What does membership of TR Register New Zealand include and how do I join?

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TR Register New Zealand is a national car club for owners and enthusiasts of the TR marque, formed in 1975. Membership gives you access to the club's register of TR cars and their provenance, participation in regional runs and regular get-togethers, and eligibility to attend the annual National Event. To join, the site directs prospective members to its "Become a member today!" page, which explains how to sign up.

What the club is

The TR Register NZ describes itself as a national car club for the enjoyment and promotion of the TR Marque in New Zealand. It has around 300 members spread across the country, which is split into 10 Regional Zones — 7 in the North Island and 3 in the South Island.

One of its stated aims is to maintain a register of all TRs and their derivatives in New Zealand, whether on or off the road. That provenance information is available to all members and prospective members.

What membership includes

Based on the club's own description of its activities, membership connects you to:

  • The register and provenance information — a record of TRs and their derivatives in NZ, accessible to members and prospective members.
  • Regional runs and events — each region organises its own runs and events, with regular get-togethers at various favourite venues on agreed dates.
  • The event calendar — local events and meetings are displayed there, so you can see what is happening in your zone.
  • The annual National Event — a National Weekend held at various locations around NZ, alternating between the North Island and South Island, bringing members from different regions together.

The 10 Regional Zones

Code Region
AKL Auckland
BOP Bay of Plenty
CAN Canterbury
HAB Hawke's Bay
NEM Nelson / Marlborough
NTL Northland
ODS Otago / Deep South
WAI Waikato
WEM Wellington / Manawatu
WHT Whanganui / Taranaki

How to join

The site's own route to membership is a "Become a member today!" link that takes you to a page explaining how to join TR Register New Zealand. If you are considering joining, start there for the current joining process and any requirements.

Because the club covers the whole country through regional zones, it is worth identifying which zone you fall into before you join — that determines the local runs, events and get-togethers most relevant to you.