Events Calendar
The Club participates in many, varying events, so there is always something for everyone. Keep up to date with what is happening and join in as we celebrate the Mini.
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Activities include:
• Club Convoys • Economy Run • Rallies • Trials |
• Inter Club events • Field Trips • National Mini Meet (Labour Weekend) • Inter-Club Sprint |
2019
Sunday 21st July - Puketaha Shed Raid / Visit
Waikato, Rotorua & Auckland Mini Clubs have been invited to attend a Shed Raid this Sunday between 2.00pm & 4pm.
The Shed is owned by a well known Minis Waikato couple and contains a varied selection of Minis, Mini parts and interesting performance parts & accessories. They have invited us to call in and have a look around, tea & coffee will be available. There may be stuff available for sale, and there is also likely to be an assortment of other interesting Non Minis to check out on site.
Any MCCoA members interested in attending should contact the soon to be ex President Kev Taylor for details of a possible convoy to the secret venue - the suggested meeting place would be the new Waitomo / KFC site at Bombay (other side of the motorway from BP) at around 12.30pm. Contact Kevin Taylor (president@minis-auckland.org.nz or phone 021 121 8363)
The Shed is owned by a well known Minis Waikato couple and contains a varied selection of Minis, Mini parts and interesting performance parts & accessories. They have invited us to call in and have a look around, tea & coffee will be available. There may be stuff available for sale, and there is also likely to be an assortment of other interesting Non Minis to check out on site.
Any MCCoA members interested in attending should contact the soon to be ex President Kev Taylor for details of a possible convoy to the secret venue - the suggested meeting place would be the new Waitomo / KFC site at Bombay (other side of the motorway from BP) at around 12.30pm. Contact Kevin Taylor (president@minis-auckland.org.nz or phone 021 121 8363)
Sunday 28th July - Caffeine and Classics.
Meet at Smales Farm Business Park, at the corner of Taharoto and Northcote Roads in Takapuna. Stand around, drink coffee, look at shiny cars. Officially the event runs from 10am-Noon, but folks start arriving anytime after 9am. We try to get parking for all the Minis just past the barrier arm, first row on the right. (Sorry new MINIs, the event is back to their "30 years or older" car rules. Come along to Caffeine and Gasoline next month though!)
Tuesday 6th August - 25th anniversary Club Night, AGM, and Prizegiving
Notice of 2019 Annual General Meeting.
The 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Mini Car Club of Auckland Inc. will be held as follows :-
Date of Meeting: Tuesday 6th August 2019.
To be Held at : Northern Sports Car Club, Club Rooms, Mt Richmond Domain, Great South Road, Otahuhu.
Commencing : 7:30pm
AGENDA:
Graham Wing
Secretary.
Mini Car Club of Auckland Incorporated.
16th July 2019.
At the date of publication of this notice nominations for the Club Officers
and Committee for the Annual General Meeting on the 6th August 2019
have been received as follows:
Office Nominees
President Stephen Broadbent
Vice President Darren Clark
Club Captain Zak Gould
Secretary Graham Wing
Treasurer Ian Congalton
Committee Warwick Robinson
Kevin Patrick
Margaret Patrick
Grant Bowyer
Brian Smith
Web Master Gavin Agnew
If you would like to volunteer, or make a nomination, contact Committee@minis-auckland.org.nz or download the official notice and nomination form from below.
The 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Mini Car Club of Auckland Inc. will be held as follows :-
Date of Meeting: Tuesday 6th August 2019.
To be Held at : Northern Sports Car Club, Club Rooms, Mt Richmond Domain, Great South Road, Otahuhu.
Commencing : 7:30pm
AGENDA:
- Welcome
- Apologies
- Minutes of 2018 AGM ( Attachment A )
- Matters arising from the Minutes
- Presidents Annual Report
- Treasurers Report /Financial Statements
- Election of Officers and Committee ( see details in Attachment B )
- Consideration of Remits ( Attachment C )
- General Business
Graham Wing
Secretary.
Mini Car Club of Auckland Incorporated.
16th July 2019.
At the date of publication of this notice nominations for the Club Officers
and Committee for the Annual General Meeting on the 6th August 2019
have been received as follows:
Office Nominees
President Stephen Broadbent
Vice President Darren Clark
Club Captain Zak Gould
Secretary Graham Wing
Treasurer Ian Congalton
Committee Warwick Robinson
Kevin Patrick
Margaret Patrick
Grant Bowyer
Brian Smith
Web Master Gavin Agnew
If you would like to volunteer, or make a nomination, contact Committee@minis-auckland.org.nz or download the official notice and nomination form from below.
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Sunday 25th August - Caffeine & Gasoline, Hampton Downs, 60 Year Anniversary of the Mini, Follow the leader run.
26th August 1959 marked the first Mini off the production line. To mark the occasion, we’ll run down to Hampton Downs for Caffeine and Gasoline where we will meet with Minis Waikato & Tauranga. Meet at BP Connect Papakura (motorway service centre) at 9.15am and depart at 9.30am to Hampton Downs. The track parade (register on the day) at 12.30pm for those that are keen is $50 per car and gets you 6 laps on the national circuit. Following that we’ll head out on a follow the leader tour and meet back at HD 3pm to depart home. There’s a good café on site at Hampton Downs so grab a bite before the track parade.
Saturday 31st August - 60th display at Packard Museum, Whangarei
The Packard and Pioneer Museum (1146 SH14, Maungatapere, Whangarei) is having a "Crank Up" day and a display of Minis to celebrate the 60th birthday. Display is from 10am, we can leave after 3pm. Depending on interest we may organise a meet-up and convoy on the Saturday.
Or make a weekend of it and go up Friday or Saturday, spend Saturday afternoon at the museum then adjourn to the hotel for happy hour and dinner. Those who are able to stay a bit longer could join Classic & Sports Car Club Northland on the Sunday for a jaunt around the North.
Discovery Settlers Hotel (61 Hatea Dr, Regent, Whangarei) has special rates for people attending the Crank Up day. Superior king studio, (1x king bed or 2x king singles) special rate $129.00 per night, or $149 per night including breakfast for two.
Or make a weekend of it and go up Friday or Saturday, spend Saturday afternoon at the museum then adjourn to the hotel for happy hour and dinner. Those who are able to stay a bit longer could join Classic & Sports Car Club Northland on the Sunday for a jaunt around the North.
Discovery Settlers Hotel (61 Hatea Dr, Regent, Whangarei) has special rates for people attending the Crank Up day. Superior king studio, (1x king bed or 2x king singles) special rate $129.00 per night, or $149 per night including breakfast for two.
Tuesday 3rd September- Club Night - The Big Build
Monthly club night meeting – The BIG BUILD. Tech Night returns with a focus on building an engine. We’ll aim to start from scratch with a cam, crank, bearings, rods and pistons install into a bare block. If time allows the timing chain and oil pump will go also go on. (NOTE:Swap Meet has been pushed back to November- just in time for Christmas shopping!)
Sunday 15th September – Regularity Trial
Meet at Central Terrace carpark off Fencible Drive in Howick at 9am, The run starts at around 9.30am. This has the makings for a really good fun run, bring a clipboard, pen, & navigator for a great day out. Run organised by Gary Ashton.
Sunday 29th September - Caffeine & Classics
Meet at Smales Farm Business Park, at the corner of Taharoto and Northcote Roads in Takapuna. Stand around, drink coffee, look at shiny cars. Officially the event runs from 10am-Noon, but folks start arriving anytime after 9am. We will park all the Minis just past the barrier arm on the RHS
Tuesday 1st October - Club Night – The Big Reveal
Monthly club night meeting – The big reveal! It’s a secret…. but will be bringing along something very special for a grand unveiling and talk on the build….. you’ll have to be there to find out more!
Sunday 13th October – Daylight Saving Piha Run.
This was such a well-attended run in 2018 that its back again for 2019! Meet at Westgate Shopping Centre for an afternoon 1pm start of the run over to Piha. Approximately 45minutes drive followed by a coffee stop and some photos en-route and when we stop. Taking the ‘long route’ back to Auckland for an early evening drive through and around the city. – Route details to follow. Contact Club Captain Steve 021 193 4618 or KevT 021 121 8363 for details.
Labour Weekend 25th-27th October 2019 - 25th Mini Nationals in Tauranga
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN. Join us in Tauranga for a weekend of fun and competitions to honour the milestone 60th birthday of this iconic brand.
Accommodation bookings at Hotel Armitage, Tauranga, are open. Book early to avoid disappointment! Check their website for details.
Accommodation bookings at Hotel Armitage, Tauranga, are open. Book early to avoid disappointment! Check their website for details.
Tuesday 5th November - Club Night – Buy and Sell Night!
Like a Swap Meet, but not just for oily things! And just in time for Christmas shopping. Bring along your interesting memorabilia, be it magazines, models, car parts, books, and we’ll have a fun evening exchanging past and future collections.
Sunday 10th November – Follow the leader run to Port Waikato
Summer is nearly here, a new run for 2019, we’ll meet up with Mini’s Waikato region and head over to Port Waikato. Bring a picnic and maybe a surf board? Run organised by Gary Ashton.
Sunday 17th November – Hampton Downs Track Day – Club Circuit
Provisionally we have booked the Hampton Downs Club Circuit in the afternoon 12.30 - 4.30 dependent on attendees. We'll also be meeting with the central region clubs. Cost is $150 per driver based on 20 paid drivers. You’ll be grouped into equal speeds and will get plenty of track time, 3x sessions of 10 laps. Neck restraints, fire proof race suits and crash helmets are required, Hampton downs have these to hire at a reasonable cost and we have some neck braces and helmets to lend subject to numbers.
