News

Historic and Classic Vehicle Registration Scheme

07 August 2019 / Words by Keith Monaghan

The registration process for the club to offer Historic Vehicle Registration should be finished within the next 4 weeks. This has been an extensive process requiring modifications to the club’s constitution and the development of procedures for the system.

Hunter Xmas in July 2019

27 July 2019 / Poem by: Dianne Henderson, Photos: David Gazzard & Lyn Davis

The Hunter Chapter donned their winter woollens and mounted their trusty steeds for a run to Jenolan Caves to celebrate Xmas in July

Recall - Mazda MX-5 (ND) MY2015 metal bracket

Safety recall on Mazda MX-5 (ND) MY2015

15 July 2019 / ACCC Product Safety Australia

Mazda Australia have issued a safety recall on the first batch of Mazda MX-5 NDs delivered to Australia in August 2015. If you own an ND, check the VIN list to see if your car is subject to the recall.

Picnic at Chichester Dam

06 July 2019 / Written: John Morgan. Photos: Di Henderson, Lyn Davis, Patrick Bramston

Hunters run to Chichester Dam and beyond.

Historic and Classic Vehicle Registration System

18 June 2019 / Words by Keith Monaghan

The Mazda MX-5 Club of New South Wales is in the process of setting up the systems and regulations required to meet the needs of the various bodies to be able to offer both Historic and Classic Vehicle Registration.

Club Torque Autumn Cover Competition

01 May 2019 / Mel Keller

Take part in the Club Torque Autumn cover competition and make your car a star.

Great Ocean Road Adventure 2019

22 March 2019 / Written: Everyone, Photos: David gazzard, Chris Cameron

Follow the Hunter Chapter's 14 day run to and from the Great Ocean Road

MX-5 30th Anniversary at Bathurst

The Cars That Ate Bathurst

04 March 2019 / Words Mel Keller Photos Mel keller Rob Wilkins Andrew Edgar David Bourne

How best to celebrate the MX-5 30th Anniversary? Mount Panorama, Bathurst is a uniquely Australian confluence of blood-pumping motor sport and scenic Sunday drive. It was a natural choice for a gathering of MX-5 friends.

South Coast Chapter first gathering - photo by Anda Clayton

South Coast Chapter launch

04 February 2019 / Story by Bryan Shedden, Photo by Anda Clayton

It's finally happened folks! The inaugural meeting of the South Coast Chapter! Our great Club takes it's next important step in providing for our regional members.

Australia Day 2019 - photo by Rob Wilkins

Australia Day Picnic 2019

04 February 2019 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilkins, Karina Santolin & Mel Keller

A stinking hot day, thong tossing competition, wacky races, BBQs, plenty to eat and drink, and a hoard of MX-5s in patriotic decoration. It's Australia Day 2019.

Hunter Chapter's Australia Day Picnic

28 January 2019 / Written: John Purcell, Photos: Mark Gray, Barry Luttrell

Not wind, snow or 40 degree temperatures would stop those intrepid Hunter MX-5ers from celebrating Australia Day

2019 Hunter Convenors Picnic

21 January 2019 / Story: Barry Luttrell Photos: Barry Luttrell

The Hunter Chapter held it's Start of year picnic and presentations at the Hunter Botanical Gardens

National Parks Concession Card Holder Application

15 January 2019 / Brigid Gallop

Those members who have a Senior Card or Australian Pension card are eligible for free entry to our National Parks. As we at RPM do intend to visit some National Parks this year it would be a good idea to get a National Park card.

Hunter's Last Run for 2018

17 December 2018 / Words: John Morgan, Photos: Rob Wilko

Hunter's Last run and the last of Chris' Coffee and Cake runs for 2018.

Tour de Tassie - ND 1 vs ND2 - photo by Joe Kovacic

Tour de Tassie - ND1 vs ND2 Comparison

24 November 2018 / Words & Photos by Joe Kovacic

What an opportunity to compare the ND1 against the ND2 in no better place than the roads and tracks of Tasmania. Where else in the country can you drive around with your track numbers on?

There’s gold in them tha’ hills

05 November 2018 / Written by: Dianne Henderson, Photos by: John Purcell

Let's go look at a Gold mine said Dianne Henderson, and so we did.

War and Peaceful Cowra Run

30 October 2018 / Written: Elaine Gazzard, Photos: David Gazzard

Follow the Hunter Chapter's run to learn about the Cowra breakout, and also about the breakin, during WW2. Visiting Canberra and the War Memorial on the way

Christmas is coming

28 October 2018

Have you booked to attend your Chapter's Christmas party? Read on for more details.

President's Picnic 2018 - photo by Rob Wilkins

Presidents Picnic 2018

25 September 2018 / Words by Michael Soulos, Photos by Rob Wilkins, Peter Hilkmann, Greg Unger, Keith Monaghan, David Bourne

The results and some stats on the President's Picnic 2018 are now available. For all members and visitors attending, the Club wishes to express its appreciation for their participation and support for the biggest annual event on our Club's calendar.

Trading Post - Hunter Chapter 2018 - photo by Lynn Davis

Ye Olde Trading Post

15 September 2018 / Poem - Dianne Henderson Photos - Lyn Davis

Follow the saga of Kung Fu Daves journey to Ye Olde Trading Post