11th February, Saturday- NZ Classic Car Fun Run

Next year's Fun Run will be different from previous events. Instead of all starting from Ellerslie race course for different destinations, the run is leaving from FIVE places and navigating to Vellenoweth Green in St Heliers. If you are a runner, you'll recognize Vellenoweth Green as the "Round the Bays" destination - so there's plenty of space.

Here you can enjoy a picnic lunch, walk along the beach or do whatever you fancy! However, it appears that midday that day is low tide so a swim may be out of the question.

The last few years it has rained about 7.00 a.m. but then cleared to a lovely sunny day, so don't let a few early spots change your mind on the day.

Runs will depart from:

1. West - Westgate Shopping Centre.
2. North Shore - Mills Lane off Oteha Valley Road
3. Greenlane - Ellerslie Racecourse
4. Papakura - Bruce Pulman Park in Walters Road
5. Pukekohe - BP Express Bombay .

Exact meeting directions will be included with the run instruction available for download a week before the event.

Come and join us for a great morning's adventure and a great drive with old and new friends on one of these five totally new runs!

Prior registration is required on http://www.concours.org.nz/funrun.html

Dennis O'Kane
NZ Classic Car Fun Run Co-ordinator 

Contact:  
dennis.okane@orcon.net.nz Phone 09-817-3638 (a/h)

12th February, Sunday- Clevedon Jazz, Food and Wine Festival

An alternative to the car show at Ellerslie Concours, Clevedon Valley will be on show with local wines, food, produce stalls, community groups and live bands. Come and see what Clevedon has to offer.

A fun inexpensive day for the family, plenty of parking and entertainment. Bring along a blanket, some money and enjoy a summers day in Clevedon.

Contact clevedonjazzandwinefestival@hotmail.co.nz for more information.

12th February, Sunday- 39th Intermarque Concours d'Elegance

The VW Owners Club will have a number of vehicles on display as part of the Concours d'Elegance, please feel free to drop in and have a chat and look around.

Also as part of the Concours d'Elegance there is also a Motorkhana competition between the clubs, organised and hosted by the MG club. Anyone wishing to join in and enter this aspect of the day, please contact Lloyd on (027) 501 2864 or email wrxetr@gmail.com

26th February, Sunday- Galaxy of Cars

The 2012 Galaxy of Cars has a new venue this year- Western Springs Speedway, Auckland.

Gates open at 7:30am, all display cars please be there by 10:00am (display vehicle arrivals after 10am will not be admitted).

Drivers are asked to leave vehicles on-site until at least 3:00pm. Drivers of show cars are free, passengers and general entry is $10 adults, $4 for children 5-15 years.

Food and drinks available on site.

Terry Sawyer, Secretary/Treasurer   
Mobile   021 163 6006
Email    tsawyer@clear.net.nz 

11th March, Sunday- Engine Building Demo and BBQ at Platinum VW Spares

Platinum VW Spares will be hosting a BBQ / social event including an engine building demonstration by Alan. Event will kick off at 4:30pm at Platinum, located at 61 Felton Mathew Ave, St Johns, Auckland.

Contact Ben Doughney on (021) 259 9837 or email bdoughney@gmail.com for more information.

1st April, Sunday- Karaka Historical Society Vintage day

The Karaka Historical Society Vintage Day held in association with VERA is a biennial event and will next be held on 1 April 2012, at; 

Karaka Sports Park Complex, Corner of Linwood & Blackbridge Roads, Karaka.

Stationary engines, steam engines, classic and vintage cars, farm machinery, army vehicles and much more will be on display.

Gates open to public at 9:30am. Family entry $20, adults $10, children 6-15 years $2, under 5 free.

31st - 6th April, Friday- Nationals 2012 Tiki Tour Convoy

We will depart Auckland 31st March, first night in Taupo, second night to be decided, third night (Monday 2nd April) Wellington and cross on the ferry Tuesday morning. Depending who you book with, IntereIslander leaves at 08:25, Bluebridge leaves at 08:00. They arrive approximately 15 minutes apart, so we will muster at a predetermined point in Picton. With the special offer code for Bluebridge, and early bird booking on the other, there is not a lot of difference. I will be booking on the Interislander as it allows "drip feed payment" of the fare.
 
We will drive to Kaikoura and spend Tuesday night there. The rest of the itinerary will be worked out later. Plan to arrive in Dunedin Friday afternoon.

If you have suggestions for places to stop on the way or any sightseeing ideas, please forward them to Ken at beetlenutx4@hotmail.com

Ferry booking websites;

http://www.interislander.co.nz/
http://www.bluebridge.co.nz/

6th - 9th April, Monday- Qualitat VW Nationals 2012

The Volkswagen Nationals is being held in Dunedin over Easter weekend 2012. The show and shine will be held under cover in the Forsyth Bar Stadium. Registrations close 1st March 2012.

For more details visit http://www.vwnationals.co.nz