About Us

Who are we?

The Kennett Bros consists of three brothers; Paul, Simon and Jonathan.

We've been working together since 1993 when we wrote, illustrated, designed, laid-out, proofed, published, marketed and distributed the second edition of our best selling guidebook Classic New Zealand Mountain Bike Rides. We had so much fun producing the book that we decided to form a business partnership. We'd collaborated on a number of easier projects going all the way back to 1985.

What do we do?

Books, services and events.

We've developed a number of products and services based around our two main passions; publishing and cycling. We also have a strong interest in environmental issues.

Find out what we're currently working on.

Some highlights:

2009 to 2011: Worked for the Ministry of Economic Development on the New Zealand Cycle Trail

2004 to 2011: Designed over 30 kilometres of dual-use cycling and walking trails

2004 to 2011: Written and/or published eight cycling history books including the acclaimed biography Tino Tabak: Dreams and Demons of a New Zealand Cycling Legend

1991 to 2011: Written 8 editions of the best-selling guidebook Classic New Zealand Mountain Bike Rides

1998 to 2003: Managed the development of the award winning Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park

1986 to 2003: Organised dozens of events, including New Zealand’s premier mountain bike race, the Karapoti Classic

Contact details

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Phone: +64 4 499-6376
Fax: +64 4 499-6533

PO Box 11-310
Wellington 6142
New Zealand

Level 5
Harbour City Tower
29 Brandon Street
Wellington
New Zealand

Those in the publishing industry may like to know our SAN number: SAN 903-0425

...the bicycle is no longer a new toy that everyone is anxious to possess and play with. With most of us, cycling has come to be part of our daily life. We ride down to the office as naturally as we walk downstairs to breakfast.