Pork Pie Charity Run

Conditions of Entry

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

The Event

  1. Registrations are accepted at the Organisers discretion. Acknowledgement of receipt of registration IS NOT acceptance of registration. You will be notified of your successful entry by email within 24 hours. Registrations will open at 10.00am, Saturday 11 April 2026.
  2. Registrations are not transferrable – please do not register on behalf of another team.
  3. Raising money for the nominated charity, Life Flight Air Ambulance, is a condition of entry.  Each team is required to raise a minimum of $1,000 by 8 weeks prior to commencement of the Event. Failure to do so may disqualify your team from participating.
  4. The Event is limited to 50 cars (100 participants) and entry is on a first come, first served, basis.
  5. Vehicles may be a Mini of any year or any other classic car as featured in the film “Goodbye Pork Pie”.  In the spirit of the classic films we will take the road trip of a lifetime from Paihia to Invercargill – “We’re taking this bloody car to Invercargill.”

Teams

  1. A team is made up of one car and two licensed drivers.  Participants will be required to share a room during the event.  Hotel rooms will have one double bed (double) or two single beds (twin).  Your preference is to be advised upon acceptance of registration.
  2. Drivers must present a current driver’s license that complies with New Zealand laws and regulations at the beginning of the Event and every vehicle must be registered and hold a current Warrant of Fitness for the duration of the Event. You may be asked to provide proof of this prior to the start of the Event.
  3. We recommend that teams have some form of independent “Roadside Assistance” in the event of breakdown. Do not expect to rely on other participants unless you have a prior arrangement.

Participation Costs

  1. Total cost for participation in the event is $3810.00 and includes 7 nights hotel/motel accommodation (full breakfasts included) in a twin or double room; 1 way interisland ferry crossing for a car and two passengers; entry to some evening meal/s as organised; entry to the formal celebration dinner for 2 people in Invercargill.  All other arrangements (including lunches/dinners, return journey to the start of the event/your home, breakdowns etc.) are at the participant(s) expense.
  2. Payment of registration (in full) is required by 4pm, Friday 24th April 2026. All entry documentation must be completed and returned by this date as well.
  3. Successful registrant will be notified by email and supplied with bank details for payment of entry fee. Other documentation to be completed will also be supplied at this time.

Cancellations

  1. All cancellations must be notified to the Organisers in writing.
  2. No refund will be given for cancellation. However, the Organisers may, at their discretion, consider a refund for cancellation for genuine life events.
      Key Dates

        11/4/26 Registration opens, 10.00am Saturday.
        12/4/26 Successful entries will be notified by email.
        24/4/26 Registration cost to be paid by 4pm, Friday, including entry documentation completed and returned.
        31/5/26 Target date for entry packs to be posted.
        19/1/27 $1000.00 minimum fundraising target to be met.
        30/3/27 Meet at Scenic Hotel, Paihia. Accommodation AND breakfast is included for the night of 30/3/27. Breakfast is also included on the 6/4/27 in Invercargill.
        31/3/27 Start your engines.

       

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