| Coming Events | |
| Event Cancellations will be posted on this website. |
| Thinking of running an event?
Great! Anyone keen? If you are, please contact the Club Captain, Darryl Bretherton on Ph 021 857-715 or e-mail Darryl and tell him the type, location and expected date of your event to avoid a date or location clash and to ensure that it is properly insured by the Club and, if necessary, permitted by MotorSportNZ. For a Social run, contact a Social Subcommittee member. Click HERE to view a PDF file containing the projected events through to the end of 2011. This is subject to change. |
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| Pre Rally Ohakune Group - Thursday 2 to Friday 3 February 2012 |
| Depart Auckland/Tauranga/Waikato Thursday
2 February 2012 to overnight at The Peaks Motor Inn, Ohakune.
Make your own accommodation booking via www.thepeaks.co.nz or phone 0508 The Peaks (0508 843 73257). The Peaks
Motor Inn has 23 studio and family units. Departing at 10:00am from the Papakura Autobahn. Suggested lunch stop at Te Kuiti, or bring a picnic lunch and stop off where you please. The BOP group will be joining up along the way. The Peaks conference room has been booked for a catered BBQ dinner at $28.50 pre person. Venison sausages, rump steak, salads, desert. BYO drinks. Please let Sue Martin know if you would like to be included in catering numbers for dinner. Cost will be added to your room accommodation. Please e-mail Sue Martin mg.martin@clear.net.nz to be included in Pre Rally Ohakune Group information communications. |
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Trust House MG
National Rally 2012 - Friday 3 - Monday 6 February 2012  |
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| The Wellington MGCC people have booked the
Waitangi Day weekend for this event. Click HERE for all the up-to-date
information. Thanks to the Trust House Community Enterprise and our many other sponsors, we are able to have a very good entry fee which includes all meals apart from the Sunday evening, which is free for you to explore the many eateries in the Masterton-Wairarapa area. They are working with Hood Aerodrome to have it as a base for the events. The Concours in association with their vintage aircraft, hopefully with opportunities for flights and balloon flights. View the Peter Jackson Vintage Aviator aircraft museum. Program: They also hope to get many of the VCC MG cars in attendance as the VCC Nationals are on the preceding week in Wanganui. Accommodation and HQ: Copthorne Solway Park Hotel and Resort. Go to the main MGCC National Rally
information page to read the latest brief Rally program, January Press Release, and the
Rally Supplementary Regulations documents. Click HERE
to read the November Newsletter. Click HERE
to download the PDF entry form. Print, fill in your details, then post, together with your
entry fee cheque if you are paying this way, to: Please make cheques payable to "MG Car Club
(Wellington Centre) Inc.". Contact: Rally Convenor: Ross Armstrong, Ph. (04) 323-4175, Mob. 0274 438-826, E-mail arfmg@actrix.co.nz. |
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| Post Rally North Island Short Tour - Tuesday 7 to Thursday 9 February 2012 |
| If you want a leisurely trip home north from
the National Rally, then why not join other MG Car Club members for a loosely organised
trip via Hawkes Bay and Whakatane. Diversions and stops will be added if sufficient
interest. Tuesday 7th February Masterton to Napier, departing after the National Rally farewell breakfast. In Napier suggest booking The Albatross Motel www.albatrossmotel.co.nz, Ph. 0800 252 287. They have 35 units and are well priced, especially when booking on-line. Dinner will be fish & chips from the Westshore Fish Café, 2
minutes walk away - we'll eat on the west shore. In Whakatane suggest the Cortez Motor Inn
www.cortezmotorinn.co.nz for accommodation, Ph. 0800 500 877.
There is a restaurant on site, which will save shopping for BBQ food, especially as it
could be a long day. |
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| BOP Post Rally Tour - Tuesday 7 to Saturday 11 February 2011 |
| BOP has a tour planned for the return from
Masterton via Napier, Gisborne and East Cape. Stay 2 nights (Tuesday and Wednesday) at the Fairly Lodge, in Napier, 1 night (Thursday) at the Beachcomber Motel, in Gisborne, 1 night (Friday) at Hicks Bay, returning to Tauranga on Saturday 11th February. Lunch at Mission Estate on Tuesday. Please e-mail Neville & Delwyn if you are interested in joining this group. Contact: Neville & Delwyn Lucas phone (07) 575-0515, e-mail lucasmail@xtra.co.nz. |
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| Ellerslie Concours - Saturday 11 February 2012 |
| The MG Car Club is organising the Saturday
Fun Runs again. Dennis O'Kane is looking for four helpers from 11.00am to about 12.30pm to assist with the directing of cars from the Fun Run on the 11th February. Cars finishing the five runs will need parking guidance once they arrive at Vellenoweth Green in St Heliers. If you are not taking part in any of the runs but would like to assist, perhaps even staying afterwards to join in the picnic, please contact Dennis ASAP. Contact: Dennis O'Kane on Ph. Work, (09) 373-4030, Home (09) 817-3638 or e-mail dok@orcon.net.nz. |
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| Ellerslie Concours - Saturday 11, Sunday 12 February 2012 |
| The New Zealand Classic Car Weekend Ellerslie Concours is on again. This
year the Auckland
Mustang Owners Club are doing the organising of the event as a whole. The theme for
this year is "Power of the Marque". The MG Car Club is organising the Saturday Fun Runs again. Instead of all starting from Ellerslie race course for
different destinations, we're leaving from FIVE places and navigating our way to Vellenoweth Green in St Heliers. If a runner, you'll recognize
Vellenoweth Green as the "Round the Bays" destination - so there's plenty of
space. The MG Car Club is also organising the Personalised Plates
Classic Motorkhana event, to be held on Sunday. Get your teams together now for this fun
event. Contact: Darryl Bretherton phone (09) 950-4332, mobile 021 857-715, e-mail darrylbretherton@hotmail.com. |
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| Midget Trial - Tuesday 14 February 2012 |
| Grade 2+ - 3. Starting to get a little tricky
now. Starting from the Takapuna Golf Club carpark in Northcote Road at 7:30pm. $10 per
car. Plotted by Ian Grant. Contact: Darryl Bretherton phone (09) 950-4332, mobile 021 857-715, e-mail darrylbretherton@hotmail.com. |
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| Pre '56 Noggin 'n' Natter - Tuesday 14 February 2012 |
| Come along to the Cock & Bull, 414 Khyber
Pass Road, (cnr Kingdon St), Newmarket. Pay and Display parking in the area is free after
6:00pm. Contact: Bill Tutty phone (09) 480-0220, mobile 027 449-5492, e-mail b.tutty@xtra.co.nz. |
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| Enthusiast's Club Night - Friday 17 February 2012 |
| A supplimentary club night aimed at
"Enthusiasts" rather than a traditional Social night. Meet at the Northcote Tavern, 37 Queen Street, Northcote Point, at 7-7:30pm. Time to talk cars and other stuff and have a drink or two. After the success of the January Enthusiast's Night, here's hoping for some warmer weather this time around. Click HERE to send an indication that you might be coming. Contact: Geoff Broadhead, Ph. (09) 415-4155, Mob. 021 909-167, e-mail president@mgclub.org.nz. |
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| Girls Day Out -
Saturday 25 February 2012 |
| After reading about the Otago Club's successful social
outings arranged with the ladies of the Club in mind, Jill Forbes has volunteered to
organise our version of this event. These "Ladies Only" outings are just for the
girls to socialise and have some fun. Lets meet at mid-day on Saturday, 25 February 2012 at Eden Gardens, 24 Omana Ave, Epsom, for lunch at Bloom Cafe and a leisurely walk round the garden. A central location has been chosen for the first outing and the idea is to establish if there is an interest in non-motoring outings for the girls. All suggestions and comments welcome. Eden Garden $8.00 entry fee is payable at the garden gate. Click HERE to send a booking to Jill. Contact: Jill Forbes phone (09) 443-7026, e-mail ian.jillf@xtra.co.nz. |
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| Otaua Classic Hillclimb - Sunday 26 February 2012 |
| The clubs other annual hillclimb. Date
confirmed as the 26th. Mark this in your calendar now. A great event to enter (subject to
regulations for driver/cars) or watch from the many viewing points. Entry form and Supplementary Regulations to come. As always, helpers are required to run thsi event. Conatct Darryl if you are keen to lend a hand. Training will be given on the day! Contact: Darryl Bretherton phone (09) 950-4332, mobile 021 857-715, e-mail darrylbretherton@hotmail.com. |
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| Club Night & SGM - Wednesday 29 February 2012 |
| Join us at the CT Club, 27-33
Ohinerau St, Remuera. Drinks (cash bar) followed by dinner at 7:30pm. Or just join us after dinner at 8:30pm for the talk. Guest tonight is Grant Fox! Bookings for dinner are essential. Cost: $20 per person. Special General Meeting Click HERE to send a booking. |
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| Social Run -
Saturday 10 March 2012 |
| Meet at Mills Lane from 8:00am for an 8:15am
departure for a 'scenic run' to Warkworth and a cruise on the restored scow, Jane Gifford,
www.janegifford.org.nz down
the Mahurangi River past historic heritage sites including the Old Wilson Cement Works, which we can visit on land after the
approximate one hour cruise. Note:
numbers for the Jane Gifford Cruise are limited to 60 people. Be quick to reserve your
spot! Click HERE to send a booking by Thursday 8th March. Contact: Sue Courtney phone (09) 473-5110, mobile 021 846-687, e-mail neilandsue@clear.net.nz. |
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| Midget Trial - Tuesday 13 March 2012 |
| Grade 3+. The grey matter is getting a work
out now. Starting from the Westhaven car park under the Bridge at 7:30pm. $10 per car. Plotted by Rob Ellis. Contact: Darryl Bretherton phone (09) 950-4332, mobile 021 857-715, e-mail darrylbretherton@hotmail.com. |
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| Pre '56 Noggin 'n' Natter - Tuesday 13 March 2012 |
| Come along to the Cock & Bull, 414 Khyber
Pass Road, (cnr Kingdon St), Newmarket. Pay and Display parking in the area is free after
6:00pm. Contact: Bill Tutty phone (09) 480-0220, mobile 027 449-5492, e-mail b.tutty@xtra.co.nz. |
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| Autocross -
Sunday 18 March 2012 |
| An awesome grass event where you can test the
handling of your car, and be tested yourself, in a safe environment. Helmets and overalls
required, which the club can provide if necessary. Cost $10 per driver. Venue yet to be confirmed. Contact: Darryl Bretherton phone (09) 950-4332, mobile 021 857-715, e-mail darrylbretherton@hotmail.com. |
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| MG Race Series - Sunday 1 April 2012 |
| TACCOC meeting at Hampton Downs. Entries via www.motorsportentry.com. More information to come. Contact: Darryl Bretherton phone (09) 950-4332, mobile 021 857-715, e-mail darrylbretherton@hotmail.com. |
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| Easter in New Plymouth - Friday 6 to Monday 9 April 2012 |
| A long weekend of fun jointly run by the
Auckland and Wellington Centres. Come along and enjoy the Concours, Motorkhana, Autocross
and Trail, as well as the comaradrie with fellow MG'ers. Further details to come. Contact: Darryl Bretherton phone (09) 950-4332, mobile 021 857-715, e-mail darrylbretherton@hotmail.com. |
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| Midget Trial - Tuesday 10 April 2012 |
| Grade 4. Almost diabolical. Starting at
7:30pm. Further details to come. Contact: Darryl Bretherton phone (09) 950-4332, mobile 021 857-715, e-mail darrylbretherton@hotmail.com. |
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| MG Race Series - Sunday 6 May 2012 |
| TACCOC meeting at Hampton Downs. Entries via www.motorsportentry.com. More information to come. Contact: Darryl Bretherton phone (09) 950-4332, mobile 021 857-715, e-mail darrylbretherton@hotmail.com. |
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| Midget Trial - Tuesday 8 May 2012 |
| Grade 5. This is about as hard as it gets!
Starting at 7:30pm. Further details to come. Contact: Darryl Bretherton phone (09) 950-4332, mobile 021 857-715, e-mail darrylbretherton@hotmail.com. |
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| Silver Fern Rally 2012 - 10-17 November 2012 |
| Got a spare $10,000 odd burning a hole in
your pocket and a historic rally car in the garage? Then the Silver Fern Rally 2012 might
be for you. Or maybe you would like to go as a spectator? The route has now been finalised, with the following overnight stops designated: Click HERE for the preliminary flier for the event. But only 10 million sheep in New Zealand? I don't think so! It is more like 40 million. |
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| Pre '56 MG Rally 2013 - 9-14 March 2013 |
| The Pre '56 MG Rally 2013 will be held in
Taupo, from Saturday 9th March to Thursday 14th March 2013. Rally headquarters is the Suncourt Hotel, 14 Northcroft St., Taupo, Ph. (07) 378-8265, Freephone 0800 SUNCOURT, 0800 786-268. You can also book via the Suncourt web site by clicking on Contacts then Reservations Alanna Finnie. Remember to quote the booking number 64101. All 52 rooms at the Suncourt Hotel have now been booked. Catelli's Of Toupo Motel. 18 units at $140 studio, $175
familly unit. www.catellis.co.nz,
Ph. 0800 884-477, e-mail stay@catellis.co.nz. Click HERE for the preliminary
flier for the event. Contact: John Hancock, Ph. (09) 299-9764, or e-mail mg.john.brenda@actrix.co.nz. |
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| TW Classic Car Meet - Monthly, last Thursday |
| All welcome. Come to the Cock & Bull, Cnr
Maui St and Church Road, Hamilton. For American Cars / Classic Cars / Hotrods. See the Cock & Bull web site for dates (eventually). Come along and meet like minded people with a passion for motor vehicles. Last Thursday of every month, from 5pm onwards. Any questions, contact Archie (07) 855-1071 or Mark 021 213-0723. |
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| BOP Contacts |
| Dinner coordinators: Mark & Denise Vercoe. e-mail: vercoe.family@xtra.co.nz. Run Coordinators: Ross & Ruth Hamlin. If you want to put your hand up to plan an event please do not hesitate to contact Ross. Ph. (07) 548-2663. e-mail: ross.ruth@clear.net.nz Neville & Delwyn Lucas. |
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| TW Contacts |
| Garry & Lynn Dow. Ph. (07) 843-5178 or Mob. 027 281-2043. e-mail elangy@xtra.co.nz Team Waikato web site www.mgwaikato.co.nz |
| Sundry Motor Sport Events |
| Motorsport NZ Follow this LINK to view the list of permitted events. Click HERE to get a list of events scheduled in the greater Auckland region. This includes Waikato. |
| TACCOC Thoroughbred and Classic Car Owners Club Follow this LINK to view a list of events. |
| Historic Racing Club news. Follow this LINK to view a list of HRC events. |
| Auckland Car Club Calendar and entry forms on www.aucklandcarclub.org.nz Gary Lathrope 027 4522-991 |
