Club History

1975 New Plymouth

12 AROC members present

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1976 Taupo

29 AROC members present

1977 Wanganui

17 AROC members present

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1978 Tauranga

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1979 Cambridge

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1980 Palmerston North

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1981 Christchurch

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1982 Palmerston North

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Fees raised from$7.00 to $10.00
Biella Tirante awarded to Dave Clarke (March) and Les Singh (November)

1983 Taupo

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1984 Wellington

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1985 Nelson

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1986 Masterton

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1987 New Plymouth

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1988 Timaru

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1989 Auckland

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1990 Lower Hutt

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1991 Picton

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1992 Taupo

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1993 Napier

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1994 Queenstown

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1995 Auckland

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1996 Lower Hutt

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1997 Blenheim

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1998 Rotorua

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1999 Bulls
25th AGM

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2000 Akaroa on Banks Peninsula, Christchurch
26th AGM

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2001 Napier
27th AGM

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Membership stands at 650 members.
AROC award to John Anstice
Burnt Piston award to Clive Conland and his daughter.
Biella Tirante Merit award to Wendy Galloway.

2002 Mt Maunganui
28th AGM

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Membership stands at 595 members.
AROC award to John Cornelius.
Burnt Piston award to Clive Conland.
Biella Tirante Merit award to Don Bradley.

2003 Dunedin
29th AGM

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Vote of thanks to Murray Campbell for 22 years as Club Shop Manager.
AROC award to John & Mary McTavish.
Burnt Piston award to Leyton Tremain.
Biella Tirante merit award to Peter Wildbore & Michelle Andrews.

2004 Masterton
30th AGM

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Membership stands at 575 members.
AROC award presented to George Louie.
Burnt Piston award to Stephen Martin.
Biella Tirante merit award to Mary Cornelius.

2005 Wairakei Resort
31st AGM

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Membership stands at 581 members.
AROC award presented to Bob & Margaret Hurring.
Burnt Piston award to Robin Simpson.
Biella Tirante merit award to Graham & Joan Hilder.

2006 Blenheim
32nd AGM

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Membership stands at 565 members.
David Rhodes thanked for being Treasurer since 1983.
AROC award presented to Ross & Christine Bulling.
Burnt Piston award to Ken Garlick.
Biella Tirante merit award to Arthur Vowles.

2007 Rotorua
33rd AGM

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Membership stands at 560 members.
Don Bradley given life membership.
AROC award presented to Bruce & Bridget Stewart.
Burnt Piston award to Tony Morgan & Sharyn Martin.
Biella Tirante merit award to Lane McPhail.

2008 Wanganui
34th AGM

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Membership stands at 571 members.
AROC award presented to John Anstice.
Burnt Piston award to Kevin & Anne Leabourn.
Biella Tirante merit award to Glenn Watson.

2009 Greymouth
35th AGM

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Membership stands at 520 members.
Biella Tirante merit award to Fiona Harrison.
AROC award presented to Keith and Jeanette Howie.
Burnt Piston award to David and Lyn Rhodes.

2010 Hampton Downs
36th AGM

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Membership stands at 536 members.
Biella Tirante merit award to Margaret Kelly.
AROC award presented to Keith Elliott.
Burnt Piston award to John Mallard.
Centennial Cup awarded to Graeme Thompson.

2011 Napier
37th AGM

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Membership stands at 512 members.
Biella Tirante merit award to Les Singh.
AROC award presented to Robin Lock.
Burnt Piston award to Paul Miller.
Centennial Cup awarded to Bridget and Bruce Stewart.
Special award to Wendy Galloway.

2012 Queenstown
38th AGM

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Membership stands at 508 members.
Biella Tirante merit award to Fred Lennard.
AROC award presented to Murray McCartney and Neil Miller.
Burnt Piston award to Mary Cornelius and Stu Brown.
Centennial Cup awarded to Keith Elliot.

25 Year Medal and Certificates approved.

2013 Wellington
39th AGM

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Membership stands at 494 members.
Biella Tirante merit award to John and Denise Anstice.
AROC award presented to Mike Apthorp.
Burnt Piston award to Tony and Angela Herbert.
Centennial Cup stays with Keith Elliot.

25 year medals The following members were recognized for their contribution of 25 or more years of membership and attended the AGM: Paul Amey, Keith Anderson, Peter Beck, Michael Galloway, Wendy Galloway, Bruce Harrison, Fiona Harrison, Graham Hilder, Robin Lock, Carol Nicoll, Chris Nicoll, Willy Oxley, Bill Ritchie, Les Singh, Linda Singh, Bruce Stewart, Rob Turner, Shirley Turner, Mike Apthorp and Tom Bruynel.

2014 Taupo
40th AGM

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Membership stands at 461 members.

Biella Tirante merit awarded to Arthur Vowles; Arthur also received this award 2006.

AROC Trophy awarded to Greg & Karelan Doran of Wakatipu for their efforts in getting to the AGM.

Burnt Piston awarded to David Frow and Shelly Major. They started out in their 1974 GT Junior, and arrived in a Mercedes (very late).

Centennial Concours Cup awarded to Peter Wildbore and Michelle Andrews for their beautifully restored 1969 1750 GTV named Doris (when you see it you will understand the name).

25 year medals The following members were recognized for their contribution of 25 or more years of membership and attended the AGM: Andy Drummond, Keith Elliott, Kathy Elliott, Brett Falconer, Joan Hilder, Margaret Kelly, Fred Lennard, Dot Louie, George Louie, Sue Brice, Robyn Ritchie, Bridget Stewart, Arthur Vowles, Glenn Watson, Judith Watson.   

2015 Mt Cook 41th AGM

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Membership stands at 467 members.

Biella Tirante Merit Trophy - to recognise a special person in the AROC club awarded to
Carol Nicoll for all the works behind the scenes for all the AROC members.

AROC Trophy awarded to recognise the efforts taken to get to the AGM awarded to: John & Angela Mallard of Bay of Plenty for their efforts in arranging all the North Island convoy to get t the Hermitage together.

Burnt Piston awarded for the misfortunes that can happen owning an Alfa getting to or at the AGM awarded to:  Glenn & Judith Watson, for having to leave their car at Cheviot and hitching a ride to the AGM.

Centennial Concours Cup awarded for the restoration over the last year and presented at the AGM. This was awarded to Peter Wildbore and Michelle Andrews in 2014 for their beautifully restored 1969 1750 GTV named Doris and as there was no entrant this year they keep it for another year.

25 year medals The following members were recognized for their contribution of 25 or more years of membership and attended the AGM: Robert and Shirley Turner, Michael Talbot, Ross Bulling, Robert Hurring, Margaret Hurring, Stephen Martin, Kevin Louie, Lane McPhail, Dennis Chapman, Debbie Chapman, Rick Wilson, Janine Mayson.

2016 Paihia, Bay of Islands 42nd AGM

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Membership stands at 480 members.

Biella Tirante Merit Trophy - to recognise a special person in the AROC club awarded to
Lane McPhil for all the work behind the scenes for all AROC members.

AROC Trophy awarded to recognise the efforts taken to get to the AGM awarded to: Alex and Michael Bekhar of Christchurch.

Burnt Piston awarded for the misfortunes that can happen owning an Alfa getting to or at the AGM awarded to:  Rob and Shirley Turner.

Centennial Concours Cup awarded for the restoration over the last year and presented at the AGM. This was a very tight contest this year, after none last year we had four cars to be judged. The award went to Bruce and Bridget Stewart for their beautifully restored red 1969 1750 Spider Veloce.

25 year medals The following members were recognized for their contribution of 25 or more years of membership. Stuart Light (USA), Don Hopkins, Stephen and Jenny Ansley, Peter and Marion Boisen.

Life Membership was awarded to Arthur and Jan Vowels.

North v South Island Cup

Apparently the cars were being judged and were very close and as the South Island have misplaced the trophy the South Island were awarded it to give them time to bring it back next year. Congratulations to the South Island crew.

2017 Tauranga 43rd AGM

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Membership stands at 482 members.

Biella Tirante Merit Trophy - to recognise a special person in the AROC club awarded to:
John and Angela Mallard for all the work behind and in front of the scenes for all AROC members.

AROC Trophy awarded to recognise the efforts taken to get to the AGM awarded to: Maree Paterson who came all the way from Samoa.

Burnt Piston awarded for the misfortunes that can happen owning an Alfa getting to or at the AGM awarded to:  Rick Wilson for backing a loan car into a hard object.

Centennial Concours Cup awarded for the restoration over the last year and presented at the AGM. The award went to Tony Herbert for his beautifully restored 1970 GT Junior.

25 year medals The following members were recognized for their contribution of 25 or more years of membership. Lester Banham, Jason Butterfield, Mark and Rachel Deoki, Peter Kelly, Murray Hodgson, Mark Nicholson, Pitt and Shirley Ramsay.

North v South Island Cup

Well it was for Line dancing and of course the South Island were much better at this than the North (nothing to do with having Gore the “country capital”.  Congratulations to the South Island crew.

2018 Nelson 44th AGM

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Membership stands at members.

Biella Tirante Merit Trophy - to recognise a special person in the AROC club awarded to:
David Laney, Dunedin - for the great work in the region over many years.

AROC Trophy awarded to recognise the efforts taken to get to the AGM awarded to: Team Giuseppe (Mark, Rachel, Zach and Josh Deoki) - for keeping us entertained through YouTube and Facebook on the family trip in Giueseppe to the AGM.

Burnt Piston awarded for the misfortunes that can happen owning an Alfa getting to or at the AGM awarded to:  Rick Wilson for failing to return this award that he won last year.

Centennial Concours Cup awarded for the restoration over the last year awarded to: Alan Bradnock - Red Giulietta 750D Spider.

25 year medals The following members were recognized for their contribution of 25 or more years of membership. Michelle Andrews, Ailsa Cornelius, John Cornelius, Steve Fitzsimons, Roger Johnston, Colin Lim, Eric Swinbourn, George Way and Peter Wildbore.

North v South Island Cup The North Island took it way this year.  The challenge was to make 5 hats from tin foil, was a close finish as there were 10 wonderful creations.

Best in show Show and Shine - Bruce and Bridget Stewart in their beautiful red 1969 1750 Spider Veloce

Life Membership awarded to Chris and Carol Nicoll for the work done for AROC over the years since joining in 1982.

2019 Cambridge 45th AGM

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Membership stands at 509 members.

Biella Tirante Merit Trophy - to recognise a special person in the AROC club awarded to: Bruce Harrison - Tauranga for the great work in the region over many years.

AROC Trophy awarded to recognise the efforts taken to get to the AGM awarded to: Mark Battley for his many attempts to get to the AGM.

Burnt Piston awarded for the misfortunes that can happen owning an Alfa getting to or at the AGM awarded to: Tony Herbert, for his many times he needed jumper leads or a push.  

Centennial Concours Cup awarded for the restoration over the last year awarded to: Not awarded this year.

25 year medals The following members were recognized for their contribution of 25 or more years of membership. Mary Cornelius, Stu Brown, Phil Hehir, John Mallard, Angela Mallard, John Robertson, Ian West, Peter McDowell, Valerie McDowell.

North v South Island Cup The South Island took it way this year, with teams on three wheelers around an obstacle course, South just piped the North at the last second.

Best in show Show and Shine - Cameron Bull, with his lovely 2001 GTV 916.

2020 New Plymouth 46th AGM

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Membership stands at 539 members.

Biella Tirante Merit Trophy - to recognise a special person in the AROC club awarded to: Mark and Rachel Deoki - Auckland for the great work in the Auckland region over many years.

AROC Trophy awarded to recognise the efforts taken to get to the AGM awarded to: Hamish and Jan Tait Auckland - 1990 33 QV 1.7 for the stress of a car that keep pretending to breakdown only to work perfectly when mechanic attempted to find out what is wrong..

Burnt Piston awarded for the misfortunes that can happen owning an Alfa getting to or at the AGM awarded to: Nick Nikolovski of Auckland, for his tangle with an Indian motorbike during the run to lunch.  

Centennial Concours Cup awarded for the restoration over the last year and presented at the AGM awarded to: Les and Linda Singh for their 1974 105 2000 GTV Veloce.

North v South Island Cup The South Island took it way again this year, with the scores of the afternoons’ trial added up for all the South Island participants and the same number randomly picked from the pile of North Islanders.

Best in show Show and Shine - Peoples choice - Lewis and Kerryn Townshend of Palmerston North for their 1962 Spider 2000.

25 year medals The following members were recognized for their contribution of 25 or more years of membership. Fumihiro Murano - Tokyo, Japan, Ray Shanks - Waitara, Tina Glennie - Waitara, John McTavish - Tauranga, Mary McTavish - Tauranga, Tony Morgan - Auckland, Sharyn Martin - Auckland

Life Membership awarded to Glenn and Judith Watson of Palmerston North for many years of service to the Club, including Secretary and Treasurer as well as all the other events organised since joining in October 1989.

2021 Invercargill 47th AGM

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Membership stands at 539 members.

Biella Tirante Merit Trophy - to recognise a special person in the AROC club awarded to: Fiona Harrison - Tauranga, for the important work over many years of being AROC NZ (Inc)’s Web Manager and the complex work of keeping everything up to date.

AROC Trophy awarded to recognise the efforts taken to get to the AGM awarded to: John and Mary McTavish - Tauranga, who did all the right things to get their Alfa(s) ready for the trip South, but still had to come in the “other car”.

Burnt Piston awarded for the misfortunes that can happen owning an Alfa getting to or at the AGM awarded to: Bruce and Bridge Stewart for BLUMGU, their blue 1958 Giulietta Sprint, having not 1 but 2 outside rear axle seals failing.

Centennial Concours Cup awarded for the restoration over the last year and presented at the Festa Annuale awarded to: Chris Nicoll for his work to get the 1973 2000 GTV finally finished after 30 years and to drive it from Napier to Invercargill.

North v South Island Cup The North Island took it away his year. There was a quiz for each table, then once the winner was announced a count up of North/South Islanders came on the North Island side. First time in a while it has come north.

Best in show Show and Shine - Peoples choice - Michael Wyatt for his beautiful blue 1962 Giulietta Sprint Speciale.

25 year medals awarded to members who attended the Festa Annuale The following members were recognized for their contribution of 25 or more years of membership. Michael Talbot, Timaru, joined 1983 = 38 years, Scott and Joc O’Donnell, Invercargill, joined 1988 = 33 years, Michael Wyatt, Queenstown, joined 1991 = 30 years, Alan and Cecilie McKenzie, Dunedin joined 1991 = 30 years, Geoff and Barb Anderson, Dunedin joined 1993 = 28 years.

2022 Gisborne 48th AGM

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Membership stands at 578 members.

Biella Tirante Merit Trophy - to recognise a special person in the AROC club awarded to: Mark Battley and Mark Deoki for the outstanding work with the Auckland.

AROC Trophy awarded to recognise the efforts taken to get to the AGM awarded to: David Laney of Dunedin, for travelling the furthest to get to the Festa Annuale and AGM.

Burnt Piston Award for the misfortunes that can happen owning an Alfa getting to or at the AGM awarded to: Geoff and Barb Anderson from Otago, for the misfortune of getting their spider rear ended on the way to the Festa Annuale. 

Centennial Concours Cup awarded for the restoration over the last year and presented at the Festa Annuale to: Lindsay Knowles from Auckland, for his beautifully restored 1965 Giulia Sprint GT which has taken him 12 months to get its New Zealand passport.

North v South Island Cup

The South Island took it away his year after a mishap in the North Island team.  It was a tray of glasses running around a course x 10 people per team  

Best in show - Show and Shine - Peoples choice - Lindsay Knowles from Auckland, for his beautifully restored 1965 Giulia Sprint GT.

25 year medals awarded to members who attended the Festa Annuale The following members were recognized for their contribution of 25 or more years of membership. Rob Miller, Mark Battley, Clive Conland, Jeanette Conland, Kevin Leabourn, Anne Leabourn, Paul Miller, Gaye Miller, Murray Ravenscroft, Jane Ravenscroft, John Searle.   

2023 Christchurch 49th AGM

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Membership stands at 609 members.

Biella Tirante Merit Trophy - to recognise a special person in the AROC club awarded to:Tom Bruynel for his work on the "Half Century Full Throttle" book.

AROC Trophy awarded to recognise the efforts taken to get to the AGM awarded to:John and Denise Anstice for their medical journey to get to Festa.

Burnt Piston Award for the misfortunes that can happen owning an Alfa getting to or at the AGM awarded to: John and Jan Yee for problems with their 147 GTA. 

Centennial Concours Cup awarded for the restoration over the last year and presented at the Festa Annuale to: Glenn and Judith Watson for the restoration of their 1971 1750 GTV.

North v South Island Cup

The North Island took it away his year.  It was Gumboot throwing.

Best in show - Show and Shine - Peoples choice - Lewis and Kerryn Townshend for their 1962 (102 series) 2000 Spider.

25 year medals awarded to members who attended the Festa Annuale The following members were recognised for their contribution of 25 or more years of membership. Simon Dawson and Julie Collins, Andrew Day, Terry and Linda Folland, Lindsay O'Donnell, John and Lynore Parkin, Robin and Suzie Heslop

2024 Wellington 50th AGM

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Membership stands at xxx members.

Biella Tirante Merit Trophy - to recognise a special person in the AROC club awarded to:Alex Schultz for his contribution to the layout and artwork of the AlfaNews magazine..

AROC Trophy awarded to recognise the efforts taken to get to the AGM awarded to:Margaret and Peter Kelly for their significant effort to get to the Festa..

Burnt Piston Award for the misfortunes that can happen owning an Alfa getting to or at the AGM awarded to: Kevin Louie and Grace Chan for leaving Auckland without their clothes for the Gala Dinner.. 

Centennial Concours Cup awarded for the restoration over the last year and presented at the Festa Annuale to: Andre and Kirsty Russell, for their newly restored 1975 GT 1600 Junior.

North v South Island Cup

South Island for their Alfa-ised rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody.

Best in show - Show and Shine - Peoples choice - Lewis and Kerryn Townshend for their Montreal.

25 year medals awarded to members who attended the Festa Annuale The following members were recognised for their contribution of 25 or more years of membership. Gary and Meg McDonald, Graeme Thompson, George Slim, Les & Coleen Clark, Keith Pfeffer & Rachel Nolan, Derek & Christine Douche, Wayne Anstis, Hayden & Leonie Nicholson, Tony & Sue Roberts

50 year medals awarded to members who attended the Festa Annuale The following members were recognised for their contribution of 50 or more years of membership. Les and Linda Singh