PO Box 1775 Christchurch 8140

Jenny  Steere, Secretary/Treasurer
03-312-0173, 027 221 2807,

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.

The Canterbury Centre publishes 'The Canterbury MaG' bi-monthly to keep you up to date with coming events, report on past happenings and to help you keep abreast of MG news, technical tips and other matters of MG interest.    

We organise over forty events throughout the year.  These range from the serious to the not at all serious, competitive and social, ensuring there is something for every motoring taste.  They include 'ClubSport' Speed Meetings at Ruapuna that include a mix of autocross and sprints, Motokhanas, Trials, Fun Runs, Social Runs, Concours, Picnics, formal and not so formal Dinners, Lunches and even a Breakfast or two.  And for those long weekends involving a statutory holiday, there is usually an opportunity to visit some other interesting part of our region in the company of like minded MG friends.

    In addition to all these activities there is a regular monthly Club night at the Cashmere Club in Christchurch, on the first Friday of every month except January.  This includes a noggin 'n natter, dinner and usually, a speaker.    

    The Club proudly offers a comprehensive range of regalia featuring marque and club logos, we also maintain a small stock of spares for older MGs but more importantly can provide the knowledge or contacts for all your MG needs.    If you are already involved in a restoration or contemplating one there are a significant number of members who have "been there done that" so there is plenty of helpful advice available to those who are simply willing to ask.  

   There you have it! A brief outline of what the club can do for you.  But of course we all know the more you put in the more you get back.  So come along to the next Club night or event. Say "Hi we're new members" and be prepared for a whole new, enjoyable maybe even life changing experience with the Marque of Friendship.

CLUB SPRINT RUAPUNA 29 AUGUST 2010

OK, we have an update on the availability of fire extinguishers.  Following the decision Steve Hitchon got from Motor Sport NZ (that extinguishers can be attached to a bracket secured by the passenger seat bolts), the Club has rushed around and got a supply of 1 kg fire extinguishers with the correct metal brackets and straps. These will be available for purchase at Ruapuna for $25.00. Thanks go to Bob McIntosh, who works for Chubb.

We are also having half-a -dozen aluminium brackets made to fit the MGF - the double floors on these cars make it hard to bolt extinguishers down in the normal way, even if you are prepared to drill your floor.  These brackets will be available on loan for the Sunday: some may also be available for purchase, at a price TBA - they're being collected tomorrow.  We will bring the special tool required to undo MGF seat bolts and fit the brackets.  Depending on demand, some may have to be swapped around between nuns (sorry, runs).

We've got quite a few starters for training already - one keen member hopes to come up from Dunedin for it.  We'll look forward to seeing you all there.


Drive Safely and Fast,
                                      Dave Provan