Off-Road Racing Communications — Rugged Radios for NZ & AU

Off-road racing demands communications equipment that can handle the harshest conditions on the planet — deep mud, river crossings, desert dust, and the relentless vibration of a race buggy, UTV, or side-by-side at full pace. Rugged Radios is the world's leading off-road race communications brand, and Harris Race Radios is the Exclusive Official Authorised Distributor and Dealer for Rugged Radios in Australasia.

Whether you're competing in New Zealand off-road events, Australian desert racing, or running a chase truck and pit crew across a multi-stage event, we have the complete Rugged Radios communications solution for your entire team.

Rugged Radios Off-Road Equipment

Rugged Radios builds race-proven communications equipment trusted by the world's top off-road teams. From intercoms and helmet kits to long-range radios and crew headsets, every product is engineered for the demands of competitive off-road motorsport.

Shop Rugged Radios by Category

• Intercoms — in-car and in-helmet intercom systems for driver and co-driver communication
• Intercom Kits — complete kits for race buggies, UTVs, and side-by-sides
• Offroad Helmet Kits — helmet communication kits for off-road racing helmets
• Headsets — crew, pit, and co-driver headsets
• Radios — handheld and mobile radios for driver, crew, and base camp
• Handheld Radios — portable radios for pit crew and chase teams
• Mobile Radios — vehicle-mounted radios for race cars, chase trucks, and support vehicles
• Race Series — top-tier race-spec equipment for serious competitors
• Full Rugged Radios Range — browse everything we stock

Why Harris Race Radios for Rugged Radios?

Harris Race Radios is the Exclusive Official Authorised Distributor and Dealer for Rugged Radios in Australasia. We don't just sell Rugged Radios — we use them, install them, and support them with real motorsport expertise.

• Rex Harris — Qualified Radio Telecommunications Engineer and Approved Radio Certifier for NZ RSM and AU ACMA, with motorsport communications experience dating back to 1975 at the Marlboro Series Grand Prix. Rex has decades of hands-on experience specifying and installing race radio systems across all forms of motorsport.
• Aaron Harris — Active racing driver and race engineer. Barcelona 24 Hour 1st in class (2013), Bathurst 1000 & 12 Hour competitor, BMW Race Driver Series Champion (2011). Race engineer for Earl Bamber Motorsport, TekworkX, Matt Stone Racing, and Porsche Carrera Cup Australia/Asia-Pacific/NZ. MSNZ Licence Examiner for helmets, racewear, FHR/HANS.

Not sure which Rugged Radios system suits your vehicle and event? Contact Aaron directly for expert advice:
📞 +64 27 449 9654 | ✉ aaron@harriscomms.co.nz

Rugged Radios in Action

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harris Race Radios the official Rugged Radios dealer for New Zealand and Australia?

Yes — Harris Race Radios is the Exclusive Official Authorised Distributor and Dealer for Rugged Radios in Australasia. All stock is genuine Rugged Radios product sourced directly through Rugged Radios' supply chain.

Do you stock Rugged Radios in New Zealand?

Yes. We hold genuine Rugged Radios stock locally in New Zealand for fast dispatch. We ship to Australia and across the region.

Can you help me choose the right Rugged Radios system for my vehicle?

Absolutely. Contact Aaron Harris at +64 27 449 9654 or aaron@harriscomms.co.nz for expert advice on the right intercom, radio, and helmet kit combination for your race vehicle and event type.

Do Rugged Radios products meet NZ and AU compliance requirements?

Rex Harris is an Approved Radio Certifier for both NZ RSM and AU ACMA. Contact us for compliance advice specific to your event and radio system.