segway PT in just a few minutes. This demonstrates how quick and easy the PT is...
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Prices are rising as the dollar falls
Philip BendallOct 6, 20080 comments

Prices are rising as the dollar falls

Segway NZ has just about sold out of current stock, so be quick if you want to buy a Segway PT at current pricing. With the dramatic fall in the...
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Jumping x2's on Peanut Chews
Philip BendallAug 18, 20080 comments

Jumping x2's on Peanut Chews

Segway PTs have featured in many television adverts. Segway New Zealand provided the self-balancing e167 model fitted with side bags for a Telecom Xtra commercial in 2006. A Segway x2...
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Parking Wardens on Segway PTs double productivity
Philip BendallAug 14, 20080 comments

Parking Wardens on Segway PTs double productivity

Not only has productivity doubled, but adding Segway PTs to Seattle's parking enforcement department has enabled it to become fully staffed for the first time. Segway PTs enable staff to...
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SegFest 2008 and the Woz Challenge Cup
Philip BendallAug 14, 20080 comments

SegFest 2008 and the Woz Challenge Cup

The world's largest gathering of Segway PT enthusiasts gathered in Indianapolis last week for SegFest 2008. Activities included a glide around the Indianapolis 500 racetrack, the launch of new accessories...
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Brand new website launched
Philip BendallAug 10, 20080 comments

Brand new website launched

Segway New Zealand launched a brand new website today. Over the next month more content will be added, including New Zealand Case Studies, comments from Kiwi owners, and examples of...
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