MAG-NZ Inc
26th September 2010, 17:27
Welcome to the first edition of the MAG RAG, the means by which we will keep you up to date with what we have been doing, what we are planning to do and what you can do to help us.
Well, what an amazing response we have received to our website launch www.mag-nz.org, with memberships coming in thick and fast. Make sure to befriend us on Facebook, you can even follow us on Twitter. It is obvious to us that MAG-NZ is filling a gap in the market of biker representation in NZ. Thank you for support. The feedback we are receiving is all positive, and is coming from around the world.
There is a huge amount of work going on behind the scenes, polishing the website, and planning our “Official launch” on October 3rd. We have our first fun-draiser planned for November, emphasis on fun, with the added bonus of raising some money in support of our chosen charity, the New Zealand Spinal Trust.
Our first mainland group has been established with a group of members getting together in Christchurch and will launch with Auckland on October 3rd.
We have badges ordered :D and we hope to have them available for sale at our launch, the price will be $10 each.
Important dates:
October 3rd
AUCKLAND
Points of the compass rides to Drury Performance Tires for an 11am start to the celebrations
North – Hooten Park, Oteha Valley Road
South – BP Papakura Autobahn
East – Shell Ti Rakau Drive
West – Shell Westgate
There will be a sausage sizzle and some entertainment; you will have an opportunity to talk to us about MAG. We will have spot prizes for existing members and new members that sign up on the day, so make sure you bring along your friends and join us on the day. Once the official part is over we have been invited to Pukekohe Raceway where Auckland Motorcycle Club AMCC is holding an Advanced Rider Training track day. We will be able to observe the riders and see the training taking place. We will not be allowed onto the track on the day though.
October 3rd
CHRISTCHURCH
Flag to Flag ride departs at your leisure to the Chequered Flag Café (times to be confirmed but aim for late morning) where there will be activities and spot prizes. The ride will then head back to Christchurch to Avon City Suzuki arriving no later than 4 pm where there will be a sausage sizzle and some giveaways, maybe even a speech or two.
November 5th/6th/7th
TAUPO – Set aside the weekend for our first major Charity Event – bring the family and join us for;
SHINE AND SHOW FUNDRAISER FOR NZ SPINAL TRUST
Accommodation to be arranged at www.taupoallseasons.co.nz/ which is our base for the weekend. Great facilities and reasonably priced. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Friday 5th – Make your way to Taupo, book into the motel/campground complex and relax with the group. We will be having a brief committee meeting at some stage of the evening, and then relaxing with a few quiet ones.
Saturday 6th – Bikes to be taken to the lakefront and parked. Groups will wave buckets to get donations for NZ Spinal Trust around the town, while others will collect donations at the bikes that are parked up. Return to the camp after lunch. Hand over to the NZST of the donations collected will be done mid afternoon, then we will get together for a combined BBQ and knees up. This promises to be a large amount of fun and frivolity.
Sunday 7th – Make your way home in your own time.
Hopefully our southern contingent can get something happening down there for the same weekend. We will keep you posted.
What you can do;
Apart from attending the above events we would like you to have a good read of the information here
http://www.mag-nz.org/campaigns/report-a-road
And make a real effort to take part in this. Tell everyone you know to use this link to report ANY road defect they encounter, get members of your clubs to do the same. Write a letter to your local paper advertising this link. Stop your bike, take a pic of the road and get it logged. Anne attended a meeting in Tauranga this week with ACC/Police/Industry Representatives/Motorcycle Clubs/Council representatives and they were very interested in this campaign. With your help this can be very successful.
Till next time – ride with a wise head and keep the shiny side up.
The team – MAG-NZ
Well, what an amazing response we have received to our website launch www.mag-nz.org, with memberships coming in thick and fast. Make sure to befriend us on Facebook, you can even follow us on Twitter. It is obvious to us that MAG-NZ is filling a gap in the market of biker representation in NZ. Thank you for support. The feedback we are receiving is all positive, and is coming from around the world.
There is a huge amount of work going on behind the scenes, polishing the website, and planning our “Official launch” on October 3rd. We have our first fun-draiser planned for November, emphasis on fun, with the added bonus of raising some money in support of our chosen charity, the New Zealand Spinal Trust.
Our first mainland group has been established with a group of members getting together in Christchurch and will launch with Auckland on October 3rd.
We have badges ordered :D and we hope to have them available for sale at our launch, the price will be $10 each.
Important dates:
October 3rd
AUCKLAND
Points of the compass rides to Drury Performance Tires for an 11am start to the celebrations
North – Hooten Park, Oteha Valley Road
South – BP Papakura Autobahn
East – Shell Ti Rakau Drive
West – Shell Westgate
There will be a sausage sizzle and some entertainment; you will have an opportunity to talk to us about MAG. We will have spot prizes for existing members and new members that sign up on the day, so make sure you bring along your friends and join us on the day. Once the official part is over we have been invited to Pukekohe Raceway where Auckland Motorcycle Club AMCC is holding an Advanced Rider Training track day. We will be able to observe the riders and see the training taking place. We will not be allowed onto the track on the day though.
October 3rd
CHRISTCHURCH
Flag to Flag ride departs at your leisure to the Chequered Flag Café (times to be confirmed but aim for late morning) where there will be activities and spot prizes. The ride will then head back to Christchurch to Avon City Suzuki arriving no later than 4 pm where there will be a sausage sizzle and some giveaways, maybe even a speech or two.
November 5th/6th/7th
TAUPO – Set aside the weekend for our first major Charity Event – bring the family and join us for;
SHINE AND SHOW FUNDRAISER FOR NZ SPINAL TRUST
Accommodation to be arranged at www.taupoallseasons.co.nz/ which is our base for the weekend. Great facilities and reasonably priced. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Friday 5th – Make your way to Taupo, book into the motel/campground complex and relax with the group. We will be having a brief committee meeting at some stage of the evening, and then relaxing with a few quiet ones.
Saturday 6th – Bikes to be taken to the lakefront and parked. Groups will wave buckets to get donations for NZ Spinal Trust around the town, while others will collect donations at the bikes that are parked up. Return to the camp after lunch. Hand over to the NZST of the donations collected will be done mid afternoon, then we will get together for a combined BBQ and knees up. This promises to be a large amount of fun and frivolity.
Sunday 7th – Make your way home in your own time.
Hopefully our southern contingent can get something happening down there for the same weekend. We will keep you posted.
What you can do;
Apart from attending the above events we would like you to have a good read of the information here
http://www.mag-nz.org/campaigns/report-a-road
And make a real effort to take part in this. Tell everyone you know to use this link to report ANY road defect they encounter, get members of your clubs to do the same. Write a letter to your local paper advertising this link. Stop your bike, take a pic of the road and get it logged. Anne attended a meeting in Tauranga this week with ACC/Police/Industry Representatives/Motorcycle Clubs/Council representatives and they were very interested in this campaign. With your help this can be very successful.
Till next time – ride with a wise head and keep the shiny side up.
The team – MAG-NZ