Events Calendar
Sunday 19th March - Karaka Vintage Day
CANCELLED.
Unfortunately this great event has been cancelled. Fingers crossed for next year?
CANCELLED.
Unfortunately this great event has been cancelled. Fingers crossed for next year?
Friday 31st March - Pork Pie Meetup
The Pork Pie cars will be passing through Auckland and stopping at Hampton Downs for lunch. Let's meet there and welcome the Pork Pie minis with a great turnout of club cars!
Meet at BP/Autobahn Cafe Motorway Service Centre (Southbound motorway between Papakura and Drury offramps) departing at 11:30am to arrive at Hampton Downs around 12pm.
We're not exactly sure what time the Pork Pie cars will arrive, as they're coming from Kaitaia and the roads are a bit unpredictable, but Hampton downs has a great cafe to spend some time in.
The Pork Pie cars will be passing through Auckland and stopping at Hampton Downs for lunch. Let's meet there and welcome the Pork Pie minis with a great turnout of club cars!
Meet at BP/Autobahn Cafe Motorway Service Centre (Southbound motorway between Papakura and Drury offramps) departing at 11:30am to arrive at Hampton Downs around 12pm.
We're not exactly sure what time the Pork Pie cars will arrive, as they're coming from Kaitaia and the roads are a bit unpredictable, but Hampton downs has a great cafe to spend some time in.
Sunday 2nd April - MEGUIAR'S presents COFFEE & CARS
Note the changed date for this month! Held at Mt Smart Stadium, entry off Maurice Rd. The event runs from 9.00am to around midday.
If you want to arrive with the group, Meet at 8:15am at Bishops Ltd Carpark, 23 Maurice Rd, directly opposite the main Stadium entrance. We'll enter the event as a group at 8:30am. .
Sunday 2nd April - Farewell to Pukekohe Circuit
Come along for a one and final chance to drive on the famous Pukekohe Circuit. The very final Play Day Meeting at Pukekohe Park is limited to Play Day regulars only, however we have been invited to display our vehicles and to participate in the lunchtime controlled track laps in your car. Cost $20 per vehicle to go on the track at lulnchtime. No use putting this off until next opportunity as there will not be one.
Follow the Leader run to Pukekohe so we can all park together:
Two meeting points:
1) McDonald's Greenlane, 320-356 Great South Road. 8:00 am for 8:30 departure, heading to...
2) Bombay BP Connect carpark (216 Mill Road, Bombay, use Motorway exit 471) at 9:15 for 9:30am departure, Follow the Leader to the Circuit.
Come along for a one and final chance to drive on the famous Pukekohe Circuit. The very final Play Day Meeting at Pukekohe Park is limited to Play Day regulars only, however we have been invited to display our vehicles and to participate in the lunchtime controlled track laps in your car. Cost $20 per vehicle to go on the track at lulnchtime. No use putting this off until next opportunity as there will not be one.
Follow the Leader run to Pukekohe so we can all park together:
Two meeting points:
1) McDonald's Greenlane, 320-356 Great South Road. 8:00 am for 8:30 departure, heading to...
2) Bombay BP Connect carpark (216 Mill Road, Bombay, use Motorway exit 471) at 9:15 for 9:30am departure, Follow the Leader to the Circuit.
Tuesday 4th April - Club Night - Swap Meet
Our monthly social club night, plus a chance to exchange your valuable Mini related treasures. Parts, collectibles, magazines, models, etc.
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Our monthly social club night, plus a chance to exchange your valuable Mini related treasures. Parts, collectibles, magazines, models, etc.
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Sunday 23rd April - Ellerslie Car Show
Rescheduled from February
NZ’s Premier Classic Car Show has become a highlight in every New Zealand car lover’s calendar. Thousands of car enthusiasts visit Ellerslie Racecourse to enjoy this country’s biggest line up of classics – many of them regarded among the world’s best restorations.
If you'd like to show your Mini on the club stand, please contact Graham Wing (secretary@minis-auckland.org.nz). Space is limited.
Meeting at Greenlane McDonalds at 7:45am for 8am departure to the show.
Sunday 23rd April - MEGUIAR'S presents COFFEE & CARS
Note the changed date for this month! Held at Mt Smart Stadium, entry off Maurice Rd. The event runs from 9.00am to around midday.
If you want to arrive with the group, Meet at 8:15am at Bishops Ltd Carpark, 23 Maurice Rd, directly opposite the main Stadium entrance. We'll enter the event as a group at 8:30am. .
Sunday 30 April - Waiuku Steel and Wheels Festival (not an official MCCOA event)
Waiuku Business Association says "this will be a good ole hoon of a day in Waiuku Town Centre, from 10am-2pm. If you wish to know more or register a vehicle, please double clutch over to waiukutown.co.nz"
If you want to attend, register at the website above.
To arrive with the group, Meet at Pukekohe Park entry lane through Gate 2 (opposite Kitchener Rd, approx. 250 Manukau Rd, Pukekohe) at 8:45am for a 9am departure to Waiuku.
Tuesday 2nd May - Club Night - Tech Night
Our monthly social club night, with a technical demonstration. More details to follow!
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Our monthly social club night, with a technical demonstration. More details to follow!
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Sunday 7th May - King's Coronation Follow the Leader Run
Time: 9.15am for 9.30am departure
Place: Fisherman's Wharf (aka The Wharf), 2 Queen Street, Northcote Point
We'll take a tour through as many King and Coronation themed streets as possible. Regroup points are: 9.45am approx departure from Pt Erin Park carpark, 10.30am at Mangere boat club, Kiwi Esplanade (departure 10.45am). Finishing around lunchtime in Takanini at a pet friendly cafe.
Time: 9.15am for 9.30am departure
Place: Fisherman's Wharf (aka The Wharf), 2 Queen Street, Northcote Point
We'll take a tour through as many King and Coronation themed streets as possible. Regroup points are: 9.45am approx departure from Pt Erin Park carpark, 10.30am at Mangere boat club, Kiwi Esplanade (departure 10.45am). Finishing around lunchtime in Takanini at a pet friendly cafe.
Saturday 20th May - Mini Fun Day at Taupo (TBC, not an official MCCOA event)
We've heard a rumour that there's Mini Fun Day happening at the Taupo track. More info to come!
We've heard a rumour that there's Mini Fun Day happening at the Taupo track. More info to come!
Tuesday 6th June - Club Night
Our monthly social club night.
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Our monthly social club night.
7:30pm at the Northern Sports Car Club, Mt Richmond Domain.
Saturday 24th June - Night Trial
Starting point will be the BP service center between Papakura and Drury Southbound on the Southern motorway. Meeting time around 5pm (but watch this space for updates).
Starting point will be the BP service center between Papakura and Drury Southbound on the Southern motorway. Meeting time around 5pm (but watch this space for updates).
Sunday 16th July - Fish and Chip Run
Gary Ashton has put together a new run! Start at Gull Bombay, time to be confirmed, possibly meet at 8.30 for a 8.45 departure. We'll take back roads to the Ngatea Water Garden (entry to water garden is $14 per adult). A couple of hours to look around before going to Kaiaua for fish and chips. After lunch we could drive up the coast to Clevedon for ice cream.
Rain day would be Sunday 23rd.
Gary Ashton has put together a new run! Start at Gull Bombay, time to be confirmed, possibly meet at 8.30 for a 8.45 departure. We'll take back roads to the Ngatea Water Garden (entry to water garden is $14 per adult). A couple of hours to look around before going to Kaiaua for fish and chips. After lunch we could drive up the coast to Clevedon for ice cream.
Rain day would be Sunday 23rd.
