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North Island
| When | What | Where | Details |
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| 1 September | Twincoast Breakfast, Joes Garage | Silverdale |
8.30am |
| 1 September |
Oil Down at The Crossing Breakfast, Oilers Hot Rod Club |
Tauranga Crossing |
Taurikura Dr, 9.00am to 11.00am |
| 1 September | Boatshed & Road Rodders Gas Guzzlers Breakfast | Aromoho |
Carolines Boatshed Bar and Eatery, 181 Somme Parade, 9.00am to 11.00am |
| 1 September | Hamilton Classic Car Meet, Boot Sale & Breakfast | Hamilton |
Classic Museum & Jukebox Diner, 11 Railside Pl, 8.00am to 10.00am |
| 1 September | Gas Guzzlers Breakfast | Gisborne |
Reads Quay, 8.30am to 11.00am |
| 5-7 September | Cold Kiwi Motorcycle Rally | Waiouru |
Reads Quay, 8.30am to 11.00am |
| 6 September | Auckland Hobbies Fair | Auckland |
Freemans Bay Community Centre, 52 Hepburn St, 11.00am to 3.00pm |
| 7 September | NZ Petrolhead Fathers Day Drags | Meremere |
NAPA Auot Parts Dragway |
| 7 September | Dads Drags Ultimate Street Showdown | Masterton |
Masterton Motorplex, 21 Manaia Rd, Solway, Racers entry 7.00am |
| 7 September | Auckland Car Club Summer Series Circuit Meeting | Hampton Downs |
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| 7 September | Fathers Day Breakfast | Albany |
Renegade Rod & Custom, 10.00an, 1 William Pickering Dr |
| 7 September | Manfield Winter Series | Fielding |
Manfield |
| 13 September | Greerton Blossom Festival Show | Tauranga |
Greerton School, 7.30am to 9.30am |
| 14 September | Bigs Toys Show | Auckland |
Phoenix Plaza, Beach Front Lane, Browns Bay |
| 14 September | All Ford Day Display & Swap Meet | Hamilton |
8.00am, Gate 3, Brooklyn Rd |
| 14 September | Mud Drags | Whangarei |
Old Parakao Store Cafe / Bar, Scruitineering 11.00am, Racing 12.00pm |
| 14 September | Oogah Rodders Breakfast | Auckland |
Swanson RSA, 663 Swanson Rd, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 14 September | Te Awamutu Rod & Custom Club Breakfast | Te Awamutu |
8.00am at Te Awamutu Custom Clubroom, Albert Park, Cruise 10.00am |
| 14 September | Rodders Breakfast, Cibo Cafe | Whangarei |
Reuburn St, 8.00am |
| 20 September | Paeroa Swap Meet | Paeroa |
Major Oaks, Lee Avenue, 6.00am for swappers, 8.00am Public |
| 20 September | Auckland Car Club Summer Series | Waiouru |
Reads Quay, 8.30am to 11.00am |
| 20-21 September | Dempsey Wood Hot Rods in Howick | Auckland |
Howick Recreation Centre, 563 Pakuranga Rd, 9.00am to 4.00pm |
| 21 September |
Hot Cars, Hot Coffee & Hot Breakfast |
Bunny-thorpe |
Bunny-thorpe Tavern & Restaurant, 9.00am to 11.00am, corner Campbell Rd & Dixon's Line |
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21 September |
Mid West Breakfast |
West Auckland |
Columbus Cafe/Mitre 10 Mega Car Park, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 21 September |
Talisman Hotel Big Brekkie & Cafe & Car Display |
Katikati |
7/9 Main Rd, SH2, 8.00am to 10.00am |
| 21 September |
Kerbside Muster |
Kerikeri |
Waipapa Mitre 10, 10.00am to 12.00pm |
| 26-28 September |
Pre 49er |
Matamata |
Opal Hot Springs |
| 27 September |
Manawatu VCC Swap Meet |
Fielding |
Manfield Stadium, Sellers & Show n Shine 7.00am, Public 8.00am |
| 28 September |
Blue September Charity Car Show |
Whangarei |
Repco Car Park, 8 Okara Dr |
| 28 September |
Matamata Rod & Custom Club Swap Meet |
Matamata |
222 Mangawhero Rd, 7.00am |
| 4 October |
Takapau Auto Fair & Dance Party |
Takapau |
Takapau Rugby Grounds |
| 4 October |
Harbour View Hotel Car & Bike Show |
Raglan |
14 Bow St, 10.00am to 3.00pm |
| 4 October |
Whakatane Rod & Custom Spring Fling |
Awakeri |
103 Paul Rd, 11.00am to depart 12.30pm |
| 5 October | Twincoast Breakfast, Joes Garage | Silverdale |
8.30am |
| 5 October |
Oil Down at The Crossing Breakfast, Oilers Hot Rod Club |
Tauranga Crossing |
Taurikura Dr, 9.00am to 11.00am |
| 5 October | Eastern Bay of Plenty Breakfast | Whakatane |
Thornton Bar & Eatery, 8 Thornton Rd, 8.00am to 11.00am |
| 10 October | Burgers n Cars | Paraparaumu |
BurgerFuel Kapiti, 6.30pm |
| 11 October | The Side Show | Auckland |
363 West Coast Rd, Glen Eden, 1.00pm |
| 11 October | Star Insurance Howick Village Hop | Auckland |
Picton St, Howick, 9.00am to 2.30pm |
| 11 October | Hukerenui Car, Bike Show & Swap | Hukerenui |
Rugby Clubrooms, SH1 |
| 12 October | Oogah Rodders Breakfast | Auckland |
Swanson RSA, 663 Swanson Rd, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 12 October | Rodders Breakfast, Cibo Cafe | Whangarei |
Reuburn St, 8.00am |
| 12 October | Dirt Drags | Whangarei |
Old Parakao Store Cafe / Bar, Scruitineering 11.00am, Racing 12.00pm |
| 12 October | Te Awamutu Rod & Custom Club Breakfast | Te Awamutu |
8.00am at Te Awamutu Custom Clubroom, Albert Park, Cruise 10.00am |
| 12 October | Wheels for Kids Fundraiser | Auckland |
10.00am to 2.00pm, Go Media Stadium, Gate E, 52 Maurice Rd, Penrose |
| 12 October | Papakura Swap Meet & Car Display | Auckland |
Ardmore Airport, Harvard Lane, 7.00am Swappers, 8.00am - 12.00pm Public |
| 12 October | Miniture Petrolheads Kitset Model Swap Meet & Show | Auckland |
10.00am to 3.00pm Girl Guides Hall, 17 Ray Small Dr, Papakura |
| 14-19 October | Targa NZ 30th Anniversary Event | Pukekohe to Hawkes Bay |
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| 18 October | Mopar Southern Run | Hampton Downs |
11.00am Hampton Downs Cafe |
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19 October |
Mid West Breakfast |
West Auckland |
Columbus Cafe/Mitre 10 Mega Car Park, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 19 October |
Talisman Hotel Big Brekkie & Cafe & Car Display |
Katikati |
7/9 Main Rd, SH2, 8.00am to 10.00am |
| 18-19 October | Star Insurance NZ Motorcycle Show | Auckland |
Auckland Show Grounds, 9.00am to 5.00pm |
| 19 October |
Kerbside Muster |
Kerikeri |
Waipapa Mitre 10, 10.00am to 12.00pm |
| 20 October |
Auckland Car Club Summer Series Motokhana |
Ramarama | |
| 24-27 October |
46th Mustang Owners Convention |
Palmerston North |
Central Energy Trust Arena, 61 Pascal St, 10.00am to 4.00pm |
| 25 October |
Mustang Owners Convention Public Show |
Palmerston North |
Central Energy Trust Arena, 61 Pascal St, 10.00am to 4.00pm |
| 25 October |
Hot Rod Reunion Party |
Auckland |
North Shore Rot & Custom Clubroom, 26 Hillside Rd, Glenfield Rd, 4.00pm till late |
| 25-26 October |
NZ Offroad Racing Championship National Final |
Ngawaro |
Whataroa Rd, Short Course Racing 11.00am Saturday, 150KM Enduro 10.00am Sunday |
| 26 October |
Waihi RSA Car Show |
Waihi |
13 Seddon St, 10.00am to 3.00pm |
| 31 October |
Night Speed Drag Wars #1 |
Meremere |
Napa Auto Parts Dragway, Dragway Rd |
| 31-2 November |
Waiheke Rod & Custom Clubs 20th Anniversary |
Paeroa |
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| 1-2 November |
Test n Tune Super Sedan Shootout |
Masterton |
Masterton Motorplex, 21 Manaia Rd |
| 2 November |
Taupiri Automotive Swap Meet |
Taupiri |
Taupiri Rugby Grounds, Murphy Lane, 8.00am |
| 2 November | Twincoast Breakfast, Joes Garage | Silverdale |
8.30am |
| 2 November |
Oil Down at The Crossing Breakfast, Oilers Hot Rod Club |
Tauranga Crossing |
Taurikura Dr, 9.00am to 11.00am |
| 2 November | Boatshed & Road Rodders Gas Guzzlers Breakfast | Aromoho |
Carolines Boatshed Bar and Eatery, 181 Somme Parade, 9.00am to 11.00am |
| 2 November | Hamilton Classic Car Meet, Boot Sale & Breakfast | Hamilton |
Classic Museum & Jukebox Diner, 11 Railside Pl, 8.00am to 10.00am |
| 2 November | Gas Guzzlers Breakfast | Gisborne |
Reads Quay, 8.30am to 11.00am |
| 2 November | GM & Aussie Day Out | Auckland |
Bombay Rugby Club, 10.00am to 1.00pm |
| 2 November | Wellington Chev Club Poker Run | Seaview |
Larf n Tiger Cafe, 10.00am for 11.00am Depart |
| 7 November | Auckland Car Club Summer Series Circuit Meeting | Taupo |
Taupo Motorsport Park |
| 8 November | Test n Tune | Meremere |
Napa Auto Parts Dragway |
| 8 November | Rusty Studs Car Show, Swap Meet & Market Day | Waiuku |
302 Constable Rd, 7.00am to 2.00pm |
| 9 November | Comp 1 | Meremere |
Napa Auto Parts Dragway |
| 9 November | Oilers Automotive Display & Charity Auction | Tauranga |
Tauranga Racecourse, Cameron Rd, 9.00am to 1.00pm |
| 9 November | Rodders Breakfast, Cibo Cafe | Whangarei |
Reuburn St, 8.00am |
| 9 November | Oogah Rodders Breakfast | Auckland |
Swanson RSA, 663 Swanson Rd, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 9 November | Dirt Drags | Whangarei |
Old Parakao Store Cafe / Bar, Scruitineering 11.00am, Racing 12.00pm |
| 9 November | Te Awamutu Rod & Custom Club Breakfast | Te Awamutu |
8.00am at Te Awamutu Custom Clubroom, Albert Park, Cruise 10.00am |
| 9 November | Cam Country Port Road Drags | Lower Hutt |
Port Rd |
| 27-30 November | Capital Cruise | Wellington |
New 4-Day event, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Modern Classics, Cars of Special Interest. |
| 24-28 February 2026 | Americarna | New Plymouth |
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South Island
| 1 September | Riverlands Roadhouse Breakfast |
Blenheim |
3535 SH 1, |
| 1 September | Classic Rides Breakfast | Gore |
Bruce & Jane Moffatt's Residence, 16 Spittle Way, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 6-7 September | Yeah the Girls Burnout Competition | Lawrence |
Gymkana Club Grounds |
| 7 September | Rock n Wheels Meet | Amberley |
Amberley Domain |
| 12 September | Hoods Up Friday | Nelson |
Nelson Classic Car Museum, 1 Cadillac Way, 5.00pm to 9.00pm |
| 13 September | Dunedin Auto Spectacular | Dunedin |
Edgar Sports Centre, 9.00am to 4.00pm |
| 17-21 September | Classic Cover Kaikoura Hop | Kaikoura |
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| 20 September | Custom & Classic Waimate Poker Run | Waimate |
Waimate Main St, 11.30am for 1.00pm Depart |
| 20 September | Hororata Mechanical Swap Meet | Canterbury |
Hororata Domain, Swappers 7.00am, Public 7.30am |
| 28 September | Carbs n Coffee | Ashburton |
Joes Garage, River Crossing |
| 4 October | Springs Muscle Mania | Invercargill |
Lorneville, 815 North Rd, Wools of NZ, Set up 8.30am, Public 10.00am |
| 5 October | Riverlands Roadhouse Breakfast |
Blenheim |
3535 SH 1, |
| 5 October | Classic Rides Breakfast | Gore |
Bruce & Jane Moffatt's Residence, 16 Spittle Way, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 10-12 October | VCC Canterbury Swap Meet | Christchurch |
McLeans Island |
| 25-27 October | Conrodders Labour Weekend Run | Dunedin |
Green Island |
| 26 October | Carbs n Coffee | Ashburton |
Joes Garage, River Crossing |
| 27-29 October | Mopars in Oamaru | Oamaru |
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| 2 November | Riverlands Roadhouse Breakfast |
Blenheim |
3535 SH 1, |
| 2 November | Classic Rides Breakfast | Gore |
Bruce & Jane Moffatt's Residence, 16 Spittle Way, 8.30am to 10.30am |
| 14 February 2026 | Toko Rugby Football Club Auto Show & Cruise | Milton |
Main Rd, Gates open 9.00am, Cruise 1.00pm |