The Rees family are hoping to entice more children into motorbike riding with monthly kids’ nights at newly established tracks on Kawerau Road.

At a recent conference, Mitch Rees and Dad Tony heard about places trying kids’ nights as a way to encourage children to give the sport a go.

“We heard of it; thought that might be something worth trying and that is exactly what we are trying to do,” said Mitch Rees.

“We want to make it as fun as possible for them, so they enjoy it and hopefully look more into it.”

There will be two tracks available for the youngsters to ride on, one for the more confident riders on two wheels and another for those less confident and newer to riding, or with four wheels and training wheels.

“Anyone with kids wanting to give if a go, we encourage them to come out and try it. We will be doing it once a month during daylight saving, on the third Tuesday of every month.”

The kids’ nights will be at 51 Kawerau Road.

Rees said there would be a barbecue for the children, and he might even jump on a bike and show them a few things.

“I might do a demonstration, but it is more about them getting confidence on a motorbike and hopefully wanting to give the sport a go.

“I love and want to create a bit of a pathway opening for the next generation.”

He said they are also doing a road ride on the second Tuesday of every month, which was going well.

“We had a good turnout this week and managed to miss the rain. We rode on a wet patch of road for about three kilometres, but other than that it was dry and everyone enjoyed it. Again, it’s just a way if us getting more people involved with the sport.”

Rees is taking part in the three-round Suzuki Series again and a newly re-created Nelson Road race, before heading to the Burt Munro again in February.

He loved his time in Europe in 2026 and hopes to keep riding well to see what opportunities pop up next year.

“As long as I am still enjoying it, I will keep racing,” he said.