Check out the event list below for events happening in your area.
If you would like more information on an event, dont hesitate to contact the Club or contact the NZHRA Office.
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Frankton Roadsters - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
13 Dec 2025Grasslands Place, Frankton
Contact Noel Jessop ph 021 2778489
Te Awamutu Rod & Custom Club - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
14 Dec 2025Cruise starts at Te Awamutu Rod & Custom Club club rooms, Albert Park Drive, Te Awamutu and travels to locations of interest. This changes every cruise.
Contact Craig O'Hanlon ph 027 2923515
Mid West Street Rods - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
21 Dec 2025Mid West Street Rods Christmas Breakfast Charity Event, Mitre 10 carpark, 95A Northside Drive, Whenuapai
Contact Alan Walker ph 027 4967072
Golden Bay Rodders - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
04 Jan 202662 College Street, Motueka
Contact Ken Read ph 027 2206187
Rod Benders Inc - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
11 Jan 2026Ashley Gorge Holiday Park, 697 Ashley Gorge Road, Starvation Hill
Contact Matthew Lott ph 027 7254129
East Bay Rods - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
31 Jan 2026Hot Rod Hang Out Picnic - Zone 2
Kumeu Show Grounds, Access Road, Kumeu
Contact Donna Smith ph 021 1109766
Moonshine Rod & Custom Club - Open Air Display (Maximum 1 Day) sanctioned
01 Feb 2026Trentham Memorial Park, Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
Contact Dean Somerville ph 027 4468518
Eastside Street Rods - NZHRA Street Rod Nationals sanctioned
05 – 08 Feb 2026Bostock Winery, 305 Ngatarawa Road, Bridge Pa
Malcolm Zuppicich ph 027 3558016
SOLD OUT - ENTRIES NOW CLOSED - Thank you to all who have entered.
Whitestone Rod & restorers - Provincial Rod Run Without Driving Events sanctioned
05 – 08 Feb 2026Dansey's Pass campground, Dansey's Pass Road, North Otago
Contact Ken Harper ph 027 6345226
Wheels Inc - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
06 Feb 2026Hooton Reserve to Harry James Reserve Taupaki
Contact Dave Potter ph 021 521766
Taupo Rod & Custom Club - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
07 Feb 2026Rod run with a cryptic cruise and park up around the Taupo area for approximately 2-3 hours on the Saturday as part of our 50th anniversary weekend. No other driving events.
Contact Chris Sinkinson ph 027 4753599
Yankee Haulers - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
07 Feb 2026Car Run on Saturday, leaving Morrinsville.
Contact Helen Cranston ph 027 4871169
Yankee Haulers - Open Air Display (Maximum 1 day) sanctioned
08 Feb 2026Motorama Open Aid Display
Morrinsville Recreation Grounds, Avenue Road, Morrinsville
Contact Helen Cranston ph 0274871169
The Ignitors Hot Rod Club - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
21 Feb 2026Rugby Grounds, Bedford Park, Matamata
Contact Tania Hallberg ph 021 2621336
Wellington Chevrolet Club - 1 Day Rod Run sanctioned
22 Feb 2026Super Chevy Sunday, Harcourt Park, Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt
Contact Mike ph 027 4524343
Wanganui Road Rodders - 1/8th Mile Street Drags sanctioned
28 Feb 202640th Anniversary of Wanganui Road Rodders hosting 1/8th Mile Street Drags.
Taupo Quay, Whanganui
Contact Raj Patel ph 021 438725
Ramrodders Inc. Swap Meet sanctioned
01 Mar 2026Tauherenikau Race Course, SH 2, Featherston
Contact Andrew Pollard ph 027 3183853
Te Kuiti Rod & Custom Club - Provincial Rod Run Without Driving Events sanctioned
07 – 08 Mar 2026Te Kuiti Low Buck Run, cruise on Saturday.
Waitete Rugby Club, 55 Waitete Road, Te Kuiti
Contact Gaylene Williams ph 027 2044328
Gunners Inc - 1/8th Mile Drags sanctioned
08 Mar 2026Connett Road East, Bell Block, New Plymouth
Contact Craig Nielson ph 021 1305797
Rain day 09/03/2026
Gear Jammers R&MCC - Open Air Display (Maximum 1 day) sanctioned
15 Mar 2026Kapiti Primary School, Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu
Contact Pru Cullen ph 021 0433021
Matamata Rod & Custom Club - Open Air Display (Maximum 1 Day) sanctioned
22 Mar 2026Car Display and Swap Meet
Bedford Park, Matamata
Contact Jackie Ireland ph 021 2991774
Beach Hop
25 – 29 Mar 2026NZHRA will have a stand at the following places so come and see us:
Wednesday 25th - Go Waihi Warm Up Party
Thursday 26th - Pauanui Power Cruise
Friday 27th - Onemana Beach Reserve
Saturday 28th - Outside Whangamata Club
Sunday 29th - Williamson Park, Whangamata
Rod Benders Inc - Unjudged Show / Pre 49 Nationals sanctioned
03 – 06 Apr 2026Rod Benders Club Rooms, 132 Waterloo Road, Christchurch
Contact Matthew Lott ph 027 7254129
Franklin Street Rodders - Swapmeet sanctioned
11 Apr 2026Mauku School, Cnr Union and Titi Road, Mauku
Contact Lynette McIntosh ph 027 5222122
Kiwitown Cruisers - Rod Run Sanctioning in progress
17 – 19 Apr 2026Annual rod run.
307 Old Te Kuiti Road, Otorohanga
Contact Miranda van Straalen ph 021 1460465
Sun Valley Roadsters - Provincial Rod Run Without Driving Events sanctioned
29 – 01 Jun 202650th Anniversary - Blenheim and Picton
Contact Ian DeBoo ph 027 2128821
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
Contact Craig O'Hanlon 027 2923515
Riverside Rodders Inc - National Rod Run - Pre 49 Nationals sanctioned
29 – 01 Apr 2027Pre 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
