Nelson Motorcycle Club Inc 1908

Welcome  to Nelson Motorcycle Club, NZ's oldest Motorcycle Club.

2024/25 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
The current Membership year runs from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. New memberships are now available for the 2024/25 membership year

Current Club members will  receive an email reminder to renew by 31 March and can renew their membership  by completing the online form and paying online.

Club membership cards are mailed shortly  thereafter.

Subscriptions 2024-2025
$30 Individual Full Year 
$60 Family Full Year

Note: To claim the capped Family rate all members must reside at the same address.

Please use the 'On-Line' form wherever possible to make processing your application faster.

ON-LINE APPLICATION FORM Click Here

Payment must be paid at the time of  completing the  online application,  otherwise your membership request won't appear for processing.

Your card will be mailed shortly therafter.

Please message the Club via facebook if you need a membership card urgently so you can attend an event.

Membership Contact: email [email protected] 



Membership and MNZ Licences
Please bring your current membership card to sign in at events. 

You must to be a current MNZ affiliated club member to get a MNZ Competition Licence, including a One Event Licence (OEL, or Day Licence).

All club events (except Laidback Trail rides) require riders to present a MNZ competition licence (club or championship) or OEL (One Event Licence) at sign in.


A One Event Licence costs $30, plus Membership if not already a member of an MNZ affiliated club.

OEL's will available only for support classes at  North/South Island or National Championship level events and a Championship Licence is required for championship classes. Riders may be able to buy an upgrade from the Club to a full Championship Licence at the event but you must check first as this is not always the case.

Championship Licence are renewed through out the  year on the anniversary date of your first licence application.

MNZ Competition Licences
MNZ Competition Licensing provides insurance cover to both the Club, officials and all riders participating in the event and also supports our governing body (MNZ) in their efforts to improve the safety, availability and enjoyment of our sport.

MNZ competition licences are available online at www.mnz.co.nz and you will require your username and password to login plus an online payment method.
 Discounts are available with 2 OEL licences, and payment terms are available from MNZ.

Full information on applying and upgrading your licence is available at MNZ 
Click here
This includes:

  • MNZ Upgrade from Club to Championship Competition Licence
  • MNZ Upgrade Mini to Junior Licence
  • MNZ Upgrade Junior to Senior Licence
  • Associate Memberships (includes 2 OEL)

MNZ Code of Conduct
Our Club expects and requires all riders to comply with the MNZ Code of Conduct at all  Nelson Motorcycle Club events.

The MNZ Code of Conduct is here and all riders must be aware of it as they are responsible for the actions of their supporters and pit crew.

Nelson Motor Cycle Club Inc Constitution
This was originally created in 1924 and has been updated since, most recently in 2016 due to changes in IRD requirements and recent law changes.
2016 Constitution Here

Club Waimea
Our Committee members are members of Club Waimea, who support us by providing a meeting room.

We invite you to support Club Waimea too Here

Committee meetings are held on the second Wednesday monthly from 7pm at Club Wiamea, Lower Queen Street Richmond. 

Forest Riding Permits
Members of the Nelson Club can purcahase Forest Riding permits at a discounted rate of $60/12 months instead of $120/12 months.

More information is available Here