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 is a special year for the Mini.
60 years since its introduction on 26th August 1959
55 years since the historic Monte Carlo win in 1964
50 years since the release of the Italian Job Movie in 1969
25 years of the Mini Car Club of Auckland
We aim to celebrate all of these events in Style, watch this space for more details.
2019
Sunday 19th May - Poker Run
Meet 10am at Kings Plant Barn Takanini (163 Airfield Rd). Earlier, if you wish to grab a coffee beforehand at the cafe. Run will be about 1.30 hours, we'll finish for lunch. A really enjoyable run in 2018 followed by a spot of lunch to add up scores and play a bit of poker for prizes! Clues are given as are roads to take, have fun and let's get playing. Bring a map book or your GPS as you’ll have to plot your route to the clues. Camera / smartphone is also an ideal companion to rack up those selfies along the route. Run hosted and organised by Gary Ashton.
Sunday 26th May - Triumphs at Taupo (Minis by invitation) Track Day.
We have been invited to join the Wellington Triumph Sports Car Club at their annual Triumphs at Taupo meeting at Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park. They are running single & dual car sprints as well as races. Several Mini Club members took part last year in the sprints and had a great time. This event replaces the Mini Fun Day on our calendar and is the chance to experience the Taupo track in a low key way (single sprints) or as a racer for experienced competitors.
Contact Kevin Taylor for more information including Entry Forms and Supplementary Regs etc, or email info@triumph.net.nz
Contact Kevin Taylor for more information including Entry Forms and Supplementary Regs etc, or email info@triumph.net.nz
Sunday 26th May - Caffeine and Classics.
If you're not going to the Taupo Track Day, then come along to Caffeine and Classics. 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 June - Club Night
7:30pm at Northern Sports Car Clubrooms. Monthly club night meeting – TECH NIGHT. Some great tech tips coming up again as we take a look at how to do wheel alignment.
Bring some coins for the raffle.
Bring some coins for the raffle.
Sunday 9th June - Italian Job City Run
Meet at Greenlane McDonalds to leave at 8am. Time to celebrate another Mini Institution, the classic 1969 Movie ‘The Italian Job’ turns 50 on the 5 th June so we’ll mark the occasion with a follow the leader tour around the city with notes if we get separated. Meeting at Greenlane to leave at 8am we’ll head through waterview tunnel, round the viaduct, through the city for breakfast at an italian restaurant in Mission Bay. More details to follow as the Central City Road Closures may require some diversions through sewers, across weirs, shopping malls but probably not the alps. Contact Club Captain Steve 021 193 4618
Saturday 22nd June - Night Trial
Our annual night trial close to the shortest day of the year. Meet at BP Drury at 5.15pm with a clipboard and navigator and have your spot lamps ready to go. More details to follow, event organised by Gary Ashton.
Sunday 30th June - Caffeine & Classics & 25th Anniversary club run to Wainui for lunch
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. At some stage we'll go for a lovely drive to Wainui for lunch to celebrate the club's 25th anniversary! More details to come.
Tuesday 2nd July - Club Quiz Night
Quiz night returns! Gather your team and meet at 7:30pm at Northern Sports Car Clubrooms.
Bring some coins for the raffle.
Bring some coins for the raffle.
Sunday 7th July - Fish & Chip run to Kaiaua
July marks the midpoint of winter, what better way to spend it than out in our Minis. The Auckland Mini Car Club Mid-Winter Meander to Miranda run will take us through some sunning native bush scenery, twisty bits and outstanding coastal roads. We’ll finish for a ‘fish and chips’ lunch at the Kaiaua Fish and Chip shop. For those of you who want to warm up afterwards it’s on to the Miranda hot pools. So pack your flask, travel blankets and hot water bottles and lets wake up those sleeping Minis. Event organised by Steve - Meet at
Barry Curtis Park, Flat Bush at 9.30am. Contact Club Captain Steve 021 193 4618 or KevT 021 121 8363 for details.
Barry Curtis Park, Flat Bush at 9.30am. Contact Club Captain Steve 021 193 4618 or KevT 021 121 8363 for details.
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.
Tuesday 6th August - 25th anniversary Club Night, AGM, and Prizegiving
Club night and annual AGM, celebrating the club's 25th anniversary! 7:30 pm at the Northern Sports Car Clubrooms.
Sunday 25th August - Caffeine & Gasoline
Our every-fourth-month alternative to Caffeine and Classics! Leaving BP Drury at 8.30am to head to Caffeine & Gasoline at Hampton Downs. This eventwill allow access to both classic and BMW Minis. Well also be meeting with the central region clubs.
Tuesday 3rd September- Club Night and Swap Meet.
Monthly club night and annual Swap Meet. Time to exchange those treasures for cash! (or, more likely, for different treasures).
Sunday 15th September – Regularity Trial
For the early birds we’ll meet at Coffee and Tea lovers 9 Cook Street, Howick for a hearty breakfast then over to Central Terrace carpark off Fencible Drive in Howick at 10.15am. The run starts at 10.30am. 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 6th 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.
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.
