BMW Motorcycle Club of Aotearoa New Zealand Inc.
Established in 1975, the BMW Motorcycle Club of Aotearoa New Zealand is a national motorcycle club catering for anyone interested in BMW motorcycles, old and new. We have weekly and monthly gatherings covering most regions, major rallies for the whole club organized throughout the year and a digital monthly newsletter, containing many interesting stories, articles and details of upcoming rides and rallies.
BMW Motorcycle Club actively organises and supports many motorcycle events.
What is the BMW Motorcycle Club?
We are a national organisation for people interested in BMW motorcycles and have a membership of approximately 600. Note that you do not have to own a BMW motorcycle to join.
Some BMW Motorcycle Dealers, cover or contribute the first year of membership with us, to persons who buy a BMW Motorcycle from them. Ask your Dealer for any offer when purchasing your next bike from them.
Participating partners can also join as Pillion or Partner Members, paying a reduced annual membership fee, subject to belonging to an Owner/full member, aligning their expiry dates, renewal payments and postage of membership cards.
For information on Membership Fees click HERE.
Meetings
Each area may have different meeting dates, your Area Rep will send advisory emails. For contact details for the Area Reps click HERE.
For Auckland Members, a monthly meeting is held on the second Monday of each month, usually at the Vintage Car Club Rooms, 39 Fairfax Avenue, Penrose, Auckland, at 7.30 pm. Please contact Stephen Parkinson, auckland@bmwmc.nz for confirmation if attending.
For Wellington Members, monthly meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. The venue may vary but it is usually in the Kensington Lounge, Petone Workingmen’s Club, 47 Udy St, Petone, from 6:00 pm. Sign in noting BMWMC as your member club. Bistro dining is available from 5:30 pm Please contact Denis Hulston, wellington@bmwmc.nz for confirmation if attending.
For Canterbury Members, a monthly meeting is held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Cranford Ale House, Cranford Street, St.Albans, Christchurch from 6.30 pm We look forward to welcoming you there.
Runs and activities are organised in most centres each month (sometimes two or more). For details of advertised events, click HERE or please contact your Area Rep.
Activities and Organisation
BMW Motorcycle Club Board Members can be resident in any part of New Zealand. Area Representatives are responsible for organising and coordinating runs, informal meetings and social occasions in their area.
Your local BMW dealer will be able to put you in touch with the Area Rep closest to you. Otherwise write to the Club at Post Box 109-245, Newmarket, Auckland 1149. Or email the Secretary at secretary@bmwmc.nz
In addition there is the Annual AGM and National Rally held in January (alternating in the South and North Islands); the North Island RAG Rally is held on the last weekend in March; and a South Island RAG Rally held in October.
Other events can be found by clicking HERE.
Newsletter
One of the benefits of membership is receiving our monthly newsletter electronically. It is noted for being informative and entertaining, which is largely due to the high quality of articles submitted by members.
The newsletter may also be available as a physical copy – please contact your Area Representative for details. The current and archived copies of our Newsletter (since 2012) can be found on our Website HERE.
Regalia
Clothing and badges with the Club insignia are available to members. Full details of available products is available by clicking HERE.
Motorcycle Insurance
Star Insurance offers Club members an exclusive, market-leading insurance scheme.
Become a BMWMC member HERE, should you wish to join us for this and the many other benefits our members receive.
For a quote, please click, call or email Star Insurance:
Online Quote: Click Here and use Promo Code BMWSTAR when asked
or
Call. 0800 250 600
or
Email: admin@starinsure.co.nz
And get the best protection for your bike and gear before you need it.
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BMW Motorcycle Club members can also get a discount from the InterIslander when booking return fares. To access discounted rates, use the group reference code printed on the reverse of your membership card. Each reservation must be made directly with the InterIslander either;
- Online HERE (enter your group booking code in the discount code box and click on “book now”); or
- by phone on 0800 878-898. Group Desk Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Every reservation will be given an expiry/payment date and is required to be paid in full by that date. Space is subject to availability at the time of the booking request. Please have your Membership Card with you as you may be asked to present it for inspection.
Click HERE to see a copy of the 2022 Agreement
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Member Discounts
Above is a list of discounts available to BMW Motorcycle Club members. If you know of other discount possibilities, then please advise the Board, by either of the following methods:
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- An email to the Secretary – Click HERE
- Our postal address:
BMW Motorcycle Club
Post Box 109 245
Newmarket
AUCKLAND 1149
Payments to us…
Our account details are:
BMWMC Westpac Acc. #: 03-1519-0034447-00
Please add:
- Particulars: Surname & First Name of the current member
- Code: e.g. SUBS, Shirt, Event etc.
- Reference: Your 4-digit membership number / Mobile #
Once payment has been made, to expedite matters please email:
treasurer@bmwmc.nz or membership@bmwmc.nz
Thank you