Veto is all about challenging the status quo. We’re here to “assume nothing, question everything”, and think outside the box always. Our purpose is to provide a platform to ask these questions, make our own decisions, and promote meaningful change.

Veto is on a mission to tackle two primary issues:

1. Transport. Reduce pollution, congestion, and anxiety.
2. Global manufacturing. Improve supply chain resilience, support local makers, and meet local demand.

Having started in Dunedin, New Zealand in 2022, we’re developing an exciting new way of building custom bike frames using forged carbon fibre lugs and aluminium extrusion. This revolutionary approach has significant advantages including incredible design flexibility, low startup costs, and greater independence from supply chain disruptions. Check out this article for more information!

Veto is starting with the design and construction of gravel and hardtail bikes to validate and fine-tune our machines before moving on to develop cargo bike variants. Next out of the gate will be long-tail and frontloader cargo frames (to begin with!). Our ultimate goal is to provide a realistic alternative to car-centric transport in a way that supports local innovation, health, and community. We envision a family of bikes that will address the most common excuses to getting on a bike (“I need to pick something up”, “it’s wet outside”, and “I can’t be bothered”). These are currently under development; watch this space for new updates.

Our motto is “be the change you want to see in the world”. So come and join us, let’s be the change!