event reports 2024
If you are the organiser or a participant on any event and you would like to submit a report to share with others, in particular those who didn't attend this event so as to let them know what they missed out on, please email your report along with any photos to Robyn Christensen. Remember fresh content keeps the site up to date and interesting for our members and any visitors to the website
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Christmas Cheer - 1 December 2024
Merry Christmas to everyone, and all the best for the holiday season and New Year! I'm sure everyone had a very convivial gathering at the beautiful venue for the Christmas gathering at Bruce and Elaine's lovely property. The weather looked great and I'm sure the food was delicious, as you all caught up for the final event for the year. 
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Garden Ramble - 24 November 2024
Hello from Melbourne! It looks like this was a very successful run with some interesting stops through the day, with something for all tastes. I always meant to visit Paloma Gardens before moving over here but it might have to wait now. Plenty of pictures came in, so take some time to look at them and read the report of the day. Thanks to everyone for their contributions.
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Lake Ferry - 20 October 2024
Although unable to attend myself, the October run looked like it provided a great day out down the Wairarapa to the ever-popular Lake Ferry, with plenty of opportunity for members to catch up with fellow enthusiasts. Many thanks to Bruce and Jocelyn Manning for organising the day, Robyn Higgison and Robert Wilson for photos and Steve for his report.
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A Look Back in Time - 21 September 2024
After so much rain in September, it was great to have a reasonable day for our run of nostalgia, including a picnic lunch! There was much of interest and the usual "I remember...." Thanks to Liz and Robert for photos, and to Roger Pick for organising the run with Mary, and the report.
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Cars, Cars, Cars - 18 August 2024
Not a great day, weatherwise, but luckily the attractions on this interesting run were all under cover. Although unable to attend myself, it looks like there were some fine displays of vehicles and memorabilia, and a good opportunity for a catch-up at the lunch break. Thanks again to Liz Morris and Robert Wilson for their photos, and Steve Higgison for the run report.
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Taranaki Day Trip - 14 July 2024
Another full day's run visiting a variety of locations in South Taranaki on what turned out to be a lovely winter's day with fine views of the mountain as we headed for Hawera. Interesting car collections to see, with vehicles in various states of restoration from piles of parts to showroom condition. Make sure to read Steve's report and check out the photos from Robyn Higgison and Alan Henry.
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Breakfast Run - 15 June 2024
After meeting at the Coach House Museum in Feilding, attendees enjoyed a cooked breakfast and the chance to socialise before heading off on a varied programme, kindly organised by Sandy and Trev Hardy, thank you. We viewed the progress of the new highway to replace the Gorge, learnt about our local native bird recovery centre, and embraced our inner child on the Esplanade Railway - a fun day out for all. Thanks also to Steve for his report, and photos from Sandy, Robyn Higgison and Robert Wilson.
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Taupo Area Weekend Away - 10-12 May 2024
Another very successful weekend trip away, with 9 cars able to attend. There were interesting stops along the way with plenty of opportunity to socialise and enjoy both the scenery and hospitality of fellow club members with property in the Taupo area. Thanks to John and Viv Eames for their organisation, Robert Wilson and Robyn Higgison for photos, and Steve Higgison for his report.
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Rongotea Lions Car Show - 14 April 2024
A group of MG Manawatu members, together with some from the Wellington club, helped support this event again. Thanks to Robert Heath for photos and Steve Higgison for the report.
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Sanson Woolshed Houses - 6 April 2024
A beautiful autumn day saw a group of cars head off on a short run around the Bulls and Sanson area before a tasty lunch at The Woolshed Cafe. Most people then took the opportunity to take the tour around the display of houses from various eras, which proved very interesting and thankful for the easy life we lead today. Thanks to Alan and Robyn Henry for arranging this outing, and Graeme Barnard and Alan for reports on the day.
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Trentham Car Show - 11 February 2024
A few of our members made the trip down to this popular car show, enjoying the variety of cars on display and catching up with friends from the Wellington Club. Thanks to Robyn and Steve Higgison for the report and photos.
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Whanganui Vintage Day - 20 January 2024
A small group made their way over to this ever-popular Wellington Anniversary fixture, joining up with some of our Whanganui members to enjoy all on offer and the chance to display their cars and admire others. Thanks to Chris McLeod, Graeme Barnard and Steve and Robyn Higgison for their contributions.
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