THE 2026 CONVENTION PROGRAMME IS AS FOLLOWS
Note: The times below are indicative, and some of the detail is still being finalised.
Please check for updates closer to the event.
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Friday 23rd October
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3:00pm - 5:30pm
Registration at Distinction Hotel and Conference Centre, 100 Garnett Avenue, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3241.
From 6:00pm
Mix ‘n’ Mingle Registration meeting and get together. Please wear your Lanyard for all events.
7:00pm
Snacks / Canapes
7:30pm
President’s welcome and any convention announcements. A cash bar (Cash/EftPOS/debit & credit card) will be in operation.
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Saturday 24th October
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6:15am
Critical staff to set up area.
7:15am
Waikato Members to assemble and prepare for car show.
8:15am
Auckland Members to assemble and prepare for car show.
8:30am
Southern Members to assemble and prepare for car show.
8:45am
Taranaki Members to assemble and prepare for car show.
9:00am
Manawatu Members to assemble and prepare for car show.
9:00am
Optional Saturday bus trip. Click link to see programme.
9:15am
Canterbury Members to assemble and prepare for car show.
9:30am
BOP Members to assemble and prepare for car show.
9:45am
Judges Briefing
10:00am
The 47th National Mustang Car Show begins.
2:30pm
President’s Meeting.
4:00pm
The 47th National Mustang Car Show ends.
6:00pm
Build a Burger Meal.
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Sunday 25th October
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9:00am
Gathering at Assembly point (tba) for Pony Car Run.
9:30am
Depart for Pony Car Run heading to C&R Developments Muscle Car museum & workshop.
10:00am
Tour of C&R.
12:00pm
Depart C&R head to Karapiro Domain.
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Run to Karapiro Domain for Lunch and Games (including Push & Grunt).
5:30pm
Awards Dinner at the Distinction Hotel Hamilton
Evening Dress Theme: Anything 1964 and a half.
6:00pm
All guests to be seated.
6:30pm
MC welcome, followed by dinner and Awards and Band.
Note: A cash bar (Cash/EftPOS/debit & credit card) will be in operation.
Note: A cash bar (Cash/EftPOS/debit & credit card) will be in operation.
11:30pm
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Function concludes
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Monday 26th October
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8:30am
Farewell Breakfast.
9:45am
Final trophies and President’s speeches.
10:30am
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Thanks for attending - Time to ‘hit the road’ - Travel safe.
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