Purvis perfect at the 2025 NZMX opener at TECT Park
Maximus Purvis qualified fastest and won all three MX1 races at Tauranga to open the 2025 Yamaha NZ Motocross Championship.
By ROOST New Zealand desk · 16 February 2025
Round one of the 2025 Yamaha New Zealand Motocross Championship was held at TECT Park, Tauranga.
Mangakino's Maximus Purvis (Yamaha) qualified fastest and went 1-1-1 in MX1. Josiah Natzke (Honda) was second in every race. Defending champion Hamish Harwood (KTM) struggled with starts but recovered to 3-3-4 for third overall.
In MX2, local rider Madoc Dixon (KTM) and defending champion James Scott (Yamaha) traded results and left the round tied on points.
Sources
More from ROOST
Southern Series MX 2026: final two rounds at Riversdale and Lee Stream
The lower South Island's long-running Southern Series motocross, now in its 48th year, has two rounds to go: Dales/Riversdale on 18 October and the final at Lee Stream on 7 November.
15 October 2026
AUSX crosses the Tasman: Auckland's North Harbour Stadium hosts round two
The Australian Supercross Championship heads to New Zealand on 31 October, with Ken Roczen and Cole Davies expected at the event.
14 October 2026
Labour Weekend in Taupō: Huka Honda MX Fest entries close Friday
Two days of racing at Digger McEwen MX Park on 24-25 October, from minis to vets.
12 October 2026