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Taupo Rod & Custom Club - Provincial Rod Run With Driving Events sanctioned
11 – 13 Sep 2026Annual snow run 11-13 September with 1 day rod run on 12th September
Grasskhana
Tongariro Holiday Park, 2091 SHW 47, Tongariro National Park
Oogha Rodders - Swap Meet sanctioned
13 Sep 2026Swanson RSA, 663 Swanson Road, Swanson, Auckland
Contact Syd Briggs ph 021 2348234
Marineland Street Rod & Kustom Klub - Provincial Rod Run Without Driving Events sanctioned
18 – 20 Sep 2026Opal Hot Springs, 257 Okauia Springs Rd, Matamata
Contact Paddy Clapham ph 021 2229086
Street Machines & Customs Tauranga - Open Air Display (Maximum 1 Day) sanctioned
19 Sep 2026Chadwick Road, Greerton
Contact Clare Green ph 021 545452
Mid West Street Rods - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
20 Sep 2026Mitre 10 Mega Carpark, 95A Northside Drive, Whenuapai, Auckland 0814
Contact Alan Walker ph 027 4967072
Matamata Rod & Custom Club - Swap Meet sanctioned
20 Sep 2026222 Tauranga Road, Matamata
Contact Jackie Ireland ph 021 2991774
Whakatane Rod & Custom Club - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
26 Sep 2026103 Paul Road, Te Teko - Spring Fling
Constact Aaron Bolton ph 027 3090996
Capital Rodders Inc. - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
27 Sep 2026Tawa Junction, 10 Surrey Street, Tawa
Contact Barb McPhail ph 021 968582
Kiwitown Cruisers - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
27 Sep 2026Awakino Pub, 4650 State Highway 3, Awakino
Contact Miranda Van Straalen ph 021 1460465
Chrome Showcase NZ
03 – 04 Oct 2026
Tararua Rodders Inc. - Unjudged Show sanctioned
04 Oct 2026Horowhenua Events Centre, 33 Victoria Street, Levin
Contact Andy King ph 021 1758325
Bay Rodders Inc. - Provincial Rod Run Without Driving Events sanctioned
09 – 11 Oct 2026Bay Rodders 60th Anniversary
3 Cherokee Place, Mt Maunganui
Contact Lynne Paton ph 027 2233129
Te Awamutu Rod & Custom Club - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
11 Oct 2026Cruise starts at Te Awamutu Rod & Custom Club club rooms - Albert Park Drive, Te Awamutu and then travels to locations of interest. This changes every cruise/ event.
Contact Murray Petersen ph 027 4479003
Papakura Rod & Custom Club - Swapmeet sanctioned
11 Oct 2026Grass area, Ardmore Airport, Harvard Lane, Ardmore
Contact Adelle Morbey ph 021 11115998
Egmont Rod & Custom Club - Provincial Rod Run Without Driving Events sanctioned
16 – 18 Oct 2026Egmont Rod & Custom Clubroom 119 Cordelia Street Stratford
Saturday - Cruise to Hawera Sunday - Mystery Run
Contact Kim Theyers ph 027 5700380
Auckland Hot Rod Club - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
18 Oct 2026Monte Cecilia Park, Three Kings, Auckland
Contact Rob Campion ph 021 992964
North Canterbury Rodders - Provincial Rod Run Without Driving Events sanctioned
23 – 25 Oct 202640th Anniversary
Registration Friday at the Plough Hotel, Rangiora, car run and then evening meal and function at the Kaiapoi Club on Saturday, with a show n shine at the Better Half Cafe on the Sunday
Contact Gerard Anngow Ph 021 562678
Conrodders Rod & Custom Car Club - Provincial Rod Run without Driving Events sanctioned
24 – 26 Oct 2026The event will be leaving from Conrodders club rooms, Carnforth Street, Dunedin. From there the vehicles will travel to Alexandra with accommodation sought independently at either the Alexandra Holiday Park or alternative accommodation in Alexandra. On Sunday a cruise through to Luggate and Wanaka then back to Alexandra. Monday will see participants leave the venue and travel home at their own time.
Contact Hamish McDonald ph 027 4558868
Christchurch Rod & Custom Club - Provincial Rod Run Without Driving events sanctioned
30 – 31 Oct 2026Celebrating 20th Anniversary.
Meet and greet Rod Benders club rooms Friday evening.
Saturday rod run leaving from Rod Benders club rooms, destination to be decided and returning to club rooms for meal and prize giving.
Contact Scott Coutts ph 021 574688
Te Awamutu Rod & Custom Club - 1 Day Rod Run Sanctioning in progress
01 Nov 2026Cruise starts at Te Awamutu Rod & Custom Club club rooms - Albert Park Drive, Te Awamutu and then travels to locations of interest. This changes every cruise/ event.
Contact Murray Petersen ph 027 4479003
Road Knights Inc. - Swapmeet sanctioned
01 Nov 2026Taupiri Rugby Club, Murphy Lane, Taupiri
Contact Stuart Preston ph 027 2148670
Wellington Chevrolet Club - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
01 Nov 2026Poker Run
462 Main Road North, Upper Hutt
Contact Kevin Morrison ph 021 02672450
Sulphur City Rod & Custom Club - Provincial Rod Run with Driving Events sanctioned
06 – 08 Nov 2026Lakes Ranch 49 Lake Rotokawau Rd Tikitere Rotorua
Grasskhana and Rod Run
Contact Mike Plumridge ph 021 323053
Hi Everyone - SOLD OUT
A huge thank you for the overwhelming response to Carz Camp 2026!
Due to the incredible demand, we are not accepting any further registrations at this stage. While the event isn't quite full yet, we are currently waiting on confirmation from a number of entrants and expect all remaining places to be filled shortly.
We sincerely apologise to those who may miss out this year. The support for Carz Camp has been amazing, and we truly appreciate everyone's enthusiasm.
To those who got their entries in early... bring it on! We can't wait to welcome you and your partners for another fantastic Carz Camp weekend. It's shaping up to be an awesome event, and we're looking forward to seeing you all in November!
The Carz Camp 2026 Organising Committee
Cam County Inc. - 1/8th Mile Drags sanctioned
08 Nov 2026Port Road, Seaview, Lower Hutt
Contact Peter Fink ph 027 2551539
Feilding Rod and Classic Club - Open Air Display (Maximum 1 Day) sanctioned
14 Nov 2026Manchester Square, Feilding
Contact Lester Fletcher ph 027 4968894
Far North Rod & Custom Club - Open Air Display (Maximum 1 Day) sanctioned
14 Nov 2026Kaitaia A&P Showgrounds, 47 South Road, Kaitaia
Contact Glenn McGinty ph 027 3535647
Mid West Street Rods - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
20 Dec 2026Mitre 10 Mega Westgate carpark, 95A Northside Drive, Whenuapai
Contact Alan Walker ph 027 4967072
Greymouth Rodders - Provincial Rod Run Without Driving Events sanctioned
26 – 29 Dec 2026Entry form to come.
Potential attnedees are welcome to contact Gavin Davy ph 027 7686250 or email rodders@gmail.com
Surf City Rod & Custom Club - Provincial Rod Run Without Driving Events sanctioned
22 – 25 Jan 2027Showground Park & Event Centre 20 Main Rd Makaraka Gisborne
Contact Simon Cornwell ph 021 1159601
Wanganui Road Rodders - 1/8 Mile Drags Sanctioning in progress
07 – 08 Feb 20271/8 Mile drags event date is 7th February 2027 with rain date as 8th February 2027.
The Ignitors Hot Rod Club - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
20 Feb 2027Matamata Rugby Grounds carpark, Bedford Park, Tainui Street, Matamata - meet from 9am, leave at 10.30am
Contact Tania Hallberg ph 021 2621336
Matamata Rod & Custom Club - Swapmeet sanctioned
21 Feb 2027222 Tauranga Road, Matamata
Contact Jeff Barron ph 021 1247079
East Bay Rods - Provincial Rod Run Without Driving Events sanctioned
27 Feb 2027Kumeu Showgrounds, 41 Access Road, Kumeu
Contact Warwick Dawes ph 027 2914980
Te Kuiti Rod & Custom Club - Provincial Rod Run Without Driving Events sanctioned
05 – 07 Mar 2027Waitete Rugby Club, Waitete Road, Te Kuiti
Contact Gaylene Williams ph 027 2044328
Harbour City Rod Club - Swap Meet sanctioned
07 Mar 2027Patiki Road, Avondale, West Auckland
Contact Ian McNeill ph 027 5520255
Gunners Inc. - 1/8th Mile Drags sanctioned
07 – 08 Mar 2027Connett Road, Bell Block
Monday 8th March is rain day.
Contact Craig Nielson ph 021 1305797
Oogah Rodders - Swap Meet sanctioned
14 Mar 2027Swanson RSA, 663 Swanson Road, Swanson, Auckland
Contact Syd Briggs ph 021 2348234
Te Awamutu Rod & Custom club - NZHRA Street Rod Nationals sanctioned
26 – 29 Mar 2027Te Awamutu Rod & Custom Club Rooms, 540 Albert Park Drive, Te Awamutu and Te Awamutu Events Centre, Selwyn Lane, Te Awamutu
Click on the following link for Entry Form
https://grace219088.typeform.com/to/gvXOMKwA
Kruzin Kustoms Pre 49's 2027 hosted by Riverside Rodders Inc - National Rod Run - Pre 49 Nationals sanctioned
29 – 01 Apr 2027Kruzin Kustoms Pre 49's 2027 hosted by Riverside Rodders Inc.
Pre 49 Nationals, Mercury Bay Club, 69 Cook Drive, Whitianga
The Pre 49 Nationals will be taking place straight after the NZHRA Street Rod Nationals being held in Te Awamutu
Contact Errol McLachlan ph 027 2926320
Click on below link to register.
https://forms.gle/DDaDfTrprxeUkjef6
Dedicated Facebook link for evnet - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590749712087
Entries strictly closing on 1 November 2026.
Kiwitown Cruisers - Provincial Rod Run Without Driving Events Sanctioning in progress
16 – 18 Apr 2027
Cobra Rod & Custom Club - Pre 49 Nationals sanctioned
06 – 09 Apr 2028Thursday to Sunday Burry Street, Gore - meals and gatherings at the Gore Town and Country Club.
Saturday - Car show at the Gore A&P Showgrounds
Grasskhana at private property TBC
Cruise to local sheds TBC
Contact Robyn Young ph 027 4969149
Americar Rod & Custom Club - NZHRA Street Rod Nationals sanctioned
12 – 15 Apr 2028Contact Graeme Cooper ph 027 4837520
Email: NZHRA2028Nats@gmail.com
Pleae note that dates may change but only by a day or two.
