Coming Events 2026
Saturday 24th October 2026
Awards Dinner
Venue: The 1841 Restaurant, Johnsonville.
Contact: Hellen Swales by email secretary@mgcarclub.org.nz or call 027 528 6799
NOVEMBER
Sunday 1st Nov to Thursday 12th Nov 2026
Old Speckled Hen Long Run
12 day round trip to Northland - Fullers Bay of Islands "Hole in the Rock Cruise" and a "Coach Tour to Cape Reinga".
Lunch Venue: Various Locations
Contact: Les & Chris Newman by email.
Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th Nov.
Annual MG Classic Race Meeting
Online Entry Form is now open at MSNZ.
Contact:Ron Robertson by email, call or text 027 443 9969
Sunday 22th November 2026
Observation Run
Venue: TBC
Contact: Richard Makower, captain@mgcarclub.org.nz or call or text 021 130 6855
Monday 23rd November
Committee Meeting
Time: 10:00am
Venue: Maidstone Sports Hub. All members welcome by Zoom.
Contact: The Club Secretary secretary@mgcarclub.org.nz for the Zoom code.
DECEMBER
Thursday 3rd December
End of Year Club BBQ
Time: 12 Noon
Venue: Elizabeth Sutton and John Melville at 26 Oxford St Tawa
Contact: Elizabeth Sutton by email elizabethsutton49@gmail.com
Saturday 12th December
Sunbeam Owners Club invitation to Lake Ferry Excursion
Time: 11:00am
Venue: Driver briefing - Fell Museum, Featherston
Bring Picnic, or Eat at Lake Ferry Pub.
Contact: Fred Alvrez fredalvrez@drivelife.co.nz or 021 179 5500
JANUARY 2027
Sunday 10th January 2027
Coffee and Cars
Venue: Southward Car Museum
Contact: Richard Makower, captain@mgcarclub.org.nz or call or text 021 130 6855
Sunday TBC January 2027
Competitor Coaching and Picnic Day
Venue: Venue: Mansfield Auto-course, Fielding.
Online Entry Form is now open at MSNZ.
Contact:Ron Robertson by email, call or text 027 443 9969
FEBRUARY 2027
Sunday 14th February 2027
British and European Car Show
Venue: Southward Car Museum - Coffee and Cars
Contact: Richard Makower, captain@mgcarclub.org.nz or call or text 021 130 6855
MARCH 2027
Sunday 14th March 2027.
Coffee and Cars
Venue: Southward Car Museum
Contact: Richard Makower, captain@mgcarclub.org.nz or call or text 021 130 6855
Sunday 21st March 2027.
Mana Lions Annual Classic Car Show
Venue: Plimmerton School
Time: Grounds open 08:00am to 10:00am. Open to Public from 10:00am
Entry Fee: NZ$10.00 per vehicle. Proceeds donated to Mana Coast Guard.
Please confirm direct with one of these organisers
Contact: Paul Simeon 021 747 465 Brent Duff 027 414 8312 Greg Brown 021 321 713
APRIL 2027
Sunday 11th April 2027
Big Brekkie Run/Cecil Kimber Run
Venue: TBA
Contact: Richard Makower, captain@mgcarclub.org.nz or call or text 021 130 6855
FEBRUARY 2028
FEBRUARY 2028
MG National Rally
Venue: Palmerston North
Contact: Paul Te Punga, nationals2028@mgcarclub.org.nz or call or text 021 130 6855
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Become a member
We are truly eclectic and cater for MGs of all types and vintages, from the very old to the very new, we care only that you care.
We have a strong membership both in terms of size and MG enthusiasm.
We have low cost membership fees, $70.00 single, $80.00 joint and $90.00 for family membership. The subs are maintained deliberately low and events are often subsidised to maximise participation.
Monthly Club Socials
Club socials for 2027 will feature a wide range of get-togethers, from dinners at local restaurants and lunches at favourite cafés, to summer BBQs at members’ homes and picnics at scenic spots around the region. To ensure everyone has an event close to home, venues will rotate across Wellington City, the Hutt Valley, Tawa, Porirua, the Kāpiti Coast, and the Wairarapa. Start times will vary depending on the type of gathering and location. Look out for event details in upcoming emails from our Member Engagement Officer, Lola Makower (engagement@mgcarclub.org.nz), as well as on the club events calendar. Please note: There is typically no social event held during the month of the AGM.
Monthly Old Speckled Hen Runs
The Old Specked Hen runs (OSH) runs are a mid week run held normally on the last Thursday of each month. The run usually ends up at a place of interest, a café or a restaurant after a pleasant short, or sometimes longer drive over some unusual routes and occasionally off-the-beaten-track. More information and the timetable for the year can be found HERE Short runs are indicated by an asterisk (*) and longer runs by a plus sign (+). Contact our Club Captain (OSH) Les Newman (captain-osh@mgcarclub.org.nz) for details
Monthly Sunday Runs
Our Sunday programme features many club favorites, including the relaxed Big Brekkie Runs—heading out early to enjoy good roads and a hearty morning meal—and the annual Cecil Kimber Run, celebrating the heritage and founding father of the MG marque. Beyond our regular drives, February brings the British and European Car Day at Trentham Memorial Park—an unmissable showcase featuring a fantastic turnout of club vehicles on display to the public. Easter will see us heading away to the MG Car Club National Rally in New Plymouth, where members from both the Auckland and Wellington centres will vie for honours across Concours, Motorkhana, Autocross, and an Observation Trial. Full details, dates, and meeting points will be published in the club calendar and upcoming event notice. Contact our Club Captain Richard Makower (captain@mgcarclub.org.nz) for details
Monthly Noggin 'N Natter, first Wednesday of the month Feb to Dec
All Noggin 'N' Natter's have been cancelled until a new suitable venue is found.
Please send your venue suggestions to the Secretary.
Venue to be decided. Find out more.
NOTE: We do occasionally do a site visit for the N&N so it pays to check the events calendar for the latest information
Monthly Committee Meetings
The Committee usually meets on the first Monday of each month except in January. Club members are welcome to attend Zoom committee meetings and can obtain the Zoom meeting code from the Secretary.







