Triathlon New Zealand

19/06/2026

📺 Seven Kiwis, two debutants, one new venue and the first Mixed Relay of the LA28 Olympic Games cycle. Your bite-sized guide to WTCS Quiberon, where Hayden Wilde’s absence reshapes the entire weekend for Team NZL, in the comments 👇

19/06/2026

🤯 Unexpected circumstances have catapulted Phoebe Carter straight from Continental level to World Triathlon Championship Series racing this Saturday — skipping the planned World Cup rung entirely.

The 22-year-old Aucklander, daughter of 2004 Athens Olympic champion Hamish Carter, is embracing her bonus WTCS debut with a nothing to lose attitude heading into Quiberon. Full story in the comments. 👇

📷 Tom Falco / .sport

18/06/2026

SERIES SPOTLIGHT

The Kinloch Triathlon Festival returns to the shores of Lake Taupō on 13–14 February 2027, delivering a weekend of fast, fun and competitive racing across multiple disciplines.

A big thank you to Tri Sport Taupō for their ongoing support and for hosting this key event on the Tri NZ Suzuki Series calendar.

The festival will feature the Tri NZ Suzuki Series Aquathlon Championship.

For Age Group athletes, Kinloch also provides the Aquathlon qualification pathway for the 2027 World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Edmonton, Canada, and the Aquabike qualification pathway for the 2027 World Triathlon Championship Finals in Hamburg, Germany.

Set in one of New Zealand’s most iconic race locations, Kinloch delivers a unique blend of atmosphere, challenge and community.

📅 13–14 February 2027
📍 Kinloch, Lake Taupō

https://trisporttaupo.co.nz/events/

16/06/2026

🇳🇿 New Zealand's team for September's World Triathlon Junior Championships in Spain has been announced 👏

🔗 Four have locked in starts for Pontevedra, three more are travelling reserves chasing invitations. Get the full details in the comments 👇

16/06/2026

SERIES SPOTLIGHT

The Fulton Hogan Mount Festival of Multisport is on 23 January 2027. Bringing together athletes from across New Zealand for a weekend celebrating all things swim, bike and run.

A big thank you to the team behind the Mount Festival for their continued support of multisport and for hosting the Tri NZ Suzuki Series Mid-Distance Triathlon Championships.

With national championship titles on the line, athletes will take on the challenging and rewarding mid-distance format in one of New Zealand's most iconic race destinations, racing through the streets and coastline of Mount Maunganui.

The event is also a qualification opportunity for the 2027 World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Edmonton, Canada, giving Age Group athletes the chance to earn selection to represent New Zealand on the world stage.

Whether you're stepping up to the distance for the first time or chasing championship honours, the Mount Festival promises an unforgettable race experience.

📅 23 January 2027
📍 Mount Maunganui

https://mountfestival.kiwi/

15/06/2026

📊 THIS IS TRIATHLON 📊

Great coaching helps create great experiences in our sport.

During the 2025/26 season, there were more than 150 registrations across Triathlon New Zealand's coach education modules, including:

✅ Para Athlete Coaching
✅ Rangatahi Coaching
✅ Tamariki Coaching
✅ Female Health in Sport

These modules help coaches build the knowledge and confidence to better support athletes at every stage of their triathlon journey.

A huge thank you to the coaches who continue to invest in their learning and development, helping create positive, inclusive and athlete-centred environments across Aotearoa.

Interested in becoming a Tri NZ Accredited Coach or taking the next step in your coaching journey?

Find out more here: https://triathlon.kiwi/getinvolved/coaching-2/

13/06/2026

SERIES SPOTLIGHT

Speed, strategy, and championship racing take centre stage at the Tri NZ Suzuki Series Sprint Triathlon Championships, hosted by Canterbury Triathlon Club as part of the Waitomo Triathlon Festival on 13 December 2026.

A huge thank you to Canterbury Triathlon Club for bringing this event to life and continuing to create outstanding racing opportunities for athletes from around New Zealand.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Rua, the event will see Age Group athletes battle it out for national titles over the fast and exciting sprint-distance format.

The event is also a key qualification opportunity for the 2027 World Triathlon Championship Finals in Hamburg, Germany, with athletes aiming to secure their place on the NZ Age Group team.

Whether you're out for some fun racing with mates, targeting a podium, or international qualification, this is your chance to test yourself against the best in the country.

📅 13 December 2026
📍 Lake Rua

https://www.triathlonfestival.co.nz/

11/06/2026

🦠 Hayden Wilde Athlete withdraws from World Triathlon Championship Series Quiberon on medical advice.

The full story with season implications in the comments below 👇

📷 World Triathlon

10/06/2026

08/06/2026

📊 THIS IS TRIATHLON 📊

Triathlon is more than swim, bike, run.

It's communities coming together. It's clubs creating opportunities. It's volunteers giving their time. It's people discovering what they're capable of.

Over the coming weeks, we'll be sharing some of the stories and statistics behind the 2025/26 season and highlighting the impact our triathlon community is making across Aotearoa.

First up, membership growth.

📈 Total membership increased by 44% (annual + one day)
📈 Within this junior membership grew by 82%

Behind every new member is a welcoming club, dedicated volunteers, passionate coaches, and a community that makes people want to come back week after week.

A huge thank you to all of our clubs across New Zealand for creating opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to swim, bike, run, and belong. Also partners like Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon who helped develop our Tamariki coaching module.

Together, we're growing the sport and building an even stronger future for triathlon in Aotearoa.