TWO WORLD GOLD MEDALS IN KIRS BOATS

October 2009 saw Mahe Drysdale and Duncan Grant both win Gold Medals and secure their World Champion titles in KIRS boats at the World Rowing Championships in Poznan.
Fourth-time World Champion Mahe Drysdale shattered the world’s best time of 6.33 - and earned himself another gold - in a KIRS 8.35W black boat.
Duncan Grant retained his third lightweight single sculls world championship title with a gold - leading from the front of the race and finishing a second and a half faster than Greek Vasileios Polymeros and Japan’s Daisaku Takeda.

NEW PREMISES FOR EXPANSION OF KIRS

August 2009 saw Kiwi International Rowing Skiffs shift to their new purpose-built 1100 sqm premises on Victoria Road to cope with the expansion of the business. Shifting over a period of 4 weeks ensured that there was no loss to production. The larger premises has allowed us to create a more efficient factory floor. We have upgraded and reconditioned all plant and equipment.

OPERATIONS MANAGER APPOINTED

Renowned for building solid relationships with customers, KIRS appointed Simon Lack as Operations Manager in 2008 to ensure that excellent communication levels are provided to clients and suppliers.
Simon brings a fresh approach to KIRS with versatility and a wealth of rowing knowledge.

WE’RE FOCUSSED ON 2010

The team at KIRS is excited about 2010 and the World Championships coming to Lake Karapiro. We invite any international or local crews to check out our new premises and trial a KIRS boat. 70-80% of all club and school equipment is KIRS-made, come and experience KIRS and we’ll deliver on comfort, speed, reliability and competitive racing rowing boats.
BELGIUM MENS DOUBLE SCULL - Karapiro Training Camp - November 2009, trialled a KIRS 9.9
ESTONIA MENS DOUBLE SCULL - Karapiro Training Camp - November 2009, trialled a KIRS 9.906

LOOKING FOR OVERSEAS AGENTS

KIRS is currently looking for agents in Asia, America, Canada and South America. Email your interest to kirs@xtra.co.nz

MISSION STATEMENT

To design and build tailor-made rowing skiffs that deliver comfort, speed and reliability for competitive rowers who desire to be successful.

We are proud of the
quality of our products

Made in New Zealand logoKIRS has over 29 years experience in the boat building industry and we’re proud of the quality of our locally-manufactured products built to leading-edge performance-based standards.
Buying NZ Made products supports the local community, creates jobs and promotes growth - which is a win, win situation for all New Zealanders.
We pride ourselves on the service we provide our customers - innovation, reliability, local service, repairs, spare parts and knowledge.