Originally Posted by BMWST? wot is NGARNZ? Northern Gravel Adventure Riders NZ (http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/) It's a mouthful and a half, so I've decided (and it seems to be catchy) that NGARNZ is easier
There was some debate between us about a road going through (over) a river. KoroJ said he doubted it, the map said it existed. I live for such uncertainty. The certainty in all that was that I would be doing the road to find out! Haven't used Garmin maps since October 2008... NZ Open GPS maps all the way thanks, coz I can correct all the wrong things I find. Got a pile of additions and updates to do from this weekend...
wot is NGARNZ?
Originally Posted by Gremlin Isn't it lovely... we make a route together, then get to ride it the next day... oh, except KoroJ gets to explore some lovely gravel (which I know he secretly desires with all his heart) while I'm in my element. Nothing better than riding a bunch of strange roads, varying from excellent seal to rough gravel, finding out that the road does exist (or doesn't). Sometimes I think I exist only to be blamed for other's misfortunes doesnt exist?NZ open maps or Mr garmin?
This is the sale of "New Zealand" to the "Chinese Government". It is not the sale of New Zealand land to a private overseas bussiness concern. The difference between selling land to Americans,,,ect that live, work,an raise their familys in NZ, and selling large parts of the country to people that will never live here but will use their agents to bleed everything they can from it has already been done in NZ on a large scale once before. All of us both Brown and White are still paying for the last time,,and now were being lead back down the same path by exactly the same type of money/power hungry vermin as did it last time. Any wonder the Maori in particular are worried ? Not really,,they've seen it before Huh!
Isn't it lovely... we make a route together, then get to ride it the next day... oh, except KoroJ gets to explore some lovely gravel (which I know he secretly desires with all his heart) while I'm in my element. Nothing better than riding a bunch of strange roads, varying from excellent seal to rough gravel, finding out that the road does exist (or doesn't). Sometimes I think I exist only to be blamed for other's misfortunes
The local offer was 30 million short. Don't forget this is private property and not state owned.
30 million? It's a 210+ million deal. I'm sure that $210 million will be lining someones pockets and it won't be mine. I see the Stuff website have a poll running at present. Was only going to be a matter of time. Only 7800 votes taken so far but currently 66% against the sale and 34% for. 1 rugby field is about 1.008 Hectares. Therefore fair to say in rough terms, that a rugby field is 1 hectare. China just purchased 8000 New Zealand rugby fields. The sale price works out to $46 per person in this country. Biscuits really.
Oh great a 30 million hand over of private land. I don't think so tim.
Good to hear you were challenged! Getting up early is a challenge!
Don't do it. But if you really enjoy pain, here is some info on the issue: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/Importing_a_used_bike
Thanks everybody!!! This is going to be fun
Looking forward to seeing back out on the track, will actually get of my arse and come and watch this time
Very nice. Suits you Sir...
Hah... you need a nice reliable Honda... oh wait...
Seems everyone has already congratulated you, but it's about time after that tantalising post. I like the nice big visible numbering hehe Go out there and enjoy #43!
I had no idea that he still had it!
Good to see you got a replacement!!
Almost shed a tear. No engine deserves to die like that. Not even a Harley, it's not their fault they were born in America.
Awesome Shane - i'm stoked for you mate. Can't wait to see and hear it at the track !
