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| April 2012 |
New Group Leaders for Canterbury: David &
Jenny Tong have announced that they wish to retire as Canterbury Group Leaders
as from 1 May 2012, a role that they have done so well since taking over from
Bernard Egan in 2009. John & Denise Jones have now accepted the
challenge and have accepted the role of Canterbury Group Leadership. email
addresses for canterbury@ & christchurch@ trregister.org.nz will remain
unchanged. Thank you David & Jenny |
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| April 2012 |
Change of guard on the website: After over 12
years since this website was first established back at the end of the last
century at the end of May it will be time to pass the day to day support on to a
new webmaster. About the last obvious update I have made is the new
opening page and a general tidy up of quite a few other pages including this one
to bring the website up to date for my successor, Brian Sadgrove. I trust
you have enjoyed browsing this wee bit of TR in the e-media and will continue to
do so well into the future. Thank you to
everyone for your input & support |
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April 2012 Saturday 1st |
Waikato: Te Awamutu Classic Car Show + Swapmeet.
A good representation of TRs at this annual Southern Waikato event. Jan's
easily recognised TR2, a TR5, 4 TR6s and Chris Empson's 1948 Triumph "Bergerac"
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March 2012 Sunday 25th |
Auckland: A UK Visitor. At a small function with the committee Ian Evans, a Vice President of the TR Register (UK) presented a plate "TR Enthusiasts Award" to TR Register NZ Inc to use as a trophy to recognise enthusiasm or contribution to the club. Ian, who held the position of Chairman of the TR Register for 17 years, made the presentation during a recent visit to Auckland with his wife Leslie. | ||
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Thursday 1st To Wednesday 7th |
Christchurch: National Weekend 2012
Another very successful National Weekend and, to all accounts, the biggest ever.
With just over 70 TRs gathered together in Christchurch everyone enjoyed a great
extended weekend and, for about 21 teams, a scenic tour across the alps to the
West Coast for 3-4 days afterwards. At times the weather was a little reminiscent
of the last year at Wanganui with the odd part of the journey in cloud across
the Akaroa hills but that just added to the overall experience. A great
thank you to Dave & Jenny Tong and the Canterbury team for organising such a
great weekend and the tour to the West Coast that followed.
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Behind the scenes at the Wigram
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The Forum ...after an excellent and very filling lunch! Maybe hold the forum before lunch next year? |
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On the way to Akaroa ...Yes, that was about as far as you could see in the fog, rain & mist. In aeronautical terms definitely IFR |
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Morning tea stop on the second day of the tour. The umbrellas were quite handy for those brave
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Part of the tour convoy lined up
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February 2012 Sunday 26th |
Auckland:
Galaxy of Cars at Western Springs Speedway:
This was a fine sunny day with a wide range of classic cars from the early 20th century onwards on show at a new venue. The TR Register and Auckland Triumph car Club put a number of cars on display. Graeme Duff's TR2 managed to catch the eye of the team looking for the best cars at the show and was rewarded with a well earned 3rd place for the day following a 1964 Mercedes Benz 230SL (1st) and a very large 8 cylinder 1929 Packard Victoria (2nd) . This event was Run by the New Lynn Lions Club as a fundraising event - all proceeds from 2012 event will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand. MOTAT (Museum of Transport & Technology) also supported the day. |
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Auckland: 2012 NZ Classic Car Weekend (Intermarque Concours d'Elegance.)
Over the years the TR Register Auckland Group has been a strong supporter of
this event and, for 2012, entered a team in the concours d'Elegance competition.
This year two sidescreen TRs, Graeme Duff's red TR2 and Ian Macpherson's green TR3A
braved the somewhat inclement weather to score a well earned 5th place as a
team with
Graeme's TR achieving 4th equal of all 12 cars entered in the whole event.
This was a good result overall and about the best for the Register for about 8
or 9 years.! For more about the 2012 NZ Classic Car Weekend & Intermarque Concours d'Elegance and full details of the results go to http://www.concours.org.nz/ |
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November 2011 Sunday 27th |
Auckland: ATCC & TR Register "Show & Shine" at
St Heliers: After a convoy from central Auckland 12 TRs joined a
record number of about 40 other
Triumphs for this annual event held on Vellenoweth Green alongside the beach
at St Heliers.
A perfect day with Auckland's best weather saw plenty of interest from the many people of all ages visiting this popular seaside location. A keen couple from ATCC produced
an excellent short video covering the day that is available on YouTube.
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October 2011 Sunday 30th |
The 35th Isadora Duncan Rally.
This special event was held today in Auckland with perfect weather.
Drivers and navigators in TRs, Sunbeams, Stags and a few others all enjoyed
another excellent day out organised again by Jan & Marian Hendrix. Jan
usually has a few tricks up his sleeve and today's event was no exception much
to the enjoyment of everyone. The rally ended up at a good
restaurant for lunch and the prize presentation.
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at some of the photographs captured during the day follow this link and select
"Slideshow"
2011 Isadora Duncan - Images |
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June 2011 Saturday 25th Sunday 26th |
North Island - Mid Winter Christmas Dinner. Over the
weekend of June 25th-June 26th about 20 hardy souls gathered in Taihape, the
Gumboot Capital of New Zealand for another very enjoyable experience.
Arriving from Auckland, Hawkes Bay, Wanganui and Wellington on Saturday
afternoon mostly in real TRs but also a few who shall remain nameless in a
TR-BMW and the odd TR-Honda, the team gathered in the traditional spot under the
Big Gumboot for a briefing from Barry & Lynda. Major event of the afternoon was the traditional Taihape sport of "Gumboot Throwing" with some interesting results .. some of the gumboots made quite a bit of altitude but not so much distance! Later everyone regrouped at the Gretna for some well earned refreshment before dinner. On Sunday Barry & Lynda led the convoy on a scenic tour around this very hilly region before a farewell lunch under the DC3 at the Mangaweka International Airport Cafe. Thanks Barry & Lynda for
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Lynda showing how it SHOULD be done! |
19 + the photographer for the
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March 2011 Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th |
National Weekend 2011
Another TRemendous weekend enjoyed by all in spite of somewhat damp weather.
For more about the weekend follow this link National Weekend 2011 News
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February 2011 Sunday 6th |
Auckland: Galaxy of Cars at MOTAT. The Auckland TR Register team together ATCC with a range of other Triumph cars braved the crowds at this annual event. The day started out a little damp but developed into a hot sunny afternoon at Auckland's Museum of Transport & Technology. | ||
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The TR Register display: TR8 TR7 TR250 TR2 TR2 TR8 with a few Spitfires etc beyond |
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November 2010 Sunday 7th |
Auckland: Classic Car Club Challenge:
This was held at the Formosa Country Club at Beachlands and attracted a range of
classis and other cars from Britain, USA and Australia. The TR
Register joined forces with the Stag Club and Auckland Triumph Car Club to mount
a display and entry into the days proceedings. Ian Harris's TR6 received
quite a lot of attention from the judges, Robert's TR5 was soaked when the
irrigation system for the adjacent golf green burst into life .. an event not
foreseen in the organisers planning.
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October 2010 Saturday 10th |
Waikato: "Brits at the Beach" A weekend
for British cars at the popular Coromandel seaside resort of Tairua. Held
as an alternative to the somewhat more attention grabbing "Beach Hop" at nearby
Whangamata this show attracted a range of British cars on display.
May be held again over the weekend October 8th -10th 2011. Two very
tidy TRs were on display, Bob Birdsall's TR3A and Ian Harris's TR6
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August 2010 Saturday 14th Sunday 15th |
Canterbury: Classic Car Show.
Over the weekend the Canterbury Group had a successful exhibit at the show with
a TR2 and TR6. Tim Palmer's black TR2 was awarded 3rd prize in class "C" of the
concours.
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July 2010 Sunday 18th July |
Waikato & Auckland Groups - Combined Sunday
event: On Sunday 18th July the Waikato Group organised a drive starting at Cambridge and then heading to Waharoa for coffee & lunch. The Auckland Group was also invited and a number of members from the big city set off south to meet with the Waikato contingent at Waharoa. Altogether about 25 members and a couple of guests enjoyed a good lunch at the Kaimai Cheese Factory before heading off the the Firth Tower & Museum to learn a little (quite a lot?) about the history of the Piakao & Matamata area and the construction of the Kaimai railway tunnel. Some hardy souls also finished the day at the nearby hot pools.
Line-up of real (and
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Engine bay of the famous orange TR7 "SKID MK" that joined in for the afternoon. This car is regularly raced by Mark Parson & Mal Clark and recently added to its long list of successes by winning a Taga event at Rotorua. |
Waikato Group Leader Steve Payne (Centre) with guests Joy & Gideon DeLautour
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Deep South Group Exhibit at Dunedin
AutoSpectacular: Click on the link to view a short video clip of
this great exhibit in Dunedin TRRNZ Deep South Group at Dunedin AutoSpectacular 2010 .. Theme for the display was "Four Seasons"
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May 2010 29th - 30th May |
2010
North Island Mid-winter Christmas Dinner
In spite of the weather about 20 keen members from all around the North Island -
Auckland, Wellington, Napier, Wanganui gathered again at the Gumboot capital of New
Zealand - Taihape for an early mid-winter Christmas Dinner. Saturday
afternoon ended up at the Gretna Hotel as the rain poured down outside but the
dinner that evening was great. On Sunday morning a burst of retail therapy at a
nearby woollen outlet and then a drive to River Valley Lodge located in a valley
on the Rangitikei River about 32km east of Taihape for an excellent lunch before
setting off for home. .. This looks like becoming an annual event. A very special tanks to Barry & Lynda for arranging another enjoyable weekend.
Taihape 2010 - same gumboot,
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| 16th May | Auckland: On another pleasantly fine and sunny autumn Sunday a group of Auckland members ventured north to the Puhoi Pub for lunch is the sun. A classic in its own right the pub dates back to 1847 and is one of the oldest in the Auckland area and worth a visit at any time. Amongst quite a selection of classic cars, bikes and trikes the lunch, the afternoon and the refreshments were enjoyed by everyone. | ||
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Kiwi version of Antique Roadshow as Helen Keucke somehow manages to squeeze an antique chair into Alasdair's TR6 outside the Puhoi Pub. Alisdair noted a sudden increase in enthusiasm for top down motoring! |
Auckland members outside the tiny Puhoi Library that dates back to 1913. |
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April 2010 18th April |
Auckland: On a fine early autumn day a few Auckland members enjoyed an excellent visit to Kerr Farm Vineyard at Kumeu in West Auckland for a picnic and wine tasting accompanied by a very informative presentation by the winemaker, Jaison Kerr. | ||
Auckland Group Leader Jan Hendrix ... no, he is not looking for another TR but checking the brix level of a sample of grape juice |
50 years of Triumph history from the 1930 Triumph Super 7 to a 1981 TR8
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March 2010 21st March |
Auckland - THE Opening: Group Leader Jan Hendrix invited the Auckland Group to celebrate the opening of his new 200m2 "shed" !! Completed in what must be about a record time of about 3 months Jan's new "shed" was opened by Alisdair Keucke. An excellent lunch followed. | ||
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February-March 2010 |
TR Register NZ National Weekend 2010. The
weekend and the tour that followed were thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who
attended. With about 110 people at the Waitomo Weekend and 34
staying on for the subsequent tour around the Waikato and Coromandel area this
was another TRemendous event that will be remembered for a long time.
This weekend again saw a visitor from the UK, Paul Tunnadine. Paul is a
Director of the UK TR Register and also the Midlands Group Co-ordinator. Thanks to Cazna, Steve and the Waikato team for all their hard work that made this work so well. . Photos from the weekend and tour can be viewed at Garrick's website as below: http://www.studio5.co.nz/tr-register-waitomo-weekend/
Friday morning - Concours in
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February 2010 Sunday 14th |
Auckland: The Sixth Classic Car Weekend: 37th Intermarque Concours d'Elegance and Classic Car Display The day was somewhat damp to begin with but improved during the afternoon. A number of very good TRs were on display at this premier northern event and attracted good interest from the crowd. | ||
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January 2010 Sunday 24th |
Auckland - TR Register & ATCC Fish 'n Chips Run:. A pleasant summer afternoon for this traditional event. Countryside looking a little brown but still a very enjoyable drive to Kaiaua, a drop of refreshment at the old pub followed by the familiar Fish 'n Chips. | ||
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November
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Auckland: ATCC "Show & Shine" at
St Heliers: After a convoy from central Auckland 11 TRs joined 23 other
Triumphs for this annual event held on Vellenoweth Green alongside the beach
at St Heliers. The weather, a bit doubtful early in the morning,
improved during the day as forecast. This event is showing a steady
improvement in the overall standard of cars each year and attracts plenty of
attention from the passing public.
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Deep South - End of Year Run: Follow link for a "Mehrtens' Movie" Deep South Group End of Year Run | ||
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2009 Isadora Duncan Rally - Auckland. Even
with not so wonderful weather almost 20 teams joined into this traditional
event the Auckland Group organise and share with other clubs each year.
A great run with Jan's impeccable tulip diagrams to follow, a simple time
trial and a few cunning tricks as well just to keep everyone on their toes.
The event started from the Brigham Restaurant in West Auckland, navigated
around quite a few roads that many of us had never seen before before
returning to the same restaurant for an excellent lunch. Jan and his
team organised another excellent event that will leave everyone looking
forward to the next one. Thank you.
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August
2009 Thursday 6th Sunday 9th |
2009 Winter Challenge.
Organised by Mainland Classics (David Mehrtens) this winter's coast to coast
classic rally ran from Timaru to Haast and then back to Cromwell. Click
on the link to read all about it. DSG Winter Challenge |
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| July 2009 | TRansmission: The Register is very please to announce a Dunedin group who have undertaken the task of producing TRansmission. The team is led by Stephen Higgs in the role of Editor together with Trevor Payton and Brian Hope. We all wish them well and thank them for undertaking this essential role. | ||
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June 2009 Saturday 21st Sunday 22nd |
2009 North Island Mid-winter Christmas Dinner
Over the weekend 28 keen members gathered at the Gumboot capital of New
Zealand - Taihape for a mid-winter Christmas Dinner. Lost of fun
with a tandem gumboot race, a great Saturday evening dinner and a Sunday visit
to Gravity Canyon for brunch and, for anyone keen enough, fantastic bungee
jumps.
The unanimous chorus from all present was for this weekend to be repeated somewhere in the Central North Island next year. Thanks to Barry & Lynda for arranging such a fun weekend. Below: (Left) Everyone (almost) gathered at "The Big Gumboot". Right: Tandem Gumboot race. |
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February/March 2009 |
2009 National Weekend Another great weekend at Cromwell, Central Otago amongst some of New Zealand's finest scenery (and wineries). Weather was almost perfect and the camaraderie unbeatable. Follow the link for the story and views. | ||
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January 2009 Sunday 24th |
Deep South Group - Mystery Run. Now that it is history - its no longer a mystery. Follow the link to a YouTube video of the day from Dave Mehrtens. Deep South Group at Cromwell . See if you can find a TR that is not painted red? | ||
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January 2009 Sunday 18th |
Auckland - TR Register Fish 'n Chips Run:.
In spite of a dreary weather forecast for Sunday the afternoon turned out just
about perfect and saw about 25 cars set off for Kaiaua and, reputedly, the
word's best Fish 'n Chips. Including guests from ATCC & Sunbeam around 50
people enjoyed the sunshine and the views over the Firth of Thames from the
northern end of the Seabird Coast.
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