Minis Waikato is a community of enthusiasts dedicated to preserving and enjoying classic Minis built between 1959 - 2000.
The club was originally founded as the "Mini Cooper Enthusiasts Club Inc." in June 1989. The "Classic Mini" was simply a "Mini".Enthusiasts of all Mini's were welcome to join the Club. This included those who were interested in any of the different Marques and Variants. ie, Austin, Morris, Riley, Wolseley, Moke's, Vans, Ute's & Special's.
In 2016 the range of eligible Club vehicles changed to include enthusiasts of all front wheel drive, "A" series powered cars. ie, 1100 & 1300's, Allegro & Metro. These cars now also qualify as Club cars, for inclusion in results of any Club competitions. Ownership has never been a requirement. The Club aims to promote the exchange of knowledge and friendly competition among mini enthusiasts and help preserve examples of the worlds first space saving, front wheel drive automobile. When the original Mini ended production in October 2000, it became known as the "Classic Mini".
The new BMW MINI was released in 2002ish, and it was thought to deserve it's own Club.
Club Membership is offered to anyone who has an interest in Classic mini's. (pre - 2001)
We run monthly drives, social meetups, workshop days, and display events. Members share practical knowledge on maintenance, sourcing parts, and keeping classic Minis on the road.
From factory-original restorations to reliable daily drivers, every style of classic Mini is welcome.
Manage your profile, keep your Minis and photos up to date, and follow your annual membership fee status.
Browse upcoming events, use the members car gallery, and connect through member-only buy/sell listings.
List tools and resources, borrow available items from other members, and track return status in one place.
