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We aim to promote and improve Four Wheel Drive activities throughout New Zealand.

Representing over 2,100 individuals in 60 Four Wheel Drive (4WD) clubs, we are the national representative body for 4WD interest here in NZ. This is our web site and we hope that you’ll find it to be a usefull insight into what we do.

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  • Central Districts 4x4 Club & Manawatu District Council

    May 28, 2025 A short Power Point presentation around Civil Defence involvement Read more

  • NZFWDA National AGM 2025 Wrap up

    May 28, 2025 Darren Pettengell here, the new Central Zone President. I would like to tell you all a little about this year's NZFWDA National AGM hosted by Central Zone in Silverstream, Wellington. Read more

  • Methven Mud & Steel Winch Challenge

    May 21, 2025 22-24th August https://4x4events.co.nz/index.php/mainland-winch-challenge/ Read more

  • Whakaari White Island case a turning point for recreational access

    May 07, 2025 The High Court’s decision in Whakaari Management Ltd (WML) v WorkSafe relieves landowners of liability concerns around recreational activities and natural hazards. This is a significant win for recreational access. Read more

  • Outdoor Access Commission review of Macetown Road

    Apr 17, 2025 Progress is being made on one of New Zealand’s oldest longstanding and colourful public access cases. Some of our cases have been on our books for many years. Resolving public access can often be a long and careful process. However, few issues have been around as long as attempts to secure access along Macetown road, winding into the hills above Arrowtown. The road provides access to the Macetown Historic Reserve and other open spaces which many groups use for swimming, walking, hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, 4WDing and other activities. Read more

  • NZFWDA National AGM 2025 Information and Registration Pack

    Apr 09, 2025 The New Zealand Four Wheel Drive Association has asked the Central Zone 4x4 clubs to organise daily 4WD trips for attendees of the National AGM. These trips will run over the five days prior to the AGM, which is on Saturday 24 th May 2025. The 4x4 trips will run from the 19th of May till the 23rd. We have organised 8 trips over the 5 days ranging from Shiny Orienteering style through to full on Hard Yakka winch trips for those that like to get muddy. So get the spanners out and get those vehicles ready for May. Read more


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