Next BIG Protest with StoneY and the Unions

Published on 25th January 2010 10:44

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Ok everyone
I have had a few people mention there is no defined thread for the NEXT PROTEST

I have sevreal Unions on board for a big march on Parliament, and the wheels are starting to roll
Dates set for 16th February, at this point its a logical date as the Corrections Union are having a march the week before, and some other group have one the week after so we get a finite window of oppotunity to pull this off.

I have requested permission from the Speaker to enter the grounds en-masse on 16th February.

This is about more than just Bikers but we want to have a strong presence there.

I need about 3-400 bikers to attend on the day and make a visible presence at the front of the house, but this time speakers will all be Unionists and Academics and other disafeccted groups (is that the right term?)

Its gonna take some work to pull it off again, and I am hoping we get the same support we got last time for the BIKEOI, but wont hold my breath.

Anyone keen to help, PM me
And I aint talking about handing out fliers, I mean WORK and responsibility for some of the organisation...(nearly killed myself the last time with exhaustion.)

This iwll be along the same lines as the BIKEOI, peacefull but a strong message
Want loads of signs, banners, and a good chant, one I think we have heard before, LOL

StoneY

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pipson - 16th February 2010, 10:56
Check out TZNZ web site http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/acc-...-again-3366223

Ixion - 16th February 2010, 11:05
Garrggh. And a picture of LAST YEAR'S Domain protest !

RiderInBlack - 16th February 2010, 11:13
Just watched Matty Mac Clean report on TV1 Noon News. Doesn't seem to be as many there as the first time, but then the marchers hadn't arrived yet. Which I could have been there now ta help boast the numbers. What is with the rest of the Country?

Pixie - 16th February 2010, 11:16
Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

Just watched Matty Mac Clean report on TV1 Noon News. Doesn't seem to be as many there as the first time, but then the marchers hadn't arrived yet. Which I could have been there now ta help boast the numbers. What is with the rest of the Country?

200 bikers and 50 others.Pity.

Laxi - 16th February 2010, 13:53
that was just farking embarasing, the biker angle was deliberatly keep low so as not to encourage too many bikes and let this be about the "20,000" union members coming,they could only muster about 50. MBers still out numbered them 2-1, im freakn discusted by the slack ass atempt the unions put in

Ixion - 16th February 2010, 14:11
TV news item

Very low key

riffer - 16th February 2010, 15:15
Originally Posted by Laxi

that was just farking embarasing, the biker angle was deliberatly keep low so as not to encourage too many bikes and let this be about the "20,000" union members coming,they could only muster about 50. MBers still out numbered them 2-1, im freakn discusted by the slack ass atempt the unions put in

Got to admit I too was disappointed with the turnout by the union's members. We were hoping for a lot more than that, but in the end it is what it is. Those that turned up did well. I daresay we'll need to do it alone next time.

Tunahunter - 16th February 2010, 15:17
Went down to Parliament grounds today and witnessed a very well organised demo - well done to all involved. Very disappointing numbers watched a very entertaining set of speakers.

yungatart - 16th February 2010, 15:30
I'm really sorry I wasn't able to be there to swell the numbers....apathy rules!

riffer - 16th February 2010, 15:37
Originally Posted by yungatart

I'm really sorry I wasn't able to be there to swell the numbers....apathy rules!

I caught up with John - he's doing well. It was good to see him again.

rscole - 16th February 2010, 15:47
Big thanks to StoneY and riffer.

An even bigger BOOOOO! to the unions. That was dissapointing. Several members of unions who were involved, never even knew about the march onto parliament. I am guessing the unions are too tied up in what they can and cant say to their members about joining a protest????

chanceyy - 16th February 2010, 15:49
good to catch up with the familiar faces and saying Hi to some new ones

Thanks to Rabbi for picking me up and had a great ride on the Hog

the numbers of bikers was ok as it was never meant to be as large as last Nov, however the union numbers were low ..

however there will be this november again when the bikers can turn out in force .. we are not going away

phred - 16th February 2010, 16:14
I was feeling guilty for being unable to attend today due to a follow up appointment at the eye clinic.
Now I am relieved that I didn't go given the poor showing by the non motorcycle interests.

Regardless ... My sincerest gratitude to Stoney and Co for all the plannig and organising to keep this issue alive.

I will be there at the next one.

oldrider - 16th February 2010, 16:17
I am just going to wait and see the positives that come out of this, all will be revealed in good time!

Big well done to our biker reps and organisers.

How did your speech go riffer, I thought you put that together well, would have liked to have heard it.

Just one more phase of the war, Smith, Smythe, shit or shite might be feeling a bit cocky after that one but he'll keep!

Might have to change tack on strategy for next time, maybe!

gazmascelle - 16th February 2010, 16:20
good to see everyone, and to finally put some faces to names. cheers to everyone that helped organise todays protest.. count me in for november

this all makes me wonder though, why hasn't there been more attention to this in the news, or other tv programs that get their ratings by exposing bullshit like this? Most people I've spoken to seem to think Labour put ACC in the red, private insurers would get us a better deal, etc etc

Ixion - 16th February 2010, 16:23
Okay. Put a spin on it.

The bikers are pissed off with mr Smith - 10000 odd turn up and demand his blood.

The unions are pissed off with Mr Smith - 50 odd turn up and whimper.

What does that say is the most potent political force - and thus least safe to piss off ?

Stormer - 16th February 2010, 16:44
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riffer - 16th February 2010, 17:23
That's Fat Maxx! And damn, that's one sexy RF900 in the first pic. Makes that gixxer look positively anorexic!

sinfull - 16th February 2010, 17:43
Enough poo pooing the unions for a poor showing when we could only muster a pitifull amount of riders also !!!
Good on those that made the effort and showed up and good on the opposition for making a public statment that it will be reversed if they get in (vote conjuring i will admit) but it was in public !

Sooooo back to the bridge ????