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The go-ahead came after organisers agreed to a police request to drop some fighters from the line-up.

Every child who was able to, should have the opportunity to learn to ride and maintain a bike safely, the event organiser says.

Hamilton rider Kate McCarthy led the event from the first stage and never looked back, claiming back-to-back titles.

FENZ could not yet say whether fireworks sparked the blaze at Transition Towns Community Centre in the early hours of Thursday morning.

RV President Brian Peat said it was a chance for political parties to show they're "committed to fairness and dignity for older Kiwis".