Nov Dec 2020

There by the grace of god we go..

In this issue...

On a recent trip up to Lake Ohau witnessing the magnitude of the fire that hit the Ohau village was very sobering. The fact that no lives were lost was a miracle.

The fire risk in the areas we travel into should never be under estimated. 

2 questions come to mind ..

1. When did you last check your fire extinguisher?

2. Have you got a spark arrestor in your kit?

The information on upcoming trips has been updated

If you need more information on a planned trip please contact the trip organisor for more information

Please note past issues of eNews can be found on the public section of the club web site

check the menu on the left hand side and click on the 'eNewsletter' option

Stay safe - Ian Vercoe (Editor)

Presidents Narrative..

Hi everybody,

With the recent spot or 2 of rain I'm sure those of you who have 'ride on' lawn mowers have probably been doing more offroad driving mowing the lawns rather than out and about in your trucks.... if thats the case.. take a break and come along to a trip or 2...

The upcoming trips schedule lists a variety of events leading up to Christmas...

Greg McFarlane's safari planned for the Rainbow / Molesworth area is definitely on. The main trip starts at 9.00am outside the hot pools in Hanmer Springs on Friday 27th November. Greg advises there are still places for late comers..

The Xmas trip and social lunch is planned for the  Sunday 13th December - please refer to the schedule below for more details..

Donald Taylor has confirmed he will be organising another 'Wanaka weekend' at the end of January 2021

Specific details pertaining to these trips will be advised closer to the event

As we have some new members join the club recently it would be really great if you all could attend the end of year Xmas lunch. This is a social day which means all  members present get to have a chat over a lunch and a beveridge.

Safe driving everyone

President Les Weir

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Upcoming events..

November 27th - Friday - Hanmer Springs - Molesworth safari

December 13th - Xmas trip and social lunch - Duntroon Domain

December 15th  - Club night - Oamaru Club  7.30pm

January 19th - Club night - Oamaru Club  7.30pm

January 30th / 31st - Wanaka weekend

February 16th - Club night - Oamaru Club  7.30pm

February 21st - Omarama - Upper Manuherikia region

March 20th - 21st - Combined clubs weekend - Alexandra

From the archives #1 November 2019

This time last year the club enjoyed an away weekend based at Mt Somers. The highlight of the weekend was the trip around Arrowsmith Station

Trip info schedule - December trip and Xmas lunch

Christmas Trip and midday Lunch - Sunday December 13th

Trip departs transport yard north Oamaru at 9.00 am. The trip includes a loop of the Slee property at Mt Domett. Good All Terrain tyres are required. Bring your smoko.

The trip will conclude at the Duntroon Camp ground where a xmas lunch will be waiting for you.

Please advise Les and Chris Weir of your intentions to attend both the trip and the lunch

Phone 03 434 2367                   Members may choose to attend the lunch only

The lunch fee is $15.00 per head

Trip info schedule - Wanaka weekend January 25 - 26th 2021

Wanaka weekend January 25th - 26th  2021

Departs Taylor residence  Minaret Ridge - Wanaka at 9.00 am

Truck fee $35.00 for access to Hunter Valley Station

Standard equipment as per club schedule

Bring your smoko and lunch

RSVP to Donald and Shirley       021 02269761

Matters arising from the recent committee meeting....

It was resolved at the last club meeting that a club membership sticker for display on members vehicle windows be printed and supplied to paid up members

Trip info schedule - Molesworth safari - Hanmer Springs

The trip starts at Hanmer Springs on Friday morning 27th of November 2020

Departs from the car park outside the hot pools at 9.00 am

Travel to Blenheim via the Molesworth road

Overnight at Blenheim (Top 10 Camp and Motels preferred option)

Saturday return to Hanmer Springs   - 28th November 2020

Trip will conclude at Hanmer Springs however additional activities are being considered for those who plan to stay on for a few days

Please make your own accommodation plans at Hanmer Springs and Blenheim

Grade 2 trip - essential equipment as per club schedule

The planned excursion through the Rainbow Pass has been cancelled due to road closure

Please RSVP to Greg McFarlane 03 437 2734, 027 229 4399

From the archives #2 November 2010

Another picture from the November 2010 Dunback - Palmerston trip

Committee 2020 - 2021

President: Les Weir    Ph:03 4342367, 02743422188

Vice President: Greg McFarlane    Ph:03 4372734, 0272294399

Secretary/Treasurer: Garth Dovey    Ph:03 4371851, 0274795159

Newsletter: Ian Vercoe     Ph:03 4452796, 0211708030

Trip Coordinator: Ron Pringle    Ph: 021476635

Trip Advisor: Russell Thompson    Ph:03 4343247, 0221914690 

Committee members:

Noel Bain    Ph:03 4371849, 02128 9001

Eric Wikstrom    Ph:03 4324191, 0274576007

Social Convenor:  Les Weir

Life Members: Neville Daniel, Laurie Young

Club web site and link to past eNews issues   www.no4wd.co.nz  

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