Competitions / rodeos

World Forklift League (televised operator competition)

New Zealand, Dunedin - August 6-October 2015
World Forklift League (televised operator competition) World Forklift League is a unique reality sports programme, a family entertainment show appealing to all ages.

There are existing company-run events and Forklift Rodeos are run as safety competitions in America. New Zealand's World Forklift League is the first nationally televised championship.

Catch up on uncut races

Five teams from around New Zealand compete in a head to head elimination competition to decide which two teams make the grand final and who will be the World Forklift League Champion.

Driver accuracy and speed will be tested across a series of off-beat challenges.

This is the F1 of machine lifting. Nau mai, haere mai ki te Ao Wakauta!
Date(s)
August 6-October 2015
Time(s)
8pm
Venue
Dunedin
Contact for booking / more info

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Global Industry News
edition #1247 - 11 September 2025
In what may prove to be a sign of things to come, Canadian materials handling equipment lithium-ion battery manufacturer, UgoWork, has announced battery assembly for some forklifts bound for the North American domestic market will now be done in the US. See the story for full details... Continue reading
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At the opening ceremony of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932, marching bands were instructed to walk out of step as they crossed the bridge. This unusual directive was given as a precaution due to concerns about the bridge's structural integrity during its early use.
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Showcased in the Virtual Expo

Global Industry News
edition #1247 - 11 September 2025
In what may prove to be a sign of things to come, Canadian materials handling equipment lithium-ion battery manufacturer, UgoWork, has announced battery assembly for some forklifts bound for the North American domestic market will now be done in the US. See the story for full details... Continue reading
Fact of the week
At the opening ceremony of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932, marching bands were instructed to walk out of step as they crossed the bridge. This unusual directive was given as a precaution due to concerns about the bridge's structural integrity during its early use.