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 |
2018
Sunday 16th September - Follow-the-leader Run to Awhitu Lighthouse
TAKE 2! This time let's hope there are no storms the day before! Meet at Massey Park, Waiuku at the carpark off Belgium St. at 10am. Pack your picnic lunch & thermos, deck chairs & picnic blankets for an Old School picnic at the lighthouse and enjoy the great views of the Manukau Heads from the top of the lighthouse. It’s a gold coin donation for the lighthouse access. Thanks again to Gary Ashton for organising the run. He’ll lead us over some interesting roads and we have invited Minis Waikato to join us for the day.
Sunday 30th 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 try to get parking for all the Minis just past the barrier arm, first row on the right.
NOTE: Caffeine & Classics has been having a capacity problem, so they're limiting the event to "Classic" cars only, and sadly that means newer BMW MINIs may be refused entry. Not our choice. (Their official guideline is cars 30 years and older, but they've extended that to all classic Minis, presumably because they can't expect their gate volunteers to spot the precise year.) See their Facebook post here for details.
NOTE: Caffeine & Classics has been having a capacity problem, so they're limiting the event to "Classic" cars only, and sadly that means newer BMW MINIs may be refused entry. Not our choice. (Their official guideline is cars 30 years and older, but they've extended that to all classic Minis, presumably because they can't expect their gate volunteers to spot the precise year.) See their Facebook post here for details.
Tuesday 2nd October - Club Night
Club Night at Northern Sports Car Clubrooms, 7:30pm as usual.
Annual Swap Meet & Mini Movie Night – Part 2
Annual Swap Meet & Mini Movie Night – Part 2
Saturday 6th October - Te Aroha Cruise In
Not an official Mini Club event, but fun to attend if you have the time! More details at www.cruisein.co.nz/
Sunday 7th October - Daylight Saving Piha Run
Meet at Westgate Shopping Centre for an afternoon 1pm start of the run over to Piha. Approximately 45 minutes 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 20th-22nd October - Mini Nationals at Wellington
Time for Mini Nationals again! Hosted by MOWOG at Trentham Gardens Events Centre – make plans to be there & start looking for accommodation now – convoy details to follow. Registration now open. Check their website for details.
Sunday 28th October - 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 try to get parking for all the Minis just past the barrier arm, first row on the right.
Tuesday 6th November - Club Night
Club Night at Northern Sports Car Clubrooms, 7:30pm as usual.
Sunday 25th November - Maungaturoto Primary School Car and Bike Show
The annual Maungaturoto Primary School car and bike show with displays and activities from 10am-1:30pm. We need to be parked up by 9am so we’ll group up at Smales Farm, Takapuna, Auckland for a 7.30am departure in convoy to the event. Prizes for the “people’s choice car and bike’. Live entertainment will feature on the day, along with activities for children (sideshow attractions and face painting) and a variety of food (including spit roast sandwiches, bacon n egg butties and much more) will be available for purchase. Contact Club Captain Steve 021 193 4618 or KevT 021 121 8363 for details.
Sunday 25th November - 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 try to get parking for all the Minis just past the barrier arm, first row on the right.
Tuesday 4th December - Club Night
Club Night at Northern Sports Car Clubrooms, 7:30pm as usual.
Annual Christmas BBQ, come dressed up in your Christmas best, that includes your Minis!
Annual Christmas BBQ, come dressed up in your Christmas best, that includes your Minis!
Friday 14th December - Christmas Lights Run round the Eastern Suburbs
Bringing back the festive joy we enjoyed in 2017 we’ll again be taking the Minis around some of the best Christmas lights in Auckland. So dress up, dress up those Mini’s in festive attire and lets go! Presently we have the Cooper Street Lights – Otara and the Eastern Suburbs. If you know of any more let up know as we may split the run up over several nights.
2019
Saturday/Sunday 2nd/3rd February - Leadfoot Festival
Website here. More details about club participation to follow.
Friday-Sunday 15th-17th February - Brits at the Beach
Website here. More details to follow.
Sunday 3rd March - Brit & Euro
The annual Brits & Euro show takes place at Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga from 10am until 3pm. We always have a great turnout of Minis and all are welcome. Park up needs to be completed by 9am and therefore we will met at Placemakers Carpark Pakuranga and convoy into the event together. Bring a boot lunch and we’ll enjoy together under the tent. The Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car Show is a FREE fun day out for people of all makes, models and ages. Website here.
Sunday 17th March - Northern Explorer Run
A longer run and one ideal for our members out west and the North Shore. Meeting at the NorthWest Shopping Centre Roof Top Car Park by 10am. We’ll take the west coast route up through Glorit onto Wellsford and through to stop for lunch at Matakana. The route back takes us to SH1 before picking up the old road through Orewa and back to Auckland. 177km 5hrs. Contact Club Captain Steve 021 193 4618 or KevT 021 121 8363 for details.
