White Ribbon Ride with the Super Māori Fullas 25th Nov onwards

**Ms Piggy** · 3rd November 2009, 19:35

This year a motorcycle ride is being organised from Wellington to Bream Bay in the far north by the Super Māori Fullas, Patriots Defence Force Motorcycle Club and Families Commission.

The ride aims to raise awareness of men’s violence against women. We’re asking men to stand up and begin the journey towards a violence free society.

Four rides will leave from Westpac Stadium in Wellington on 25 & 26 November, led by the Super Māori Fullas and Patriots. Each group will take a separate route up the east, west and central North Island.

The rides will visit over 35 towns and cities across the North Island picking up riders on the way north to the ASB Stadium in Auckland. From there the ride will make its way to Bream Bay, Ruakaka, Whangarei.

Access further details and resources via http://whiteribbon.org.nz/get-involv...e-ribbon-ride/

**Horse** · 13th November 2009, 22:40

Met one of the Patriot MC riders at ANZA today, riding a very nice Road King, who mentioned this. Looks like a good cause, might try and join them on part of the ride.

**george formby** · 14th November 2009, 10:13

Bloody good guys! Getting off their butts to stand up & make a difference.

**Monamie** · 15th November 2009, 19:06

Thanks Ms P

We will be there supporting this for sure.

Those `fullas` have my utmost respect bringing a subject that is usually kept behind closed doors out in the open. It is a very damaging cycle through our generations/society and one that is hard to break out of once you have been subjected to it.
For me its 16 years of hell vs 3 years of bless (especially the last one).

Good on you guys

**Conquiztador** · 16th November 2009, 00:30

There are four rides. Each ride will be known by the name of a wind. The rides leave from Westpac Stadium in Wellington and travel separately up the North Island joining together at ASB Stadium in Auckland. From there the rides travel up to Bream Bay in Ruakaka, which is the start point for the Bream Bay Community Trust White Ribbon Ride.

Riders can travel the whole ride or join or leave the ride at any ‘meet and greet’ location. It’s up to you how long you ride for. It can be an hour, a day or the whole five days.

The West Wind (Te Hau Auru)
Led by Mervyn
Wednesday 25 – Friday 27 November
Wellington – Ruakaka (Bream Bay)
via Sanson, Whanganui, Hawera, New Plymouth (overnight stop), Mokau, Te Kuiti, Te Awamutu, Hamilton (overnight stop), Meremere, Auckland and Waipu (via Helensville and Kaupakapa)

The North Wind (Te Hau Kotiu)
Led by Roger
Wednesday 25 – Friday 27 November
Wellington – Ruakaka (Bream Bay)
via Porirua, Paraparaumu, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Porirua (return, overnight stop), Wellington (return), Levin, Sanson, Taihape, Waiouru, Taupo, Tokoroa, Hamilton (overnight stop), Meremere, Auckland, and Waipu

The East Wind (Te Hau Marangai)
Led by Mahu
Wednesday 25 – Friday 27 November
Wellington – Ruakaka (Bream Bay)
via Featherston, Masterton, Dannevirke, Waipukurau, Napier, Wairoa, Gisborne (overnight stop), Opotiki, Ohope Beach, Whakatane, Matata, Maketu, Te Puke, Tauranga (overnight stop), Waihi, Paeroa, Auckland, and Waipu

The South Wind (Te Hau Tonga)
Led by Shane Henry
Wednesday 25 – Friday 27 November
Wellington – Ruakaka (Bream Bay)
via Porirua, Levin, Palmerston North (overnight stop), Fielding, Waiouru, Taupo, Rotorua, Te Puke, Tauranga (overnight stop), Waihi, Paeroa, Auckland, and Waipu

These four rides are directly followed by:

Bream Bay Community Trust White Ribbon Ride
Saturday 28 November

BREAM BAY COMMUNITY SUPPORT TRUST
MOTORCYCLE & CLASSIC CAR RALLY
Powhiri at Takahiwai Marae Friday 27 November 3pm

Departs : 8:30am Saturday 28th November 09, Takutai Place, Ruakaka

Ruakaka to Whangarei, Kawakawa, Moerewa, Kaikohe, Opononi, Dargaville and back to Ruakaka.

Finish: 7.00pm @ Takahiwai Marae with BBQ dinner

Entry Fee : Box of canned food for Womens Refuge

A box of non-perishable food or cans required for entry
An alcohol & drug free event
No patches to be worn
All bikes welcome
Cars must be Classic in origin / Hot Rod / or Modified
Spot Prizes on the day
Entrants will be asked to sign a pledge to support the elimination of violence towards women and children.

For further details contact

Phil Paikea 021 121 0763 e: ppaikea@hotmail.com

Sue 027 255 0725 /09 4327197 e: bbcst64@xtra.co.nz

NOTE: You need to register to be able to ride. Do it here: http://whiteribbon.org.nz/get-involv...ride/register/

**sarahtvet** · 16th November 2009, 11:28

Originally Posted by george formby

Bloody good guys! Getting off their butts to stand up & make a difference.

Awesome of them for sure

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It is men making a stand for women to have the right to be safe that makes it all the more powerful

REMEMBER TO REGISTER AND TAKE THE PLEDGE IF YOU ARE A STAND AGAINST VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND WANT TO RIDE WITH PEOPLE WHO TRULY WON'T TOLERATE IT

**sarahtvet** · 25th November 2009, 22:14

Well the first days ride was awesome. I was blown away by the reception I received at the stadium despite arriving 'just' on time after some seriously worrying lane splitting. Riders from all over NZ had come to join one of the winds blowing change through the country. Cheryl had ridden her big block Harley from Invercargill and came straight over for a chat, looking forward to meeting up with her tomorrow. Brian was inspiring with his sharing of how his mates had told him to sort his life and how that had lifted a weight from him, he cycles at the moment but we challenged him to riding with us on a motorbike by next year

Mainly cruisers but some sport bikes and a Triumph fan who is off to the UK tomorrow and to Hinkley in 2 weeks, he has my shopping list

We au revouired the East and West wind riders then in close formation with the Patriots led by Shane and SMF Roger - we were off in the glorious Wellington sunshine.

First to the Porirua Marae and then to the shopping centre where we had some heart-stirring speeches from men, women and children as well as huge support from the mayor, police and womens groups and the community.

Never expected to be encouraged to make as much noise as possible with the bike in a crowded street, the kids loved it and the youngest to try out the Daytona was less than 6months old.

Handprints and messages on the banner, live music and a constant flow of supporters keen to talk about what the white ribbon and the ride means to them and to see the bikes of course. We were well entertained and sad to leave the fun and positive celebration of the committment to the 'end to silence and the end to violence' in our communities.

Also met the local 'tallest cop' - see pics

A short run Paraparaumu to meet support groups there (and a gorgeous Great Dane). It was here that the incident for my nickname occured but my lips are sealed

On to Levin and gave the bikes a little stretch on the way. Winny managed to lose his bag this time, not just the contents

fortunately he found it and caught us up.

More riders had joined us here including Rabbi from the central districts HOG group and we lined the bikes up on the grass and enjoyed a warm welcome and some refreshment at the memorial hall.

Got caught by the Beemer

and would love to know what she was telling Shane and Roger, something about me being trouble

but they had sussed that ages ago and the nickname was chosen by the time we left Levin.

Off to Highbury to meet and greet some of the community and the little kids got on as many bikes as possible, good sign for the future

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Most impressed by the lad of about 6 who worked out the Daytona was the fastest, he is in my good books, as is Nixy for admitting it.

We then went to the Te Hotu Manawa Rangitaane Marae on Maxwell line and after Shane and Roger did their interviews I had the priveledge of being asked to lead the riders into the Marae where we had the traditonal powhiri greeting.

My first visit to a marae and it was a honour to be part of this special occasion. The orator explained all the carvings in the Marae to us in english so we could all understand. This marae was built to house and welcome all tribes and those without a tribe so very fitting for an event that affects every NZ community.

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/saraht...iteRibbonRide#

First lot of pics, rest will be downloaded when I get back on Sunday

South Wind will be in Fielding 9-930 tomorrow at the clock tower so all riders from the manawatu that can go support them should.

Off to bed for an early start to catch the Westerlies for a run through the Awakino gorge to Hamilton.

You don't have to join the whole ride to be a part of this so come on KB bikers show your support for the riders who are making a stand for our communities to be free from violence.

Look out for the blue DYTN4 and come say hi

**Conquiztador** · 25th November 2009, 23:28

First crew to roll off Westpac Stadium top floor parking. The wind travelling to Rimutakas was tricky at times for the doz or so bikes that did the ride to Featherston. The hills went well and we cruized at just over 100k.

I am not a fan of travelling in staggered formation with a bunch of unknown riders, but the Patriots have all this sussed and it was all sweet.

Featherston was the first stop and feed (maan did we get fed through the day!) at Family Works. The mayor was also there to welcome us. The Manager, Teresa, had not been able to sleep last night as she was so hoping for a ride. I made sure Padre from Patriots took her for a short ride and I am sure she won't sleep tonight either

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We also picked up Arthur from here. A 74 yo biker riding a Indian made 175cc bike. He had no problem hanging on to the ride. I can only hope I be able to ride like him when I am 70+.

Next stop Masterton. There was a full setup with kids painting walls, stalls selling things and music. Again we were welcomed like long lost family. Sadly, as the schedule was tight, we did not have much time at each place.

Arthur left us here and we picked up some other bikers. One with a 71 nicely in blue restored Ironhead Sporty.

In Dannevirke we were provided with more food and warm reception. Mahu spoke and thanked them for their commitment to the cause. Some new riders again and some dropped off. But we tended to have a continous dozen or so riding.

Next stop Waipukurau. Here the schools were welcoming us with song, painted moko's and Kapa Haka performance that would have made the AB' jelous. More feed and a speech from the mayor.

We took a backroad to Waipawa. Nice! (Some of them had never been to HB...) A stop for petrol and a dash to Napier.

At the Sound Shell in Napier we were greated by music, dance and speeches. And the golden weather that had been with us from Welly just got better (we were in HB after all...)

Next on the map was Wairoa and then Gisborne, but I left the group here as I had 3 small boys needing me at home. But 3 more bikers joined the ride to Gizzy.

I will ride up to Ruakaka on Friday night planning to turn up at the Marae just after midnight so I can do the Saturday ride, then ride back to HB on Saturday night to be home to take my youngest to his MotoX champs on Sunday morning. More re this trip later. EDIT 28/11: Typical. My kids are never sick. But on Friday when I was to travel up unwell children put a stop to this plan. Always next year! And I did travel with the Ride for one day.

For those who read this: Join in at any time in the ride. A ride is always brilliant, but the welcomes at each place just makes it a unforgettable experience!

**STJim** · 26th November 2009, 07:58

I have just come across this thread. What is happening in Hamilton. As I understand from read the thread 2 of the 4 rides are overnighting in Hamilton
Can more information be provided?
Cheers

**Conquiztador** · 26th November 2009, 10:09

Originally Posted by STJim

I have just come across this thread. What is happening in Hamilton. As I understand from read the thread 2 of the 4 rides are overnighting in Hamilton
Can more information be provided?
Cheers

At approx 7 - 8pm on Thursday 26/11 they will stop for the night in Hammy at: Hukanui Marae, Gordonton Road, Gordonton, Hamilton.

Come along and do the ride up north on Friday.

**Ms Piggy** · 26th November 2009, 19:50

I wish I could've made it down to the cake tin yesterday - just too much going down at work to justify sneaking off on the bike. What an awesome bunch of men!

**Conquiztador** · 26th November 2009, 20:37

Originally Posted by Ms Piggy

I wish I could've made it down to the cake tin yesterday - just too much going down at work to justify sneaking off on the bike. What an awesome bunch of men!

Humbled. But don't forget the ladies too.

**Ms Piggy** · 26th November 2009, 20:55

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

Humbled. But don't forget the ladies too.

Absolutely! But for me it's very powerful to see men standing up and being counted. We need more positive male role models for our young boys!

**Wasp27** · 28th November 2009, 04:42

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

...At the Sound Shell in Napier we were greated by music, dance and speeches. And the golden weather that had been with us from Welly just got better (we were in HB after all...)
Next on the map was Wairoa and then Gisborne, but I left the group here as I had 3 small boys needing me at home. But 3 more bikers joined the ride to Gizzy.
For those who read this: Join in at any time in the ride. A ride is always brilliant, but the welcomes at each place just makes it a unforgettable experience!

It was indeed a privilege to meet and ride with these Guys and Gals....the ride up the coast from here was your typical hot,sunny melting tar east coast day

These folk are spreading a very important message and need our support. Our prayers and best wishes go with you.... your dedication to the cause certainly moved me.
cheers W

**ynot slow** · 28th November 2009, 07:41

The thing I get really pissed off with family violence and crap is that it is NOT acceptable for guys to bash(not slap)kids or anybody,but if woman do it it seems to be ok.The excuse is the kid or man deserved it.

And if grandad did bash the family,and dad did the same the kids will do so,to me this is rubbish,my case and point is my grandad was severely disciplined as a kid(pre natal depression for his mum is todays term,hot water poured on him,religiously beaten)when his own kids(my dad)needed a bit of discipline they would go to their dad,who would whack a leather strap on the bench,tell the kid to rub their hand and say sorry to mum.So therefore my dad and so on should all be beaters etc.