VCC CENTRAL HAWKES BAY BLEAT OCT 2022

October 2022

CENTRAL HAWKE

BRANCH of the VINTAGE CAR CLUB of NZ (Inc)

Lamb Country

Branch Email: centralhawkesbay@vcc.org.nz

Club Night Tuesday 11th October 2022

Meal 6.30pm Meeting 7.30pm

To be held at the Waipukurau Bowling Club, Mt Herbert Road, Waipukurau.

Branch Editor joycecalder@gmail.com

September 7th 1896—Starting Electric Cars—The start of the race

On an electric car built by the Riker Electric Motor Company of Elizabeth, NJ won the first auto race in the United States. The race was hosted at the Narragansett Trotting Park on a mile long dirt oval at the state fairgrounds that was normally used for horse racing in Cranston, RI.

Automobile companies had sponsored the race to show off their new fangled electric. steam, and gas powered vehicles to an awestruck audience. About 60,000 state fairgoers attended the event, and many more people read about it in newspapers and magazines.

September 7th 1896—Starting Electric Cars—The start of the race

Seven cars entered the race. Along with the Riker Electric, there were five internal combustion cars and one other battery powered machine, built by the Electric Carriage and Wagon Company of New York City.

The race began slowly with spectators shouting "Get a horse!” as the early cars struggled at the starting line.

The Riker soon pulled ahead and won the race easily, finishing its five laps in about 15 minutes. The other electric car came in second, and a gas powered Duryea took third.

It’s hard to pinpoint the invention of the electric car to one inventor or country. Instead it was a series of breakthroughs from the battery to the electric motor. In the 1800s that led to the first electric vehicle on the road.

In the early part of the century, innovators in Hungary, the Netherlands and the United States including a blacksmith from Vermont began toying with the concept of a battery powered vehicle and created some of the first small scale electric cars. And while Robert Anderson, a British inventor, developed the first crude electric carriage around this same time, it wasn’t until the second half of the 19th century that French and English inventors built some of the first practical electric cars.

In the U.S., the first successful electric car made its debut around 1890 thanks to William Morrison, a chemist who lived in Des Moines, Iowa. His six passenger vehicle capable of a top speed of 14 miles per hour was little more than an electrified wagon, but it helped spark interest in electric vehicles.

Over the next few years, electric vehicles from different automakers began popping up across the U.S. New York City even had a fleet of more than 60 electric taxis. By 1900, electric cars were at their heyday, accounting for around a third of all vehicles on the road. During the next 10 years, they continued to show strong sales. It’s hard to pinpoint the invention of the electric car to one inventor or country. Instead it was a series of breakthroughs from the battery to the electric motor in the 1800s that led to the first electric vehicle on the road.

Thomas Edison takes on electric vehicle batteries. Many innovators take note of the electric cars high demand, exploring ways to improve the technology. Thomas Edison thought the electric vehicles were a superior mode of transportation and worked to build a better battery.

Electric cars reach their heyday, and by the turn of the Century electric vehicles are all the rage in the US, accounting for around a third of all vehicles on the Road. Picture above is Fifth Avenue in New York City showing the range of vehicle options available.

All entrants for this tour will be sent a note by email from us about a week before departure, which will detail a few things you will need and to watch out for on the trip. We look forward to a few days of fun and comradery with our old car driving friends.

Rod and Scarlett McKenzie rod.mckenzie.wpk@xtra.co.nz 06 858 9562 or 0274 467 198

The Starter Motor

On August 17, 1915, Charles F. Kettering received his patent for the electric self starter.

When many early car owners wanted to go for a drive, they had to pull a hand crank to initiate engine rotation. These cranks were heavy and sometimes dangerous, even deadly, if not timed correctly. Many owners had their arm broken when a vehicle “back fired”. To solve this problem, Henry Leland, who was running a Cadillac at the time, called upon Kettering’s help.

A man named Clyde Coleman received a patent for an electric self starter in 1903, but it was too large. Coleman sold his patent to Delco, which was co founded by Kettering. As a result, Kettering began his project looking to improve on Coleman’s design. In 1911, Kettering completed a working starter small enough to fit in the car while providing enough power for the engine, and it was introduced in the 1912 Cadillac. Charles Franklin Kettering born August 29, 1876 and died November 25, 1958 sometimes known as Charles Fredrick Kettering was an American inventor, engineer, businessman, and the holder of 186 patents. He was a founder of Delco, and was head of research at General Motors from 1920 to 1947. Among his most widely used automotive developments were the electrical starting motor and leaded gasoline. In association with the DuPont Chemical Company, he was also responsible for the invention of Freon refrigerant for refrigeration and air conditioning systems. At DuPont he also was responsible for the development of Duco lacquers and enamels, the first practical coloured paints for mass produced automobiles. While working with the Dayton Wright Company he developed the Bug, aerial torpedo, considered the world's first aerial missile.

He led the advancement of practical, lightweight two stroke diesel engines, revolutionizing the locomotive and heavy equipment industries. In 1927, he founded the Kettering Foundation, a non partisan research foundation, and was featured on the cover of Time magazine in January 1933 Charles was born in Loudonville, Ohio, United States, the fourth of five children of Jacob Henry Kettering and Martha (Hunter) Kettering's poor eyesight gave him headaches in school. After graduation he followed his sister Emma into a teaching position at Bunker Hill School. By all accounts he was an engaging and innovative teacher. He attracted students to evening scientific demonstrations on electricity, heat, magnetism, and gravity.

He took classes at the College of Wooster, before transferring to Ohio State University He was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity. Eye problems forced him to withdraw, and he took a job as foreman of a telephone line crew. At first, the termination of his studies caused him to be depressed. Then he found ways to apply his electrical engineering skills on the job, and his spirits revived. He also met his future wife, Olive Williams. When his eye condition improved, he was able to return to his studies and graduated from OSU in 1904 with an electrical engineering degree.

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To be held at the Waipukurau Bowling Club, Mt Herbert Road, Waipukurau.

Arrive 6.00pm—Meal 6.30pm Meeting 7.30pm Brenda Cooper will be catering for us

Main & Dessert—$30.00 per person—Cash only for meal

Eftpos available at Bar—NO CASH OUT

Main: Roast Pork with apple sauce and gravy

Beef Bourguignon

Potatoes Peas

Israeli cous-cous with Kumura, spinach and cranberries

Pasta, pesto and tomatoes

Dessert: Banoffee Pie

Numbers attending must be into Eva by the evening of Sunday 9th October 2022

Please contact Eva—06 858 9105 or 021 170 9978 or nga oki@xtra.co.nz

No late bookings please.

If you have any dietary needs, please advise when you book your meal.

PLEASE NOTE: The CHBVCC branch will make payment for any late dinner cancellations or no shows, then an invoice will be sent to the member/members concerned.

CHB Branch Chairman GaryWeaver

CHB VCC

Annual Veteran Rally 19th November, 2022

Dannevirke and Tararua District

Entry Form

Rally Organisers

Laurie and Gloria Malcolmson and other Dannevirke domiciled members of the CHB VCC.

E mail: supagran14@yahoo.com.au

Entries close on Friday 21st October 2022

The Central Hawke’s Bay Branch of the Vintage Car Club Annual Veteran Rally this year will be based in Dannevirke which is about 70km south of Waipukurau and about 50km from Palmerston North. Entrants will gather for a BBQ at 117b Miller St from about 5.30pm on Friday evening which is where trailers may be left. Tararua has great walks and bike rides, beautiful open spaces as you drive around the farming area.

Accommodation is your own responsibility.

Destinations Motor Lodge, 197 High St, Dannevirke

Phone 06 374 8055 Fax 06 374 8655 0800 172 777

E mail: destinations.motel@xtra.co.nz

Please Note: Accommodation can be at a premium in Dannevirke, so the organisers have reserved all rooms for us at “Destinations Motor Lodge”. We suggest you arrange your accommodation at this venue forthwith if you intend entering this event.

6 x Studio units

5 x 1 bedroom units

1 x 2 bedroom unit

When booking please Quote VCC and your Name. Please book by phone only and NOT ON LINE.

Sunday 20th November—Annual Homestead Run

Our Annual Homestead Run is open to all members. This will also be held in the Dannevirke area. Veteran vehicle owners are welcome and encouraged to attend this run too.

Email your entry to: supagran14@yahoo.com.au

Or Post to: CHB Veteran Rally

c/ Laurie Malcolmson

Club Captain CHB VCC

22 York Street

Dannevirke 4930

CHB Veteran Rally Dannevirke 19th November, 2022

Entry form [retain this piece]

Entrant’s Name:_________________________________________

Driver/Entrant:__________________________________________

Navigator/partner/passenger:_______________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:______________________________________________

Mobile:______________________________________________

E mail:______________________________________________

Vehicle: _____________________________________Year: ________ Membership number: ______________

Average speed for our vehicle:______________ mph

Entry Fee $25:00

Friday BBQ $15.00 per person $________

Saturday Dinner $36.00 per person $________

Total Payment………………………………………………….$________

Regulations for the event:

Entrants must be current financial members of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand. The event is open to all veteran vehicles as recognized by the club, which must be up to the club’s accepted standards regarding cleanliness, general and mechanical condition. The organisers may refuse to start any vehicle, which in their opinion fails to meet that standard.

The rally organisers reserve the right to disqualify any entrant whose conduct in their opinion is likely to bring discredit to the event or the club. Their ruling regarding any matters in respect of the running of the event will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Vehicles must display a current warrant of fitness and be currently registered, and the driver must have a current driver’s licence. The New Zealand Road Code Rules must be obeyed at all times.

The organisers reserve the right to add supplementary regulations or instructions at any time during the running of the event.

CHB Veteran Rally Dannevirke 19th November, 2022

Entry form [post/email this piece]

Entrant’s Name: ______________________________________________________________

Driver/Entrant: _______________________________________________________________

Navigator/partner/passenger : ____________________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:_______________________________________________________________________

Mobile:_______________________________________________________________________

E-mail: _________________________________________

Vehicle: __________________________________Year: _________ Membership number: ___________________

Average speed for our vehicle: ______________ mph

Entry Fee $25:00

Friday BBQ $15.00 per person…………………………………..$________

Saturday Dinner $36.00 per person……………………………$________

Total Payment……………………………………………………..$________

CHB VCC Veteran Rally 02 0780 0035502 00

CHB VCC

October Tues 11th

Events Calendar

Branch Dinner and Meeting Waipukarau Bowling Club, Mt Herbert Road. 22 23 24

17th 20th East Coast Adventure Organised by Rod and Scarlett McKenzie 29 30th

November Wed 16th Branch Dinner and Meeting Venue TBA

Fri 18th Sat 19th Sun 20th

December Sat 10th

2023

Veteran Rally Veteran Rally Annual Homestead Run for all members 25 27th

Christmas Party and Gymkhana to be held at the Oruawharo Homestead

Other District's Events

Manawatu 60th Year Celebration Rally

HBVCC Safari Rally to Rotorua

MTFCNZ Tin Lizzie run Waikato.

January TBA Beach Run

Wed 18th Branch Dinner and Meeting Venue TBA

February TBA

Sunday 20th November—Annual Homestead Run

Our Annual Homestead Run is open to all members. This will also be held in the Dannevirke area. Veteran vehicle owners are encouraged to attend this run too.

TO READ AII OTHER BRANCH MAGAZINES ONLINE go to www.vcc.org.nz then to Branch Newsletters. Also items of interest on https://www.facebook.com/vintagecarclubofnewzealand

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BLEAT. The Bleat is your branch Magazine. Should you come across anything that you think could interest your fellow members, or if you wish to contribute an article on any of your motoring projects (past or present) or your recent participation in runs and events with other branches, please do not hesitate to email your article and photographs to your Branch Editor joycecalder@gmail.com

Chairman's Report—October 2022

I said in last Months report ‘Spring had Sprung’ It hasn’t sprung that well, plenty of mud under foot at the moment.

Events such as Taniwha Daffodil run never happened due to the Rain. Taniwha closed early this year.

Wayne McDonagh had some engine problems of his won which required some alterations to his main pump. But is recovering well.

Lyn and Sandra Cross lost a brother and sister recently, our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

The main event of this month was the 150 year Jubilee Norsewood Rally organised and well run by the Domper’s, the Halfords and the Cheers, 29 cars and 65 people enjoyed the run. The day was damp and a little muddy underfoot, but this did not dampen the enthusiasm of all who attended. Like true early explorers we experienced what they went through 150 years ago. Many places of interest were visited. A lunch break was held at the Makotuku Hall, soup and buns, great on a day like that. This was a fundraiser for the hall maintenance.

The October Meal and Meeting will be held at the Waipukurau bowling Club on Tuesday 11th due to the large number of our members going on Rod and Scarlets East Cape Adventure.

A reminder the CHB VCC Annual Veteran Rally is on Saturday 19th November, entries close on Friday, October 21st.

Hopefully soon we will need our sun hats. Keith Hopping is negotiating a supply of these with the VCC Logo embroidered on, if you are interested please contact Keith at keithhopping@gmail.com

That’s all for BLUE September

Gary Weaver CHB Branch Chairman

Greetings everyone,

The bid event in the last few weeks was the Daffodil Rally for Cancer, a big day it was too for the CHB branch with around 70 cars participating. The weather played ball as well, which lately you wouldn't put your money on it doing so. Ken Lyons gave an excellent report in the Bleat along with many supporting photos. Thank you Ken. Our total funds raised was over $4000, so a big thank you to all involved.

From that day there were some prospective new members so hopefully they liked what they saw and heard and will join the club.

Sunday 25th September there was a club run around the Norsewood area incorporating several places of interest for us to call on. Lunch was at the Makotoku Hall.

Rod's run around the East Coast is now only a few days away, hopefully all entrants have a trouble free and fun time.

The Torque Heads coffee group is going strong supporting cafés around CHB.

The Veteran Rally in Dannevirke has around a dozen entries which is on a par with other years, so looking forward to that in November. The Homestead run will be held for all members on the Sunday.

The Manawatu Branch has its 60th anniversary run on October 22 24, the entry form for that is in the Bleat.

Our October branch Meal and meeting is to be held on Tuesday 11th October which is a week earlier than usual. Any ideas for a run in October for those not going up the coast will be appreciated.

Stay Safe and Drive Carefully.

Laurie Malcolmson CHB Branch Club Captain

CHB Branch

organised by our Norsewood members

Ella Domper introducing John Ellison to the group prior to him giving a short but interesting lecture on the history of the area.

The CHB VCC group at the wee shelter at the start of the Manawatu River.

The start of the Manawatu River near Norsewood.

CHB Branch Club run Sunday 25th September 2022-organised by our Norsewood members

Graeme Hebley and his 1993 Toyota Corolla has just surpassed a very significant milestone over the last few weeks.

A newspaper delivery contractor since the 1960s, Hebley's Corolla ticked over the two million kilometre mark earlier in the month.

Hebley, who lives in Upper Hutt, drives from Wellington up to New Plymouth and back six days a week for his job, which includes delivering the Whanganui Chronicle.

Mangatainoka Motors Show & Shine Days

On the last Sunday of each month Tui Brewery invite car and motorbike owners and enthusiasts to join their Mangatainoka Motors Show and Shine Days. Everyone is welcome to come along and check out the awesome display of themed cars and motobikes as well as enjoy the live music, delicious food, Tui brewery beer, take a brewery tour, check out the Histui Museum, or do a bit of shopping at the Tui Shop. Entry is Free!

Toyota Corolla serviced in Whanganui surpasses two million kilometres.

Targa Rally 15 16 October 2022 based in the wider Nelson and Tasman Districts South Island

An update with important information

1. Entry Fees:

Standard entry fee only continues until Sunday 31 July, so if you've not done so already, please enter asap via the Targa NZ website.

2. Change of Venue for Scrutineering, Documentation + Event Briefing to Annesbrook Event Centre:

Annesbrook Event Centre, 40 Saxton Road, Stoke, Nelson will now be the venue for all VCC and Targa scrutineering, documentation and event briefing on Friday 14th October. (This follows our visit to Nelson last week to check potential venues for suitability, car parking etc).

VCC scrutineering, documentation and event briefing will start at Annesbrook 8.30am Friday morning, finishing by midday, to leave the facility available for Targa Competition, Tour and Mainland Rally entrants for the afternoon.

3. Accommodation:

Kingsgate Motel is now fully booked, but space is still available at Delorenzo's Apartments and Trailways Hotel, both on Trafalgar Street.

Accommodation within walking distance of central Nelson will be sought after for this event, and I recommend that you make bookings online via their websites asap to take advantage of the 5% discounts we've negotiated.

Refer attached, or check out details via the VCC tab on the Targa NZ website.

4. Rally Safe:

4.1 For those VCC entrants new to our event, a RallySafe power cable, must be ordered, paid for and installed in your car prior to scrutineering on Friday 14th October.

4.2 In addition, all VCC entrants must pay the $30 fittings hire fee to RallySafe prior to our event.

Refer attached, or check out details via the VCC tab on the Targa NZ website.

5. Interisland Ferry Bookings:

For those travelling from the North Island, October inter island bookings are going to be very sought after, (due to reduced sailings caused by on going ferry maintenance).

If you've not yet made bookings, I recommend you do so via Tony Hirst at Cook Strait Crossings NZ asap. Again, check out details via the VCC tab on the Targa NZ website.

6. Targa NZ Website:

Is being updated to include the latest details for #3, #4, #5 above. Additional information relevant to our VCC time trial is also available via the VCC tab.

Further information, including maps, is available via the Targa South Island 2022 tab.

7. VCC Supplementary Regulations:

Currently being updated for loading onto the Targa NZ website shortly.

8. VCC Entries:

Are still rolling in, but again if you've not done so already, please enter asap before the entry fee goes up from 1 August.

Please also encourage your car friends to join us for a great event in October. Thank you.

Regards, Rod Corbett.

VCC Steward, VCC Targa Time Trials.

rod.corbett88@gmail.com

27 433 8772

National Veteran Rally

Registration is open to all Veteran Vehicles manufactured before 31 Dec.1918 VIC required.

The rally is based in the expansive grounds of LaValla Estate less than 2km from the historical small township of Tuakau. Tuakau is located in the district of Franklin. Franklin lies between State Highway 1 and the west coast and is known as the breadbasket of Auckland, growing potatoes, vegetables, and other products on its rich volcanic soils. The area offers great motoring country for veteran vehicles. To reach Tuakau and LaValla, those coming from the South can leave the Waikato Expressway (SH1) at Pokeno, just South of the Bombay Hills. Those coming from the north exit the motorway at Bombay. The registration fee covers: ‘Meet & Greet’ breakfast; light refreshments at start and finish of each day’s run; three lunches; final banquet dinner; Movie Night (in the small cinema at LaValla); Rally Pack and plaque.

Key Dates

The event runs over the last weekend of February, the weekend following the Art Deco Festival in Napier. The rally commences on Friday morning with registration from 8.30am and breakfast and rally briefing from 9.00am to 10.00am ready to depart on the first day’s run at 10.30am. The rally concludes with a celebratory dinner and awards on Sunday Evening.

Rally Headquarters

The rally is based at LaValla. Registration, the first ‘Meet & Greet’ breakfast and the final dinner are held at LaValla. Each day’s run departs and finishes at LaValla with light refreshments. There will be ample opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new friends in a beautiful, relaxing setting. LaValla has an interesting history as a former Marist college, now in private ownership. It is less than 2km out of the township of Tuakau, made up of well maintained and expansive grounds (109 acres) overlooking rural countryside. LaValla provides a secure site where veteran vehicles, modern cars and trailers can be safely parked for the duration. There is limited accommodation at LaValla, and more accommodation is also available at the nearby boutique Tuakau Hotel. Other options are the motels in Pukekohe and Pokeno.

Rally Programme

Franklin lies between State Highway 1 and the West Coast, bounded to its South by the Waikato River. Built up areas, busy roads and steep roads will be avoided. There are short and long routes each day.

Day 1. The route uses roads criss crossing the Bombay Hills including the old main roads before the mo torway was opened.

Day 2. The route crosses the Waikato River on the iconic Tuakau Bridge and follows the river to its mouth at Port Waikato.

Day 3. The destination is the historical port town of Waiuku, taking in Glenbrook Vintage railway close by.

For more information contact Barry Birchall (Organiser) or Nicola North (Rally Secretary)

barrybirchall@xtra.co.nz nicolahnorth@gmail.com

Landline (09) 818 8755 Mobile 027 722 5225 (Nicola’s phone)

Hosted by the Auckland Branch and based in rural Franklin in Tuakau, 56km south of Metro Auckland

Burt Munro Challenge 8th 12th February 2023

3rd 6th February 2023

WED 8th SOUTHLAND HONDA TRACK DAY

8.30am, Teretonga Park, Sandy Point.

THU 9th STAR INSURANCE NZ HILL CLIMB CHAMPS 10.00am, Flagstaff Road, Bluff.

THU 9th HARLEY DAVIDSON TWILIGHT DRAG RACING 6.00pm, Teretonga Park, Sandy Point.

FRI 10th INDIAN MOTORCYLE BEACH RACING & NZ CHAMPS

11.30am, Oreti Beach, Otatara.

SAT 11th E HAYES & SONS TERETONGA SPRINT RACES

9.00am, Teretonga Park Sandy Point.

SAT 11th SUPER SELLER SHELLEY SPEEDWAY

3.00pm, Sievwright Oreti Park Speedway, Pit Road.

SUN 12th HONDA INVERCARGILL STREET RACES

9.00am, Bill Richardson Drive, Invercargill.

8th—12th February 2023

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Food for Thought

The Manawatu Branch of the VCC is visiting the Hood Aerodrome, Masterton on Sunday 29th January 2023

Arrival time at the Hood Aerodrome will be approx. 10.30am.

The 29th January will be a practice day for the Vintage Aviator Ltd.

The aircraft will by flying weather permitting.

Tiger Moth rides will be available.

These will need to be pre booked and paid for.

The Peter Jackson Museum will be available at Midday for members to visit.

VERO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF HISTORIC MOTORING

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

The Management Committee is seeking expressions of interest from Branches who think their corner of New Zealand would be ideal for the next Festival.

By way of background, the Festival is not hosted or organised by a Branch. A Festival Director would be appointed by the Management Committee to run the event who would then select a committee for organising it. Closer to the time some assistance from Branch members may be required for specific tasks.

What we are looking for

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A region which has a variety of accommodation predominantly in reasonably close proximity to the festival venue (such as hotels, motels, Air BnB, camping grounds, school hostels). Realistically we would be looking for enough accommodation for say 1000 people (most of them couples) so approximately 450 to 500 accommodation units.

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A venue that could hold up to 1000 people for opening & closing ceremonies and entertainment nights. Alternatively if this is not available, marquees could be used.

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A wide variety of roads (mainly off main highways) with interesting destinations. Ideally the Festival would be held within the next 5 years.

What do we need from you

• We invite Branches to put together a proposal showcasing their region and setting out information regarding accommodation, venues, roads and destinations as above.

• Send it to president@vcc.org.nz for consideration by 30 October 2022.

• Please feel free to have a chat with either myself, Greg or Gaynor Terrill at the AGM in August, or by phone if you’d like to know more.

Diane Quarrie National President

The 2022 Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring held in Taranaki was very successful on all counts, feedback from participants and the Executive of the VCC is that we should hold another.

Driving our History

CHB Branch of the VCC

Chairman Gary Weaver

weave@xtra.co.nz

06 858 9908

Secretary Brian Connor Karinya@xtra.co.nz

06 855 6447 027 488 5019

Positions for

Treasurer Kaye Carswell accounts@wpkmotors.co.nz

021 124 3620

Club Captain Laurie Malcolmson supagran14@yahoo.com.au

Vice Club Captain Keith Hopping

keithhopping@gmail.com

Committee

Iain Gollan, Neil Malcolm, Gloria Malcolmson, Rod McKenzie, Bruce Poole Joyce Calder, Bleat Editor.

Contact: Brian Connor

For Sale

The story behind this sale is Philip Krueger and his wife Judy who hail from Texas, have a house in Napier and they have been coming here since the mid nineties for several months each year around Art Deco time. Both are keen swimmers and in 2018 they made a unique contribution to the Napier Aquatic Centre, meaning that over 65s who are Super Gold cardholders would be able to use the Napier Aquatic Centre for just $1 a time , however as Philip and Judy have not been able to get back for two and a half years the Council have now handed them a substantial bill, hence selling the car. They are open to offers and need to finalise the sale by mid Sept, when they head home.

In Philip’s words “and as I say, any offer will be considered and all will go to pay our bill for the "Super Swim" with the Council”.

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My phone here is: 029 0209 2562 if there are any questions. Ta for your help! Cheers!

Philip Krueger has a Sunbeam Talbot 90 offered for a quick sale. Refer Attached photo

CHB

Bruce Turner a member of the CHB Branch of the VCC, has invited members to meet every Thursdays for coffee and a scone. This is a very good excuse to get your very special vehicle out of the shed and go for a nice drive to meet like minded people. Bruce would like to make this a regular event inviting everyone to just turn up every Thursday morning, meeting around 10.00am.

Please check your email for any change of time and venue.

Enjoying the Coffee and a Scone at the Paper Mulberry, Te Aute, CHB.

At the Tikokino Tavern. Around thirty people arrived for Coffee and a scone. The weather was great and everyone enjoyed the comradeship.

Fare Type

Bluebridge Cook Straight Ferries

NZ Vintage Car Club Member Exclusive Discounted Ferry Rates

VCC Member Promo Code: ANTIQUECAR

Flexi Off peak Rate

Flexi Peak Rate

Adult/Senior $50 $58 Child $27 $28

Motorbike up to 2m $50 $55

Car/van/ute/trailer up to 5.5m Each extra 0.5m $128 $135 $30 $30

The rates above include GST

Terms and Conditions:

• Rates are valid for bookings and sailings from 1 st October 2022 through until 30th September 2023 and are subject to availability.

• Peak rates will apply to sailings between 20th of December through till the 10th of January annually. Also Easter weekend including the Thursday before Good Friday and Tuesday after Easter Monday. Off peak rates will apply through all other dates in the remainder of the year.

• These special rates are exclusively for NZ Vintage Car Club (NZVCC) members.

• Discounted passenger fares available for both walk on and vehicle travel.

• A maximum of six passengers in one booking.

• These rates are not available in conjunction with any other offer.

• NZVCC discount only eligible for bookings that include a minimum of one NZVCC member.

• Members must present their NZVCC membership ID when they check in as proof of entitlement. If not presented, the standard fare will be charged.

• Flexi Sail fare conditions apply. You can find these fare conditions at;

• https://www.bluebridge.co.nz/payment#fare types

• Simply use promo code ANTIQUECAR when booking at www.bluebridge.co.nz Or quote the promo code when you call 0800 844 844.

• Payment must be made when booking via the following payment methods; Poli (bank transfer), Credit card and/or After pay.

• The promo code must be used at the time of booking and cannot be retrospectively added to an existing booking.

Angela Annear

Chatham Island Tours are

Chatham Island tours are

Going to the Chatham Islands is an Adventure holiday. The tour uses local farm stays a great way to experience the Chatham's. Pitt Island is

great addition too.

Our family lived on the Chatham's Islands from 1957 to 1965. A unique part of NZ.