NO4WD - August 2025 newsletter

Presidents Pen..

Hello all.

August just about gone we have got Owen's trip this weekend then Chris's road trip around the big block. We are still having trouble with emails but trying to sort this so please send your details to Harry if have not yet as only half of you have so far.

Until next time.

Cheers Greg.

Committee 2025 - 2026

President:                       Greg McFarlane                       Ph:027 229 4399

Vice President:               Glen McGregor                         Ph:03 439 5448

Secretary/Treasurer:      Harry Van der Pauw                  Ph: 022 071 0321

Trip Coordinator:            Chris Smyth                               Ph 029 426 2228 

Health and Safety:          Bill Young                                  Ph 021 501 573

Vehicle Safety:                Ron Pringle                               Ph 021 476 635

Information Officer:         Russell Marr                              Ph 027 432 8001

Committee:                     Hamish Weatherall                    Ph 027 479 1711

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

Club Website

To view the club's website, click on this address  www.no4wd.co.nz

Did you know you can log into the web site and check your name and address details.

Enter your email address in the login box or click on 'login' if you have forgotten your password so the system can send you a temporary password.

Once you have logged in click on Personal settings to check your details.

if you change them be sure to click on the button 'update contact details' at the bottom of the screen after you have changed the data in the boxes.

Trips and related photos can be viewed by click on Events Summary from the left menu, then click on 'search' and the system will display a schedule of all the club events held since 2008, select the event to view the photos that have been tagged to that event.

If you have any problems with this. please email me for assistance.

russelljmarr52@gmail.com

General Club Information

Howdy members,

My name is Craig Wilkinson and I am the new editor for the NO4WD club newsletter. With no trip reports for the month the newsletter will be a bit vanilla in content but we do have alot to cover in the trip space.

We have a trip this Sunday to finish what we started with Owen planning to complete the Waioranga Coach Road out the back of Waimate. Please call Owen on 6882330 to register for his trip so numbers can be confirmed. The trip leaves at 08:30 on Sunday 31st of August from the Whitestone Panelbeating carpark at the North end. The trip will depart from the Forks hotel carpark so if you want to meet there organise this with Owen.

The next trip is a marathon of a trip leaving either Monday 1st September or Tuesday the 2nd of September. This is organised by Chris to run in his new engine so you need to prepare for the recovery of the landy if it goes pear shape. Chris has reasured me the A frame will be fitted to his landy in case it is converted into a trailer. It wont be a fast trip but it will take you over a couple of passes and into some spectacular west coast country. The trip will be over Haast pass heading north to Authurs pass then home to Oamaru. Call Chris if you want to go. Staying in pubs and feeding yourselves along the way but it will be fun. 0294262228.

Sunday the 7th of September (fathers day) we have a social visit to the back of Methven to watch 4x4 trials and trials bikes do their thing. we have been invited to watch the various trucks and bikes put through their paces. There is a $10 per head charge for this and this fee is a donation to their fundraiser for new clubrooms. There is a van heading there and once full the rest will be self drive. Call or text me to confirm attendance on 0211270470.

Coming up will be a buy/sell page for 4wd related goods you have to sell or need. I will also be adding other content in the future editions as we evolve the newsletter to suit the needs of the club. I look forward to providing informative articles, a bit of banter within the club and making sure everyone is informed of upcoming trips.

Cheers,

Craig Wilkinson

Upcoming Events:

• 31st August. Waioranga coach road out the back of Waimate. Contact Owen 6882330
• 01 or 02 September. Haast Pass, Authurs Pass roadtrip. Contact Chris 0294262228
• 07 September. 4x4 trials, Methven. Contact Craig 0211270470
• 20 September. Herbert forest trip. Contact Chris 0294262228
• 18/19 October. Macauly river trip. Contact Chris 0294262228
• 13 December. Christmas trip and function. Contact Chris 0294262228

trip sheets

Hi Team,

I will get better at formatting the trip sheets.

I have spent way too long trying to rotate 2 of them with little success so I will publish the newsletter and look to correct these in the next edition.

Craig.

Club Jackets, Caps and Beanies.

Jackets, caps and beanies

There is the opportunity for club members to purchase smart black jackets, caps and beanies with the club logo on it for great prices - Beanie - $15, Cap - $20, Bucket Hat - $23. All GST inclusive

The jacket sizes available are - S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL - $55.00

IN STOCK - 1 LARGE JACKET - 1 XL JACKET - as at 24/6/2024

• Orders are being collated by emailing your name and size to no4wdoamaru@gmail.com 
• Call or txt Greg McFarlane 0272294399

Waioranga coach road

Macaulay trip

Christmas trip

Around the block

Herbert forest trip