2016 May-Jun Newsletter - Wolseley Car Club of NZ

THE
WORD
OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE
WOLSELEY CAR CLUB NEW ZEALAND INC
MAY – JUNE 2016
Ray and Loris Whitcombe’s 6/110 Mk2 at the
Waikato National Rally in February this year.
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OUR CLUB OBJECTIVES:
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To promote interest in Wolseley vehicles.
To arrange social functions for the purpose of promoting the objectives of the club.
To promote and encourage the efficient maintenance of members' vehicles.
To render technical assistance to members.
To produce a newsletter regularly as a vehicle for the exchange of owners experience,
technical information, the sale and exchange of cars and spare parts, or any other
matters of interest to members.
 To maintain a library of information on the history, maintenance, repair and
modification of Wolseley cars, to be available to members.
 To maintain a central register and stock of spares which may be established to assist
members.
Club website: www.wolseleycarclubnz.co.nz
HOW TO CONTACT US:
National President:
Gordon Duthie (Beryl)
13 Maryport Street
Lawrence, Otago 9532
Ph 03 485 9543, Fax 03 485 9053
email gbduthie@xtra.co.nz
National Secretary:
Michael Kruse (Raewynn)
297 Huatoki Street,
New Plymouth 4310
Phone 06 753 9743 (hm) 0276600203(mobile)
email kruseco@xtra.co.nz
Auckland:
Lower North Island Branch:
Noeline Billing (Paul)
P O Box 23-393
Hunters Corner
Manukau 2155
Email nbilling@ihug.co.nz
Phone (09) 278 3944
Raewynn Kruse (Michael)
297 Huatoki Street
New Plymouth 4310
Email: kruseco@xtra.co.nz
Phone 06 753 9743
Nelson/Marlborough:
Christchurch:
Southern Region:
Bryan Stansbury (Gaylene)
113 Whitby Road
Wakefield, Nelson
Phone (03) 541 8255
stansburys@xtra.co.nz
Allan Francis
19 Richard Seddon Drive
Northwood, Christchurch 8051
Phone (03) 323 7559
Email allan.betty@xtra.co.nz
Bryan Kelly (Barbara)
136 Princes Street
Strathern, Invercargill 9812
Ph 03 2164586, or 0212624316
email mousebar@xtra.co.nz
National Spare Parts Enquiries:
If unable to be handled by your local
Branch, contact: Ray Willoughby (Wendy)
14 Leander Street, Christchurch 8052
Phone (03) 352 9016
Email: kitty.willo@xtra.co.nz
All Newsletter Enquiries:
Send to: Colin Hey (Jenny)
34 Rossington Drive
West Melton 7618
Phone (03) 359 8737
email: Colin.Hey@scirt.co.nz
Disclaimer: The views and opinions in this publication are personal to the authors, and not necessarily the official views of the
Wolseley Car Club of NZ Inc.
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EDITOR’S STUFF
Late last month I was asked by our
communications team at work if I
could find them a 1960’s car suitable
for the Christchurch Mayor (Hon.
Lianne Dalziel) to use for a ceremony
to mark the completion of earthquake
repairs to the Moorhouse Avenue
overbridge in Christchurch. The bridge
is a critical part of the roading
infrastructure in Christchurch, and has
had $4.5M worth of repair and
strengthening work carried out on it.
The first car that sprung to mind was
the ex-mayoral 1970 Daimler
limousine, which was sold off by Turners Auctions two years ago. It was sold to a private
buyer when the Air Force Museum decided it didn’t really want to look after it any more
for the Council after it was retired from service in 1996 and loaned to them. I was sure I’d
seen it on the road recently, and I contacted a couple of friends who dabble in the world of
Daimlers to see if we could find out who owned it now and to see if it could be available.
As the hunt got underway, news arrived from the coms team that it had to be a 1964 car,
and something that would have been a distinctive but common car in 1964. The
Moorhouse overbridge was first opened in 1964, hence the reason for it needing to be a car
of that year. What’s more, the Mayor was asking if she could drive it herself over the
bridge.
It was very tempting to take the easy course of action and just organise a Wolseley,
however I sucked in my pride and instead contacted a friend of mine in the Zephyr Club to
see if I could find a great example of a Mk 3 Zephyr, thinking that that would be a car
Lianne Dalziel and the public in
general would more easily identify
with. The Zephyr Club came up
trumps and a member (John
Winchester) soon contacted me, and
offered a light blue Mk3 Zephyr
Zodiac, which he was quite happy
to let the Mayor drive. It all came
together perfectly on the day, and
despite the coms team at work
wondering if she would handle a
column shift, she managed perfectly
well. She even said at the ceremony
that she remembered a dream she
had as a child to do ‘wheelies’
Mk3 Zodiac driven by the Mayor of Christchurch, Hon.
around Cathedral Square in a Mk3
Lianne Dalziel, over the Moorhouse Ave overbridge
Zephyr, so there is obviously a bit
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Editor’s Stuff - continued
of ‘hooning’ in her background. She was absolutely delighted to be involved in the
ceremony, and it just went to show that there is plenty of recognition from leaders in our
community of the value that lies in things from the past, even just ‘ordinary’ cars from the
1960’s.
I also enjoyed the ceremony – I spent quite a bit of time chatting to John Winchester about
our respective collections (he has a large collection of Fords), what each of our clubs is up
to, and about various events happening in the region.
Back at home base, I’ve made a decision to purchase the automatic 18/85 recently donated
to our branch by Gary Gollan, and after some good advice from Stephen Belcher have
since bought a spares car sight unseen that had been sitting for sale on the Postanote
website ( a Trademe clone) for around 2 months. It was described as rusty (would fail a
WoF), but good mechanically, and best of all, it was a manual, and it was in running order.
It was located down in Waimate, so Matthew and I took the trailer down last weekend and
brought it home. I was able to drive it onto the trailer, and once home we gave it a 10minute run,
and it does
indeed seem to
be really good
mechanically.
It also has a
really good
interior, and
it’s exactly the
same colour
and trim as
Gary’s car, so
it’s worked out
particularly
well. At the
moment I’m
planning a
quick project
Another project on its way to a new home
to return one
of them to the road as soon as possible, so it will be a good tidy-up and some mechanical
part swap-overs rather than a restoration. I’m also now on the hunt for accessories to dress
it up a bit in the process to try and add a bit of value to it. It will be interesting to see how
it comes out (and to see how long it takes).
It’s also been WoF time for a few of the cars recently, so there’s been a few small jobs to
catch up on, plus the usual ‘wheels-off’ check and service before I drop them off to the
garage I’m now using. Two weeks ago I took the 6/90 in, and when I went around to
collect it, I was met in the driveway by the garage owner with the keys in his hand.
Normally I have to go into the office and pay the bill and collect the invoice with the WoF
sheet attached. I immediately thought that there was something wrong, however he told
me that everything was just fine, that the WoF sheet was in the car, and that there would
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be no charge for the WoF this time “because you’ve put so many cars through”. That was
a pleasant surprise, and great customer service. I’m not sure what I’ll do when I go back to
work in the CBD from the start of next year, but it will probably still be worth finding a
way to have WoF’s done there.
It’s amazing how much colder the weather has got over the last two weeks, and suddenly
the shed isn’t as inviting at night any more. Just have to get the winter woollies out I
suppose, and get into it!
Have a good month.
Colin
Deadline for next Wolseley Word:
Friday 1st July 2016
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Hi members,
Well I hope you are keeping
your selves warm because
temperatures have certainly
dropped since I did the last
report. Time to check the
anti-freeze. I suppose many
of you do some maintenance
and repairs on your cars over
winter or are trying to get
through a restoration ready
for the next season. I dear
day you will be making good
use of the spares that are
available at Manawatu and
Christchurch. As members
and car owners we are lucky to have these spares outlets that a few dedicated members put
time into for the clubs benefit. Of course those members wouldn’t be doing it if they were
not enjoying the companionship at the time and of course the tea, biscuits, cake etc etc. It’s
interesting that the interests and hobbies of some, assist and complement in the interests
and hobbies of others. That’s what clubs are all about. Over the next couple of months
there will be Regional AGM’s. I would like to think that as many of you are able to get to
them, that if not to take on positions, support those committee members with constructive
assistance, or if neither of these have a good social day out.
While I am on parts, the Christchurch Spares runs as economical as possible for the benefit
of members. It reconditions and purchase's many new parts to have available, and from
time to time requires an injection of money to improve any stocks of special parts in
demand. You may wish to discuss this at your AGM meeting, any donation would be
gratefully received. It also means they can buy in numbers for best by deals.
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT - continued
One other thing is that I
have been National
President for a few years
now and has a warm seat
for anyone who wishes
to keep it warm. I have
enjoyed very much the
privilege of this position
and would support
anyone who would wish
to take it on. I have been
complemented by an
enthusiastic secretary in
Michael and a supportive
committee.
That’s all for now,
Kind regards to you all.
Gordon Duthie
Little Austin was Peoples’ Choice at the Lawrence car show in March
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Hi Fellow Wolseleyites,
We had a Lower North Island Branch committee meeting
and working bee at the Ashurst Parts Shed last Saturday
with myself, Graham and Mark Bennett, Steve Finch, Ivan
and Mary McCutcheon, Hugh Mackenzie and Bronwyn
Pullan, Andrew ,Michelle and Elsie Thompson in
attendance. The meeting went well with the Lower North
Island Club’s AGM sorted for 11.00am Sunday 31st July
at the Woolshed in Sanson.
So put that date in your Calendar and get you Wolseley
out and come for an enjoyable day, nice food and good
company.
After the meeting we sorted and tagged all the gearboxes
we have in the shed. So this was good progress. On the
way home we drove to Shannon to check out an
abandoned 6/110 to see if there were any useable parts. It was well past restoring but it
was an automatic and the back axle was still there so it may be worthwhile to come back
and retrieve it.
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SECRETARY’S REPORT - continued
We are hosting the National AGM this year in Fielding at the Raceway Motel Conference
Room at 3pm Saturday 15th October. The day will run the same as previous years with the
Manawatu Vintage Car Club having there swap meet at Manfeild Raceway in the morning,
followed by the Executive meeting at 1.00pm and the AGM at 3.00pm. In the Evening
there will be a dinner at the Rangitikei Club at 6.30pm.
Happy Wolseleying
Michael Kruse
John Hearne’s well campaigned Wolseley Hornet Special at Levels Raceway for the Pomeroy trophy
event - part of the VCC Vero Rally in January
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BRANCH NEWS and EVENTS
Auckland Branch
News:
We have had another quiet month in May. The only event in May has been a luncheon at
Rangiriri. However in June we have two events coming up which should prove to be of
interest to members. Please remember if your Wolseley is not on the road do not let this
stop you from participating, bring along another vehicle.
Coming Events:
Sunday 12 June 2016 - Meet at the Jolly Farmer Inn Great South Road, Drury at
midday for lunch. After lunch we intend visiting a collection of various items in the local
area at a person's home.
Sunday 26 June Mid-Winter Dinner & Mystery Movie from 5p.m. for 6p.m.
dinner at Ryder's of Avondale, 177 Riversdale Rd, Avondale. Mid-Winter Dinner &
Mystery Movie – This one of our most popular events. A roast dinner followed by dessert
and a mystery (family friendly) movie. BYO drinks. Cost has risen a little to $30 per head
($12 for children aged 12 years and under). Please advise numbers to Noeline on 278 3944
19th June for catering purposes.
Sunday 28 August 2016 - Auckland Branch Annual General Meeting to be
held at the Committee Room at Ellerslie War Memorial Hall on the Ellerslie Main
Highway Ellerslie. More details later.
Regards
Noeline
Lower North Island Branch
News:
This month has flown by, my 80yr old mother has been in hospital and is still not well so I
have been spending a lot of my time with her recently. On the 21st May the LNI held a
committee meeting and working bee at the parts shed. Unfortunately I was unable to
attend but thank you to all those people that did. The dates for the National and Branch
AGM’s were made along with some suggestions for runs. Michael and I will be looking at
an overnight Taupo run in conjunction with the Auckland branch for Mid-November
around the19th (this is still to be confirmed). A very short report this month, hope
everybody is keeping warm and keeping those flu bugs away.
Dates to remember
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Branch AGM Woolshed Café 31st July 11am meeting and then lunch.
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BRANCH NEWS and EVENTS, Lower North Island Branch, continued
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National AGM Raceway Motel 15th October, at 3pm
Manawatu VCC Swap Meet 15th October
Taupo Overnight run 19th November to be confirmed
Regards
Raewynn
Christchurch Branch
News:
The month got underway with the Ashburton VCC Swap Meet – lucky once again with
perfect weather and large turnout of both sellers and buyers attending the event. Although
there were lots of ‘garage sale’ type sites, there was plenty amongst it to make looking
worthwhile, and even I managed to find a few items worth taking home. It’s always good
to catch up with a number of members at this event – sooner or later you bump into each
other and catch up. I even bumped into Phil Stansbury who had come all the way from
Nelson for a look around.
An informal discussion at our last branch committee meeting turned into an event during
the month, when Danny O’Malley floated the idea of having a mid-week run for our
‘retired’ members, finishing with lunch or a coffee somewhere. Because the newsletter had
already been produced, it was agreed to go ahead anyway with a run on the 17th May as a
trial, and contact as many as possible either by email or telephone to let them know it was
on. It was decided to have a simple run, finishing in Lyttelton at the bakery owned by
member Ian Scott. After all – he couldn’t go to the run, so why not take the run to him?
In the end, 14 people took part in the outing, and it was deemed such a success another has
already been organised. Perhaps those of us who are employed may have to consider a
day’s leave every now and then so we don’t miss out on all the fun. A great initiative, and
perhaps something other branches might like to try.
Our May working bee was very, very busy – not so much because of work to do, but
because so many people turned up looking for parts, to help, or just to catch up. I counted
at least 15 members, and I’m sure I missed a couple while I was around the back trying to
dismantle a door on a 6/110. With this number turning up there is a lot being achieved
around Idlewood, and it’s heartening to see. Great especially to see Les and Margaret Nell
and also Joe Barker all the way from Ashburton, and also to catch up again with Doug
Coombes, who is shortly heading back to Australia for his annual hibernation to a warmer
climate.
Our monthly (Sunday) run this month was a simple drive in the country, heading out
through Tai Tapu, Lincoln, Rolleston, then finishing at Idlewood for a shared afternoon
tea. A good turnout of about 10 cars headed away from our meeting point at the Air Force
Museum, including a first club outing for Simon Verkerk’s 16/60. With all the teething
issues now sorted Simon is out to get some miles clocked in it and get some confidence
and enjoyment out of it after a year or so of problems to sort out. Along the route and just
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BRANCH NEWS and EVENTS, Christchurch Branch, continued
out of Rolleston, Matthew Hey lost a hubcap and wheel trim off his 1100. Fortunately
Simon saw them come off, so a return to the site after the run located the wheel trim, but it
seems the hubcap may have floated away in the water-race, so a bit of bad luck there for
Matthew.
On arrival at Idlewood we found a few members of the Morris Owners Club waiting at our
gate – they had come to join us to have a look at Idlewood to see if their club too could set
up their own facilities there along with our club and the Jowett Club. It was great to have
them join us for afternoon tea, and have them see what is possible with some
determination and a bit of hard work. I’m not sure if they will take it to the next stage and
come up with a formal approach to also set up at Idlewood, but those that were there did
seem keen so we’ll wait and see.
While we’re talking about Idlewood, it is worth mentioning some hard work put in
recently by Merv Wayne and Stuart Penny, who between them stripped about 20 tyres
from their rims during one of their mid-week sessions. Using a manual ‘machine’
purchased from Supercheap Auto, it’s still necessary to break the beads by hand using
brute strength, and with many of the old tyres having been on rims for years and years,
some were particularly hard to get off. Apparently Merv got a good sweat up and went
home early to recover, but it was a good job done, as we had lots of old wheels and tyres
sitting in piles that needed to be dealt with. Good work Merv and Stuart!! It’s also worth
passing on our thanks to Sharon O’Malley, who turns up to our committee meeting with
husband Danny and sits down and folds and addresses the newsletters each month while
we’re busy (or sometimes not) discussing club affairs. It’s another one of those jobs that
goes almost unseen, but keeps the whole club machine ticking over.
Have a good month everyone
Colin Hey
Christchurch Branch Coming Activities:
Sunday 5th June - Timaru All British Day (Sunday of Queens Birthday
Weekend) Meeting place is Caroline Bay Northern Carpark, 9:30am. The first hour is a
display, followed by a lunch time run to a venue of interest – revealed on the day – in the
South Canterbury area.
Saturday 11th June – Working Bee at Idlewood
Come any time after 9am to help, get parts, or just have a chat over morning tea. Morning
tea will be provided, but bring your lunch if you want to stay a bit longer.
Sunday 19th June – Visit to a local Car Collection, then Café
Meet at Air Force World car park, 1.30pm for a short run to a local collection (both US
and British) near Rolleston, then concluding the afternoon at the Laboratory Café in
Lincoln. Please bring a gold coin donation and enough money to satisfy your afternoon tea
needs at the Café.
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BRANCH NEWS and EVENTS, Christchurch Branch, continued
Wednesday 29th June – Retiree’s Mid-week Run and Visit to Hand-made
Studio
Meet at 11am at the South City Car Park (Colombo Street end) for a visit to our very own
Pat Boyle’s Hand-made studio. This will be followed by a short run to a lunch venue
where we are going to have lunch – roast and dessert for $14 or choose from the menu.
Please let Wendy or Ray know (Ph 352-9016) no later than 27th June if you intend to
come.
For your Diary:
Saturday 23rd July – Branch AGM at the Hutcheson Street Hall, Sydenham,
7.30pm. Full details next month.
17th or 24th July – combined run with the Morris Owners Club
18th September – BMC Rally
Southern Region Branch
Coming Activities:
Saturday 11th June - Our next run. We assemble at the Mosgiel Railway Station
(Cafe) Gladstone Road at 1.15pm and then go to see an extensive match box model
collection, then afternoon tea somewhere. Colin Winter has recommended this contact.
Sunday 24th July - Branch AGM. To be held at Mosgiel Railway Station Function
Centre 22 Gladstone Road South Mosgiel. For those who wish to have a bite to eat, lunch
is at 12 followed by the AGM at approx 1p.m.
Buy and Sell
For Sale - Classic Car Steering Wheel Covers.
Quality reproduction hand-made 1940 to 60’s
style vinyl covers with foam backing for driver
comfort, made to measure with a choice of colours.
Includes stitching cord, a bodkin and fitting
instructions. The diameter of your steering wheel
and its rim required. Good value at $63 each.
Phone Roger Honey on 06 8684846 or
0274780872. email rohoney@clear.net.nz (Club
Member)
Photo shows one of Roger’s
steering wheel covers fitted to
Gordon Duthie’s 6/110.
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THE NEW ZEALAND FEDERATION OF MOTORING CLUBS INC
(NZFOMC) report
By Paul Billing
The NZFOMC which the Wolseley Car Club is a member, held its Annual General
Meeting on 22 May 2016. Malcolm Lumsden retired as President and Harry Duynhoven
was appointed the new President. I retired as Treasurer and for the first time since its
incorporation there is no Wolseley Representative on the Committee. Phil Andrews was a
founder of the NZFOMC which was formed as a lobby organisation looking after the
interests of the owners of vehicles over the age of 30 years and ensuring the continued use
on the road. Since then Dave Keech, Ivan McCutcheon and myself have represented the
interest of the Wolseley Car Club as committee members.
The invited speaker at the meeting was Ian McGlinchy from Technology & Transport
Systems Division of MOT. His talk was on statistics of which some interesting facts were:
 Average age of vehicles in NZ is between 10 and 17 years old where the average
age increases as you go further south.
 South island travel was less than North Island
 Highest ownership level per person is Canterbury, Nelson and Marlborough.
 Efficiency has not really changed. Based on the Holden Commodore, the weight of
each new model is higher than the former model, city fuel use has decreased but no
real change in highway fuel use.
 In the USA, from 2005 fuel use is up, horsepower per vehicle is significantly up and
weight is increasing. People buying large engine vehicles
 Emissions of nitrous dioxide (causes diseases in the lungs and ultimate death) is
stable and falling but the Auckland based test equipment in Queen Street and
Khyber Pass records the levels increasing.
 The carbon dioxide and monoxide is decreasing but for diesels it is not falling and
Nitrous Oxide is increasing. The detection equipment is set as normal exhaust level
height so the equipment is under recording due to many trucks and bus exhausts
coming from high level height stacks.
 Some older vehicle emissions are cleaner than newer vehicles.
 Vehicle write offs caused mainly by engine failures where owners dump their
present car and replace rather than repair. Failures usually occur between 250K and
300k (150 to 180 miles).
 Trade Me statistics record that the average value of a 13 year old vehicle is $3,000.
Once the vehicle reaches 13 years old the average value stays at $3,000 (my thought
is $50,000 plus Austin Healey values supporting the lower than average value of the
Austin Cambridge, 1800, Montego and Metro).
Following the MOT speaker there was a panel discussion on the proposed Incorporated
Societies legislation, then lunch and onto AGM business.
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NZFOMC report - continued
President Malcolm referred to the result of the last minute changes to the Health and
Safety rules by strong submission by NZFOMC and submissions by other affected nonprofit bodies, the Government’s stand on changing the heritage vehicle age from40 years
to 30 years, insurance warning to read fine print in your insurance policies and extending
the 6 month Warrant of Fitness to 12 month for 30 year old and older vehicles.
It would be good if the Wolseley Car Club would nominate another person for committee
next year. There is a shortage of younger people and therefore an under 40 year old would
be preferable. There is likely to be 3 committee meetings each year and the AGM (which
has a committee meeting the prior day). Contact me if you are interested in nomination
should you want to know what the role involves. My details are (09)2783944 or
nbilling@ihug.co.nz .
The NZFOMC is wanting any issues on WOF where a vehicle is failed for a reason which
is not a WOF requirement or could cause safety issues. I had experience about 30 years
ago with a 6/110 being failed on wheel bearings due to the amount of movement.
Paul Billing
Visiting Wolseley Friends in Manawatu/ Wairarapa, May 2016.
By Trevor and Adele Burnnand
After spending a week at Whangamata with our daughter, Rochelle, and her 3 children, we
headed south, in the ‘ Wolota’ for 4 days in Palmerston North with our younger son,
Graham, our daughter-in –law and baby Evelyn. We were able to visit Lyn Keech as well,
recalling the Waikato Rally and discussing the possibility of attending the Victoria Rally
to be held in Bendigo next year.
Then it was on
through the
Manawatu Gorge and
down to Masterton. It
was a bit of a mission
finding Loris and Ray
Whitcombe on their
several acre property
but, as we decided to
stop and ask a young
farmer lad for
directions, we didn’t
end up at Castlepoint!
We weren’t
Loris and Ray (left) with Trevor and Adele
disappointed when
we finally arrived!!!!!
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Visiting Friends - continued
Such a fantastic position on top of the hill with an expansive garden with a recent addition
– a rather quirky looking over-sized corrugated iron pukeko, bought on the Waikato Rally
in March. We were made extremely welcome, with Loris insisting we stayed in the house
rather than bedding down in the bus. The next day, while Loris had an appointment in
Gary and Ray in Gary’s shed with one of his MGs
town, Ray took us on a tour of the area in the blue 6/110, including a visit to Gary and
Heather Wall’s in Martinborough. Gary has an extensive collection of MGs, although he
says he still prefers to drive his Wolseley 6/110. A cleaner, more well organised work shed
you would never see!!! Although the weather was pretty average, we really enjoyed Loris
and Ray’s hospitality. Even Koco, our dog, was made welcome.
We didn’t continue on down to Whitby, Wellington as intended due to flooding but
decided to retrace our steps – back through Woodville, to Palmerston North and then on to
Wanganui, Adele’s hometown, to stay for a week with her cousin, Beverly.
We were away for a total of three weeks – more than enough time to be away from home.
But luckily our son in law, John, had been in to mow the lawns! Thanks, John.
The Modern Consumer Experience
A newly rebuilt supermarket near our home has an automatic water mister to keep the produce fresh. Just
before it goes on, you hear distant thunder and are surrounded by the smell of fresh rain.
When you approach the milk shelves, you hear cows mooing and inhale the scent of fresh mown hay. As
you approach the egg shelves, you hear hens cluck and cackle and the air is filled with the pleasing aroma
of bacon and eggs frying. The veggie department features the smell of fresh buttered corn.
We don't buy our toilet paper there any more.
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AGM’s – Why do we have them?
I spotted the following article in the Wellington Mini Owners Club newsletter, and thought
it quite relevant given Branches of our club are soon to have their Annual General
Meetings over the next couple of months…..
Yes it’s that time of the year again. Mowog Inc will be holding its AGM. What’s it all
about and why do we need to have one?
Mowog is an Incorporated Society:
An incorporated society is a group or organisation that has been registered under the
Incorporated Societies Act 1908 and, when incorporated, is authorised by law to run its
affairs as though it were an individual person. This means that the members are not
personally liable for the society's debts, contracts or other obligations. Likewise, members
do not have any personal interest in any property or assets owned by the society.
An incorporated society will continue to exist as long as it files certain documents with the
Registrar of Incorporated Societies or until its members, or a creditor, decide to bring the
society to an end. Being an Incorporated Society we are gifted certain privileges and have
certain obligations one is to hold an AGM each year as set out in our rules.
At the AGM we acknowledge the clubs achievements and individual achievements,
discuss the clubs financial position, and elect the committee. The meeting generally covers
of our obligations as a society other than the secretary filing the paper work at the
Companies’ Office.
So it important that we have as many people at the AGM to ensure we have a corium and
to ensure we reflect the views of the majority of the membership.
So if you are interested in joining the Committee all you need to do is be a financial
member and volunteer. The committee meets twice a month once on club night and every
second Thursday for a committee meeting which is usually a couple of hours.
The roles of the committee are:
 President – Is the figure head of the club
 Vice President – Supports the President as required
 Treasurer – Keeps the clubs finances on track
 Secretary – Keeps the clubs records on track and chairs the meetings
 Committee: We have split up various roles such as managing the website and our
Facebook page, managing the TXTs, completing the monthly Magazine and
keeping a track of the Advertisers
As a group we also organise the Christmas Functions, T-shirts and Merchandise, club
events and runs and all of the other stuff that keeps the club going.
The committee does not get paid and all of their work is done on a voluntary basis.
I know this may sound so formal; the AGM part is and it has to be. The rest of the time it’s
about enjoying our Mini’s. So who’s going to volunteer? We need you !
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