Events Calendar
Tuesday 4th August - Club Night - AGM and Prizegiving
Our Annual General Meeting and Prizegiving. This year we're thinking about Mini Nationals in 2022, so we're appealing for members to step up and join the committee. If you'd like to give a little back to your club, you'll find a nomination form attached to the formal notice of AGM, downloadable here.
Notice of 2020 Annual General Meeting.
The 2020 Annual General Meeting of the Mini Car Club of Auckland Inc. will be held as
follows :-
Date of Meeting: Tuesday 4th August 2020.
To be Held at : Northern Sports Car Club, Club Rooms, Mt Richmond Domain, Great South Road, Otahuhu.
Commencing : 7:30pm.
Agenda.
Following completion of the Meeting the Annual Prize Giving will commence.
Our Annual General Meeting and Prizegiving. This year we're thinking about Mini Nationals in 2022, so we're appealing for members to step up and join the committee. If you'd like to give a little back to your club, you'll find a nomination form attached to the formal notice of AGM, downloadable here.
Notice of 2020 Annual General Meeting.
The 2020 Annual General Meeting of the Mini Car Club of Auckland Inc. will be held as
follows :-
Date of Meeting: Tuesday 4th August 2020.
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 2019 AGM and Special General Meeting.
- Matters arising from the Minutes
- Presidents Annual Report
- Treasurers Report /Financial Statements
- Election of Officers and Committee
- Consideration of Remits
- General Business
Following completion of the Meeting the Annual Prize Giving will commence.
Sunday 9th August - Italian Job City Run
Time to celebrate another Mini Institution, the classic 1969 Movie ‘The Italian Job’ was released on 5th June 1969 so we’ll mark the occasion with a follow the leader tour around the city. A lot of disorganised fun in 2019 so we’ll try again for another random session in 2020, but with notes for if (when?) we get separated. Meeting at Greenlane McDonalds with an estimated departure time of 8am as we navigate the Central City Road Closures which require some diversions through sewers, across weirs, shopping malls but probably not the alps. Followed by breakfast. Contact Steve 021 193 4618
UPDATE: Download the route map as a PDF below:
Time to celebrate another Mini Institution, the classic 1969 Movie ‘The Italian Job’ was released on 5th June 1969 so we’ll mark the occasion with a follow the leader tour around the city. A lot of disorganised fun in 2019 so we’ll try again for another random session in 2020, but with notes for if (when?) we get separated. Meeting at Greenlane McDonalds with an estimated departure time of 8am as we navigate the Central City Road Closures which require some diversions through sewers, across weirs, shopping malls but probably not the alps. Followed by breakfast. Contact Steve 021 193 4618
UPDATE: Download the route map as a PDF below:
| the_italian_job_city_run_-_9th_june.pdf |
Saturday 22nd August - Curry Run
By popular request we're organising a set of group dinners (These events might have been formulated during the level 4 lockdown when we were all desperate for company and takeaways). Meet at McDonalds Greenlane at 5:30pm.
RSVP to Club Captain for restaurant booking (more details once event confirmed).
By popular request we're organising a set of group dinners (These events might have been formulated during the level 4 lockdown when we were all desperate for company and takeaways). Meet at McDonalds Greenlane at 5:30pm.
RSVP to Club Captain for restaurant booking (more details once event confirmed).
Sunday 30th August - Caffeine and Classics
Meet friends, drink coffee, look at shiny cars.
Meet at Smales Farm Business Park, at the corner of Taharoto and Northcote Roads in Takapuna. 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.
Meet friends, drink coffee, look at shiny cars.
Meet at Smales Farm Business Park, at the corner of Taharoto and Northcote Roads in Takapuna. 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.
Tuesday 1st September - Club Night - Buy and Sell Night
Like a Swap Meet, but not just for oily things! Bring along your interesting memorabilia, be it magazines, models, car parts, books, and we’ll have a fun evening exchanging past and future collections. Starts at 7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain (entrance off Great South Road).
Like a Swap Meet, but not just for oily things! Bring along your interesting memorabilia, be it magazines, models, car parts, books, and we’ll have a fun evening exchanging past and future collections. Starts at 7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain (entrance off Great South Road).
Saturday 5th September - Dyno Day
Possum Bourne Motorsport in Pukekohe have agreed to do a bespoke Mini Dyno Day for us followed by a sausage sizzle. Its $99 each car and for that you get 3x power runs. There won’t be any set up adjustments in this price as its more work but they can arrange this. We will be able to tweak fuel and distributors between each run. Limited to 20 cars. – Contact Brook Davis who has kindly organised this for us.
Possum Bourne Motorsport in Pukekohe have agreed to do a bespoke Mini Dyno Day for us followed by a sausage sizzle. Its $99 each car and for that you get 3x power runs. There won’t be any set up adjustments in this price as its more work but they can arrange this. We will be able to tweak fuel and distributors between each run. Limited to 20 cars. – Contact Brook Davis who has kindly organised this for us.
Sunday 13th September - Regularity Trial
Wonderful to see this fun event return for 2020. Location TBC - 10.15am for a 10.30am start, finishing for lunch and results. Bring a clipboard, pen & navigator. Run organised by Gary Ashton.
Wonderful to see this fun event return for 2020. Location TBC - 10.15am for a 10.30am start, finishing for lunch and results. Bring a clipboard, pen & navigator. Run organised by Gary Ashton.
Sunday 27th September - Caffeine and Classics
Meet friends, drink coffee, look at shiny cars.
Meet at Smales Farm Business Park, at the corner of Taharoto and Northcote Roads in Takapuna. 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.
Meet friends, drink coffee, look at shiny cars.
Meet at Smales Farm Business Park, at the corner of Taharoto and Northcote Roads in Takapuna. 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.
Tuesday 6th October - Club Night
Starts at 7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain (entrance off Great South Road).
Starts at 7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain (entrance off Great South Road).
Sunday 18th October - Daylight Saving Piha Run
It’s back again for 2020! Meet at Westgate Shopping Centre for a 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 Steve 021 193 4618 or KevT 021 121 8363 for details.
It’s back again for 2020! Meet at Westgate Shopping Centre for a 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 Steve 021 193 4618 or KevT 021 121 8363 for details.
Friday 23- Monday 26th October - NZ Mini Owners Weekend of the Year - Taupo (and Te Anau)
Filling in the gap left by the Nationals being postponed in 2020, NZ Mini Owners has organised a gathering based in Taupo. NZ Mini Owners group has negotiated special rates at the Lakelands resort Taupo, scenic trips to Chateau Tongariro, Rotorua, and a drive on the circuit at Taupo. There will be plenty of time to chat at the informal show and shine park up and over dinner at Good Fellows. So join in and support the NZ Tourism Industry. See flyer (download here) or contact Steve for more details 021 193 4618
Filling in the gap left by the Nationals being postponed in 2020, NZ Mini Owners has organised a gathering based in Taupo. NZ Mini Owners group has negotiated special rates at the Lakelands resort Taupo, scenic trips to Chateau Tongariro, Rotorua, and a drive on the circuit at Taupo. There will be plenty of time to chat at the informal show and shine park up and over dinner at Good Fellows. So join in and support the NZ Tourism Industry. See flyer (download here) or contact Steve for more details 021 193 4618
Sunday 25th October - Caffeine and Classics
Meet friends, drink coffee, look at shiny cars.
Meet at Smales Farm Business Park, at the corner of Taharoto and Northcote Roads in Takapuna. 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.
Meet friends, drink coffee, look at shiny cars.
Meet at Smales Farm Business Park, at the corner of Taharoto and Northcote Roads in Takapuna. 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.
Tuesday 3rd November - Club Night
Starts at 7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain (entrance off Great South Road).
Starts at 7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain (entrance off Great South Road).
Sunday 29th November - Caffeine and Classics
Meet friends, drink coffee, look at shiny cars.
Meet at Smales Farm Business Park, at the corner of Taharoto and Northcote Roads in Takapuna. 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.
Meet friends, drink coffee, look at shiny cars.
Meet at Smales Farm Business Park, at the corner of Taharoto and Northcote Roads in Takapuna. 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.
Tuesday 1st December - Christmas Club Night
Annual Christmas ‘bring a plate’ BBQ. Come dressed up in your Christmas theme, that includes dressing up your Minis with Christmas trees, lights and reindeer noses. Dress up yourself as there’s usually a “best dressed” prize! Let’s try and get as many Minis as possible out from their slumber and along to the event.
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Annual Christmas ‘bring a plate’ BBQ. Come dressed up in your Christmas theme, that includes dressing up your Minis with Christmas trees, lights and reindeer noses. Dress up yourself as there’s usually a “best dressed” prize! Let’s try and get as many Minis as possible out from their slumber and along to the event.
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Sunday 6th December - Follow the Leader Run to Port Waikato
We’ll be heading out to Port Waikato for a picnic via the back road to Te Kauwhata to stop for coffee. From Port Waikato our route takes us to Pokeno for ice creams. Organised by Gary Ashton (thanks Gary) we’ll meet at BP off the Southern Motorway between Papakura and Drury at 9am. Contact Steve 021 193 4618
We’ll be heading out to Port Waikato for a picnic via the back road to Te Kauwhata to stop for coffee. From Port Waikato our route takes us to Pokeno for ice creams. Organised by Gary Ashton (thanks Gary) we’ll meet at BP off the Southern Motorway between Papakura and Drury at 9am. Contact Steve 021 193 4618
Friday 11th December - Eastern Suburbs Christmas Lights Run
Bringing back the festive joy. This year a new addition, we’ll be starting at Beachlands with a dinner at MELT Burgers & Ribs, casual dining and suitable for all. Following the fall of darkness, we’ll follow our route around Beachlands and Howick as we enjoy the Christmas lights in Auckland whilst the spectators enjoy the Mini’s. So dress up, dress up those Minis in festive attire and let’s go! Meet at MELT Burgers & Ribs Beachland at 6.30pm and we’ll leave at 8pm. Finishing for hot chocolates at McDonalds Botany.
Contact Steve 021 193 4618
Bringing back the festive joy. This year a new addition, we’ll be starting at Beachlands with a dinner at MELT Burgers & Ribs, casual dining and suitable for all. Following the fall of darkness, we’ll follow our route around Beachlands and Howick as we enjoy the Christmas lights in Auckland whilst the spectators enjoy the Mini’s. So dress up, dress up those Minis in festive attire and let’s go! Meet at MELT Burgers & Ribs Beachland at 6.30pm and we’ll leave at 8pm. Finishing for hot chocolates at McDonalds Botany.
Contact Steve 021 193 4618
