NEW ZEALAND MINI NATIONALS

Kiwi Mini owners gather for a weekend of fun in Tauranga

- Josh Kelly

During Labour weekend, which fell on 25-27 October, Minis from all over New Zealand converged on Tauranga for the 25th Mini Nationals, hosted by Tauranga Mini Owners Club Inc.

Based at Hotel Armitage, registration and socialising at the hotel were on Friday night. This was also an opportunity to view Denny Hulme’s 1960 Mini which was on loan from the Hulme family and on display in the hotel lobby. The carpark had a wash bay set up specifically for Minis where plenty of owners took advantage to get cars prepared for the Show and Shine. Minis taking part in Sunday’s hillclimb, were also scrutineered at PF Automotive.