Canterbury Branch Activities and Events
September
Tues 2nd
Thurs 4th
Sun 7th
Grounds Maintenance
Noggin and Natter
Woman's and Young Drivers
Wed 10th 9-90s
Tues 16th
Sat 20th
Sun 21th
Wed 27th
Sun 28th
Tues30th
Thurs 2nd
Grounds Maintenance
Awards Dinner
OCBC
North Canterbury Noggin
Vintage Annual Rally
Grounds Maintenance
October
Noggin and Natter
Wed 8th 9-90s
Fri 10th
Sat/Sun 11/12th
Sat 18/19th
Sun 19th
Tues21th
Wed 22th
Mon 27th
SWAP MEET
SWAP MEET
Grider Fork Rally
OCBC
Grounds Maintenance
North Canterbury Noggin
Labour Day
For the latest status of our events check our website. Online readers click here.
Canterbury Branch Monthly Programme
Noggin Night
1st Thursday of the month
9-90s
1st Wednesday after noggin
Motorcycle Noggin
2nd Wednesday of the month
Commercial Noggin
3rd Wednesday of the month
North Canterbury Noggin
4th Wednesday of the month
Old cars, bikes and coffee
3rd Sunday of the month
Grounds Maintenance Morning
1st Tuesday and third Tuesday of the month
Parts Department
Wednesdays 12.30-5pm, noggin night and every 3rd and 4th Sunday 9-12pm
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
The weekend just passed saw another successful and enjoyable daffodil day rally, with a great turnout and range of vehicles on show, and once out of fog a pleasant day in the sun if you managed to find a spot out of the rather chilly wind. Thanks to Colin Hey for once again looking after organisation for the day, and all of the branch members who helped out at the various start points and directing proceedings at the grounds.
Earlier in the month was the national executive meeting held in Invercargill, report elsewhere in this issue of The Hub, along with the club AGM. Once again the new club constitution was the main point of discussion, with the result of the members votes announced at the AGM with a sufficient majority for the motion to adopt the new constitution as presented to pass. With that now decided, the next step is to finalise the revision of the club by-laws, a draft of these is available for anyone interested for feedback and comments, to be further discussed at the March Executive meeting.
The committee are also currently working on gathering together the various branch polices into branch by-laws, mainly for the purpose of having them all in one document and presented in an accessible fashion, rather than hiding in a folder somewhere and relying on people knowing they exist. Fortunately like our branch constitution there’s no need for any change, but if anyone has thoughts on what should be in the by-laws please let the committee know, once we’ve identified everything that should be in there a draft will be circulated for feedback before being finalised.
There have also been some opportunities in the last month to get out and enjoy the old vehicles and for a bit of socialising, and with the warmer months approaching plenty to coming up, so time to get your vehicles sorted and your entries in to support our events and the people who put considerable effort into organising them.
See you on the road.
Neil Shaskey
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Sadly I was unable to attend The Daffodil Rally this year but I was there in thought. I wish to thank Henry, Michelle and Alan for the sterling job they did selling the Raffles again this year, and congratulations to all the prize winners over the weekend. A huge thank you also to all the people who beavered away in the background. Special mention to Peter and his team for getting the grounds into a respectable condition for the day. I’m sure Colin will sum up the day in more detail for you. Weather seems to be slightly on the improve, well its nice to see the sun. Might see you out and about at swap meet next month.
Rod
Thrower (Secretary)
BARN HIRE & CAMPING
The Barn is available for hire to all members for birthdays, anniversaries, meetings, and other functions.
Contact Rod Thrower 03 338 2320
VICE CLUB CAPTAIN
Well hasn't that been a couple of cold and wet months. Hopefully it improves now we are into spring and the calendar of events start to crank up.
First being the woman's and young Drivers on Sunday 7th Hopefully you will be able to come out for the day and support Rebecca George at 40 Rossendale Rd Rolleston with a 9am start.
Saturday the 20th is the awards dinner. The last chance to get your ticket to support our fellow members is on the 4th at the noggin at the bar or from any committee member. Would love to see you there .
Sunday the 21st for the coffee and cars and the motorcycle trial.
Sunday 28th is the Vintage annual Rally. Organised by our new Vintage conveyor Jeremy Wise who has taken over from Graham Evans. 10am start at cutler Park. Come on out and have a great day and support Jeremy on his first Rally.
October 10,11,12 is our biggest event the swap meet. With everything ticking along great at this stage.
I was asked by Rod to go on the swap meet committee it will be fun they said and next minute and I still don't know what happened, but I have taken over organising the food vendors Which surprisingly is coming together so far.
Jim Miles has retired after many years of dedicated service and he thought I would be good for the job, he has some silly thoughts me think.
If anyone has a couple of hours to spare between the 9th and 13th give Colin Hey a call, he would love to hear from you. As we have some jobs that need filling to make the swap meet run smoothly.
The VCC NZ National day on Sunday was a great day out with lots of people, clubs and Vehicles coming to support daffodil day. Plus congratulations to the winners of the raffles that Rod Thrower organised plus the 2 meat boxes he made for 1st prize that Michelle and I plus Allan Brown that gave us a hand for a while were selling and a big thank you to Colin Hey and team of many helpers including Brodie running around taking photos etc.
Lastly, Katryna and Bryce should be on the other side of the world by now enjoying their holiday to the end of the month. Silly girl has left me in charge for a month. So I guess you will have to call me if you have any questions but all complaints can wait till October.
See you out and about.
Henry Little.
From The Editors Desk
Well, it’s been a fairly quiet start for me. I been sorting out some IT things for the committee, installing the Swap Meet speakers with Colin, and lending a hand with Daffodil Day.
Now that the warmer weather is on its way low stuff on the ground (pollen!) starting to settle summer isn’t far off. That means it our open-top vehicles and enjoy the longer days and sunshine.
Looking ahead over the next few months, my mission is to make a start on some panel work for the old Renault… or, who knows, I might just spend the money on another classic or vintage instead! You’ll have to wait and see.
Colin is still looking for volunteers to help with the upcoming Swap Meet. If you can spare a little time, please put your hand up every bit of help makes a big difference.
This club is built on the efforts of volunteers. Without them, we simply wouldn’t have what we enjoy today. Just the other week, while helping move some old magazines in the library, I came across a folder showing the early days — when the grounds were first found and the buildings were just being painted. It really struck me: without those dedicated people, we wouldn’t have the facilities we’re so fortunate to use today.
We’re lucky to be one of the larger branches in New Zealand, with facilities that many other clubs don’t have — often they must hire venues instead. That’s thanks to the generations of members who gave their time.
So if you can spare even an hour or two to help around the club, it would mean a lot to the committee, who already give so much of their time. Together, we can keep building on what those before us started.
As a younger member of this club, one thing I notice is that it’s often the same familiar faces out on the grounds, helping out, sharing their knowledge, and carrying on what was built before us. Their commitment is inspiring — but it also makes me think about the future.
By the end of 2026, I would love to see more younger members stepping forward, not just to join rallies or noggins, but to really get involved in the life of the club. After all, we are the ones who will carry this legacy forward for the next 50 years and beyond.
If you take a moment to think about the future and then look back wouldn’t you want to be proud of what you’ve contributed here?
This is now my second term on the committee, and I’ve worked hard to bring in changes that make the club stronger. But the changes aren’t just for now — they’re for the members who will come after us. Personally, I want to be in my 70s, sitting at the park, looking around and thinking: “Wow, we changed this place, and it’s still thriving.”
The opportunity is here for all of us to leave that same mark. Let’s make sure the future members have something even greater to build on.
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VETERAN REPORT
It’s great to see the days now starting to get longer, although the ‘warmer’ bit hasn’t really happened yet – just a few really nice days in between the cold spells. The good news is that some veteran cars are starting to be brought out of hibernation. It was great to see a few taking part in the Daffodil Run on the 24th August, even if the occupants were well wrapped up for the morning run to Cutler Park. It was especially good to see several Ford T’s, the Familton/Colsell De Dion, and Geoff Edwards’ Crossley which probably made the journey from Lyttelton (it must be so much fun driving that through the Lyttelton Tunnel). I nearly got brave and took one of our veteran Wolseleys too, but the need to also transport several items needed for the day was going to make it very awkward so practicality got in the way of enjoyment. I’m also aware of other veteran cars (and perhaps the owners too?) now being serviced ready for the coming season, so hopefully it’s going to be a busy motoring season this year.
Our Veteran coffee morning at Kirwee was really well attended this month, with (I think) 10 of us turning up to have a yarn about the going’s-on in our part of the motoring world. There was general consensus over the coffee mugs that the new 12-month WOF was a great win for the movement (thank-you very much our VCC and NZFMOC teams and delegates for your very hard work, research and perseverance). Even if we didn’t manage to achieve an overall exemption from WOF’s for veteran vehicles, it’s good to know that it was considered carefully as part of the overall rule-change package, and that NZTA has faith that the inspection personnel are experienced enough to give veteran cars a full and fair test. It certainly isn’t a bad thing that an extra pair of eyes and hands can verify that the wheels are not going to fall off any time soon, and that the brakes are up to the task of hauling a ton or so of metal to a stop in a reasonable distance. Twelve months does not mean that we as owners will not be checking things ourselves less regularly than we do already. One
hour on the road still means at least a couple of hours of cleaning and happy tinkering and lubrication (of the grease and oil type) in the workshop.
It didn’t take long for the conversation to shift to the new RUC proposal once we got the WOF changes off our chest. Just how we’re going to buy RUC for vehicles that usually have no speedometer is anyone’s guess. Perhaps there will be fully self-contained electronic chips that are affixed to the vehicle somewhere, or maybe they will attach to magnetos and pick up a weak pulse at a regular interval and that will translate into a fixed distance on the road? If the former, what happens when our veterans are trailered to an event and home again? If the latter, even we as owners have enough trouble finding weak pulses when the damn thing won’t start or even run! Mind you, the heart pulse does tend to rise rather dramatically when that happens, so maybe one will offset the other? I’m sure the boffins in NZTA will have fun sorting that all out, and another 200 page manual will be produced in National Office which our inspectors will be expected to know intimately. I’ve worked in NZTA National Office (although not in the vehicle department) so I know this is true! I pity the inspector’s wives – the only thing their husbands will ever have time to be intimate with is the pile of 200 page NZTA manuals by the bed!
Anyway, back to the real world of veteran motoring. As is quickly becoming the tradition, the main item on the agenda at Kirwee was to talk about our next Random Run, which had already been tentatively planned as a run out Oxford way to switch to the north side of the Waimakariri River for a change of scenery. The weather forecast was looking really promising for Friday 15th August, with a large high coming in over the South Island and blue-sky days and a toasty 15 degrees forecast. It was decided that if indeed the weather proved suitable (ie, no real chance of rain), that Friday would be the day, and the meeting details and final confirmation would be posted on the Veteran Facebook page. The good thing about weather forecasts nowadays is that they are usually pretty accurate, and by Thursday it was obvious that the Random Run was on. The plan was to meet at the West Oxford Reserve about 1km west of Oxford on the Inland Highway 72 at 11.00am – there is plenty of room there for trailers as it’s also a campervan park. The day duly arrived, and by 11am there were
four of us ready to set off – Jenny and I (1912 Wolseley), Allan Familton (1908 De Dion), Malcolm McGibbon 1913 Ford T Roadster), and Chris Dyer and his brother Wayne (1915 Ford T Tourer). From there we drove into Oxford for a coffee and quick yarn at the Sheffield Pie Shop, and then did a quick diversion to a new second-hand shop just over the road. Malcolm emerged with a very vintage-looking doctor’s bag, which he thought would be perfect to go with the Ford T Doctor’s Coupe he’s working on at the moment. (He was excited about getting it home and picking the lock to see what was in it, but later reported it was only stuffed with old newspaper, not the $100 notes he was expecting!). From Oxford we then headed along Ashley Gorge Road to turn right into German Road. This road is dead straight and over 10km long, and as you drive it, the hill at the other end seems to take forever to reach. A nice easy and relaxing drive though, especially heading east because it’s slightly downhill. This took us to Summerhill Road, a short climb to the summit of the hill, and from there we made our way into Cust. Instead of stopping there, we carried on further down the road for another 3km and turned left into Patersons Road to take us to the old Cust Motorcycle Race Circuit. We then did a lap of the roads that originally made up the track, stopping for a photo on the start/finish straight where there is a memorial stone marking the site. It was hard to imagine what it would be like racing a motorcycle at 100mph along the gravel roads, let alone trying to negotiate the turns at the end of the straights. We then drove back to Cust, had a very nice lunch outside in the sun at the Café there, and then returned to Oxford the way we’d come in the morning, except for Chris and Wayne who drove back home to Rangiora from there. A great day out!
I wish I had more news about cars and workshop happenings, but veteran owners tend to be a bit secretive about what they’ve been
up to (maybe they’ve been intimately reading 200 page veteran manuals?). Instead, all I’ve heard is that Bruce Shadbolt had his wrist badly broken a few weeks ago when trying to crank-start a veteran he’s been working on for someone. Although he had his thumb on the correct side of the handle, it backfired with enough force to collect the back of his wrist when the handle shot right back around the wrong way. That would have been a difficult story to tell to ACC, I bet! Apparently this hasn’t stopped him working in his workshop, but he did have to call for help from Shirley the other day when he saw their robotic vacuum cleaner go out the front door and head off down the driveway to sweep the street! I wondered how he kept his workshop so immaculately clean! Now, before I finish, here’s our list of events coming up:
September
Sunday 6th September – Spring Run to the Amberley Rock’n Wheels event, combined with the Model T Club. The starting point will be outside the Sefton Hotel at 10.00am. If you need trailer parking please call Colin Hey on 021 883 807 before the run for directions to the secure trailer parking location. The run will be via sealed back roads to Amberley Domain where we’ll wave the Veteran Car Club flag and join the huge line-up of classic and vintage cars on display. There will be live entertainment and also a market/mini swap meet running in the domain. Bring a picnic lunch or buy from the food caravans there. Returning to Sefton in the afternoon – total run length for the day from Sefton and return is 35km. Tuesday 9th September – Veteran Coffee at Thirsty Acres, Kirwee, 11am
September Mid-week Random Run – Likely to be in the Rakaia area, with a run to Rakaia Huts. Likely start point Rakaia Domain. Keep an eye on the Veteran Facebook page after Tuesday 9th for final details, or call Colin Hey for proposed details.
Sunday 21st September – OCBC in the Club grounds. Saturday 27th September – Hororata Mechanical Swap Meet, Hororata Domain from 7am.
Advance notices for November:
Saturday 8th November – Hororata Highland Games display. All information is in this Hub and is also available on the Branch website (go to Events page). You MUST enter by the due date so we can arrange for tickets and enough display room. Always a great day out. Please also note that you have to commit to staying until the games conclude at 4.30pm. Dinner for those who want at Thirsty Acres, Kirwee, after the event. You can drive to Hororata or trailer your vehicle to the meeting point at the corner of Downs Road and Hororata Road.
Tuesday 11th November - Veteran Coffee at Thirsty Acres, Kirwee, 11am.
November Mid-week Random Run – possibly Ohoka/ Rangiora area. Likely start point Clarkville Domain, opposite the Clarkville School. Keep an eye on the Veteran Facebook Page after Tuesday 11th November for final details.
Sunday 23rd November – Annual Veteran Rally. Starts in the VCC Cutler Park grounds at 9.30am. Field tests and concours judging start at 10.00am, followed by a run to an interesting location for lunch. Please bring a picnic lunch with you. Returning to Cutler Park in the afternoon for afternoon tea and prizegiving. Total run length about 50km, very suitable for one and two-cylinder cars as well as faster veterans. Later rear-wheel brake vintageera cars also very welcome. Entry forms with all information will be available on the Branch website from 1st October (go to Events page). You MUST enter by the due date.
Colin Hey, Veteran Convenor.
Although only a week before the Daffodil Run, this did not deter a large number of owners bringing their cars out to OCBC on 17th August. There were a couple of groups also meeting there first before heading off to another venue for lunch together. As always, there were several cars which had not been brought out before, and a couple of new members attending for the first time too. It was great to see the library open, with old magazines being given away as well. As usual the Parts Shed was also open for business and receiving several visitors. Next month’s OCBC is on Sunday 21st September. The theme for September is RED cars, trucks and motorcycles. Maybe we’ll see a few Honda Step-throughs and perhaps the Club International and Fire Engine might come out of the shed too? Hope to see you there.
outside the ice-cream van. There were cars, motorbikes and people everywhere - such a great sight that we only ever really see at this event and of course Swap Meet in October.
As well as just enjoying the atmosphere, and cars and bikes on display, there were some raffles run which also made a healthy contribution to the overall sum raised. A very large brand new barbeque and smoker was donated by one of our branch members and raffled off, and there were two meat raffles run as well. These raffles also had extra prizes that had been donated by Ford agents Avon City Ford and Team Hutchinson Ford, as part of Ford NZ’s national support for the event this year.
Some of our branch members who are experienced restorers and drivers were asked to select the best cars from various countries and continents, and one motorcycle, the criteria being they had to choose a vehicle that they would most like to take home from the event if they had a choice, apart from their own. There were some fantastic and beautifully presented cars and motorcycles there, making this a bit of a mission for some of the judges – also so many to get around and check out! The Cancer Society representative who attended the event (Cherie Roper) also got to pick out the vehicle of her choice, and the best dressed couple prize. There were many people who went to the trouble of wearing daffodil-themed outfits, but the winners made such a bold attempt they just couldn’t be overlooked by anyone present on the grounds. At 1.30pm the prize giving was held, starting with the raffle draw, followed by the best cars from each country/continent, best motorcycle, best dressed couple, and finally the award of the Cancer Society’s Choice Trophy
With vehicles coming in both our own main gate and the adjoining Kustom Car Club gate, we didn’t even try to get a count on how many turned up. Our estimation is probably in the region of 650. The money donated was handed over directly to the Cancer Society at the end of the event, which was counted and banked by them the next day. This total was $10,195, which the Cancer Society was genuinely and absolutely delighted with. This will be boosted in the next couple of weeks with the proceeds from the Avonhead Rotary BBQ, the coffee and ice-cream vendor donations, and perhaps some online donations yet to be made following the event.
This total will probably be about $1,000 more than last year, our best outcome yet.
I would like to offer my sincere thanks to everyone who helped out on the day – it is now such a big event that it depends on a good team of members and other helpers to make it all work as best as possible on the day. So, thanks to all of the marshals at the start points and in the club grounds at the finish, to our money collectors in the driveways, to those of our members who supplemented the great Philip Chapman band (John and Jenny Forster were a great duo!) and to Phil and all of his other performers who willingly gave up their day to entertain us. Also to the team involved in organising and running the raffles, our tech man Brodie Williams and his Mum and Dad who kept their eyes and ears open for anything extra that needed doing (including cleaning up the hall and grounds afterwards), to the great Avonhead Rotary Group cooking and serving team, the Spare Parts shed team who opened up the parts shed for the day, and to the large grounds team and their working bee helpers who worked really hard to get the grounds back in order and ready for the day after the tree removal project. We can all be proud of the total we raised on the day, and of the way we presented and promoted the Vintage Car Club to enthusiasts outside of our club who were also able to enjoy the day.
Lastly, a special thanks to Avon City Ford and Team Hutchinson Ford for their assistance with promotion for the event and for donating presentation prizes.
Daffodil Run Prize Winners:
• Best British Car – 1937 MG VA owned by Ian Clements
• Best European Car – 1993 Porsche 911 owned by Andre Hopman
• Best American Car – 1947 Nash Ambassador owned by Darryl Snook
• Best Japanese Car – 1988 Toyota Corolla GT (Blue), owner as yet unknown
• Best Australian Car – 1975 Holden Monaro GTS (Red), owner as yet unknown
• Best Motorcycle – 1938 Norton ES2 owned by Alan Rodger
• Best Dressed Couple – Brian Webby and Matt Richards –Ford Falcon XY.
• Cancer Society Choice – 1975 Chrysler Charger owned by Tony Brown.
Colin Hey
NOTICE!
Following the Daffodil Run on 24th August, a member of the public (a JP) who was mowing his grass verge in Robinsons Road (near Prebbleton) came to Cutler Park and reported a very near miss with a red car which may have been taking part in the Daffodil Run. He reported that it easily could have had tragic consequences. Although the car may not have been on the run and he was unable to provide any details other than it was a red car, he asked that this be mentioned at the prize giving. It serves as a reminder to us all that we need to be careful not only in our everyday vehicles, but especially so on events when we are using our hobby vehicles on public roads.
Swap Meet is now not far away – the 10th, 11th and 12th October is rapidly approaching! This month we are concentrating on two things – trying to get the rosters filled up, and also getting the Site markings completed. Very soon a reminder will be emailed out to everyone asking that if at all possible, you make yourself available to help during the weekend. The time required is only 90 minutes, and there is a good choice of days and times still available to choose from.
With regard to site markings, if anyone has any leftover whitebased acrylic paint they no longer need, we would be grateful of it to use for marking out the sites. Please drop it off at the Parts Shed and we’ll collect it from there.
At our last Swap Meet Committee meeting it was reported that all of our powered camping sites are now full, and 97% of Swap Meet sites are now sold. Swap Meet passes are now also being sold ($10 for one or all days), and are available at Noggin and also will be available at September’s OCBC. Note that passes need to be worn on your wrist properly before you will be able to enter the grounds.
During the month we received a letter from the Christchurch City Council’s compliance team reminding us that advertising signs may not be put up until one month before the event. So, if you have one at home ready to go, please put it up as soon as possible from 10th September. Unfortunately many of the good spots will be taken by then by Local Body election signs, but see what you can do.
Thanks and regards
Colin Hey, Chairman Swap Meet Committee.
Advance
Notice of The Last Canterbury All British Day Sunday 2
nd November 2025
After 35 years, this will be the final VCC- organised All British Day, as next year another organisation will commence running a British and Euro Display (without a run), similar to those held in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin. The Last All British Day will commence at 10am at the VCC grounds with morning tea, followed by a run to a domain just north of Christchurch. An indoor venue will be available if needed. Please bring a picnic lunch with you or buy it on the way. Any British vehicle is welcome to take part – if it is British and roadworthy, please come. No need to pre-enter – just come on the day. Entry fee $10 per vehicle, with all proceeds going to the Cancer Society, South Island.
Executive Meeting Report
The meeting began with a welcome to life members and past presidents present, followed by a summary of the responsibilities of delegates and conduct for the meeting.
There was then a break from the published agenda to bring forward discussion on the issues raised by Gisborne and Wellsford/Warkworth branches regarding the notice of motion to adopt the new club constitution, with Andy Fox chairing the meeting for the discussion so George Kear could reply as proposer of the motion.
The Gisborne delegate then provided a lengthy summary of the reason for their branch objection to the notice of motion process, mainly relating to the lack of an assessment by the management committee being circulated prior to the March executive meeting.
George Kear then replied, summarising the process followed and highlighting that there is no requirement in the by-laws for an assessment to be circulated, and that it was accepted by the March meeting that there was no assessment presented as the motion itself was self explanatory, and the subject of the motion had already been discussed at length at previous meetings.
Andy Fox then called for a statement from each branch delegate, then a vote was proposed that the process for the notice of motion had been adequately followed and the result of the vote by members should be upheld, which was seconded and passed by majority.
Proposals for National events were passed as published.
Don Muller was appointed to continue as club archivist. The meeting then moved on to the published reports, with discussion points arising;
• Concerns raised about replacement Model A Ford engines available ex USA, which are visually the same as original but internally a modern engine, there was also discussion on other modifications involving non original parts. The management committee is looking into how the current rules could be applied to various types of modification, or if a separate class of vehicle may be needed for such cases.
• Murray Trounson provided a summary of the purchase of the new na-
tional office, sale of the old building, and the work done to obtain resource consent, prepare the new building and relocate.
• The Club Procedures manual is now completed and available to members, via a link provided from national office, but not publicly available on the website. It was requested that information on how to request the manual be added to the website.
• Member records are progressively being updated, with request for consent for information to be made available, to enable membership lists of members who consent to be made available, this will not be possible until updating of all member records is complete.
• It was requested that records of membership awards be added to member records on the branch portal, to enable branches to check if members have received these awards.
• Access was requested to amend member records on the branch portal, rather than having to email national office to make changes, it was explained that in the interests of keeping data correct and formats consistent this is not possible with the current system.
• Discussion on turnover of members, and queries if there is any data on reasons for people joining or ceasing membership, Murray Trounson provided further information but there are no observable trends. The majority of ceased members either resigned or were auto-resigned through nonpayment of subs, reason when given in many cases were either deceased or no longer have a club eligible vehicle.
Minutes of the previous meeting were then discussed, with corrections having been requested by Wellington and Gisborne branches. The corrections requested and provided in writing by Wellington branch were accepted by the meeting. The corrections requested by Gisborne branch were discussed, with the first correction rejected as the disputed point was accepted as an accurate record of the meeting, and two further corrections accepted. The Gisborne delegate then proposed to read out a list of corrections to the minutes which had not been provided in writing, this offer was declined by the meeting. The minutes of the March executive meeting were then passed as an accurate record subject to the agreed corrections. With the motion having been passed to adopt a new club constitution, draft by-laws were then handed out to delegates to take back to their branches for discussion and comment, with feedback to be provided by end of October 2025. It was requested that these be sent out in electronic
form to allow addition of comments to the documents, it was agreed that this would be done.
The meeting then moved on to General Business, with discussion on several points;
• Consideration of extending veteran rallies to older vintage or two wheel brake vehicles, to increase turnout at rallies which have declining attendance, with agreement to discuss further with event organisers.
• Several discussions on issues with Vero insurance, the club contact at Vero is currently absent so difficult to make contact, any problems can be raised with national office who can assist.
• Queried why the North Island and South Island Easter rallies were held in the same year, where it was believed that previously they had alternated years. It was explained that there is no policy to that effect, that the North Island rally this year was the first for a number of years, and as there was a branch offering to host the offer was accepted.
• The question was raised why all branch newsletters are not available on the club website, it was explained that these are published when received by national office, so branches reminded to send their newsletters for addition to the website.
• It was suggested that the meetings could be live-streamed, so members unable to travel could observe the meeting, will be investigated further for future meetings.
• Details of the breakdown of votes on the notice of motion to adopt the new club constitution was requested, this was available at the meeting for those interested, and will be circulated to branches. Finally, it was proposed that the next Executive meeting be held over the weekend 31st January/1st February, to move away from the Vero rally in March, and avoid the busy time for branch events in February. This was discussed and rejected by the meeting, as the current by-laws require the meeting to be held in March, with the management committee agreeing to arrange a suitable date and advise.
Commercial Report
Greetings all,
Nice to have some sunny weekends of late. The Daffodil run was a great success, and the weather couldn’t have been better! I saw lots of the commercial section members out and about on the day – it’s certainly popular and well attended. A huge thanks go to those who organised and assisted with this event massive job and it gets more popular each year, I think! August has been a nice cruisy month again. We ve had a couple of family trips out with Adam in his Jeep. One was after a snowy day on the passes, we drove up to Lake Lyndon and across to Lake Coleridge. He had so much fun we did the return journey the same way. Stunning scenery! The following weekend we went up to Hanmer and drove up to St James Homestead, part way up the Clarence Valley and back to Hanmer down a muddy, snowy and very rough Jollies Pass.
Adam took his older sister for a driving lesson around the block in my 1986 Subaru without my prior knowledge. She’s had her licence two years longer than him but hadn’t really driven a manual before. She had a try in the A30 once and we bunny hopped around the block. Seems a modern manual is easier. He has started pulling to it to pieces now with a view to restoration. The August Commercial noggin was a casual catchup in the Barn at McLeans Island. I went straight out after work and lit the fire and
made the supper, so the fire had a nice healthy glow by the time everyone started arriving. Nice to see such good attendance even on a cold winter night as it was.
The September Commercial Noggin is to be hosted by Lyndsay Saunders on Wednesday 17th September. 1 Glen Arrife Place, Broken Run, Hallswell.
I have a few options for other places coming up when it’s lighter in the evening, but Winter proves to be a struggle for options. If any club member has a venue or suggestion, please let me know. See you out on the road, Michael
Hello Everyone. Well, on a cool but clear morning a great crowd from around 45 cars gathered at the Peg for what turned out to be a ten minute late start, as I forgot to put the instruction sheets in the car and had to turn around and race home to get them. OOPS! Sorry! Never mind, the day was well worth waiting for. A lovely sunny day for a drive through mainly country roads not often travelled with a little bit of shingle here and there to remind us of the sort of roads our cars were built for.
We finally arrived at Garry and Fiona’s place where Garry did a great job of directing parking in a challenging space. A short uphill walk for most but well worth it for the amazing view and spectacular home we were welcomed too. Garry gave us an interesting talk about the challenges of building a home shaped like a stealth bomber on top of a hill while living in part of a large shed containing his vintage cars and caravan plus building supplies. Some of you may have seen the TV program made about it. If not or you would like to see it again search Grand designs NZ season 9 episode 7.
After leaving Garry & Fiona’s there was the option of fording what Bruce called a moving puddle or going on another 3km to cross the bridge and just one of our members who shall remain nameless made the wrong decision and had to be towed out. Garry jumped to the rescue before joining us at the Loburn domain for our usual picnic lunch where Wendy & Pauline did the raffle. Thank you girls. Our loud speaker refused to work so I had to raise my voice a little. I am looking into procuring a smaller simpler unit to fit in my wee car. So a great Big Thank you! To Bruce for organising the day and Garry & Fiona for the privilege of visiting their Wonderful Home and their help.
Next Month 10th September will be organised by Lloyd & Dianne and leaving from the Nor west corner of Halswell New World car park. Leaving at 9.55am to visit another interesting collection before heading south on sealed roads to a new location for our picnic lunch
Now Moved to Sunday 14th September
Vintage Report
The club’s Vintage Annual Rally is almost upon us, with it being on Sunday 28th September. Entries close on Sunday 13th September. Make sure your Vintage entry is in. This can be found in the Hub and online.
As mentioned in August’s Hub, this year we will use Cutler Park for the morning events which will include a break for morning tea. After lunch the rally will commence with the destination being a return to Cutler Park for refreshments and prizegiving.
There will be two Routes to choose from:
Route 1. This comprises a section of single road, 14kms long and includes some low hills.
Route. 2. This deviates from Route 1 and remains on sealed road rejoining Route 1.
Hopefully these two routes attempt to satisfy most interests.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Around Town Rally. It was a fantastic opportunity to get access to Auto Restorations and see just how large and diverse their operation really is. Evans pass was a good test for the Cadillac. It is the first time I have had it on such a steep incline and decent. Just as well it has four wheel brakes. Ferrymead made for a great opportunity for period photos with cars in the foreground.
Jack Porter invited me along on the August 9-90’s Rally in his Ford Lazer. I was navigator. After some very cold and wet weather leading up to the event, the weather on the day was perfect. This is my first 9-90’s event and midweek too. I was impressed by the numbers that turned up!
I pitched in with my rake (not pitch fork) at the Cutler Park Working Bee on the 5th August. One person and a rake amongst many others. There were so many volunteers. It’s true, many hands make light work.
See you motoring out and about.
Jeremy Wise WANTED
32" x 4.5" tyres - new or used . Contact John 0274481430.
MOTORCYCLE REPORT
We are less than 3 weeks away from the equinox, when the sun at midday is in the southern hemisphere… Summer is on its way! Look forward to better motorcycling days!!
Past Events.
13th August – Motorcycle Noggin. This traditional mid winter dinner event was held at the Cashmere Club. About 29 members and partners enjoyed the fare on offer, for a relaxing night in great company. Thanks to Royce Baker for organising!
20th August – Old Codger’s Run. Well, after a week of fine sunny weather with little to no wind, two days before the crap cold, blustery weather with plenty of RAIN was back, so we had no option but to cancel the ev ent. We’ll run the same run next month.
Future Events
30th August – Round the Bay Run. No Fish & Chip Run this day, you go on the Round the Bays instead. Meeting outside PMH for a 10.30 am departure. Quentin Wearing – 021 0759747 – is organising.
10th September – Motorcycle Noggin. As mentioned last month, the details are here! We will visit a collection of cars etc., at a member’s private collection. The address is 123 Glenbogle Drive, Rolleston. Glenbogle Drive runs off Weedons Road. Look out for the VCC signs on Weedons Road; the event kicks off at 7.30 pm. 17th September – Old Codger’s Run. As last month’s OCR was cancelled due to the weather, we’ll run that event this month. The plan is to meet at the Suburban Eatery, 112 Main Road, Leeston at 10.30 am. This cafe is one we have met a few times before; it is opposite the Challenge petrol station on the main drag. After refreshments and some BS, we can either ride to the Darfield Pub or to the Thirsty Acres at Kirwee for lunch, then after that just go about your business. You decide.
21st September – Motorcycle Trial– OCBC and Motorcycle Trials. With OCBC day on, hopefully this will hook in more “observers”. Due to the removal of a lot of trees and the area
used in previous years not being available, the courses will be set out behind the Barn. We’ll be joined by the Classic Trials Club, who have attended in past years as well. We need MORE VCC members to enter this event!! This event is suitable for ANY type of bike!! Last time we had different courses to suit different bikes!! Have a go! You do not have to be a VCC member to have a go! All prospective members also welcome! Joseph McClintock and Graham Barnett are the organiser. 10.00 start. See elsewhere for the block advert for more information etc. 27th September – Fish & Chip Run. We have organised a visit to Protranz Earthmoving Ltd. The owners of this business has a large collection of equipment, vehicles, etc. worthy of a visit. As the collection is spread over a number of different locations we are to meet at the Yaldhurst Pub Carpark at 9.30 am on Saturday 27th September 2025, for a 9.45 am departure. We’ll ride to the first address where transport will be provided to visit the other 2 or 3 locations to view the rest of the collection. Paul Ainsworth is organising this event – ainsworth.electrical@xtra.co.nz or 027-4321391. Look out for the Event Reminder emails if there is to be any updates on this run. 4th - 5th October – Dunvegan Rally, Otago. Organised by Trevor Kempton, Otago VCC. This year’s Dunvegan will finish at the Alexandra Motor Camp, so the run back to Chch Sunday will be a long one. I will send out entry forms etc. to all motorcyclists on my database late August so you can enter or get yourselves organised. The $100 entry fee includes all direct rally costs – Friday night supper, Saturday evening BBQ meal, Sunday breakfast, back-up, and rally plaque. Enquiries to Trevor at 027 2215208 – Closing Date for entries is 27 September. I have already sent out the entry forms as well as an offer for accommodation in Dunedin being organised by Philip Jeeves for Friday night, 3rd October; look back in your email inbox for this. Lost it? Come back to me…
8th October – Noggin Night. This noggin will be at Motorcycle Corner, pretty low key. The Swap Meet is Friday onwards, so there wlll be activity associated with thisd from Thursday. 15th October – Old Codger’s Run. Keep an eye out for the email that will tell all… 18th – 19th October – Girder Fork Rally. This will be similar to
last year; the destination is Wainui Park, which is the old YMCA at Wainui, on the other side of the harbour from Akaroa. This is a Girder Fork Rally, so all participants are encouraged strongly to ride a suitable pre-war or girder bike. If you do not have one, then ride your other club eligible bike in the knowledge you do not qualify for the trophies, and you do not qualify for the event memorial plaque. For more information refer to the blurb and entry form elsewhere. You can also enter via the on-line portal at the Branch VCC Site. Even if you do not plan entering on a Girder Bike you are still required to complete an entry form so that beds and food can be properly catered for. This year the event entry fee is, for those riding a Girder Fork eligible bike, free. If you are riding a modern bike without girder front forks the event entry fee is $20. Any accommodation and food costs at Wainui will still have to be settled by ALL entrants. Mike Glenday (021 1920581) and Paul Ainsworth (027 4321391) are the organisers. See elsewhere in The Hub or online for more information and entry forms. 25th October – Fish & Chip Run. Labour Day weekend. Meet at PMH at 10.15 am for a 10.30 am departure. Rider’s choice on destination.
12th November – Noggin Night. Look out for more information next month.
19th November – Old Codger’s Run Keep an eye out for the email that will tell all… 29th November – Motorcycle Annual Rally. (Note, no Fish & Chip Run this month.)
That is about it for this month, Cheers, CML.
Hororata Highland Games Veteran, and Vintage Run
& Display
Saturday 8th November 2025
The Hororata Highland Games is a fantastic day out and is regarded by many as the best Highland Games outside of Scotland. If you haven’t been before and you can get there in a Veteran, Vintage or Post-Vintage car or motorcycle, then now’s your chance. This year there is going to be another traction engine display alongside ours, but we will have a lot more room available that last year, so we have been asked to provide entries Veteran, Vintage and Post-Vintage vehicles up to 31 December 1945.
All cars will be required to arrive at the Cenotaph about 1km north of at Hororata on the Coalgate to Hororata Road at 10.00am. Once there the cars and motorcycles will be lined up in order of year for the drive down the road to the showgrounds, to make a parade entrance at 10.30am.
Once there, you will be free to participate in and enjoy a fantastic day out.
Entertainment includes the various Highlands events, great music for all tastes and various vendors of food and beverages including whiskey tasting. Bring your picnic lunch or patronise the food stall vendors.
A special entrance price of $15.00 per person has been arranged and venue entrance wrist bands will be given out at meeting point. This price is only available to those in officially entered vehicles. These wrist bands will not be accepted at any of the entrance gates (public entry is $30.00pp). Also your entry means your commitment to remain on display until 4:00pm. Sorry, there are no exceptions to this requirement as the event finishes at 4.00pm and they want everyone there until then.
The closing date for entries is Wednesday 22nd October so we can confirm numbers and order tickets. Feel free to wear Scottish regalia and to dress your vehicle up for the occasion. It’s a wonderful opportunity for the club and our members to display our vehicles to the large number of spectators that attend the games.
Anyone requiring further information please contact Colin Hey on 021 883 807. Hope to see you there.
The display at a previous Highland Games
Entry Form is available on-line HERE
Rally Holders are now available through Henry Little.
1930 Model A Fordor Deluxe, Murray Body, Twin side mount spare wheels, 12 volt conversion, large custom made rear luggage box. Many other extras.
$27,000 Phone Graham 0273207948
Dodge Roadster 1920 Project
Chassis, engine, gearbox, diffy have been restored 10+ years ago but full restoration unfinished. Body, doors, bootlid, spare wheel carrier, guards and valances unrestored, virtually all parts available. $7000 ono. ph/txt John 027 229 0766. Also some other Dodge parts available.
One of a kind Mitsubishi Magna Executive Station Wagon 1988 (only one registered in NZ)104K kms
Great original order, Automatic $10,000 VIC 2016 Nissan Cube Automatic 104 kms $6,800
Alan Wills 021 08700692
Automotive Repair Manual
Porche 924 and turbo 1976-1982
All Models 12/cu inch
1984 cc 03 349 8869
FORD IN NZ BOOK CANCER SOCIETY FUNDRAISING
With Ford New Zealand supporting our Vintage Car Club "Daffodils" fundraiser for the New Zealand Cancer Society, I am offering the last of the Ford in New Zealand books (RRP is $60) for $50, with a 10 percent donation from each sale going to the Cancer Society. The book shops are out of the Ford in New Zealand book, but I still have some to sell.
Is the Ford in New Zealand book worth having? Well, as the author, you can imagine what my answer is likely to be! However, that book has become recognised as an authoritative history of the marque, and of the entire motor industry in this country. Indeed, our very own Kevin Clarkson - Editor of Beaded Wheelsreviewed the book and said "An excellent example of what a marque history should be: thoroughly researched, well written and with a great range of illustrations".
How to Buy...
* The book will be listed at $50 on Trade Me - go to the Trade Me Books section and input Ford New Zealand into its search bar;
* Its available to purchase on the secure Ford in New Zealand History website - see www.fordnewzealand.co.nz (this is probably the quickest and easiest method);
* Simply reply to this email and we can deal directly, no problem!
Remember too, Father's Day is in just around the corner!
OTHER BRANCH and ORGANISATIONS EVENTS
See Notice board posters for more information.
2025-2026 Representatives
Motorcycle Convenor
Paul Ainsworth (Joss) ainsworth.electrical@xtra.co.n z 027 432 1391
Velosolex Group
Royce Baker (Janice) whisky17@xtra.co.nz 03 322 5529
Parts Dept. Rep.
Wayne Stocks waynestoxy@gmail.com
03 383 1380
9—90’s Co-ordinator
Ken James kenjj10187@gmail.com
03 980 0547
Grounds Maintenance
Peter Blacklock (Chrisy) c.p.blacklock@gmail.com 021 181 3491
Bar Manager
Andrea Dallow (Gilbert) regmad1957@gmail.com 027 224 1465
Barn Bookings/ Camping
Rod Thrower (Lynda) canterbury@vcc.org.nz
03 338 2320 021 126 3529
Swap Meet/Beaded
Wheels Reporter
Colin Hey (Jenny) heywolseley699@gmail.com
03 359 8737 021 883 807
Swap Meet Sites
Neil Shaskey (Louise) swapmeetsites@gmail.com
03 352 8802 027 289 6201
North Canty Noggin
Alan Hill (Barbara) abhill@usnet.co.nz
03 313 6008 021 161 5866
Trophy Custodian & Librarian
Leigh Craythorne (Tony) craythornes@actrix.co.nz
03 342 9110
027 772 8660
Assist-Librarian
Michele Little henry.little@hotmail.com
03 327 5471
027 425 1765
New Members’ Liaison
Jack Porter (Dorothy) jackhporter@xtra.co.nz
03 352 6672
027 432 2041
Branch Vehicle
Custodian
Mark Drury markdrury54@icloud.com
03 342 9297
Building Maintenance
Pete Merrifield petemselwyn@gmail.com 021 435 118
VIC Representative
Chris Leigh 021 217 7140
Joseph McClintock 03 322 4676
Barry Jones 021 310 458
Chairman
2025-2026 Main Committee
Neil Shaskey (Louise) neilandlouise@snap.net.nz
03 352 8802 027 289 6201
Secretary
Rod Thrower (Lynda) canterbury@vcc.org.nz thrower.rod@gmail.com
03 338 2320 021 126 3529
Treasurer
Robyn Cox (Eric) robyncox99@gmail.com 021 237 6777
Club Captain
Katryna Shaw (Bryce) katonwheels66@gmail.com 021 0277 2375
Asst Club Captain
Henry Little (Michelle) henry.little@hotmail.com 03 327 5471
027 288 8277
Vintage Convenor
Jeremy Wise jeremywiseuk@hotmail.com 021 0222 8317
Veteran Convenor
Colin Hey (Jenny) heywolseley699@gmail.com 03 359 8737 021 883 807
Commercial Convenor
Michael Hedgman (Claire) hedgesonholiday@gmail.com
03 745 9240 027 516 0029
‘P’ Group Convenor
John Enright (Debbie) jenright51@yahoo.co.nz 027 439 6572
027 355 8387
Hub Editor
And Web Master Brodie Williams
brodie@vcccanterbury.org.nz
027 848 7775 (Text)
Insurance
VERO CIS—telephone 0800658411
Canterbury Branch Agency Number 300130
This number needs to be quoted when taking out insurance for Canterbury Branch to benefit.
Open Hours Monday to Friday 8:00am—5:00pm
We now stock cloth tape for vintage vehicles. Several widths.
