MG Manawatu

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Run report by Kath Morse…….
The Ruahine Views Run began at Pollen St in Woodville in drizzly weather conditions. In total there were 9 MG’s, 2 Triumphs and 1 Jaguar. We agreed to go on the gravel roads, and accept a bit of mud and slush, but were assured that, regardless the roads were pretty good.
Before [...]

Hi everyone, I’ve opened a page here where you are most welcome to leave a comment about Ross and for his family at this sad time. Ross had a very fitting farewell today and his casket being painted blue and bearing the “MG511″ plates  reflected how much he enjoyed his MG. It was great so many [...]

As you will all be aware a special general meeting was held on Tuesday 27th July at 7.00pm to discuss the affiliaton/association offer from the MG Car Club (Wellington Centre) and to also make a firm decision on this subject that has been ongoing for a considerable amount of time.
The meeting got underway on time [...]

Our short trip to Feilding from Palmerston North gave us a view of the Feilding steam locomotive getting all hot and bothered before heading off. It was, as normal, according to Trev another typically fine and sunny day in friendly Feilding as the MG Manawatu faithful gathered in West Street for our day at the winter [...]

The elegant Wharerata homestead built in 1901 was the venue for our 10th birthday celebration dinner. After a typically fine, sunny and warm Manawatu day guests began to arrive from 5.30pm onwards. Jennette and Carolyn welcomed everyone in with a birthday card each featuring either an MGB or T type before moving on to the [...]

A sunny autumn morning greeted the Manawatu crews as we assembled in the Feilding town square for the start of the Tongariro – Tokaanu mountain run. Trev turned up with his 1967 Triumph TR4A project to see us off – we’ll look forward to seeing it out and about again in the future. “BLUBEE” led [...]

The MGCC (New Zealand) have asked me to let our group know about the following events that are happening in our area this year and that may be of interest to us to join in or attend:
Sunday 9th May – MG Charity Classic Race Meeting at Manfield. The MGCC have use of the Toyota Hospitality [...]

Thanks to Ross & Carolyn Fallaver for the great photo above!
Run report by John and Viv Eames:
The Great Awakino/Kawhia Adventure enjoyed a fine start on Friday with a relaxed lunch at the lovely Bason Botanical Reserve. The afternoon saw the 11 cars – 5 B roadsters, 4 BGTs, a Stag and a ‘lunchbox’ Jag (thanks [...]

Ahhhh….Sunday morning, time to wake up and smell the roses! Well at least we should be able to as that’s where we’re heading! Go topless or not? Overcast, little bit of drizzle around, might not I think. Good decision!
12 cars (B’s, Midget, Stag, MGF, Bitsamitsi) assembled at Ashhurst for Trev’s jaunt to Onga Onga. Whilst we were [...]

Many of you will be aware that the official MG Car Club (Wellington Centre) has been in touch with our group over recent months with an emphasis on incorporating MG Manawatu into the wider and “official” MG Car Club scene as associate members.
To keep everyone up to date with progress on this issue, I can [...]

After a recent drive in my ‘B I noticed a puddle of fuel under the car at the back of the fuel tank. After some investigation it turned out to be one of the two rubber fuel hoses that connect the pump to the fuel feed pipe under the car had perished and gone mushy [...]

Above: The MG Manawatu display featuring M Type, TC, Magnette, Frogeye Sprite, 2003 TF, & B roadsters and GT’s. (Photo: D Scott)
A fine sunny morning as members of our MG Manawatu Group assembled in Sanson on SH1 ready for an 8.30am departure to the Wanganui Charity Classic Motor Show. As we waited we got to [...]

More details to follow, thanks to Keith & Marie for the great photo above.
Obviously was a great day out – more than 90 photos submitted for the website! I’ve had to choose a few at this stage (37) for the website gallery so my apologies if your photo or a particular one does not feature – let [...]

Report by Gibby…..
The day started very wet at the Ballance scenic reserve, but off to Stonehenge Aotearoa we went traveling along some scenic back country roads, through to Nireaha and Rongokokako to Mount Bruce for a “wee” break, from there to Carterton, EATING LOLLIES ALL THE WAY, arrived at Stonehenge in beautiful sunshine, out with the sun block [...]

Our Annual Planning Meeting for 2010 was held at St. Mark’s hall, Palmerston North on 19 January and once again attracted a healthy turnout of 33 members.
The meeting commenced shortly after 7.30pm and after the apologies were read we settled in to arranging another year of events for our MG enthusiast group. Suggestions were called [...]