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
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
Saturday 24th October
6:15am
Critical staff to set up area
7:15am
Waikato Members to assemble and prepare for car show
9:00am
Optional Saturday bus trip. Click link to see programme
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
Sunday 25th October
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
Monday 26th October
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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