NOTICES & CALENDAR

1. Petrol availability concerns - watch Sporty Notices & Club homepage for any changes to coming events. 

2. Richmond Club - annual membership is due. Not an MG Car Club requirement but can get drink discounts on club nights, and is required for any drinks from the main R.C. bar. $15 if over 60, otherwise $30. Renewal - easily done on line, at the R.C. office or bar. Again the R.C. has won a top nationwide Club and Community hospitality award.

3.  Firemans' Challenge

Those on the MMM run to the Governors Bay Volunteer Fire Station, and others, may wish to contribute by sponsorhip to the Firefighters Skytower Challenge (climbing and carrying!).  Money goes towards Blood Cancer NZ's research, raising awareness and support.  You can select the G.Bay Brigade for your donation.

https://firefighterschallenge.org.nz/

Ken & Kathie Frost  021 147 1706

4.  Vacancy - our MaG Editor

Sadly for us, Roger and Dael Foy are moving to Auckland - so we are looking for a new editor for our quarterly MaG. 

While a voluntary role, with Publisher no longer supported (from October) a new publishing package, and similar, as required, will be provided.  A great opportunity for the MG enthusiast with some computer skills.  Questions, or to indicate your interest please contact President Paul - he, and our committee, would be keen to hear from you.

Paul McWilliam - 022 166 4578, paumcw16@gmail.com

5. HELP?  We have a couple of Wed. MMM Runs needing an organiser(s).

Later in the year.  Nothing special - morning tea somewhere with cafés and a picnic lunch spot.  Sometimes a place of interest before lunch - but usually not;  just a pleasant drive is always enjoyed.  Plenty of help will be offered.  Questions, offers - Leonid or Bob would be keen to hear from you.

Leonid Itskovich - 022 088 0937 egglsi@yahoo.com

Bob McIntosh - 021 0871 8057 bobmccat11@gmail.com

6. Lawrie & Jenny Steere have retired from MG repairs  

After 47 years MG Service Centre is moving on.  Daughter Maria Barnes and husband Noel are taking over the workship side of the MG Service Centre and moving it just a small distance to their workshop at 43 West Denbie Lane, Mandeville.  mgworkshop26@gmail.com         03 312 6913, 021 354 284 - Noel.

Parts supply remains with Lawrie 03 365 0151, 027 2212 807.

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COMING EVENTS

Check Sporty Notices, ckub website or organiser for any changes.

SUN. 26th APR. - 

POSH PICNIC  &  ANNUAL CONCOURS* (all MG models)

and 70th (MGA), 60th (MGBGT) & 30th (MGF) Birthdays

- yes, all should have been in 2025 but couldn't fit into last year's programme.

11am Cracroft Guiding Centre - 151 Cashmere Rd

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An outdoor/indoor get-together - all MGs - this is a full club outing.

** While certainly not required, you are encouraged to think about dressing and picnicking in the period of your car!

In The Barn - where we will have our morning tea and picnic lunches The MG Band playing the old favourites - something special!

A fun time is assured - and you may even win a SMALL prize.

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* GUIDELINES FOR CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE .. all MG models

Do consider entering your car in the Concours ... let others see your car presented at its finest. It may not win, but others will appreciate the chance to admire it!  Concours entries not needed in advance.

Guidelines - the first 2 guidelines are:

• All cars must be driven to their respective Concours positions.
• Cars should be presented with hoods up and driver’s side screen removed, or window down.  Bonnets, boots or side screen boxes should be left open for judging, and tool kits should be displayed in front of the car.
• For THE REST OF THE GUIDELINES and MARK ALLOCATION -  Click here

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Paul & Serena McWilliam - 022 166 4578, paumcw16@gmail.com

#. Nelson Group MG Run - SUN. 3rd MAY.

at Joes Garage, Berryfields, Richmond - 10am 

dmkeclausen@xtra.co.nz

#  Nelson MGers Coffee Mornings - usually 2nd Tues. of month

 geoffbroadhead01@gmail.com

FRI. 8th MAY - Club Night & Buffet Dinner

7pm for 7.30 buffet meal ($35) - Richmond Club

If not phoned by a committee member and you wish to attend email or text (not phone) Secretary Miles before 8pm Monday (6th April) as catering numbers are needed..

Miles Winter  mgcccanterbury@gmail.com or text 021 344 883 (not phone)

WED. 20th MAY - MMM Run

10.30am - meet on Hunter Tce (beside Cashmere Club entry)

A relaxed drive to a picnic spot, sometimes visiting a place of interest. 

BYO lunch or pick up en route  Check website/emails for any changes, or contact organiser. 

Grant & Jenny Sutherland

FRI. 5th JUNE - Club Night & Buffet Dinner

7pm for 7.30 buffet meal ($35) - Richmond Club

WED. 17th JUNE - MMM Run

10.30am -

A relaxed drive to a picnic spot, sometimes visiting a place of interest. 

BYO lunch or pick up en route  Check website/emails for any changes, or contact organiser. 

SUN. 28th JUNE - Trial - t.b.c.

FRI. 3rd JULY - Club Night & Buffet Dinner

7pm for 7.30 buffet meal ($35) - Richmond Club

WED. 15th JULY - MMM Run

10.30am

A relaxed drive to a picnic spot, sometimes visiting a place of interest. 

BYO lunch or pick up en route  Check website/emails for any changes, or contact organiser. 

SUN. 26th JULY - Snow Run

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Dates for 2027 Calendar

1. Pre-56 '50th Anniversary National Rally' -

Ashburton - 6th - 10th March

MGAs and earlier

Matthew Reid matthew.reid.nz@gmail.com 021 7649

2. Levels Track Day -

Timaru - Saturday 13th March

Welcome!

The MG Car Club Canterbury Centre has its roots in the original 'MG Car Club of New Zealand', formed in 1952 when many of the country's motorsport enthusiasts drove our favourite marque in the shape of TCs, TAs, Ps and Js.

From those early beginnings the NZ Club has devolved into four major Centres, two in the North Island and two in the South.  Each of these Centres is autonomous, organising competitive and social events for members within its regions. Like the 'Crusaders' our region includes Nelson, Marlborough and the West Coast as well as Canterbury. There are also a range of inter-Centre and national activities you are able to enjoy.  And of course, if you are visiting another region you will be most welcome to participate in any of their events, competitive or social.

Like most MG Clubs around the world we are affiliated to the MGCC UK ensuring access to badging, logos and so on.  We also maintain regular contact with a number of Centres in NZ, Australia, the US and the UK to help ensure we offer the best possible benefits and MG enjoyment for all of our members.​

For more detail of what we do, please visit the 'About Us' section.

You'll see our most recent News items below the Slide Show of our current Sponsors .

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SPONSORS

Click for website (not MGSC)

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SLIDE SHOWS AND VIDEO

Below we have images from - 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​* 2026 Calendar For photos Click here - select '2025' and then 2026 Calendar​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​*  January 2025 Foxdown MMM. More  photos Click Here - select '2025' and then 'January MMM"​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​

*  2025 Motorkhana. More  photos Click Here - select ''2025' and then ''February Motorkhana"​​​​​​​  

*  February 2025 Moffats MMM. More  photos Click Here - select '2025' and then 'February MMM"​​​​​​​  

* 2025 Track Day   More photos: Click Here. - Select '2025' and then 'Levels' 

NB - Results are also in this location.

*  April 2025 Wilsons Mill Garden MMM. More  photos Click Here - select '2025' and then 'April MMM"​​​​​​​  

*  High Country Rally. More  photos Click Here - select '2025' and then 'High Country Rally"​​​​​​​ 

 *  Ruapuna MMM. More  photos Click Here - select '2024' and then 'August MMM Ruapuna"​​​​​​​ For video, Click Here - try casting to TV.

​​​​​​​* Maniatoto Run.  More Photos Click Here - Select 2025 and then "Maniatoto"​​​​​​​

* June 2025 Sutton Tools MMM.  More Photos Click Here - Select 2025 and then "Sutton Tools"

* September 2025 Manderley MMM.  (Slide Show in left column) More Photos Click Here - Select 2025 and then "Manderley"

* Spring Forward Lunch, 2025, Ohinetahi .  (Slide Show in left column) More Photos Click Here - Select 2025 and then "Ohinetahi"

* Diamond Harbour MMM.  (Slide Show in left column) More Photos Click Here - Select 2025 and then "Diamond Harbour"

* Kaikoura Run.  (Slide Show in left column) More Photos Click Here - Select 2025 and then "Kaikoura Run"

* Silverstream Reserve MMM.  (Slide Show in left column) More Photos Click Here - Select 2025 and then "Silverstream MMM"

* November Motorkhana.  (Slide Show in left column) More Photos Click Here - Select 2025 and then "November Motorkhana"

CLUB LIBRARY

Our Club Librarian, Judith Schroder, has catalogued our collection on line. Click Here to see the current list.

You can get in touch with Judith to request, or offer, books through our CONTACTS link in the Menu at the top of this page.