Bunch Riding is illegal under New Zealand road rules unless cyclists are participating in council-approved cycle events that allow cyclists to closely follow one another, but Hazards To Bunch Riders need to be pointed out to cyclists behind

The New Zealand Code for Cyclists states:

• When following a vehicle, you must have enough clear space to stop, should the vehicle in front stop suddenly.  The exception is where cyclists are participating in council-approved cycle events that allow cyclists to closely follow one another (typically referred to as ‘drafting’ or ‘paceline cycling’).

• Hazards need to be pointed out to cyclists behind.

Generally, council-approved cycle events are conducted on roads that are temporarily or permanently closed to public driving.