Sunday 22nd November - Taranaki

[Naki Rat]

Sunday morning coffee at The Valley

Mission Bay is a little out of the way for a Sunday coffee so we'll have to make do with The Valley complex at Waiwakaiho.

There are only 200 or so parking spaces within easy walking distance of the coffee place and Subway so latecomers may have to double up on parking spaces. Don't use the Disability designated parks (unless you are registered to do so) as this is illegal and will cost us Brownie points with the public:spanking:
The aim is to demonstrate to the public the congestion that we would be causing if motorcycles are priced off the road by ACC.

Food and coffee places open at 7.00 and 7.30 respectively but as Briscoes and Rebel Sports are the first shops to open at 9.00 I plan on getting there around 8.30 for a leisurely coffee. Any cars there at that time can be replaced by bikes as they vacate parks. Probably hang around until the remaining shops open at 10.00.

The press that gave us the positive exposure of the Naki Bikeoi have been invited to drop in for a coffee with us.

See calender posting (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2275&day=2009-11-22&) to register your attendance.

See you there :cool:
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[naphazoline]

Count me in.

I'll rouse as many as i can.(some mates will be working.)

[nunesvaz]

Aye mate count us in .... will try and get a few others their too. The protest ride to the old beehive was a real eye opener to me and Lanky to how much support from the general public was demonstrated both by the number of cars moving over for us and the huge number that turned up on the sides of the roads to wave and cheer. Like the idea of this starting early so not to upset to many of the retailers at the center and the general public support we need but still have the issue keep alive in the public eye.

Jim

[naphazoline]

I have emailed Cooks Honda,to send out the details to all his riders,and passed on a message to a Club X member to mention it at their thursday night meeting tonight.
I start back at work tomorrow,so will be able to catch up with a few more bikers then.

LETS MAKE IT BIG.

[nunesvaz]

Any chance of getting this tread moved onto the home page so it gets a better chance of being noticed?

[Naki Rat]

Any chance of getting this tread moved onto the home page so it gets a better chance of being noticed?

The ACC levy campaign area has pretty much become the one-stop-shop for protests so probably the best place for this I thought.

[Movistar]

Any chance of getting this tread moved onto the home page so it gets a better chance of being noticed?

I thought it would be a good idea to have this on the Events Calender (I see Hawkes Bay have, and also KB'ers can then register) and also under Meetings and Events.

Just a thought, may help gain some more numbers if people overlook this thread.

I must say though that a number of riders are talking about this already...

Could be worth asking Craig at Energy to put it out over his Pie n Pint email contacts like Cook's have?

[Naki Rat]

I thought it would be a good idea to have this on the Events Calender (I see Hawkes Bay have, and also KB'ers can then register) and also under Meetings and Events.

Just a thought, may help gain some more numbers if people overlook this thread.

I must say though that a number of riders are talking about this already...

Could be worth asking Craig at Energy to put it out over his Pie n Pint email contacts like Cook's have?

Good idea.... done. I can add that skill to my CV now :cool:

[taff1954]

Flyers will be trickling off my printer tomorrow, I'll bring them along on the day. In case I'm late, I'll have a flat white and a cinnamon bun please.

[Naki Rat]

This is the flyer we intend to use to explain the point of our protest to those cars excluded from the carpark on Sunday. Please feel free to print a few off and bring them along with you.

A4 size at present but either print at 2 per page scaled to 71% for A5's or hopefully somebody better at graphics will be along soon to sort it for me :p

See Bogan's post below for 2 per A4 page version :)

[Mom]

This is the flyer we intend to use to explain the point of our protest to those cars excluded from the carpark on Sunday. Please feel free to print a few off and bring them along with you.

A4 size at present but either print at 2 per page scaled to 71% for A5's or hopefully somebody better at graphics will be along soon to sort it for me :p

We currently have 119 registered to attend in Auckland, many more non members I know are attending too. Good luck with yours!

[Naki Rat]

Thanks. We had 400 bikers come out of the woodwork for the Naki Bikeoi on a Tuesday afternoon and the word is definitely out for this one so hopeful of a good turnout. 50 or 60 will have an impact in the area we are targeting, more than that should be attainable and would be great :cool:

[bogan]

Flyer for this event, 2 per page, pdf format, good luck with the protest! :Punk:

[mashman]

good luck to you all tomorrow

[taff1954]

The press that gave us the positive exposure of the Naki Bikeoi have been invited to drop in for a coffee with us.

I spoke to Gordon Brown from the Daily News yesterday, and our invite for a coffee has been accepted, a reporter will definitely be there (and the paparazzi, of course) :niceone:

See you all tomorrow at the Valley.

[twistemotion]

Sorry I can't make it, have to prepare for the in-laws visiting. You guys have all my support though! Inform the public, they need to know!

[taff1954]

Sorry I can't make it, have to prepare for the in-laws visiting. You guys have all my support though! Inform the public, they need to know!

I thought preparation for the arrival of in-laws requires just 3 actions?

1. Put on helmet
2. Start bike
3. Ride

[naphazoline]

I thought preparation for the arrival of in-laws requires just 3 actions?

1. Put on helmet
2. Start bike
3. Ride

Works for me,every time.:lol:

[twistemotion]

Yes, yes, I know where I'd rather be tomorrow, but you know how it is... "happy wife, happy life". :baby:
There is someone who said they'd go in my place though, so look out for a tall guy on a Royal Enfield with pillion.

[taff1954]

Well, the numbers were a bit lower than we would have hoped for - I didn't count, maybe someone else did, but, a fairly well informed reporter and photographer did turn up, so hopefully, a good write up tomorrow.

The shopkeepers and public we did speak to were supportive, and BB's got a few more customers than they'd usually get on a Sunday morning.

To those that could make it, thanks. Lets get thinking caps on about what we can do next.

[Naki Rat]

A misty morning in the Naki saw 30 or so meet for coffee and a relatively silent protest. Sufficient numbers for the press to get some photos while being told a few home truths about where ACC is heading on this. If half of what we chatted about makes it to the papers the morning will have been a success. Also great to put a few faces to KB names :niceone:

Plenty of stategy planning discussed also with the BRONZ Naki toy run looking like being the next massed event that we can use to publicise our cause. Could somebody from BRONZ post a calender event on KB to advise all of this event?

[taff1954]

Anyone else get any photos? note to self - put camera in wifes backpack next time, not work backpack

[naphazoline]

Got half a dozen,but am on dial up.
I'll get to the library in the next couple of days to post them up.

[Kiwi Graham]

Awesome pic Naki Rat, good on you guys for turning out. It looks a little drier there than it was here.

[Mom]

A misty morning in the Naki saw 30 or so meet for coffee and a relatively silent protest. Sufficient numbers for the press to get some photos while being told a few home truths about where ACC is heading on this. If half of what we chatted about makes it to the papers the morning will have been a success. Also great to put a few faces to KB names :niceone:

Plenty of stategy planning discussed also with the BRONZ Naki toy run looking like being the next massed event that we can use to publicise our cause. Could somebody from BRONZ post a calender event on KB to advise all of this event?

There is something about seeing bikes one to a park that is very foreign! What a great effort down there! Congratulations on pulling off another sucsessful stick it to the man quietly but constantly protest. Funniest coment I had today was a bloke saying to me,

"you know, I have never seen bikes searching for somewhere to park"

Weird eh? Great effort guys!

[nunesvaz]

got a few pics on the phone.....just need to work out how to get them off

[nunesvaz]

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx54/nunesvaz/tara2.jpg

[nunesvaz]

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx54/nunesvaz/tara1.jpg

[GOONR]

EDITED QUOTE......
"you know, I have never seen bikes searching for somewhere to park"

Weird eh? Great effort guys!

I was thinking the same thing today!! Watching bikes circle looking for a park is just plain weird!

[Mom]

The pics say it all! Top effort guys!

[young1]

Thanks for organising, it is important to keep the message in front of people.


mike

[Naki Rat]

Coverage http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/3086814/Small-turnout-for-biker-protest"]here (http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/3086814/Small-turnout-for-biker-protest) Verbatim quote :cool:


Proposed changes to ACC's vehicle levies will only add to New Plymouth's congestion problems, motorcyclists warn.

About 20 bikers met at the Valley Mega Centre in Waiwhakaiho yesterday, hoping to get their point across by using one car park each.

The meeting put the squeeze on pre-Christmas shoppers looking for the best park, but organisers Tony Daamen and Mel Fox said the public would have to get used to more competition if the proposed changes went ahead.

"Bike registrations could go up by almost $500," Mr Fox said.

"People will leave their bikes at home and take the car to work and that could add kilometres to banked up traffic.

"Imagine this number of extra cars in the CBD and you've got a congestion problem."

The Waiwhakaiho bottleneck was an obvious congestion hotspot but there were no plans to stage a protest there, Mr Daamen said.

"The point [of this] is not to piss off the public because the levy is going to go up for cars, too," he said. "Bikers are the only ones who've realised they're about to be shafted.

"We just want people to be aware of how these changes could have an impact on everyone."

Other changes to ACC were being masked by the motorcycle levy issue, Mr Fox said.

"The Government is not promoting them like the bike issue but there are changes which will affect everyone," he said.

"There could be a three cents a litre increase in petrol taxes and $400 a year more taken from wages.

"Bikers are an easy target but who's next?"

Announcing the proposed changes last month, ACC Minister Nick Smith said motorcycle riders were 16 times more likely to be involved in a crash than other road users and the cost of motorcycle injuries was four times higher than other motor vehicle injuries.

However, Mr Fox said the majority of motorcyclists were very safety conscious and spent hundreds of dollars on protective clothing and helmets.

"We don't go out there to make a mess on the roads, we go out there to enjoy ourselves," he said.

"Most of us are too old to bounce now," Mr Daamen added.

[tommygun]

Good stuff NR, did you see the bit next to it in the paper? A write on a m/bike accident of all thiings.

[naphazoline]

Plenty of stategy planning discussed also with the BRONZ Naki toy run looking like being the next massed event that we can use to publicise our cause. Could somebody from BRONZ post a calender event on KB to advise all of this event?

Any confirmed dates on the toy run yet?

Got a few people asking about it lately.

Cheers.

[twistemotion]

Any confirmed dates on the toy run yet?

Got a few people asking about it lately.

Cheers.
All I can find is "Round the Mountain Toy Run - Sat 5 December" on http://www.opunakenz.co.nz/. No other details - great advertising.

[taff1954]

Parking protest, the Valley Mega Centre, NP

Thanks to Naphazoline for the photos

[naphazoline]

All I can find is "Round the Mountain Toy Run - Sat 5 December" on http://www.opunakenz.co.nz/. No other details - great advertising.

Thanks mate.I can't find anything more either.

Thanks Taff' for helping me with those.:niceone:

[admenk]

Any confirmed dates on the toy run yet?

Got a few people asking about it lately.

Cheers.

There have been a couple of adverts in either the Daily News or the Midweek. Will have a look when I get home and post up the details tonight.....of course, it's bound to rain on the day!

[admenk]

There have been a couple of adverts in either the Daily News or the Midweek. Will have a look when I get home and post up the details tonight.....of course, it's bound to rain on the day!

I'm home, according to the advert, it's on December 5th. Meet at Ngamotu Beach, NP, at 10am. Entry fee is a new toy.

Hopefully see you all there.:done:

[naphazoline]

I'm home, according to the advert, it's on December 5th. Meet at Ngamotu Beach, NP, at 10am. Entry fee is a new toy.

Hopefully see you all there.:done:

Thanks mate.

I'll put the word out to everyone i know.

[taff1954]

I heard someone say it's the 'other' way round this year - down on SH 45, back on SH 3. Hopefully I'll be there, with the wife riding pillion. Here's hoping for good weather.

And no cross winds at Opunake. Yea right.

[tommygun]

Hoping to make it myself this year. Thanks for the details. Won't say Yes yet, murhpy's law and all that.

[Naki Rat]

Looks like we have a crappy week's worth of weather (http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni) coming up including next weekend.

Make a call on it later in the week methinks.

[Naki Rat]

Bump. It's looking like a decision based on the weather tomorrow morning.

[taff1954]

Not looking too flash for the morning

[tommygun]

Fear not boys. Its meant to be only light showers am then fine. Bit like todays occasional showers.....HaHaHa! Fingers crossed it will blow out tonight.