Early Bird Offer Extended to 1 August —Don’t Miss Out!
🐯 Early Bird Entry: $50 + GST per vehicle (car, bike, truck, whatever you drive!)
Lock in your spot for less if you register before 1 August 2026.
After that, standard entry is $100 + GST per vehicle.
Your registration gets you in for the full weekend of fun—show day, cruises, dinners, spot prizes, laughs and more!
When booking: Enter only one person's name per vehicle.
Registrations include:
- Access to Mates in Motors all weekend for your group
- One vehicle entry to Mates in Motors
- Entry to Tongariro Domain
- Donation to Mates in Construction
Accommodation discounts for Civil Contractors NZ members still apply—watch out for your exclusive code for Lakeland Resort Taupō in your confirmation email.
Weekend Highlights
Friday 30th October – Welcome Cruise & Social Vibes
Hit the road to Taupō however suits you—convoy with your mates or make it a solo adventure. Check in, relax, grab dinner, then kick things off with our legendary evening cruise! Join convoys from around the region for an epic parade of cars, bikes, and trucks. Make new friends, reunite with old ones, and swap stories as the engines roar through town!
Saturday 31st October – Show, Shine & Unforgettable Experiences
- 7:00am–8:30am – Kickstart with a brekkie feast at Lakeland Resort (for Friday arrivals)
- 8:45am – Gather the crew and roll out to Tongariro Domain
- 9:00am–2:00pm – Show & Shine at Tongariro Domain
Show off your pride and joy, cast your vote for People’s Choice, and maybe hop into something unique for a waterfront cruise (with a donation—every dollar helps Mates in Construction!)
- 2:00pm-4:30pm – Group cruise & late lunch (venue TBC)
Cruise through Taupō ’s best backroads and refuel with some grub and good company
- 4:30pm onwards – Free time
Explore Taupō, take in the lake views, snap photos, or grab a yarn with fellow enthusiasts
- 6:00pm – Legendary Dinner and Prizegiving at Finns Bistro and Beer Garden
Feast, laugh and cheer as prizes are handed out, spot prizes drawn, and auction items raise the tempo—all for a great cause!
Sunday 1st November – Farewell Cruise
One last cruise, plenty of smiles, and a big group send-off. Leave Taupō with your heart full, your tank empty, and your calendar already marked for next year!
You Can Help Make it EVEN Bigger!
Are you keen to sponsor, donate spot prizes, or contribute an auction item? Getting involved has never been more rewarding—support a brilliant cause, promote your business, and be part of a legendary event! Welcome onboard to Geosynthetic Partners International Limited (GPIL) as our first major sponsor of Mates In Motors! Thanks also to the support of HUMES and UDC you guys all rock!
Bring your mates, bring your motors, and support Mates in Construction—Taupō is waiting!
Seriously: this is the event you’ll be talking about all year. Don’t miss it!