Events Calendar
The health and safety of our members is always our top priority. Due to the ever-evolving Covid-19 situation we will be revising our events to comply with the current alert level and health authorities’ recommendations.
Keep an eye on this calendar page for updates, and if you have any ideas for events, or want to step forward to run an event yourself, please let the committee know. (Email committee@minis-auckland.org.nz)
Keep an eye on this calendar page for updates, and if you have any ideas for events, or want to step forward to run an event yourself, please let the committee know. (Email committee@minis-auckland.org.nz)
Sunday 25th July - Caffeine and Gasoline
Caffeine and Gasoline at Hampton Downs. - Meet at KFC carpark 9.30am at Bombay Motorway Junction for a follow the leader down to Hampton Downs. (Caffeine and Classics is still happening at Smales Farm, but the official club event is at Hampton Downs.)
Caffeine and Gasoline at Hampton Downs. - Meet at KFC carpark 9.30am at Bombay Motorway Junction for a follow the leader down to Hampton Downs. (Caffeine and Classics is still happening at Smales Farm, but the official club event is at Hampton Downs.)
Tuesday 3rd August - Club Night, AGM, and Prizegiving
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Our Annual General Meeting and Prizegiving, where we celebrate the club and recognise club members’ contributions to the club over the last year.
Click here to download a the AGM Agenda and formal notice.
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Our Annual General Meeting and Prizegiving, where we celebrate the club and recognise club members’ contributions to the club over the last year.
Click here to download a the AGM Agenda and formal notice.
Sunday 15th August - Regularity Trial
Meet at Central Terrace carpark off Fencible Drive in Howick at 10am, The run starts at around 10.30am. We’ll finish for lunch and announce the winners!
Always a fun filled adventure as we complete a course twice with the aim of keeping ourselves regular. Never fails to disappoint.
If you haven’t done a trial before they are really addictive in a self paced way. You follow a set course then clock back in with your time, then repeat the course again and try and match your first time without any timing gear. The team closest to their time wins!
This has the makings for a really good fun run, bring a clipboard, pen, & navigator for a great day out.
Meet at Central Terrace carpark off Fencible Drive in Howick at 10am, The run starts at around 10.30am. We’ll finish for lunch and announce the winners!
Always a fun filled adventure as we complete a course twice with the aim of keeping ourselves regular. Never fails to disappoint.
If you haven’t done a trial before they are really addictive in a self paced way. You follow a set course then clock back in with your time, then repeat the course again and try and match your first time without any timing gear. The team closest to their time wins!
This has the makings for a really good fun run, bring a clipboard, pen, & navigator for a great day out.
Sunday 29th August - Caffeine and Classics - North Shore Run
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 9am-Noon, but folks start arriving anytime after 8am so arrive early if you want a space. We try to get parking for all the Minis just past the barrier arm, first row on the right.
Following C&C we’ll depart for Phil Walter's Mancave and Museum Adventure!
Phil has recently set up a cool man cave with hoist for his show winning mini DORMIN. Pool table, classic memorabilia, and a small museum on the side. This museum houses a lot of his family’s and friends’ hand made model boats, ships, and cars.
We will provide a sausage sizzle for lunch, please bring your own drinks. Coffee and Tea provided. Cost is a gold coin to cover the sausage sizzle.
We'll aim to leave C&C at 10:30am to arrive at Phil's around 11/11:30 (Actual address will be given out on the day because privacy) It's is a great drive on flat sealed roads and Phil has plenty of parking for everyone.
This is open to Mini Club Of Auckland and friends with Minis be it new MINI or Classic.
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 9am-Noon, but folks start arriving anytime after 8am so arrive early if you want a space. We try to get parking for all the Minis just past the barrier arm, first row on the right.
Following C&C we’ll depart for Phil Walter's Mancave and Museum Adventure!
Phil has recently set up a cool man cave with hoist for his show winning mini DORMIN. Pool table, classic memorabilia, and a small museum on the side. This museum houses a lot of his family’s and friends’ hand made model boats, ships, and cars.
We will provide a sausage sizzle for lunch, please bring your own drinks. Coffee and Tea provided. Cost is a gold coin to cover the sausage sizzle.
We'll aim to leave C&C at 10:30am to arrive at Phil's around 11/11:30 (Actual address will be given out on the day because privacy) It's is a great drive on flat sealed roads and Phil has plenty of parking for everyone.
This is open to Mini Club Of Auckland and friends with Minis be it new MINI or Classic.
Sunday 29th August - MGs on Track
Once again MGCC extends a warm invitation to Mini Club members to join in their annual track day on 29th August at Pukekohe.
As with previous sessions of this type, entrants must be members of the MG Car Club and its motorsport register, so MGCC will elect as honorary members for the month of August any of your members entering the event who are not already MG members (as they have done in previous years). Entries close at 6pm, Friday, 20th August 2021. For late entries, see the info and application pack.
(This is not an official MCCOA event)
Download the info and application pack by clicking here.
Once again MGCC extends a warm invitation to Mini Club members to join in their annual track day on 29th August at Pukekohe.
As with previous sessions of this type, entrants must be members of the MG Car Club and its motorsport register, so MGCC will elect as honorary members for the month of August any of your members entering the event who are not already MG members (as they have done in previous years). Entries close at 6pm, Friday, 20th August 2021. For late entries, see the info and application pack.
(This is not an official MCCOA event)
Download the info and application pack by clicking here.
Sunday 5th September - Fathers Day Event invitation “Blokes & Cars/Bikes”
The ECW church has invited Minis to attend a free community event on Fathers Day. 9:30am - 12:30pm at the East City Wesleyan Church Centre, 219 Burswood Drive, Botany (off Ti Rakau Drive). For more info contact Richard: office@ecw.org.nz
(This is not an official MCCOA event)
The ECW church has invited Minis to attend a free community event on Fathers Day. 9:30am - 12:30pm at the East City Wesleyan Church Centre, 219 Burswood Drive, Botany (off Ti Rakau Drive). For more info contact Richard: office@ecw.org.nz
(This is not an official MCCOA event)
Tuesday 7th September - Club Night - Buy and Sell Night
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).7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
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).7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Saturday 25th September - Howick Hop
A fun day out for the whole family! To display your Mini you’ll need to register with Howick Hop by clicking here. Meet at Howick Beach Carpark (Beach Rd, Howick) at 8.10am to leave at 8.20am. If you registered for the March event (cancelled due to... you know) then your registration will roll over to September, and Howick Hop will contact you closer to this event. For more details contact Darren on +64 21 277 8025
A fun day out for the whole family! To display your Mini you’ll need to register with Howick Hop by clicking here. Meet at Howick Beach Carpark (Beach Rd, Howick) at 8.10am to leave at 8.20am. If you registered for the March event (cancelled due to... you know) then your registration will roll over to September, and Howick Hop will contact you closer to this event. For more details contact Darren on +64 21 277 8025
Sunday 26th 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 9am-Noon, but folks start arriving anytime after 8am so arrive early if you want a space. 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 9am-Noon, but folks start arriving anytime after 8am so arrive early if you want a space. We try to get parking for all the Minis just past the barrier arm, first row on the right.
Sunday 3rd October - Piha Run
The ever popular Piha Run is back for 2021. Daylight saving has just kicked in and this year we’ll take a morning drive. The Phia Store has excellent coffee and makes for an excellent photographic backdrop. Meet at the rooftop carpark at the NorthWest shopping centre for a 10am departure. Bring a camera, picnic, surf boards and the family for a fun day out. (Contact Steve for more details 021 656 024)
The ever popular Piha Run is back for 2021. Daylight saving has just kicked in and this year we’ll take a morning drive. The Phia Store has excellent coffee and makes for an excellent photographic backdrop. Meet at the rooftop carpark at the NorthWest shopping centre for a 10am departure. Bring a camera, picnic, surf boards and the family for a fun day out. (Contact Steve for more details 021 656 024)
Tuesday 5th October - Club Night
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Saturday 23rd October - Takapuna Rocks
Repco Takapuna Rocks 2021 is set to draw classic car enthusiasts from the length and breadth of the country to the beachside hub of Takapuna over the Long Weekend. Locals and visitors will join in the family fun, with countless options of food and refreshments and an opportunity to enjoy an extensive show of some of the country’s finest cars, lovingly preserved from our past.
Brook has reserved 10 spots for Minis, but can’t hold them forever: if you want to come along, contact Brook to confirm your place.
Repco Takapuna Rocks 2021 is set to draw classic car enthusiasts from the length and breadth of the country to the beachside hub of Takapuna over the Long Weekend. Locals and visitors will join in the family fun, with countless options of food and refreshments and an opportunity to enjoy an extensive show of some of the country’s finest cars, lovingly preserved from our past.
Brook has reserved 10 spots for Minis, but can’t hold them forever: if you want to come along, contact Brook to confirm your place.
22-24th October (Labour Weekend) - 2021 Mini Nationals Christchurch
For Classic and BMW Mini owners alike, Christchurch Minis look forward to welcoming you to Christchurch for the 26th Annual (except last year) New Zealand Mini Nationals! Registrations are now open at https://mininationals.co.nz/
There will be a group heading to Nationals from Auckland: Departing Auckland on Thursday 21st of October 2021. Meet at BP Connect Papakura (Motorway Service Centre) for an 8am departure.
A leisurely drive to Taupo where we'll be meeting up with cars from Tauranga and Rotorua. Arriving in Taupo at about 11.30am. We'll be pulling up for a picnic lunch around the lake somewhere. Cruise on down to Lower Hutt and stay overnight at the Quality Hotel the Angus
Friday 22nd Final check in for ferry 8am for departure 9.00am. (Interislander Kaitaki), arriving Picton 12.30pm. Drive down the picturesque coast with some stops and then arrive at Riccarton Racecourse Hotel to check in and then register for the Nationals.
Many of the cars use CB's to stay in touch and add some excitement to the drive. Repco often have these on offer so look out for a deal and get yours installed before we head down to Christchurch for a fun weekend.
For Classic and BMW Mini owners alike, Christchurch Minis look forward to welcoming you to Christchurch for the 26th Annual (except last year) New Zealand Mini Nationals! Registrations are now open at https://mininationals.co.nz/
There will be a group heading to Nationals from Auckland: Departing Auckland on Thursday 21st of October 2021. Meet at BP Connect Papakura (Motorway Service Centre) for an 8am departure.
A leisurely drive to Taupo where we'll be meeting up with cars from Tauranga and Rotorua. Arriving in Taupo at about 11.30am. We'll be pulling up for a picnic lunch around the lake somewhere. Cruise on down to Lower Hutt and stay overnight at the Quality Hotel the Angus
Friday 22nd Final check in for ferry 8am for departure 9.00am. (Interislander Kaitaki), arriving Picton 12.30pm. Drive down the picturesque coast with some stops and then arrive at Riccarton Racecourse Hotel to check in and then register for the Nationals.
Many of the cars use CB's to stay in touch and add some excitement to the drive. Repco often have these on offer so look out for a deal and get yours installed before we head down to Christchurch for a fun weekend.
Sunday 31st 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 9am-Noon, but folks start arriving anytime after 8am so arrive early if you want a space. 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 9am-Noon, but folks start arriving anytime after 8am so arrive early if you want a space. We try to get parking for all the Minis just past the barrier arm, first row on the right.
Tuesday 2nd November - Club Night
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Sunday 28th November - Caffeine and Gasoline
Caffeine and Gasoline at Hampton Downs. - Meet at KFC carpark 9.30am at Bombay Motorway Junction for a follow the leader down to Hampton Downs. (Caffeine and Classics is still happening at Smales Farm, but the official club event is at Hampton Downs.)
Caffeine and Gasoline at Hampton Downs. - Meet at KFC carpark 9.30am at Bombay Motorway Junction for a follow the leader down to Hampton Downs. (Caffeine and Classics is still happening at Smales Farm, but the official club event is at Hampton Downs.)
Tuesday 7th December - Club Night
Annual Christmas potluck 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 along to the event.
Please bring a plate of food to contribute to the meal, and don't forget the serving spoons! We'll have sausages on the BBQ as usual.
We'll also be collecting food donations for charity, so bring along a can of something.
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Annual Christmas potluck 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 along to the event.
Please bring a plate of food to contribute to the meal, and don't forget the serving spoons! We'll have sausages on the BBQ as usual.
We'll also be collecting food donations for charity, so bring along a can of something.
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.