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Rally Hawke's Bay 2026 — NZRC Round 4

Hawke's Bay (TBC)
North Island
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  • August 22, 2026
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    August 22, 2026
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  • Hawke's Bay (TBC)
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NZRC Round 4 returns to Hawke's Bay for the first time since 2022 — a comeback story four years in the making. Closed-road gravel rally through the region's iconic back country.

Rally Hawke's Bay returns to the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship for the first time since 2022 — and the story behind its absence makes the comeback all the more powerful. Cyclone Gabrielle devastated the region in early 2023, damaging roads and forcing the NZRC to look elsewhere for several seasons. That the championship is back in Hawke's Bay in 2026 is both a sporting event and a statement of regional resilience. Round 4 of six, the Hawke's Bay round typically runs across closed public gravel roads in and around the greater Hawke's Bay region, with all the speed and spectacle that come with watching New Zealand's best rally crews attack the clock on roads that double as driveways for local farmers. With the championship fight reaching mid-season intensity by August, expect high stakes and high speed in equal measure.

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August 22, 2026 12:00 AM
August 22, 2026 12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Rally Hawke's Bay 2026 — NZRC Round 4 take place?
Rally Hawke's Bay 2026 — NZRC Round 4 is scheduled for August 22, 2026. Always check "VIEW OFFICIAL EVENT" above for the latest schedule and any changes before you head along.
Where is Rally Hawke's Bay 2026 — NZRC Round 4 held?
Rally Hawke's Bay 2026 — NZRC Round 4 takes place at Hawke's Bay (TBC), TBC, in the North Island region.
How do I enter or get tickets for Rally Hawke's Bay 2026 — NZRC Round 4?
You can register or buy tickets for Rally Hawke's Bay 2026 — NZRC Round 4 through the official entry page linked on this listing.
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Rally Hawke's Bay 2026 — NZRC Round 4

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NZShift covers the full spectrum of NZ motorsport — from club-level circuit racing and open track days to national championship rounds, rally stages, drift events, drag racing, time attack, karting, and motorcycle racing. If it's happening on a track or road in New Zealand, it's here. If you cant' find it, let us know here!

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Rally Hawke's Bay 2026 — NZRC Round 4

NZRC Round 4 returns to Hawke's Bay for the first time since 2022 — a comeback story four years in the making. Closed-road gravel rally through the region's iconic back country.