Auckland ACC Christmas Cards Event

[Bodir]

Updated 17/12

Recent events have changed nothing, we are still going ahead with the "Who's Next" campaign

What:

Meet at Viaduct Habour (the car park in the centre, past the Maritime Museum) using up all the available car parks.
Have some biker friendly food and drink in the area while educating the public.
Ride up Queen Street. (Route TBC)
Deliver Christmas Cards and Presents in smaller groups.

When:

Saturday 19th December

Meeting Viaduct 7:30 am
Rollout Viaduct 10 am

What else:

Please send me names and addresses for presents. Still room for more

Theflash is printing out some Christmas cards. Thanks!!!!

CrAzYMoFo is supplying the coal. Good on ya!!!!

PrincessBandit is supplying the oranges. Sorry you can't make it yourself.



Register your attendance for this event (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2304&day=2009-12-19)

[Bodir]

I think this one gets lost in the threads, I like the idea and would like to put this up for discussion. I don't mind organising it either.


The Christmas card idea with a twist. Print heaps of em.Make a date and have a group of bikers with petitions etc set up on top of No! tree hill.
Tell every biker( THIS TIME, lets advertise the date and our intention for all bikers to see so there is no excuse for complancy)
that we can to ride up there to receive their Christmas card for a National MP, an ACC executive or any of the other political parties who are supporting National.
Give them a specific address a name to ask for and send em on thier way. This could take all day so have a few bikers ready to take over on the hill.
We could do this in every Major town and city in NZ with out stresing all of our motorcyclists.
The Media wouldn't know which way to turn, which address to go to and the generral public would see us going about our intended protest without disturbing them while taking a message to the Govt that we are standing in the front of the line for them too.
The Message needs to be clear, we are bikers,we are no longer angry, we are enlightened, the Govt started with us thinking we'd be easy beats and the general public wouldn't care.
WRONG.
Let them try to end it with just us NOW!
Take the publics raised levy charges with us, take the truckies increased levies with us, let them know we feel for them and will fight for them too.
Just an idea.

Its not mine and I have not quoted all posts on the topic.

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I would suggest, we set up a "office" (One Tree Hill sounds good) from which we send out bikes with one Christmas card each to a specific address. If you want you can do more than one, but the coming back part is important. This event should be done throughout the whole day. Scooters and the like could get closer targets.

Benefits: Lots of bikes entering and leaving One Tree Hill location. Information on top of the hill for media and the like. Christmas cards with information for our "friends". Every biker can do his/her part without much scarification of time.

Negative: Not one big convoy showing up with numbers - no media feast. Bikers not participating cause others will do, so why bother.


Now lets discuss: Worth organising? What day? Who is keen to be part of it? Who is keen to help spread the word? etc?

[klingon]

I think the idea has merit! I think the media might be a little tired of the same old thing (mass gatherings of bikes) but this adds a nice little twist.

could be fun too - we could dress up our bikes and ourselves in Christmas tinsel to deliver the cards.

Timing may be an issue though... when would you do it? Party offices all over the country will soon be closing.

We could also do different cards for different parties.
National and Act: stop the nonsense!
Labour and the Greens: thanks for your support!
Maori Party: you need to stand up to this rather than selling out to National

[Ixion]

Difficult on a weekday. On a weekend , offices are closed. Stick the card to the door, shades of M Luther?

In Auckland, how many recipients? Maybe 30? Add another 20 or so if people are prepared to ride to , say, Whangarei, which doubtless some would.

No reason why it need be only one rider deliver the pressie, though

Extend the 'card' concept, the traditional gifts for a good child was an orange, for a bad child a lump of coal. That wouldn't blow the budget too much.

It could be combined with the other idea a mass ride down Queen St. The distribute the pressies for delivery in Britomart .

No. Better. We take the whole of that idea on board. Mass ride down Q St, and loop back to the City Mission. There to deliver a gift of tinned food from each rider (they are soliciting such donations). And then posses of riders head off with the OTHER pressies (orange or coal) for the politicians/ACC dudes.

That sounds newsworthy, and a ride experience for the riders. Short easy one , just teh Q St loop for those that want,and longer ones (up to several hundred km) for those that want.

[NONONO]

Has to be a weekend to get maximum numbers.
has to be a big show down Queen Street.
Have we got the time to combine this with Mom's idea of taking over the Viaduct?
If as has been requested in other posts we can't do it on 20th, by my calculations that only leaves this weekend...
Are we on or off?
Shit, my calculations are as bad as ACC's, Sat 19th...gives us less than 2 weeks but is it doable and what can I do to help?
Thinking we need a gathering place from which lots of bikes can get to top of Q street.
An exit route from the bottom...to where? Viaduct by 10.30 am?
Speeches and hand outs, then the delivery guys out to where ever.
Any ideas? Or shall I just get my coat?

If this has any legs at all, we could get 20 or 30 bikes to Viaduct early to take up the spaces so we all have somewhere to park when we get there. Not 1 bike 1 park i know but might work?

[caseye]

Ready willing and able, tell us what needs doing and lets get it on.

[taff1954]

We could also do different cards for different parties.
National and Act: stop the nonsense!
Labour and the Greens: thanks for your support!
Maori Party: you need to stand up to this rather than selling out to National

These do for a start? (might need to check my reo - been a while since I learnt Maori)

[CookMySock]

I don't get the bit where we're not angry..

Steve

[Addict]

Count me in!

I think the Q street loop and salvation army drop off is a good idea to get publicity and to explain to the media what we are doing, I imagine they would want to get a shot of someone delivering the card to an mp for good TV value.

[NONONO]

We need a meeting place and definite time, the rest we might be able to sort,
Fuck, we? so far only a couple thinking bout this.
So anyone got an idea for where to gather? how many up for it?

[klingon]

These do for a start? (might need to check my reo - been a while since I learnt Maori)

Nice! Well done! :D

[Mom]

I don't get the bit where we're not angry..

Steve

We are angry you silly man!

I am liking this very much. Name a date and lets get organised. Can you buy coal at this time of the year? Where from, no fire supplies on show up this way.

BTW my other idea will keep.

[caseye]

Yes mom we are STILL Angry, but now we;re fighting for all of the other ACC levied people out there.
To have any of them and or other affected groups who are already protesting(ie" Rape crisis, Owner operator truckies, taxi drivers etc.) on board and helping us deliver cards and Food would be fantastic.
Also make for good pictures Bikes, taxi's, trucks.
As for coal, well lets compromise a little bit and get carbonettes, smaller, same size, easily wrapped in a tissue or crepe paper and oh so typical of a National Politician Squeezed this is what they look like.
no goodness left in em, just shit that burns like hell.

[NONONO]

I want to put this out there VERY early
The Auckland City Mission are very protective of their profile. It's not about them not wanting as much help as they can get, it IS about ensuring they get sustainable and deliverable help.
Shit, don't want this coming out the wrong way,. I don't have any connection to them at all but unsure if they would be happy for us to make our protest by using their profile (in part).
I've said before, if we want to do something for the Mission we should contact Diane Robertson (CEO) and talk to her. Not sure having us walking in and out on a Sat morning with a can apiece would benefit them at all. And the people they serve might get spooked as well.
I suggest we do the loop, but until Diane gives us the nod we should hold off on the Mission, unless we have a truckload of cans and food to donate, and I mean a TRUCKLOAD.
The parking outside the Mission is not good either.
I liked the idea of the Viaduct but willing to go with anything.
Anyone got the gathering point yet? And to where after the loop, maybe twice around the block? Or 3 times even? Then heading up to 1 tree hill?

[Ixion]

You're probably right. I tried to make a donation to them over the Internet some years ago, they made it so damn hard I gave up and donated to Christchurch Mission instead- no hassles, do so every year now. And we certainly can't commit to truckloads, or wheelbarrow laods. What was that thing about the widow'smite?

We don't have time on this to farf around justifiying ourselves, if we're not good enough for them, then we'll forget that bit. Simplifies it a lot , too

Assemble at the Viaduct - tie in to the early thing Mom is sorting. Then roll up Queen St, close convoy, across Grafton Bridge (just because we can and they can't), Park Rd, into the Domain. Distribute cards, coal, oranges and go.


Viaduct is easy access for all points - N'Western and Southern, just come off at Nelson St, and roll down to the water. Northern, straight down Fanshaw St. Plenty of room to assemble.

Date - has to be the 19th. This weekend doesn't leave enough time, and 19th is last Saturday before Xmas.

Time - maybe 11? What time is the Viaduct thing planning to finish?

Delivery will take various so no end point.

We need names and address for the cards; cards printed; a couple of bags of oranges (can anyone get them cheap); a bag of coal or carbonettes.

And people to step up and indicate how far they want to ride to make the delivery.

[caseye]

I'll ride all bloody day for this.
Mom if theres a Viaduct thing on, Count me in there too, early as you like I'll be there.
The First part of this whole day sounds like it'll be the viaduct so we need as many bikes down there as we can get.
I can tell about 20 other people when and where and I can keep telling then till they get sick of me and agree to go.

[short-circuit]

.And people to step up and indicate how far they want to ride to make the delivery.

For me mid to upper North Island. Should I bring my own Anthrax?

[NONONO]

And that folks sounds like a plan.:scooter:
So what time at Viaduct Mom?
And Maha, this organizing things not THAT hard after all. lol.

[blossomsowner]

Count me in for whatever is arranged. And a couple of others from round here as well.

What I can't understand is the apathy of the general public.........."so we get less pay and higher car rego costs, and reduced benefits..........." all they can do is shrug and give a blank stare..............
must start slapping people around to get it through to them that everybody will be shafted.......
not just the bikers

[Ixion]

I thought I saw somewhere that MoM was planning a park-in at the Viaduct, but now I can't find it anywhere. So maybe I imagined it.

If not, still the same plan. Viaduct's as good a place as any to a ssemble.

[Bodir]

I'll put a summary of tonight's suggestions in the first post tomorrow morning.

I would like to have the Scooters on board this time as well, easy ride, no motorway, no fast roads. (Who has contacts to get them on short notice, please PM) Bikes on trailers would be fun too, loosens up the convoy and good for a interested look from bystanders. Also good to fix some larger messages to :)

Keep the ideas coming

Who's working in town and could drop into the mission tomorrow, please be respectable, and ask them if they would have us donate food. We could even collect at viaduct and use the "car and trailer" to deliver due to the parking and scare factor.

Definitely drive by TVNZ on the way out.

Alternatively to assembling at the viaduct, we could meet earlier that day on West Street, top of Upper Queen St, have the drive in to the viaduct as a first ride of the day.

Mom I'll get in contact with you re coordinating both events. The Viaduct thing is very good to educate the public, far better than the ride.

Please PM me with the addresses and I'll put a list together with rough km. Also if you want to deliver one or maybe more cards, let me know how far you would like drive max.

Rest tomorrow

[Ixion]

We need the 'Busas to bring the big flag.

And we need some drawing pins or bluetack or something, to stick the cards and gift to the doors of places that are closed.

And with any luck when they find them on Monday they may freak out.

Question: Some riders may be able to make the card/gift delviery on the Monday . If they can, and prefer to, should they ? We still need to hold the event on the Saturday, for most folk time of work now is a no-no. (except maybe the 24th, and I don't think that's a good idea, too many conflicting issues , like boozed drivers)

[Ixion]

I'll put a summary of tonight's suggestions in the first post tomorrow morning.

I would like to have the Scooters on board this time as well, easy ride, no motorway, no fast roads. (Who has contacts to get them on short notice, please PM) Bikes on trailers would be fun too, loosens up the convoy and good for a interested look from bystanders. Also good to fix some larger messages to :)

Keep the ideas coming

Who's working in town and could drop into the mission tomorrow, please be respectable, and ask them if they would have us donate food. We could even collect at viaduct and use the "car and trailer" to deliver due to the parking and scare factor.

Definitely drive by TVNZ on the way out.

Alternatively to assembling at the viaduct, we could meet earlier that day on West Street, top of Upper Queen St, have the drive in to the viaduct as a first ride of the day.

Mom I'll get in contact with you re coordinating both events. The Viaduct thing is very good to educate the public, far better than the ride.

Please PM me with the addresses and I'll put a list together with rough km. Also if you want to deliver one or maybe more cards, let me know how far you would like drive max.

Rest tomorrow


Stick with Viaduct. Easy to find, lots of room and cafes and so on if people want to arrive early.

Scooters (and anyone else who wants to) can go direct there, some riders may prefer to group up for a ride in - Westgate, the place at ramarama that we used for the Cheesecutter ride, and Albany , I guess. But anyone who wants can just go direct to the Viaduct.

From there it's all slow stuff, Queen St is 30kph speed limit isn't it?

The actual delivery, that will depend on where its' going. If some are going to Whangarei, f'instance , they'll probably make a ride of it. People need to specify where they're happy to deliver to - ie CBD, West Auckland, Anywhere in Auckland, within 100km , etc.

[kb_SF1]

Ixion, there are a few in the Waikato interested in attending, will discuss it with them at tomorrow nights weekly meeting. If there are any further by 5PM tomorrow I'll take them with me.

[Ixion]

We need names and addresses for the pressie list - good and bad.

Good bastards get an orange (it's traditional)
Plain bastards get a lump of coal (also traditional)

Cards to match .

Not just politicians, include any press that ahve been positive (or negative); ACC themselves; anyone else who's been naughty or been nice.

We can call it the "Naughty or Nice Protest".

Can we get a Santa at the Domain ?

[PhantasmNZ]

count me in of course....More than happy to help out again.

it would be great to see some of the other ppl on the acc hit list represented - like rape support groups, taxis trucks etc especially on the queen st part - be nice if this was another protest like the nat meeting where we could show we weren't alone.

one other idea I quite liked from the all about the levies thread from Ixion, was the demonstrating we were ppl other than just bikers... (suggestion was having a sign sayin biker+teacher+taxpayer) a novel idea I had (maybe not necessarily for this protest) was for us to park up our bikes, and MARCH shoulder to shoulder with the other groups down queen street - possible dressed in 'civies' (ie chefs in whites, businessmen in suits, nurses in nurses clothees etc etc ) but maybe with our lids on to show we're still bikers - but members of the community too. (I did think of riding like this but sends the wrong message :)

anyway I have a few barely formed ideas, but am keen to help in whatever is decided

[Kiwi Graham]

Bollocks, on call on the 19th, will put a request in to swap. Fingers crossed.

[Hawk]

These do for a start? (might need to check my reo - been a while since I learnt Maori)

sorry for the edit but here my version of yours

and if you dont mind I have a few candidates lined up

[short-circuit]

Question: Some riders may be able to make the card/gift delviery on the Monday . If they can, and prefer to, should they ? We still need to hold the event on the Saturday, for most folk time of work now is a no-no. (except maybe the 24th, and I don't think that's a good idea, too many conflicting issues , like boozed drivers)

I could do a monday delivery also

[NONONO]

Genuine Question.
Is fly posting (putting up posters without consent) illegal?
We could get some shots of people wearing the Hi vis vests with occupations on the back at the Domain.
If anyone in Auckland can turn them into posters (I think I know a shop that does this) I would be part of a small fly posting crew for CBD (any other volunteers, maybe 2 groups of 3).
Or we could get some shots and get the posters up before the ride?
Will have a word with the shop and see cost.

[Mom]

And that folks sounds like a plan.:scooter:
So what time at Viaduct Mom?
And Maha, this organizing things not THAT hard after all. lol.

These things organise themselves really. All it takes is a spark and a bit of energy and hey presto it is done :D

I think early to the viaduct, we have to show these parked bikes take alot of space as well. How early is early? Does anyone have any idea what time the carpark down there starts to fill up?

[Fatt Max]

I'm in, happy to do deliveries out my way. Pansy Wong, National MP has her office in East Tamaki I think. She's caused a fair bit of crap around here so will happliy dump a load of coal on her....

Is there anywhere in the Viaduct that sells decent pies, last time I was there it was fecking crepes and salad...

[Mom]

I'm in, happy to do deliveries out my way. Pansy Wong, National MP has her office in East Tamaki I think. She's caused a fair bit of crap around here so will happliy dump a load of coal on her....

Is there anywhere in the Viaduct that sells decent pies, last time I was there it was fecking crepes and salad...

Pick up a couple of maggot packs from the servo on Fanshaw Street on your way in, all will be sweet in your world then :sunny:

[NONONO]

One other idea as an alternative to the fly posting.
Any one got or can make sign boards..yknow square of wood ona stick.
6 or 8 bikes,2 up, parked at intervals up Q street. One holds the sign, one hands out leaflets.
If a goer will try and get 8 posters made up.. something like;

BIKER
TAXPAYER.
VOTER.
No to ACC Levy Hikes!

Put them on the street an hour, or half an hour before the ride up.
Air horns etc as the ride passes.
Thoughts?

[PhantasmNZ]

The sooner we can decide on the final format. +details, the sooner we can start the publicity machine. Happy to design and drop flyers again into the cbd

I think I still have acopy of the last flyers on a flash drive after my laptops (amongst other things) got nicked - just need to lnow what the message is.

Do we have good info pn impact for cars, taxis, goods vehicles etc - if so we coud targwt flyers to all these groups and get more than just bikes there (maybe not for the brekkie)i

[Mom]

I think I still have acopy of the last flyers on a flash drive after my laptops (amongst other things) got nicked -


Arse! That sucks a big kumera mate! Shitty thing to happen.

Have a look on the Mission Bay thread, I think there is a copy in there somewhere.

[Fatt Max]

Pick up a couple of maggot packs from the servo on Fanshaw Street on your way in, all will be sweet in your world then :sunny:

Fecking great idea mate...also solves the 'What to get the mother in law for Christmas' quandary that one finds himself in at the mo....fanx (again) Mom, the solver of all problems......:clap:

[Bodir]

Updated first post.

Can we get an idea of time, the most important thing ATM as we need to get started on rolling out the publicity work

[Bodir]

The signs along Queen Street might attract the wrong crowd, after all its mostly tourists on that street on a weekend.

Still think we should have them though, they come in handy in educating the public. Or attach them to the trailers and utes with bikes.

[kevie]

These do for a start? (might need to check my reo - been a while since I learnt Maori)

Cool .... anyone have the addresses of the Palmy area recipients?
Simon Powers office in Feilding and Lees Galloway in Palmy are two I know ... not sure of the other parties or key persons that should also get them.

And can you post up the other posters or cards designed so we can print them off too and pass on to the local people in other than Auckland areas. Lets try to make this a national (location not our domocratic leaders) thing.

Think theres a good reporter that ran a very supportive story in the loca paper on the Bikoi that should get one too for her excelent coverage of the ACC issue.

Anyone in Palmy free to organize the local delivery? Im tied up with work so cant put the time into organization but could ride on the 19th to deliver cards

[Ixion]

One other idea as an alternative to the fly posting.
Any one got or can make sign boards..yknow square of wood ona stick.
6 or 8 bikes,2 up, parked at intervals up Q street. One holds the sign, one hands out leaflets.
If a goer will try and get 8 posters made up.. something like;

BIKER
TAXPAYER.
VOTER.
No to ACC Levy Hikes!

Put them on the street an hour, or half an hour before the ride up.
Air horns etc as the ride passes.
Thoughts?

Better, have the signs on rollup material. Easy to transport on a bike.Hook at top, small bungy at bottom. Stop, unroll, hook onto bike, streetpost, passing random, whatever. Finished, roll it up an go. Could have quite big signs that way.

[Ixion]

Can we finalise a time. I reckon 10am for the roll up Q St, that gives time for those who want to do a park-in to have a coffee , and trolls like me time to unstonify.

Park-in, from 7:30 ? (I have no idea what weir folk who get up early think is appropriate)

Calendar (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2304&day=2009-12-19)entry started

[Bodir]

Ixion, can you please link the calender entry to this thread, I keep the first post up to date

[Nasty]

Ixion, can you please link the calender entry to this thread, I keep the first post up to date

Calander entry in first post.

[MadDuck]

....a bag of coal or carbonettes.

could be dark rock candy as a symbol?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129560177#post1129560177

[NONONO]

The signs along Queen Street might attract the wrong crowd, after all its mostly tourists on that street on a weekend.

Still think we should have them though, they come in handy in educating the public. Or attach them to the trailers and utes with bikes.

Lots of Auckland shoppers this close to Xmas.
On the back of car they have been and gone with the ride.
Also good photo op for news and papers, simple message to Smith and the rest of Nats.
Would like to hold them high rather than low down on the bike. if anyone has 5 or 6, or can nail a square of wood to a stick they could be brought to the viaduct in a car.
Not suggesting huge picket signs (what is the name for these fking things?) 4x A4 size should do, so easy enough for passenger to carry back to domain.
Any volunteers to
A/ make the sign holding things (shit, it begins with P)
B/ to park up an hour or half an hour before the ride, wave the signs and hand out leaflets? Would think 6 or 8 bikes 2 up would do the length of Q St at least to Aotea Sq.

[Lucyloo]

A/ make the sign holding things (shit, it begins with P)

Placard?

[Maha]

And Maha, this organizing things not THAT hard after all. lol.

Very true, not hard, just time and effort, all you need is a little bit of motivation, put in the time and effort and things pan out.

[NONONO]

A/ make the sign holding things (shit, it begins with P)

Placard?
Placard! Yes!! Placard. Thank You. Bloody Placard.

[NONONO]

Very true, not hard, just time and effort, all you need is a little bit of motivation, put in the time and effort and things pan out.

Not that I am organizing anything, that rolling ride must have took some
co ordination though.
Ixion's nailed the route.
Mom's got the Viaduct
Bodir has the Xmas present route.
I'm just looking for 6 bikes 2 up and someone who can make 6 placards
(YES! Placards!) and get them to the meeting place, oh and some leaflets.
I'll take one of the placards and bring the posters.

[Subike]

could be dark rock candy as a symbol?



Make them with a super strong laxative, then they will know the meaning of the word bull shit

[DEVVIL]

Not that I am organizing anything, that rolling ride must have took some
co ordination though.
Ixion's nailed the route.
Mom's got the Viaduct
Bodir has the Xmas present route.
I'm just looking for 6 bikes 2 up and someone who can make 6 placards
(YES! Placards!) and get them to the meeting place, oh and some leaflets.
I'll take one of the placards and bring the posters.

May have the placards but will need the sign writer:Oi::Oi::Oi::blank::blank::blank:
Can use the 250 to put around Queen st 2up

[NONONO]

May have the placards but will need the sign writer:Oi::Oi::Oi::blank::blank::blank:
Can use the 250 to put around Queen st 2up

Good on that man.
The idea is we find a place to park at intervals on Q St. Hand out leaflets, talk to whoever will be talked at, and wave the signs. Air horns or similar as the ride goes past. Then off to the Domain to pick up a delivary.
The idea is to prime the site and to answer questions (if any). Otherwise peolple just see a load of bikes going past and have little idea what it's all about. We do it for an hour or half an hour before the ride.
We can also use them at the Viaduct before we go to Q St.
If you have the placards I'll bring the posters to attach.

[Pixie]

Difficult on a weekday. On a weekend , offices are closed. Stick the card to the door, shades of M Luther?



I heard that he nailed faeces to the door.(must have been constipated)
I think this is a better idea.

[PhantasmNZ]

So in the wake of todays news, this thread seems to have dried up.

I see a potential to rally the public to a protest over the massive general increases that were portrayed on the news... anyone got any ideas if/how that could be done?

We seem to mostly be in general support of further protest action - but have seemingly stalled in the planning ...

[caseye]

I didn't see a mass exodus out the door! The protest will go on as planned.The general public will see what is in store for them from now on.When we park en mass in the Viaduct, when we ride Queen street and hand out our information.
When we go to the Ministers doors and present coal or oranges.It's all grist to the mill.
We can't stop now, it's phase two, with a difference, now we are entitled to be bloody angrier and we don't have to be quite so nice, To Anyone.
There will be bikes all over Auckland all day!
When Joe public asks why? we can tell em, the Govt and ACC are making you pay more, we asked "Who's Next" now you know,help us get this sorted out.

[Bodir]

Nothing has changed. Yes the levies are affordable for some of us now, but ACC is still going ahead as they have planned. The increase has to be stop now or they just continue to do so every time they like. This is not all about the money but our future.

So "Who's Next" on the 19th will go as planned.

Information that we still have not enough of:

When to start at the viaduct. What time do the surrounding shops open? Come on, there must be one of you working close by to have a look.

Who do we give presents.
No participation of suggestions so far. Lets get this rolling. I have a few ideas myself, but that is not enough.

[DEVVIL]

Updated 11/12

Recent events have changed nothing, we are still going ahead with the "Who's Next" campaign

What:

Meet at Viaduct Habour using up all the available car parks.
Have some biker friendly food and drink in the area while educating the public.
Ride up Queen Street. (Route TBC)
Deliver Christmas Cards and Presents in smaller groups.

When:

Saturday 19th December



Meeting Viaduct TBC am
Rollout Viaduct 10am

What else:

Watch this space

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2304&day=2009-12-19&


See you all on the 19th

[NONONO]

So not sure if the placard thing is still a half decent plan (if it ever was), but
Devvil's volunteered to provide some and that means we currently have 2 volunteers to wave them.
But, what would be the slogan now?
I like,
WE STILL WONT PAY"
"YOUR NEXT"
"ACC, NOT BROKE, DON"T FIX IT"
Any better ideas?

[Sis]

I have on my flouro vest

"SAVE ACC
VOTE LABOUR"

[Murray]

This is on the calendar SO REGISTER. Lets make it work!!!!

[caseye]

I have on my flouro vest

"SAVE ACC
VOTE LABOUR"

Love it, short sweet and Directly to the heart of nationals Painful regions.!
I've had "ACC Fair 4 All written on the back of my pack for ages. How about "ACC Fair 4 All" then that little Tui fella going "Yeah Right", with his head cocked to one side.
Pity is I can't compile a pic of it on this damnd computer.

[CrAzYMoFo]

ill be there and ill also try to bring a bag of coal :devil2:

[Squiggles]

Will have to set 5 or 6 alarms to make it in time but ill do me best :niceone:

[retro asian]

Hi Guys,

I wanna advertise this on Facebook.

Where exactly are we meeting in the viaduct? Which carparks should we use up?
Are we expected to bring presents or anything special?

[KiWiP]

WE STILL WONT PAY"
"YOUR NEXT" [You're]
"ACC, NOT BROKE, DON"T FIX IT"
Any better ideas?

"Bludgers Cost...We Don't"

"Look at the cost...NEXT Junction"

"Trip, Slip, Fall. It can happen to you
How much are YOU willing to pay?"

"A.C.C. is not Me Me Me"

"You say I pay
We say We Pay!
Kiwis together"

Just ideas

[Murray]

Updated 12/12

Recent events have changed nothing, we are still going ahead with the "Who's Next" campaign

What:

Meet at Viaduct Habour using up all the available car parks.
Have some biker friendly food and drink in the area while educating the public.
Ride up Queen Street. (Route TBC)
Deliver Christmas Cards and Presents in smaller groups.

When:

Saturday 19th December

Meeting Viaduct 7:30 am
Rollout Viaduct 10 am




Come on Aucklanders - where are you?? only 25 odd people registered???

[Bodir]

Ok, we need to have some more volunteers

Who can print out Christmas cards?

CrAzYMoFo is bringing the coal, good on ya :done:

Still no response re people who should receive presents. Come on guys, it cannot be that hard. Very disappointing that.

[Squiggles]

who should receive presents.


I've attached a list of Auckland MP's from the Whitepages

[klingon]

I've attached a list of Auckland MP's from the Whitepages

Well done! Here's the adjusted list with the party each MP belongs to and their appropriate present. Basically I have just given all the nats and act coal, all the labour and greens oranges, and I don't know what to give the Maori Party. Maybe a fence post so they can sit on it?

The only exception is Cam Calder who's a nat who comes out and talks to us at protests and seems to be listening. I think we should give him both the coal and the orange.

PS can someone please check theat I have allocated the right MPs to the right parties?!

[taff1954]

I don't know what to give the Maori Party. Maybe a fence post so they can sit on it?

A piece of No. 8 wire, perhaps?

[Mom]

So, meet for early :yawn: brekky at teh viaduct. Geez lucky I dont need my beauty sleep eh :dodge:

The BB had better start up this time or I will have to give her a jolly good :spanking:

I have a few oranges :blip:

[short-circuit]

The only exception is Cam Calder who's a nat who comes out and talks to us at protests and seems to be listening. I think we should give him both the coal and the orange.

Nope - he's a National cunt as well...he can have card laced with anthrax like the rest of them

[klingon]

Nope - he's a National cunt as well...he can have card laced with anthrax like the rest of them

I thought we agreed not to mention the anthrax... :confused:

[short-circuit]

I thought we agreed not to mention the anthrax... :confused:

:Oops:

They won't expect the cyanide in the oranges though eh? (they'll think that's the bouquet not the brickbat)

[Mom]

:lol: Flour bombs, now they would be funny :chase:

[short-circuit]

:lol: Flour bombs, now they would be funny :chase:

That's soooo 1981 - I like it.... I really like it.

The relevance might be lost on some though:

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[Mom]

That's soooo 1981 - I like it.... I really like it.

The relevance might be lost on some though


"I cant remember really"

Interesting comment from our Prime Minister :yes:

Should be sweet though as long as we dont put the flour in envelopes and post them.

[Fatt Max]

Water bombs made with water and heaps of disolved sugar. They explode on impact and are as sticky as a stick insect in a sticky bun.

Or, for a more comical weapon, you cant beat the London High School special which is:

Bakiing soda
Vinegar
Self raising flour
Coke (full strength, not that Zero sugar free crap)
A Condom, lighest gauge one can find.

Add the ingredients to the fun balloon, tie a knot, shake it up and bung it at your target.....they will see a large fizzing cock flying towards them which explodes on impact covering them in fizzy jizz mix......classic

[Addict]

they will see a large fizzing cock flying towards them which explodes on impact covering them in fizzy jizz mix......classic

That makes my belly hurt with laughter just thinking about it:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Blackflag]

Come on Aucklanders - where are you?? only 25 odd people registered???
Hi Guys.

I work for ONE news. What kind of attendance are we talking about here?
I'd love to offer this up as an ongoing story. Last event I turned up to which was to block up CBD carparks was a little tame and was NOT a good sell. I'd like to make a case for serious media coverage.

[2nd2last1]

I would be keen as but have to work right through Christmas shame its not after coz I'd be there for sure:weep:

[Yamaha750]

Once again, the government is trying to fix the problem instead of the cause of the problem
The reason that bikers have accidents is NOT because we are bad riders, it's the idiots in the cars! They are the ones who pull out of intersections, change lanes without looking etc etc . . .
Getting a drivers licence is far too easy and we have thousands of car and truck drivers on the road who have no bloody idea of how to drive. These are the people who have caused this and the bikers are the ones who suffer. Well stuff that!
If we don't get anywhere with this campaign, I hope that each and every biker in NZ makes sure that if some idiot driver makes a bad call, don't keep quiet about it! Give them hell and tell them that they are the reason why bikers are paying this ridiculous ACC levy.

[PrincessBandit]

Well done! Here's the adjusted list with the party each MP belongs to and their appropriate present. Basically I have just given all the nats and act coal, all the labour and greens oranges, and I don't know what to give the Maori Party. Maybe a fence post so they can sit on it?

The only exception is Cam Calder who's a nat who comes out and talks to us at protests and seems to be listening. I think we should give him both the coal and the orange.

PS can someone please check theat I have allocated the right MPs to the right parties?!

So, so far we have then 14 oranges, 22 lumps of coal, and 1 spiky fence post...

Highly unlikely I'll be able to make this protest unfortunately, but am happy to provide some oranges if needed!!

[billybobo13]

is it the one by wildfire and euro or is it the one on the left of the traffic lights?

[Tone165]

Back in Aussie so not able to be there in the flesh, but the Kiwi's in Qld are all behind you!

[Toot Toot]

Hi Guys.

I work for ONE news. What kind of attendance are we talking about here?
I'd love to offer this up as an ongoing story. Last event I turned up to which was to block up CBD carparks was a little tame and was NOT a good sell. I'd like to make a case for serious media coverage.

Looks like there is about 50 people signed up so good indicator that there will be decent numbers.

[short-circuit]

good indicator that there will be decent numbers.

So there fucken should be!

[MadDuck]

So there fucken should be!

Going by past results...not all register. Expect double that at least.

[Theflash]

Ok, we need to have some more volunteers

Who can print out Christmas cards?

CrAzYMoFo is bringing the coal, good on ya :done:

Still no response re people who should receive presents. Come on guys, it cannot be that hard. Very disappointing that.

Hello, I have access to a color Photocopier, I can print the cards on paper.

Do you want copies of these ones here, if so how many of each?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=153998&d=1260256345

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=153999&d=1260256345

and this one too:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=154021&d=1260292867


Also happy to print A4 and A3 posters too.

Send me pics.

Email me theflash@vodafone.co.nz

Cheers

[newtoday]

Can someone tell me the exact address of the car park to meet at? I have looked at some car parks at the Viaduct here:

http://www.wilsonparking.co.nz/go/wilson-carparks/auckland/victoria-park-markets-carpark

It says "Motorbikes 24/7 parking available"

But then this car park here I think doesn't allow motorbikes:

http://www.wilsonparking.co.nz/go/wilson-carparks/auckland/viaduct-victory-carpark

Any reason a car park won't allow motorbikes?

And what happens if it rains on Saturday because my friend said Sunday is raining.

And who and where are we delivering christmas cards too once we've rode up queens street?

And why don't we deliver the christmas cards in the morning and go have lunch at the Viaduct afterwards?

[NONONO]

Can someone tell me the exact address of the car park to meet at? I have looked at some car parks at the Viaduct here:

http://www.wilsonparking.co.nz/go/wilson-carparks/auckland/victoria-park-markets-carpark

It says "Motorbikes 24/7 parking available"

But then this car park here I think doesn't allow motorbikes:

http://www.wilsonparking.co.nz/go/wilson-carparks/auckland/viaduct-victory-carpark

Any reason a car park won't allow motorbikes?

And what happens if it rains on Saturday because my friend said Sunday is raining.

And who and where are we delivering christmas cards too once we've rode up queens street?

And why don't we deliver the christmas cards in the morning and go have lunch at the Viaduct afterwards?

Too much certainty takes all the fun out of life. Just turn up and be surprised.

[MadDuck]

Can someone tell me the exact address of the car park to meet at?

On a Yamaha from Wellington I doubt you would make it on time for the start.

[glanvillejon]

Updated 15/12

Recent events have changed nothing, we are still going ahead with the "Who's Next" campaign

What:

Meet at Viaduct Habour (the car park in the centre, past the Maritime Museum) using up all the available car parks.
Have some biker friendly food and drink in the area while educating the public.
Ride up Queen Street. (Route TBC)
Deliver Christmas Cards and Presents in smaller groups.

When:

Saturday 19th December

Meeting Viaduct 7:30 am
Rollout Viaduct 10 am

What else:

Please send me names and addresses for presents. Still no replies to this, come on how hard can it be?

Who can print out some Christmas cards?

CrAzYMoFo is supplying the coal. Good on ya!!!!


Register your attendance for this event (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2304&day=2009-12-19)
GET OVER IT! Im a biker and I'M bloody sick of the same old shit. THEY HAVE LOWERED THE INCREASE - this is what we wanted!

Complete waste of time guys, build an ant farm, it will be more productive.

[Fatt Max]

Can someone tell me the exact address of the car park to meet at? I have looked at some car parks at the Viaduct here:

http://www.wilsonparking.co.nz/go/wilson-carparks/auckland/victoria-park-markets-carpark

It says "Motorbikes 24/7 parking available"

But then this car park here I think doesn't allow motorbikes:

http://www.wilsonparking.co.nz/go/wilson-carparks/auckland/viaduct-victory-carpark

Any reason a car park won't allow motorbikes?

And what happens if it rains on Saturday because my friend said Sunday is raining.

And who and where are we delivering christmas cards too once we've rode up queens street?

And why don't we deliver the christmas cards in the morning and go have lunch at the Viaduct afterwards?

For the love of your God, please tell me you are taking the piss....

[Mom]

Can someone tell me the exact address of the car park to meet at? I have looked at some car parks at the Viaduct here:
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And why don't we deliver the christmas cards in the morning and go have lunch at the Viaduct afterwards?

If you go to the Maritime Museum you will find a big carpark right there, go and pick yourself a carpark.

The reason we are doing this in the morning is so we can be seen to be taking up all the spaces with bikesw, by the time lunchtime comes they will all be filled with cars, no impact there. I note you live in Wellington, are you up here this weekend?

[PrincessBandit]

I will in fact confirm that I won't be able to attend this ride (I'm not exactly a poster girl for the whole ACC protest thing at the moment :o). However I am happy to be a card and orange/coal delivery person for South Auckland if you need more people to do that between the ride and Christmas.

[Bodir]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=153998&d=1260256345

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=153999&d=1260256345



Thanks for the offer, If it is possible to do about 30 - 40 each of the two, that would be great

[Waxxa]

GET OVER IT! Im a biker and I'M bloody sick of the same old shit. THEY HAVE LOWERED THE INCREASE - this is what we wanted!

Complete waste of time guys, build an ant farm, it will be more productive.

What we want are the politicians to leave ACC to its principals! not a profit making SOE.

Its more than $$ glanville this is a scheme for all Kiwis that rehabilitates and 'we' want to keep it that way!

[Theflash]

Thanks for the offer, If it is possible to do about 30 - 40 each of the two, that would be great

I have e-mailed them to work, will print them tomorrow.

See you at the Viaduct.

[Bodir]

Nearly there!!!!

We have coal, oranges, cards, more than 60 sign ups.

Still have some room for people to get gifts :)

I'll wrap the list up tomorrow lunchtime, so that I have time to make address labels. Keep sending your ideas. Still time to get them in.

See you all there. :2thumbsup

[caseye]

GET OVER IT! Im a biker and I'M bloody sick of the same old shit. THEY HAVE LOWERED THE INCREASE - this is what we wanted!

Complete waste of time guys, build an ant farm, it will be more productive.

Go and crawl back under your rock, what a moron.
Oh and by the way, don't ever call on the motorcyclists of NZ to come help you out if you find the fees too high next year and the year after, cause we'll be too damn busy fighting the shits who are doing it to the whole of NZ's driving population Now!

[kb_SF1]

GET OVER IT! Im a biker and I'M bloody sick of the same old shit. THEY HAVE LOWERED THE INCREASE - this is what we wanted!

Complete waste of time guys, build an ant farm, it will be more productive.
__________________
Sorry, that was only for this year, it got too hot in the kitchen and ns got told to shut it down.
He and jj will be back next year for more and again the year after.
It is not about 1 concession, it's about the principal of no fault compensation for all.

[MadDuck]

GET OVER IT! Im a biker and I'M bloody sick of the same old shit. THEY HAVE LOWERED THE INCREASE - this is what we wanted!

They have indeed lowered it. Feel free to leave the site and not read anymore. Actually pay my increase and I will be happy.

I cannot and will not accept that my 1200cc tractor warrants a bigger ACC levy than those 250cc sprotbikes.

Oh and I intend to build an ant farm because its so damn fascinating.

[raster]

But I don't need any more ant farms.....already got 3.... now what am I doing to do.

Hey I know, lets meet up at the viaduct and see who we can meet :girlfight:

Good onya guys, keep up the good work, this is going to be a long fight.

N

[kb_SF1]

My post last night was ment to "quote" 'glanvillejon' not support his view:argh:
My view is that the reduction only applies to this year, it got too hot in the kitchen and nicratus got told to shut it down.
He and jj will be back next year for more and again the year after.
It is not about 1 concession, it's about the principal of no fault compensation

My error might have something to do with that glass of red.:beer:
See you the viaduct tomorrow

[Theflash]

Thanks for the offer, If it is possible to do about 30 - 40 each of the two, that would be great

Hello Bodir, I have printer 50X each of Moari and English.

I also printed out a few other protest images, Ill bring them too.

Hope it isn't raining tomorrow. See you there.

Cheers
Gordon.

[PrincessBandit]

Oranges safely in caseye's care.

Have a great day guys!

[Fatt Max]

Oranges safely in caseye's care.

Have a great day guys!

Cheers PB, you look after yerself

[Phreak]

Cant wait to meet some fellow riders, look out for me on a Repsol painted CBR...

:cool:

[Mom]

Morning all, beautiful day for a protest :D

[NONONO]

Looks good if a bit hungover.

[DEVVIL]

Cant wait to meet some fellow riders, look out for me on a Repsol painted CBR...

:cool:

See you, on my way now!!!
Looks like a good day for it.:banana:

[Chisanga]

Might pop down for a coffee with the troops :)

[short-circuit]

Running a tad late - haven't even been for a Eartha Kitt yet

[klingon]

Well that was great! More than 100 bikes at the domain, a live performance from Fatt Max, a speech from Mom and a bunch of coal and oranges for the "naughty and nice" MPs.

After most of the crowd had dispersed, the TVNZ news crew showed up! They followed us to deliver oranges to Dave Clendon (Greens) and coal to Melissa Lee (National). Hopefully they will show it on the TV1 news tonight. :)

Thanks to the crew who organised this - well done! :2thumbsup It was a nice little pre-Christmas event that had a little twist to keep the media interested and allowed us to emphasise that we have not gone away!

[DEVVIL]

Can we have a link to download that song from fatmax.:banana:

[klingon]

Can we have a link to download that song from fatmax.:banana:

Here's a link to the original thread where he posted the song, with a link in the first post.

WARNING: It is very catchy. You will find yourself singing the chorus in public. You will be told to go and wash your mouth out with soap. :weep:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=110916

[Maha]

What a buzz slow riding up Queen st, the sound must have been massive!
Huge thanks to the organisers for what was yet another succesfull outing.
And to the police for thier help from Queen st to the Domian...:2thumbsup

TV1 News were really cool about it all also, they filmed a whole lot albeit there were about 10-12 bikes when they turned up, but good on them for seeing us through to the very end :cool:

There was someone filming on Queen st??

Breakfast was yum as, not often I get hot cakes with fresh fruit and maple syrup and creme first thing in the morning, some cool Irish pub at the Basin.

Lunch was a chicken/bacon and cheese burger at Puhoi...

Great day people...!

[kb_SF1]

Big ups to those who organised today, just got home.
The card and coal for Bill Birch & Paul Hutchinson were duly delivered to 18 Seddon St, Pukekohe by the Waikato Laxed Out Riders. The address is offices on the lower levels and apartments higher up. A resident came down just as we were delivering and took the cards and coal inside for Paul Hutchinson and even knew why we were there, the message is getting around.
Took the western road home, great ride guys and Misred.

[taff1954]

Nice work you lot up there north of the Bombays, sounds like it went off OK, and lets hope we get to see it on the news tonight.

[Mom]

What a great way to spend a day! Bugger I lost my speech though :pinch:

The only thing I forgot to say was quite important so I will post it here.

I want to share a quote with you. “Our social responsibilities are not to be tested by clever equations or the latest economic dogma. They depend on decent fellow feeling and the ideas and ideals that support it. That I am sure is the continuing attitude of New Zealanders.” That from Sir Owen Woodhouse whos work founded ACC in the first place.

It will the continuing attitude of New Zealanders that will ensure that we retain our ACC.

Highlight of my day was Mellisa Lees office, hope they show the shambles that is at the second entrance on TV.

Great day, great company. Thanks to those that organised it and those that turned up. The megaphone works too :D

[GOONR]

Wicked ride up Queen Street. What a noise, people stopping to take pictures. Plod letting us go through (some) of the red lights.

Fatt Max had a sing along song for us at the Domain.

Good show all round peeps.

[Mom]

Nice work you lot up there north of the Bombays, sounds like it went off OK, and lets hope we get to see it on the news tonight.

Sadly the TV crew turned up after the event was over, would have been a great spectacle coming up Queen St stopping at every set of lights and making one hell of a racket. Still they came with us all the way and hopefully will take our very subtle message to the public, we are still not happy and we wont go away!

[klingon]

It would be good to compile a list of who has received their gifts, and get ideas of who else might need to be recognised for being 'naughty or nice'. I have the coal at my place so am happy to coordinate with anyone who wants to deliver it to other deserving people. :D

MP gifts delivered so far:
Melissa Lee
Dave Clendon
Keith Locke
Bill Birch
Paul Hutchinson

We also gave oranges to the TVNZ news crew for being nice. :)

Also delivered (see later posts):
Cam Calder
Judith Collins
John Key
Lynne Pillay
NZ Navy (an orange for being nice)
Rodney Hide
John Boscawen
David Garret
Pansy Wong

[caseye]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=2123&pictureid=37201
Cam Calder. National MP who got both an orange and a Lump Of Coal , he at least talked with us and understood most of our concerns.Delivery done.

[Addict]

Took some pics if you are interested.

http://s754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/jazsw/ACC%20Christmas%20card%20protest%20ride%202009/

Mike

[Mom]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=2123&pictureid=37201
Cam Calder. National MP who got both an orange and a Lump Of Coal , he at least talked with us and understood most of our concerns.Delivery done.

We ended up taping Mellisa Lees coal and card to her door handle and lock :sunny: I really hope they show that on the news tonight :laugh:

[Maha]

Wicked ride up Queen Street. What a noise, people stopping to take pictures. Plod letting us go through (some) of the red lights.

Fat Max had a sing along song for us at the Domain.

Good show all round peeps.

Fatt Max is an entertainer for sure, what a guy!! :beer:

[GOONR]

Fatt Max is an entertainer for sure, what a guy!! :beer:

Well, when you support Tottenham you have to make up your own entertainment. He's obviously a life long supporter. :doobey:

[Maha]

Well, when you support Tottenham you have to make up your own entertainment. He's obviously a life long supporter. :doobey:

Is that Tottenham Working Mans Petanque Group?

[NONONO]

"Are you Tottenham in disguise?":banana:

[GOONR]

Is that Tottenham Working Mans Petanque Group?

Might as well be. :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Addict]

It would be good to compile a list of who has received their gifts, and get ideas of who else might need to be recognised for being 'naughty or nice'. I have the coal at my place so am happy to coordinate with anyone who wants to deliver it to other deserving people. :D

MP gifts delivered so far:
Melissa Lee
Dave Clendon
Keith Locke
Bill Birch
Paul Hutchinson

We also gave oranges to the TVNZ news crew for being nice. :)

Coal delivered/taped to Judith Collins door.

[Fatt Max]

I'll have you know that the Tottenham Male Sewing and Cake Baking Group have quite a reputation, and I for one am proud to be with them....

Great seeing you all there, brilliant day, well done one and all

[Genie]

It would be good to compile a list of who has received their gifts, and get ideas of who else might need to be recognised for being 'naughty or nice'. I have the coal at my place so am happy to coordinate with anyone who wants to deliver it to other deserving people. :D

MP gifts delivered so far:
Melissa Lee
Dave Clendon
Keith Locke
Bill Birch
Paul Hutchinson

We also gave oranges to the TVNZ news crew for being nice. :)

send me a bucket full...nick smith lives close to me...i'll drop down his chimney at midnight!!!

[yungatart]

Great work, folks...now go and have a well deserved break over Christmas...rest up and get ready for the next onslaught!

[DEVVIL]

Here's a link to the original thread where he posted the song, with a link in the first post.

WARNING: It is very catchy. You will find yourself singing the chorus in public. You will be told to go and wash your mouth out with soap. :weep:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=110916

Thank's Klingon that was so cool....
:banana:Guys what do you think can we have that song at the bikeoi 2!!!:banana:

[MadDuck]

Great day. It must have looked and sounded impressive to the public.

Highlight for me....as we were standing outside Melissa Lees office this really really old man came shuffling along and asked me "Is this about the fees?"

I said yup and its not just motorbikes anymore......and his response was "Good on yas!" Sure shows the message IS getting through

Edit: Also loved the look on the lady car driver when I handed her my parking slip

[NONONO]

Thank's Klingon that was so cool....
:banana:Guys what do you think can we have that song at the bikeoi 2!!!:banana:

Thanks for the help with the placard things today Devvil, yknow we forgot them, they are still at the entrance to the viaduct.

[DEVVIL]

Thanks for the help with the placard things today Devvil, yknow we forgot them, they are still at the entrance to the viaduct.

Hmm I must pick them up after the next election:whistle:

[CrAzYMoFo]

It would be good to compile a list of who has received their gifts, and get ideas of who else might need to be recognised for being 'naughty or nice'. I have the coal at my place so am happy to coordinate with anyone who wants to deliver it to other deserving people. :D

MP gifts delivered so far:
Melissa Lee
Dave Clendon
Keith Locke
Bill Birch
Paul Hutchinson

We also gave oranges to the TVNZ news crew for being nice. :)

john key the ugly sob got his (4 of us went and delivered his rotten orange and bag of coal)

was a great ride and great event thanks to all the people who organised this and made it work, by putting in the hard Yakka

[Mom]

Hopefully they will show it on the TV1 news tonight. :)

Not worthy of headline stuff, but we shall see :D


send me a bucket full...nick smith lives close to me...i'll drop down his chimney at midnight!!!


I think you two should liase :yes: Imagine Nics Myth arriving home from his trip to a bag of coal and a Chrissy Card from the bikers of NZ, bloody beautiful.

[KiWiP]

Orange delivered to Navy at HMNZS PHILOMEL

As they support us in defending our freedom and priveledges so we are working to defend theirs. The guys on the gate were most appreciative of being thought of and fully behind us especially after the whole digging into our holiday/sick time before payouts was explained. They said they would get it delivered as far up the chain as they could. They said there is a base motorcycle club. Anyone on the forum involved. Be interesting to know if the 'gift' finds its way back down.

Be interested to know how an orange gets divided between the Navy :girlfight:

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Hon Dr Wayne Mapp - Will be delivered on Monday direct to office. As Minister of Research, Science and Technology he should be well aware of how figures can be fudged.

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Thanks to all organising, great fun, great purpose :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[taff1954]

Good wee report on 6 pm News just now:2thumbsup

[Maha]

Good wee report on 6 pm News just now:2thumbsup

That was a brilliant report....I guess the link will be up soon enough...

[caseye]

I saw our Mom on da telly! Nice work there Ann.I could've said "it"! What a good little report, to the point and brilliantly simple, just like us and our message."Who's next"???

[MadDuck]

Great report. They were a pretty cool News team. Well worth the effort.

[Fatt Max]

Brilliant news report you guys.....

Well done, loved Les banging on Ms Lee's door like the fecking grim reaper

Mom, as usual, maaaasive

And to the rest of you, pure brilliance, the message was made

[Maha]

Great report. They were a pretty cool News team. Well worth the effort.

The Honda looked pretty also....:whistle:

[MadDuck]

The Honda looked pretty also....:whistle:

They missed the best bike there!

[cowboyz]

I was snoozing after a hard days work and Mrs C goes, 'Hey! Thats Mom on TV!!!. Im like.. why are they running a story on middle aged woman chasing young lads on the national news but it turned out to be something to do with oranges.

Great job too! Looking good on tv!

[short-circuit]

Maurice Williamson shall receive his piece of coal and maybe a calcified shite in person next week sometime...I love seeing the expression on people's faces when they open their christmas presents.


Good turn out people, well done to those who organised and contributed

A little too well behaved for my liking but the time for new tactics might not be too far off I feel :devil2:

[PrincessBandit]

I saw our Mom on da telly! Nice work there Ann.I could've said "it"! What a good little report, to the point and brilliantly simple, just like us and our message."Who's next"???

Saw you too Mark!

I thought it was well put together and loved the sound track with it.

[Mom]

Im like.. why are they running a story on middle aged woman chasing young lads
Nothing wrong with a toy boy love, but I am not sure how Maha will feel being called a young lad :sunny:


Looking good on tv!

Time to crack out the lippy me thinks :dodge:


I thought it was well put together and loved the sound track with it.

I was a little concerned about the spin they would give it, but...

Those oranges made the difference I reckon :D

What a fabulous way to end this years campaign. A simple message delivered and confirmed on national TV. Happy Christmas, we are still angry, and we are not going away!

[taff1954]

A simple message delivered and confirmed on national TV. Happy Christmas, we are still angry, and we are not going away!

Link to TVNZ website article

http://tvnz.co.nz/politics-news/bikers-play-santa-politicians-3315351

[Mom]

Link to TVNZ website article

http://tvnz.co.nz/politics-news/bikers-play-santa-politicians-3315351

Thanks for this, I guess now I will have to answer to the name James as well as Annie :buggerd:

I can confuse myself enough all by myself really :2thumbsup

[Little Smurf]

Thanks for this, I guess now I will have to answer to the name James as well as Annie :buggerd:

I can confuse myself enough all by myself really :2thumbsup

You looked smashing Mom and I think it was a great idea, loved the oranges!!!!! :yes:

[Mom]

I really need to say this...

I had nothing to do with organising this ride today, there are many that made this happen. I had nothing to do with getting the TV news crew there either, I believe we can thank Ixion for that.

I turned up just like everyone else, I said a few words and was happy to front a camera is all I did.

[caseye]

No Bodir organised most everything, sorry I didn't take the step forward but I figured that in his absence You were our Best front person, turns out I was right for a change.
Ya did great Mom. Well deserved TV coverage for a change to, hope those boys gave someone their phone numbers!

[Fatt Max]

I really need to say this...

I had nothing to do with organising this ride today, there are many that made this happen. I had nothing to do with getting the TV news crew there either, I believe we can thank Ixion for that.

I turned up just like everyone else, I said a few words and was happy to front a camera is all I did.

We know mate

Everyone today deserves a bit Fatt hug, everyone.....

You guys, Les, all the gang who did their bit with oranges, coal, plastic bags, flyers, getting the mob together all deserve the thanks as well though....

We have proved that we can make a change, but more changes need to happen

We proved today that we can get a formidable mob together and have a loud and effective protest....even when some people thought that we would lose support.

We WILL prove our effectivness as a group of angry but motivated people who will fight this fight until we get OUR result, not the result people want us to get.

The talk of more protest, more action and more events PROVES that we will NOT GO AWAY....

Today and tonight, each and every one of us needs to be proud of what we have done and what we WILL achieve, I have never experinced such a group of diverse yet unified people....you are all fecking LEGENDS

The work continues, the wheel keeps turning and we will be there, in for the long haul...

So Mom, yes we know there are many others involved, you just happened to be the one who got up front on the news, no mean feat in anyone's book.

Let's move on my lovelies, let's move on

(by the way, I have not been on the piss. I have a 25km training walk starting at 6.30 tomorrow morning so I'll save my 15 box of Steinies for tomorrow night....look out Mrs Max...)

Cheers

FM

[Ixion]

116 at the Domain. Enough. If we can hold that support now, we can probably hold it long term, those still in the game at this stage will be keepers.

And I got the TV reporter's private cell number :whistle:

And the message came over really well. Made the point, didn't come over as bitchy or whining, and a bit of humour. It's time to lose the angry biker, he done us well, but now we need to be determined biker. Anger always burns out, determination gets stronger with time.

And Dave Clendon got prime time TV exposure! That's really good for a junior MP, most of them would kill for that. We got to look after our allies, it's got to be two way.

I'm betting that Ms Lee is going to be asked to explain why her electorate office is such a dump! The hammering on the door bit came over really well, a powerful message. Gave just that hint of underlying power and threat.

[Mom]

I'm betting that Ms Lee is going to be asked to explain why her electorate office is such a dump! The hammering on the door bit came over really well, a powerful message. Gave just that hint of underlying power and threat.


That was my fav bit of all! I almost (note, I said almost) feel a bit sorry for that young woman.


Like I said, what a wonderful way to end our campaign for this year. Top news item, a bit of fluff with a BIG message.

Here is to a safe and relaxing holiday for everyone, though I know for a fact that the wheels are still turning and plans are afoot for a big start to the New Year. Hope them pollies that matter are actually thinking about things right now. Just how pissed off are these bikers and HOW MANY FRIENDS DO THEY HAVE? :sunny:

Good day out for the biker team.

[Pixie]

A card was left at Lynne Pillay's office in Glen Eden (shut ) with a note to say the orange will be delivered at a later date.I thought better not to squeeze the orange through the crack in the door.
Then we carried on through Waitakere township and up the back road to Jonkey's office in Kumeu (also shut) where coal (unlit) and an orange (rotten) was left in the mail box.

[martybabe]

Excellent promotion for the cause, well done all of you involved. Les and Mom, bloody marvelous, Mom gorgeous and articulate, Les menacingly friendly :scratch:

Brilliant guys, back to the homesteads and families now, we're gonna need you fine folk for the next assault. Happy Chrimbo guys, see you on the front line in 2010. :niceone:

[Pixie]

The hammering on the door bit came over really well, a powerful message. Gave just that hint of underlying power and threat.
You need to get yourself a Grim Reaper suit,Les.

[Fatt Max]

You need to get yourself a Grim Reaper suit,Les.

That is EXACTLY what my Mum-in law said when she saw the news, brilliant.....

Les Death knocks......a new heavy metal song I think

[Mom]

That is EXACTLY what my Mum-in law said when she saw the news, brilliant.....

Les Death knocks......a new heavy metal song I think

Hope you were taking notes, some stuff today was golden indeed :yes:

The bike cop on Queen Street, around about Albert St, who was sitting on the foot path watching, had the biggest biker grin I have ever seen when the bikes cut loose and made a bit of noise. Honest, his MacCleans were showing :yes:

[Fatt Max]

Hope you were taking notes, some stuff today was golden indeed :yes:

The bike cop on Queen Street, around about Albert St, who was sitting on the foot path watching, had the biggest biker grin I have ever seen when the bikes cut loose and made a bit of noise. Honest, his MacCleans were showing :yes:

Yeah, I clocked him as well.

Reckon if we asked enough he would have joined in :2thumbsup

My favourite was the two little old ladies coming out of Farmers just as we pulled up, they had massive beaming smiles on their boats, a bit naughty as well, reckon they had a few stories to tell of years gone by hooning around NZ....loved it.....;)

[MadDuck]

The bike cop on Queen Street, around about Albert St, who was sitting on the foot path watching, had the biggest biker grin I have ever seen when the bikes cut loose and made a bit of noise.

Yeah I spotted him too. That grin was priceless!

[short-circuit]

Missed the news - was too busy cleaning Kaiaua loop debris off my bike. Who's gotta a linky?

[GOONR]

Hope you were taking notes, some stuff today was golden indeed :yes:

The bike cop on Queen Street, around about Albert St, who was sitting on the foot path watching, had the biggest biker grin I have ever seen when the bikes cut loose and made a bit of noise. Honest, his MacCleans were showing :yes:

I noticed him too, bending his neck so he could see all the way down Queen Street. GOLD!

[Fatt Max]

Yeah I spotted him too. That grin was priceless!

Let's face it, we all love a man in uniform.....

Did I say that out loud...?

[caseye]

Ewe did! oh Max I'm debitated, um devastted, ah shit ! Pished orf wiv ya.

[colonel]

me thinks a box of oranges for tv1. awesome coverage

[DEVVIL]

:2thumbsup
116 at the Domain.

And the message came over really well. Made the point, didn't come over as bitchy or whining, and a bit of humour. It's time to lose the angry biker, he done us well, but now we need to be determined biker. Anger always burns out, determination gets stronger with time.

.

Determined biker...Yes :argh:
Angry biker...Yes :mad:
Determined Angry Biker!!!
Hmm code of conduct cant say what I think!Grrrrr
(The ### starts in FEB 2010)
Loved the reving at the lights.:scooter::scooter::Police::chase::chase:

I noticed TVNZ had "Bikers play Santa to the politicians"
and The story so far!!
Looks like the TVNZ are "following" us now (:2thumbsup) and so are NZ!!
Good Job to all!:banana:

[MadDuck]

Let's face it, we all love a man in uniform.....


Hmmm well now. I can say that most girls do. But of course I am not sanctioned to speak for all KB ladies on their behalf.

Just so long as its not a Mitre10 uniform

[Roger]

Well done guys and gals

[NONONO]

As we were picketing the entrance to the Viaduct we had some very cool responses from the police, specialy the bike cops.
But one cop on his way out in his patrol car pulled over and gave me the big LOOK. Said "Hope you don't fall off like the last one I was at"
Told him it was the fault of the tar snake on lovers lane and he suddenly got all disinterested, hope he has a happy Christmas!
Lovely chats and laughs with the bike police for the whole morning.
Merry Christmas all.

[taff1954]

Video link now up

http://tvnz.co.nz/politics-news/bikers-play-santa-politicians-3315351/video

[GOONR]

......
I noticed TVNZ had "Bikers play Santa to the politicians"
and The story so far!!
Looks like the TVNZ are "following" us now (:2thumbsup) and so are NZ!!
Good Job to all!:banana:

If TVNZ liked the twist on this then I reckon that is the way we should continue for now, give them something a little different. Smaller local bike rides are not news worthy really but if they manage to get a quirky angle on it then we get air time. :2thumbsup

[mikeey01]

Good on ys for the deliveries, your all good buggers! :2thumbsup

[Fatt Max]

If TVNZ liked the twist on this then I reckon that is the way we should continue for now, give them something a little different. Smaller local bike rides are not news worthy really but if they manage to get a quirky angle on it then we get air time. :2thumbsup

Yep, with you there on that.....everything we do now needs an angle, a point of difference...that way it gets noticed....

.....but I'm not riding nude again...

[Little Miss Trouble]

Thanks everyone who turned out for this :2thumbsup
Prior engagements & a lack of bike at the moment prevented me from attending this time :(

[allycatz]

Awesome guys....great coverage TV1 too :2thumbsup

[MadDuck]

.....but I'm not riding nude again...

Dammit. Thats me out of any further protest ride :oi-grr:

[Bodir]

Thanks to all who joined in today. Great effort especially on such a nice day.

It looks like we have the spokeswomen team for Auckland: Anne and Hanne :ride: That really represents the two most angry nasty bikers we could muster. Perfect.

Great effort from all the volunteers as well

Theflash providing the cards
CrAzYMoFo providing the coal
PrincessBandit providing the oranges
Mom flirting with the :Police: and speaking up
Les for getting the TV there(ish)
Fat Max singing (when do we get the album?????)

and last but not least all the "delivery" bikers. Have a save ride.

Also nice touch with the tape-on protest pages. (Step up and be named :))

Hope to see you all in the new year when we ride again ...

Until then - have a nice Christmas and a good start to the New Year.

[Theflash]

Thanks to all who joined in today. Great effort especially on such a nice day.

It looks like we have the spokeswomen team for Auckland: Anne and Hanne :ride: That really represents the two most angry nasty bikers we could muster. Perfect.

Great effort from all the volunteers as well

Theflash providing the cards
CrAzYMoFo providing the coal
PrincessBandit providing the oranges
Mom flirting with the :Police: and speaking up
Les for getting the TV there(ish)
Fat Max singing (when do we get the album?????)

and last but not least all the "delivery" bikers. Have a save ride.

Also nice touch with the tape-on protest pages. (Step up and be named :))

Hope to see you all in the new year when we ride again ...

Until then - have a nice Christmas and a good start to the New Year.

The stuck (packing tape) protest pages were from me, I'm sure work didn't mind me using up their photocopier toner.
Was a good ride, turnout and day.
Dr Jackie Blue's door was locked in Mt Roskill, and I didn't think the card/coal would last stuck on door till Monday.
Thought about sneaking home, smashing coal up and blowing them under her door with my exhaust pipe, but if I was going to rev the viffer that high, I would have to engage the front brake,select a gear and let the clutch out (it just wouldn't be right otherwise)

Will deliver it Monday when open.

Cheers
Theflash.
PS: next time I'll get organized and get double sided tape.

[MadDuck]

next time I'll get organized and get double sided tape.

Top effort Mr Flash. Thank you

[PhantasmNZ]

Awesome effort everyone - firmly believe that there was nearly as much impact from this ride as there would have been from a big long distance motorway trek. Was lots of fun to lead the pack up Queen st along with Maha and Mom and the noise with a hundred-odd bikes bouncing off rev limiters (where fitted!) was just fantastic.

Shame TV1 was late - but great story anyway - arguably a better story than the queen st ride would have been for it's novelty "something different" value. Watching the footage though made me think we should have a few xmas decs on the bike though -lol

Shame the blackbird let me down outside Dave C's office - (thanks 4 the push guys!) had to join Ixion in the "keep it running or else" club for the rest of the ride. - even the promise of prime time TV coverage wouldn't make the battery do it's stuff (though there were some good shots - would've actually cleaned her up a bit if I'd have known :) )

Bloody good morning - really showed that the support hasn't dried up - either amongst ourselves, the public or the media. Good on you all involved!!

[scissorhands]

The noise from the Harleys running straight pipes was great. Certainly got everyones attention! Seeing toddlers admiring Xmas window scenes at Smith and Caughys, looks like they had Santa long forgotten in the wake of the bikers auditory bombardment of the city 10am Sat morning.

Bring the noise again 4 sure, especially stop start traffic in an echo chamber like Queen St.

What I saw in the face of most morning shoppers was an admiring / adoring? smile for bikers. Every inner child wants a bike, thats why I have 9 of them

[PhantasmNZ]

I think we made a subtle shift today - moving slightly on from "we'll stay out of your way, and not make any disruption at all to your life, and not make too much noise"

Today's protest was a "slow ride" (both on Q st AND delivering the pressies with the TV crew) - and we did inconvenience a few cages here and there. We also made a LOT of noise - we revved the motors, we hit the horns. All things we really stayed largely away from to now.

The public though really got it - Q St was just fantastic - stopping at every light was just the best way to get attention and we followed all the road rules (apart from that pesky no-entry sign - eh Maha ? ;) )

[Chisanga]

Great ride again. Awesome ride up Queen Street... unfortunately couldn't see much as I was riding behind an enormous arse with a guitar sticking out of it... kinda blocked out the sun :)


Nice to meet you all

[Maha]

Was lots of fun to lead the pack up Queen st along with Maha and Mom and the noise with a hundred-odd bikes bouncing off rev limiters (where fitted!) was just fantastic.


I think that what gave the cop the huge grin...he sort of hung his head then lifted it showing his pearly whites...:cool:

[Maha]

The public though really got it - Q St was just fantastic - stopping at every light was just the best way to get attention and we followed all the road rules (apart from that pesky no-entry sign - eh Maha ? ;) )

I was told by 2IC ''just go''..what could I do?....:whistle:

[Mom]

Great ride again. Awesome ride up Queen Street... unfortunately couldn't see much as I was riding behind an enormous arse with a guitar sticking out of it... kinda blocked out the sun :)


Nice to meet you all

I understand that was actually a drum kit on his back mate :D

Was good to meet you too.

[caseye]

I was told by 2IC ''just go''..what could I do?....:whistle:

Ah, Go! is my guess, anything less would've got you a slap across the back of the lid, an ya don't want that!@#$%

[Hanne]

Well that was fun!
Creativity is where it's at, I reckon.
Made a great news story and get's our message across - the one where we are not going away!
Got three more oranges here to deliver on Monday, thought it would be better to do so in person.

Thanks Bodir for such great organising, went very smoothly and is great way to usher in the Christmas break.

Merry Christmas, guys!

[gijoe1313]

Guys n'gals ... you did an outstanding job out there. Sorry I couldn't be in on this one (my dear old mum is feeling poorly and is in hossie at the moment).

Seems to be more trout swimming upstream now it seems from the observations peeps are making!

:niceone:

[Bald Eagle]

Guys n'gals ... you did an outstanding job out there. Sorry I couldn't be in on this one (my dear old mum is feeling poorly and is in hossie at the moment).

Seems to be more trout swimming upstream now it seems from the observations peeps are making!

:niceone:

Great work everyone and nice to see the media getting it

[Fatt Max]

Great ride again. Awesome ride up Queen Street... unfortunately couldn't see much as I was riding behind an enormous arse with a guitar sticking out of it... kinda blocked out the sun :)


Nice to meet you all

Yeah, sorry about that...I sat on my guitar by mistake and it got wedged in my poohy pillows.....

Still, at least you had a lesson on how a total eclipse is formed, eh....

As I have posted before, my missus says the only thing I have given her in over 10 years of marriage is shade

Sorry again.....:bye:

[Fatt Max]

It would be good to compile a list of who has received their gifts, and get ideas of who else might need to be recognised for being 'naughty or nice'. I have the coal at my place so am happy to coordinate with anyone who wants to deliver it to other deserving people. :D

MP gifts delivered so far:
Melissa Lee
Dave Clendon
Keith Locke
Bill Birch
Paul Hutchinson

We also gave oranges to the TVNZ news crew for being nice. :)

Also delivered (see later posts):
Cam Calder
Judith Collins
John Key
Lynne Pillay
NZ Navy (an orange for being nice)

Have delivered to the following today

Rodney Hide
John Boscawen
David Garret
Pansy Wong

[Maha]

Have delivered to the following today

Pansy Wong

Did you make sure you got the wite wong? would wanna get the wong wong.... incase the wong wong wings the wite wong and has a go at her :Oops:

[Fatt Max]

Did you make sure you got the wite wong? would wanna get the wong wong.... incase the wong wong wings the wite wong and has a go at her :Oops:

:clap::clap:....Brilliant mate

[NAVR1]

First biker run. It was was great to be part of this. Partner really enjoyed it as well. Will see you all in the future runs. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[PhantasmNZ]

First biker run. It was was great to be part of this. Partner really enjoyed it as well. Will see you all in the future runs. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

It was great you could join us -and welcome to KB! - have a great Christmas

[caseye]

My little Bro down in Welly told me last night that a newspaper article he had read over the weekend said that it had been reported that some of the poor old MP's had felt threatened at our actions.
I sincerely Hope they did! Their Seats are in jeopardy if they continue to toe the party line and don't start acting on what the vast majority of their constituients want.
I;m sure that our delivery personel were polite and respectful so this sort of reporting makes my blood boil.
Thanks to the TV1 crew, that was an awesome piece of reporting and it showed the event exactly as it was mean't to be.A Christmas gift symbolic of a peoples right to distribute gifts as They see fit.
Thanks TV1, come again, we won't dissappoint.

[Kiwi Graham]

Just watched the video link.
Bloody brilliant.
Anne awesome again :niceone: Fast becoming the 'face' of motorcycling ;)
Sorry I couldnt be there (had to work) thanks to all that took part, well done.

[Mom]

My little Bro down in Welly told me last night that a newspaper article he had read over the weekend said that it had been reported that some of the poor old MP's had felt threatened at our actions.


But, but, but Hanne and Mom are really friggen threatening :pinch:

Good job, hope they do start thinking about what it might like to be a one term government :sunny:

[Bodir]

Does someone have a link to that article? We need to get a flyer out with that and Moms and Hannes picture on. Oh what a scary gang we are :chase:

[scissorhands]

I rung David Shearers Sandringham Electoral office, but hes away till next year. I have posted the card and scoffed the orange myself.

Reading how others have journeyed to drop off coal and oranges only to leave on doorsteps, makes me think this time consuming element to this protest is somewhat watered down. I had prepared myself verbally to confront him too....

Otherwise, when do we ride again? Saturday morning was a blast!

[Theflash]

Snuck home and geared up at lunchtime, dropped of the coal and card to Jackie Blue's office. Office person said " ooh she can put it in the fire" I advised her it was in a bag so politicians wouldn't have to get their hands dirty :-) (I think Jackie was hiding around the corner)

She also said that she had the statistics here "somewhere" and asked me what my problem with it was.

I said that from what I had seen, it was more costly per car accident than motorcycle accident.
Also pointed out that I thought their "statistics" probably included trail bike accidents with no rego, scooter riders on a car license who have done no training on a M/C and wear bugger all protection, riding a Chinese piece of crap and also kids on Quad bikes. She agreed that was possibly a problem.

I don't think the Majority of people get it.

[caseye]

But thanks to you and the others who all did their deliveries and spoke with the recipients More will! On ya mate.

[scissorhands]

my kind of biker

http://shamakern.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/SANY0025.JPG

I even wore shoes so I wouldn't get any shit from you guys.....

[Ixion]

Yes. Where were the scooters. It should have been a perfect event for them, no motorways, no long distance.
But I only saw one.

They just don't seem interested, which is odd, considering that they have one of the highest percentage increases.

[Mom]

Yes. Where were the scooters. It should have been a perfect event for them, no motorways, no long distance.
But I only saw one.

They just don't seem interested, which is odd, considering that they have one of the highest percentage increases.

To be fair to the scooter riders, this was not a well publicised event, for different and valid and actually surprising reasons this event did not get the publicity it could have. Like what happens with a lot of things some thought that others were handling it, and they weren't. Some people simply had a bunch of life intervene. Live and learn.

School is out for a lot of them, they were asleep most likely. For those that were not asleep, they probably did not know about it. Frankly, getting up before 6am on a Saturday morning I dont have to work takes a bit of commitment. I need to establish a facebook/bebo profile, specifically to promote these events. As was pointed out to me the day before.

A work in progress is what this is.

[Fatt Max]

To be fair to the scooter riders, this was not a well publicised event, for different and valid and actually surprising reasons this event did not get the publicity it could have. Like what happens with a lot of things some thought that others were handling it, and they weren't. Some people simply had a bunch of life intervene. Live and learn.

School is out for a lot of them, they were asleep most likely. For those that were not asleep, they probably did not know about it. Frankly, getting up before 6am on a Saturday morning I dont have to work takes a bit of commitment. I need to establish a facebook/bebo profile, specifically to promote these events. As was pointed out to me the day before.

A work in progress is what this is.

Good point mate,

Facebook, Bebo and MySpace are all good resources to reach the 'future' of this great nation.

Facebook already has a KB link to the BIKOI event, check it out here:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=box_3&ref=profile&id=1546039692#/pages/Unofficial-BIKEOI-Page/175254466792

(You might have to create a Facebook account to view it, mostly historical info really)

I'm happy to set all these pages up for us if needs be. It does have potential to reach a heap of people.

I did speak with a couple of the Magnetos Scooter Club members about what we are doing but they seemed very cautious. I did try and explain the bigger picture but it sort of went over their heads (probably not the right people I suppose)

Magnetos would be a group to align ourselves with as they can pull some numbers. Maybe I could have another try....??

[Mom]

Magnetos would be a group to align ourselves with as they can pull some numbers. Maybe I could have another try....??

Magnetos are very supportive. I wish I could have made more of an effort. Like I said life intervened this time for some, and others did nothing when we thought they were on top of it.

Lessons learned.

Onwards and upwards!

[Fatt Max]

Magnetos are very supportive. I wish I could have made more of an effort. Like I said life intervened this time for some, and others did nothing when we thought they were on top of it.

Lessons learned.

Onwards and upwards!

Confirms that I was speaking with the wrong people then mate. Must admit, the guys who's ears I burnt did'nt seem that motivated.

Onwards and upwards indeedy....!!

[scissorhands]

I have made an attempt to rally the scooter fraternity. I gave up quickly.

I dont know why...

Scooters are only a convenience, not a way of life?

[Mom]

Must admit, the guys who's ears I burnt did'nt seem that motivated.

Onwards and upwards indeedy....!!

Shows to go you eh, some people dont care, some people have no idea, some people get what is happening, some dont give. We represent a big hunk of the populace as bikers. Heaven forbid there are bikers that are happy with what is happening. We cant convince everyone to care, and sadly there are some that dont care, meh...

Still reckon there is more that do than dont.

[MadDuck]

Still reckon there is more that do than dont.

Hell yes there is. 115 bikes turnout on the last shopping weekend before Xmas - a Saturday at that. With very little pushing outside of KB!

[caseye]

Keep banging that drum Mom, thye'll come, we'll winkle em out you watch!

[Fatt Max]

We cant convince everyone to care, and sadly there are some that dont care, meh...

Still reckon there is more that do than dont.

I 110% agree with that sentiment.

I work with one of the most hard nosed stuck up forthright National Supporters ever put on this earth. He watched us ride up Queen Street on Saturday because I told him to be there and see for himself.

He spent Sunday on the net including this site trawling the facts, figures and myths.

Today he told me that he didnt agree with what 'National are trying to do with ACC'. This from a bloke that 2 weeks ago wanted bikes priced off the road and would have possibly given his bum to Nick Smith at the drop of a hat.

We keep chipping away mate. If bellends like this guy can turn, then I reckon we will have huge numbers

He's still a dickhead though....:blink:

[Mom]

We keep chipping away mate. If bellends like this guy can turn, then I reckon we will have huge numbers

He's still a dickhead though....:blink:

We need all the turned bell ends we can muster. This is bigger than I am picking the government realise...:blip:

[scissorhands]

This is a socialist arguement, the levies.

Its also a slur against biking, that Joe Q has had messaged in the news recently. Certain bikers took offence and rightly so. Because it is unjust in view of other sports and cycling etc etc.

As a subculture, scooterists are much more willing to be a monkey on a string, more than bikers(NZ). Actually, much of this has to do with balls, nads, nuts and scooterists are inner city compliant artist types not rebelious, hard arse ballseyrenegades.

[Fatt Max]

This is a socialist arguement, the levies.

Its also a slur against biking, that Joe Q has had messaged in the news recently. Certain bikers took offence and rightly so. Because it is unjust in view of other sports and cycling etc etc.

As a subculture, scooterists are much more willing to be a monkey on a string, more than bikers(NZ). Actually, much of this has to do with balls, nads, nuts and scooterists are inner city compliant artist types not rebelious, hard arse ballseyrenegades.

My missus rides a Vespa and loves Motorhead, drinking beer and has headbutted the odd idiot who pissed her off over the years.

She is pissed as with all this and is as far from an inner city compliant artist than she could ever be.

I do see where you are coming from though, but these types can be turned....this has nothing to do with bikes as such, this is a fight on principle that bikers are fronting up to.....and bikers are anyone with two wheels and an engine between their legs

[MadDuck]

My missus rides a Vespa and loves Motorhead, drinking beer and has headbutted the odd idiot who pissed her off over the years.

I really wanna meet this woman.....I think we would become good friends :innocent:

[scissorhands]

We need to clone her before its too late for every one

[Bodir]

The most Scooter Guys I reached where obviously not interested. I don't think they (the ones I talked to) have got the big picture yet.

[Fatt Max]

The most Scooter Guys I reached where obviously not interested. I don't think they (the ones I talked to) have got the big picture yet.

That makes two of us mate.....still, chip chip away I suppose

[yungatart]

On TV One news last night they had a story about the top 10 news stories for 2009....ACC protests against motorcycle levies came in at number 9!!!

That is freaking fantastic and all credit is due to those hard working bikers who are out there doing the protest stuff! Give yourselves a big pat on the back peeps!

[Fatt Max]

On TV One news last night they had a story about the top 10 news stories for 2009....ACC protests against motorcycle levies came in at number 9!!!

That is freaking fantastic and all credit is due to those hard working bikers who are out there doing the protest stuff! Give yourselves a big pat on the back peeps!

+1 to all those who made it happen, onya....

[Hanne]

Delivered oranges and cards to Carol Beaumont's office yesterday, didn't make it in time to see her but she just gave me a call thanking us for the card and fruit and I explained what it was all about.

Apparently the select committee will keep hearing submissions on the ACC bill into the new year (she is on that committee) so I have asked to be kept posted on developments there.

Merry Christmas once again!
Hanne

[Ixion]

Delivery to Mr Kanwal Singh Bakshi. Very nice office, walked in , little Indian chicky receptionist. Ho Ho Ho Santa's a bit busy this year so he's asked the motorcyclists to help him out with his naughty and nice list. So here's Mr Bakshi's Christmas present. Unfortunately, because of the National party assault on ACC , he's on the naughty list so all he gets is this traditional lump of coal. Chicky looked horrified, then start giggling and said she'd give it to him

We already went through the details with Mr Bakshi (whose English isn't great) so I left it at that.

Further up the road to the electorate office of Pita Sharples. WTF, did someone tell them I was coming, the place is better fortified than Fort Knox. Big signs saying Video Recorded Area, massive door with even more massive locks. Locked. Intercom box thingy so I press the bell and say "Christmas present for Mr Sharples". Big Maori chick opens the door looking hopeful. Same spiel, another lump of coal. But boy, talk about a change of attitude. She snarls "Thank you !" in a voice that has probably done more to combat global warming than a dozen Copenhagens. And then the door slams in my face. Hm, touched a nerve maybe.

Onward to Otara to Mr Asaph Choudrey. Meh, the electorate office (shared with a dude called Robertson, apparently) is a dingy hovel almost as bad as Melissa Lee's. What's with this, aren't these electorate offices maintained by Parliamentary services ? Or do they just give the MPs an allowance and they pocket anything they don't spend?

Anyway, no-one home so i left the card and orange hanging from the door handle.

My fourth one was John Tamihere. but he's not an MP! Dunno how he sneaked in. So I ate the orange myself.

[caseye]

Brilliant account there Ixion.Tamahere shoud've got a fence post and a lump in his behind, oh sorry of coal.

[Maha]

Brilliant account there Ixion.Tamahere shoud've got a fence post and a lump in his behind, oh sorry of coal.

Or a swede.....:sweatdrop

[Kendoll]

Hey guys! Anyone who wants to check out some photos from this ride feel free to have a look at my profile, I have added an album full of juicy pics. Happy riding everyone!

[Mom]

My little Bro down in Welly told me last night that a newspaper article he had read over the weekend said that it had been reported that some of the poor old MP's had felt threatened at our actions.
Thanks TV1, come again, we won't dissappoint.

Hey there Mr caseye, I am obviously digging up old threads here, but what do you reckon the chances are that your bro' could remember the newspaper so I can contact them and see if I can get a clipping? I am working hard out on a little project, it just might be a handy resource is all :innocent:

[caseye]

Hey there Mr caseye, I am obviously digging up old threads here, but what do you reckon the chances are that your bro' could remember the newspaper so I can contact them and see if I can get a clipping? I am working hard out on a little project, it just might be a handy resource is all :innocent:

I'll ask Mon, I'll do it tonight, have a result one way or anotherfor you tomorrow.