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BROCKLEBANKS
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WANTED
Archive Material - for Otago Branch Archives
Copies of any past events/rallies that you have organised. These are needed to ensure that the branch Archives are kept up to date. Please deliver to the clubrooms – with my name on it – thanks Marion -
FOR SALE
X3 Mk 1 Zephyrs – 1 in good condition without a motor
1 has rust removed
1 is suitable for parts - there is a 4 cylinder engine and a 6 cylinder engine
$1000 for the lot - contact Frank Harris 0278732212 for further details
BRANCH PARTS SHED
OPEN WEDNESDAYS MORNINGS AND LAST FRIDAY EVE
Over recent months there has been a lot of tools, car parts and other motoring related items donated to the shed. If you are looking for something specific or would just like to have a browse through the shed. It is open on Wednesday morning until 11am and on the Last Friday of the month Club nights. For any further assistance please contact the Parts Officers as listed under the Non Committee list on page on page 3
OTAGO BRANCH NAME BADGES
$10 each –
order them through David Ross – Branch Treasurer
ROADRUNNER ADVERTISING
If you have a business and would like to advertise in this Roadrunner please contact The Editor Marion McConachie 4530404 or 0273387008 to discuss details
ARTICLES FOR NEWSLETTER Can be forwarded to your editor by the 3rd Wednesdayof the month please
VERO INSURANCE APPLICATIONS Please quote Otago “Agent No H0300145— Inspector No 916”
LIBRARY ROSTER Library open 8.00 - 9.30 Friday night
5th Kevin Mason
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Bill Veitch
Bar Manager’s Licence
The committee are looking for a couple of members interested in getting their Bar Managers Licence. At this stage we only have one member with a licence and we would like to take some of the pressure off him especially when we have events at the club rooms.
Please contact David Ross if you are interested.
Librarian Position Vacant
We are also looking for a member to take on the Librarians position which is currently vacant.
Please contact either Graeme or Nicola if you are interested.
Organisers for Commercial Veteran Rally in November
The committee would like a couple of volunteers to help organiser our planned Commercial and Veteran Rally. This is usually a lunch time run to a venue that has shelter for members to have their picnic lunch. Support and advise will be available from our committee. Please have a chat with one of our committee members.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
PWV / P60 / P80 RALLY
SUNDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2025
Assemble at Village Green Car Park
Sunnyvale - 326 Main South Road, Green Island
Arrive 10.am For 10.30am start
All classes of vehicles including modern welcome
PWV/P60/P80 Classes only eligible for Trophies
Bring your own picnic lunch – Hot water will be available
ENTRY FORM
Entrant’s (Driver’s Name……………………………………
Address………………………………………………………
ENTRY FEE: - $5.00 per vehicle
ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 17th Sept 2025
Please advise of your intention to attend as numbers are needed for printing purposes
Please complete and return to:
Boyd Wilkinson @Clubrooms on Wednesday mornings
Email to: otago@vcc.org.nz
Post to: To Vintage Car Club of NZ Otago Branch Inc 125 Forbury Road, St Clair, Dunedin 9012
BRANCH EVENTS (listed in bold)
Contact Branch secretary for entry forms from other branches 2025
SEPT Fri 3rd
Motorcycle Group Meeting
Sat 13th Autospectacular Saturday 13th Night Rally
Sun 21st PV/PWV/P60 Run
Thurs 25th Midweek Lunch Run
Fri 26th Club Night and Meeting
Sat 27th Pizzza & Quiz Night
OCT Fri 3rd
Motorcycle Group Meeting
Sat 4th – 5th Dunvegan Rally 10th -12th Canterbury Swapmeet
Thurs 30th Midweek Lunch Run
Fri 31st Club Night and Meeting
NOV Sat 1st Taieri Tour
Fri 7th Motorcycle Group Meeting 8th Clutha Rally
Sun 23rd Commercial Veteran Rally
Thurs 27th Midweek Lunch Run
Fri 28th Club Night and Meeting
DEC Fri 5th
Motorcycle Group Meeting
TBA Moped Rally Windsor Rally
Sun 14th Christmas BBQ
Wed 17th Last day open for the year
2026
JAN Wed 14th First day open for the year
Sun 18th Jackson Rally
Sat 24th 72nd Brighton Rally
Thurs 29th Midweek Lunch Run
Fri 30th Club Night and meeting
VCC NATIONAL EVENTS
2026 March 15th -21st Vero International Festival of Historic MotoringNelson
Please note: There will be no other National Rallies in 2026 due to the International Rally happening that year
2027 March 26th 29th National South Island Easter Rally Otago
Please WEAR YOUR NAME BADGES when you are attending club events. This helps new members to identify you
Autospectacular
Saturday 13th September
Edgar Centre 9.00am – 4.00pm
GM Night Rally
Saturday 13th September - 7.00 pm at the clubrooms
PWV/P60/P80 Rally
Sunday 21st September
Midweek Run – lunch
Thursday 25th September - The Grange Café - at 12.00
Club Night – Friday 26th September
7.30 pm open with club meeting at 8.30 pm and cuppa to follow
Pizza and Quizz Night
Saturday 27th of September - 5.30pm at the clubrooms
Dunvegan Motorcycle Rally
Saturday 4th to Sunday 5th October
Clubrooms and Partshed are open every Wednesday
From 9.30 am until 11am Acuppa is on offer for a gold coin donation
FROM THE EDITOR
Bryan and I attended the AGM in Invercargill recently. I number of reports have been posted on the notice board for your viewing. Please leave them there for others to read as well.
Congratulations to Elizabeth Smits on receiving the Goddard Trophy for her and Fred’s (deceased) world travels in their Mercedes. She gave an interesting presentation on their travels but unfortunately it was cut short as time was limited.
Daffodil deliveries Monday 25
th
Thank you to the eleven drivers and runners who came out and delivered preordered daffodils to the many businesses and individuals around the city and Mosgiel on Monday. Once again your efforts were really appreciated by the local Cancer Society Team. Many of you have done this in the past so it was good to be able to allocate the same areas to you, so that you are familiar with the places you need to deliver too.
This year the numbers were down but still a good number in each section to make the deliveries worthwhile.
Colin and Jo Good on you for wearing your daffodil costumes today as well. Colin and Judy came out in their Wolseley again this year.
Continued from pg 17 vehicles (1919 and older), and special terms and requirements for historic military and agricultural vehicles.
We have a working team developing these specific proposals in association with the specific-interest clubs and we will energetically pursue these matters with NZTA and the Minister in the weeks ahead.
Our sincere thanks and appreciation to all Federation clubs and all individual members for your support, contribution and your efforts on this journey!
Not only are the July 31 announcements a great result for all of us, they are a great incentive for all of us to continue our efforts to strengthen our sectors of interest, and our passion for the vehicles we love.
Sincerely
Garry Jackson
President NZ Federation of Motoring Clubs Inc
Gill & Ruth Edmunds with buckets of Daffodils in the back seat .
Ray Wilson and his sister have the Back seat of Morris packed full with daffodils ready to be delivered
Well, the months are moving fast but the cold still bites. However, we keep on looking ahead to better times. With spring comes a lot more activity in our motoring and now with twelve month warrants things get a little easier. This month I attended the National AGM and Executive Meeting at the Ascot Park Hotel in Invercargill, where the business was done and the results of the National vote on the Constitution was announced at an eighty six percent pass, which was good but not good. The percentage gave us a pass but disappoint that so many members went against it, probably many misinformed.
As I write this the Daffodil Rally for Cancer celebrations are upon us and coming up as are many more rally’s and projects. Just keep up with the Roadrunner and fill your diary and now I have to start getting cars out and get some WOF’s
GRAEME
From the House Manager
Kevin would like to try some new initiatives to get more activities happening at the clubrooms.
As advertised earlier in this months Roadrunner -
Pizza and Quiz night.
Saturday 27th September
From 5.30pm
Kevin would like firm numbers from people who wish to attend, so that Pizza can be ordered.
Cost will be advised on the night – depending on numbers David Ross has offered to put together another Quiz for the evening
From your Branch Secretary
Graeme and I are just back from the National AGM and Exec meeting hosted by the Southland branch. For those able to travel down to Invercargill earlier, there was the option of arriving on the Thursday to take the opportunity before the meeting to visit the collections at Transport World, Motorcycle Mecca and E Hayes and Sons. Dinner on the Thursday night was a “pea, pie and spud” night at the club rooms. This was a lovely relaxing start before what was a full on, and at times, contentious meeting. It was pleasing to see that more members overall, and in particular from our branch, took the opportunity to cast their vote on the proposed National Constitution. The vote was passed with an 86% majority so now it is time to work on the proposed bylaws and the job description for the new Regional Representative positions. The new structure is a different way of managing the club and will take time to embed. In the past not all branches have had the opportunity to have a say at a national level as they have not sent a delegate to the national meetings whereas the new structure allows all 36 branches to have a say, albeit predominately through their regional representative, and on a more frequent basis than only twice a year. Like anything new, there are bound to be teething issues however if all branches work together, we can make it work.
2025/2026
Subscriptions
Invoices for the 2025/2026 financial year are due at end of August. If you have not received yours by the 15th of September, please urgently contact National Office.
South Island Easter Rally 2027- our bid for hosting the next South Island Easter Rally has been accepted so now it is time to start the initial planning. A couple of members have already volunteered to look at possible route options however we will also need help with the field tests and marshalling. Please let me know if you are interested.
Branch events – we still need organisers for some branch events for the coming year. Please give this some thought and let me know if you are able to help or put your name on the list on the notice board. Without an organiser, the event runs the risk of being cancelled.
Vero Insurance
The VCC Vero scheme is solely for financial members and the discount we enjoy ceases when your membership is cancelled either through non-payment of subs, resignation or death. National Office can arrange for it to be transferred to a joint member, so the simplest way to continue receiving the discount is to add your spouse to your membership. This means that in the unfortunate event of the main member passing, the surviving spouse has time to decide what to do without worrying about the
President's Personal Message Vehicle Standards Compliance
Amendment (2025)12 Month WoF & CoF
16th August 2025
As we reflect on the Government’s announcements of 2 weeks ago regarding 12-month WoF’s for vehicles 40 years and older, and 12-month CoF’s for privately owned motorhomes, I believe it is timely to communicate a few key messages, concurrent with the comments that I shared last weekend at the national AGM of the Vintage Car Club of NZ in Invercargill.
From my role and perspective as your President, I think there are four key points that underpin what has been achieved, and its significance. In no special sequence they are:
1. The fact that so many clubs responded to the call for submissions, and making our collective voices heard ….. over 13000 individual submissions (and approximately 97% in favour) was a wonderful demonstration of people power across our sectors.
2. The 2024 NZ Historic and Classic Vehicle Research Survey that quantified the scale and strength of our overall sector, including the headline figure of our $16.5 Billion economic footprint. In my view, this credible and substantial piece of work has reinforced our efforts and results more than we have probably realised.
3. The efforts we have put into our relationships with both NZTA and Government Ministers
Our collective persistence … whilst the announcements of July 31 were the result of specific work over the past six years and intensified in the last 18 months, the actual journey dates back 22 years, and the initial (and substantial) work of VCC identity Rod Brayshaw and his initial proposals to NZTA for annual WoF’s in 2003! I had the pleasure of meeting Rod at the VCC AGM, and we shared stories and swapped notes!
Over and above the July 31 announcements, the Federation will keep working on two specific aspects that are still under review and were signalled in the Federation’s comprehensive submission, namely a longer WoF period (ie more than 12 months) for the small but important number of veteran
For More Information contact:
Mark Wilkinson 021 1686068 or any committee member
Post your entries to: 125 Forbury Road, Saint Clair, Dunedin ,9012 or email to markandnicolaw@gmail.com
Morning tea will be available for purchase at the start venue
Mosgiel Scouts will be selling BBQ food at the Lunch Stop
insurance. Please contact me if you want more details.
Phone numbers and emails
Are you getting my emails with details of a local event coming up or the entry form from another branch? No – then it is probably means that I don’t have your current email details and if I don’t have them, nor do the National Support Office. Please remember to keep these up to date so we can keep you up to date with what is happening.
Newsletters from other branches
Remember to check the VCC website each month to read what is happening in other branches around the country. The website address is: https:// vcc.org.nz/news-from-our-branches/
VIC and Lighting Endorsement Forms - These are available via the website VIC - Vehicle Identity Card - Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Vintage Car Club of New Zealand for you to download and complete before contacting one of the VIC Officers. Along with the relevant forms there is a FAQ section which can help if you are unsure of which forms to fill out plus various resources that could help when restoring a vehicle
Donations of books, memorabilia etc – if you or someone you know is looking at donating items to the branch- can you please contact me in the first instance so I can make suitable arrangements for how these are to be donated.
Nicola
NB: International Festival of Historic Motoring 2026 – It has been confirmed that this event will be going ahead, as they have reached a good number of entries to render the event viable. Reminder -VIC APPLICATIONS - If you need a VIC for next year’s event, can you please get your application in as soon as possible and note that it is for the international rally. As the closing day for entries for the rally closed at the end of August, with late entries allowed it is recommended that you lodge your entry and advis the organisers that you will follow up with the VIC details when they are available. Linda and Karen in the office are doing all they can to ensure that the application’s are processed in a timely manner.
GM NIGHT RALLY
SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2025
90 minutes of night time navigation and observation.
Start and Finish at the Otago Branch of the VCC clubrooms
125 Forbury Road, Dunedin from 7.00 pm
Rally to start at 7.30 pm
All makes of vehicles are welcome, especially GM Vehicles (even trucks and Japanese cars!)
Entry per Vehicle $5.00
Please bring a small plate to share for supper (Organised by the Otago Vauxhall Owners Club)
13th September 2025
At the Edgar Centre - 9am – 4pm
$10 entry
$20 for family
CLUB VEHICLES NEEDED FOR BRANCH DISPLAY
Our Branch of the VCC is putting in a display at the Autospectacular. So Boyd is looking for a few more cars to display please. If you would like to put your VCC eligible Vehicle on display to showcase our club please let Boyd know as soon as possible 0212877289
Internet banking: 03-0903-0390951-00 Surname and Taieri Tour as Ref
Post your entries to: 125 Forbury Road, Saint Clair, Dunedin ,9012 or email to markandnicolaw@gmail.com
The VCC of NZ Otago Branch Inc invites members to join us for our major event of the year, the Annual Taieri Tour. Get prepared for some good vintage motoring in the Taieri area with a picnic lunch stop. Bring your own lunch and hot drinks. BBQ food for sale & Hot Water will be available at lunch venue. We welcome you to take part in this friendly, informal, family event.
TOUR FORMAT:
9.15 am Assemble at The Grange Lifecare, 19 Clachan Grange Road, Mosgiel Collect Rally Packs,
Morning tea available to purchase from the café or BYO. The residents are aware we are coming and have been invited to view the vehicles.
9.45 am Driver briefing
10.00 am First car away
12.30 pm Lunch - Hot water available & BBQ food by Mosgiel Scouts 2.00pm (approx: after field tests)
You are free to motor back to your accommodation / Vintage Car Club rooms.
4.30 pm Drinks available at the bar
5.30 pm Dinner and Prizegiving will be held at VCC clubrooms 125 Forbury Road Dunedin.
ELIGIBILITY:
The Tour is open to all VCC of NZ eligible vehicles and will be divided into the following classes: Veteran, Vintage, PV, PW, P60, P80 Motorcycles. Includes commercials and motorcycles over all classes. All entrants must be financial members of the VCC of NZ.
TROPHIES:
A Trophy cup will be presented to the overall winner of the Tour. Trophies and Certificates will be awarded in each class.
SOCIAL EVENTS:
All participants are invited to join the regular Friday evening club night Friday 31ST October, at the clubrooms, 125 Forbury Road from 8.00 p.m. onwards.
We ask that you indicate your intentions to attend the dinner for Saturday- two weeks prior for catering purposes.
Obituary - Margaret Drummond
It is with great sadness that we advise that Margaret passed away peacefully last weekend. Margaret joined the club in 1993, 2 years after Alistair and was a familiar face around the club rooms and on branch events.
Margaret had been battling with illness over the past few years however always was willing to help with the timing section on the Dunedin - Brighton Veteran Rally each year & you could count on both her and Alistair being at the end of the time section in Brighton to time the vehicles as they drove through.
She was a pivotal part of the Ladies Group which during the 1990’s organised a lot of fundraising activities to help raise funds for the many chattels now in place at our clubrooms. They catered for Taieri Tour Dinners, Autospectacular food stalls, baking stalls, garage sales to name a few. She also got involved with organising various motoring events for the branch. The biggest being the National Veteran Rally in 2004 which incorporated the 50th Dunedin Brighton Rally. This bought 100 cars and their owners to the city. Thank you to Margaret for her enthusiasm and commitment over those years. We extend our sympathy and thoughts to Alistair and Margaret’s family at this time.
Rally for Cancer - Sunday 24th August
What an amazing day. With clear blue skies, no wind, a good number of vehicles ranging in age from 1920’s Model T’s to the latest Ford Ranger arrived at Dunedin City Ford for the afternoon. Some enthusiastic entrants arrived before we were properly set up for the event, but they were patient. Vehicles were sent off on a run via the Marne Street Rest Home (sadly the residents were in Lockdown, so unable to come out an enjoy watching all the cars driving past) then over the high road to Portobello and returning via the low road. There were people out enjoying the day at all the villages, beaches and cafes along the way. Back at Dunedin Dunedin City Ford approximately 140 vehicles and bikes parked up for a public display, giving everyone a chance to look over all those machines and catch up with friends. The local rugby club put on a sausage sizzle for a gold coin donation and the Coffee Cart and Ice cream truck did a roaring trade as well. Thanks to Dunedin City Ford for emptying out your sales yard, so that we could utilize this space.
Thank you, all our members who came, out and supported this event either by going for a ride or assisting with marshalling the vehicles to their parking spots. Whether it was the weather or the location – this year appeared to bring out a lot more participants which was great to see and much appreciated. All your donations will be going to the Otago Cancer Society so they can continue to provide the support to patients and their families throughout their Cancer journeys. .
