Bikoi TV coverage~ 17 Nov

**Oakie** · 17th November 2009, 11:18

Came in from the garden at midday in the hope of getting some TV coverage of the protest ... and I wasn't dissapointed. The report even gave good mention of the arguments put forward with a comment as to how the differential levying according to CC rating could be the thin end of the wedge. Interesting to hear a comment from John Key along the lines of "the proposal is ACC's and not something the government has put forward" ... possibly distancing themselves from the proposal?

Will be watching TV1 news avidly tonight for the full report.

**vifferman** · 17th November 2009, 11:36

Originally Posted by Oakie

Will be watching TV1 news avidly tonight for the full report.

Me too.
I watched the update a few minutes ago (missed the 12:00 one) and it was fairly uninformative.
Wonder what slant TV3 will put on it? No doubt thay'll be scouting around looking for crashes or other titillation and once again ignoring the story behind the event.

**crazyhorse** · 17th November 2009, 12:06

Might have to google it, and be good to watch the news tonight too

**Hanne** · 17th November 2009, 13:03

COVERAGE:
NZ HERALD
TV One News
TV3 News

**Lula** · 17th November 2009, 13:10

Newstalk ZB coverage: http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/

**Brian d marge** · 17th November 2009, 13:52

Ixon on national radio again

and on the Panel in a few min

Stephen

**Trudes** · 17th November 2009, 14:40

Hey all, nice to see EVERYONE in those vids wearing ALL the GEAR!!! Well done!!! Did see a few in t-shirts, no gloves etc, but they were mainly riding about around Parliament.... but hey to the general TV watching public, that's AWESOME!!!!!

**jaymzw** · 17th November 2009, 14:46

Originally Posted by vifferman

Me too.
I watched the update a few minutes ago (missed the 12:00 one) and it was fairly uninformative.
Wonder what slant TV3 will put on it? No doubt thay'll be scouting around looking for crashes or other titillation and once again ignoring the story behind the event.

I used MySky to watch both. Not surprisingly TV1 had the better coverage. TV3 just pumped out the old statistic of 62M paid out to 12M paid in.

Will be interesting to see how TV3 show it tonight.

**Oakie** · 17th November 2009, 14:49

Originally Posted by jaymzw

Will be interesting to see how TV3 show it tonight.

From their usual sensationalist approach I dare say. TV1 coverage seems reasonably good as far as mentioning the issues that concern us.

**Maha** · 17th November 2009, 15:03

Second in time in as many days the feeling of total proudessnessist has decended on me. What a day for all the bikers that have got off thier arse and attended anyone of the protest so far. Today's event must have been massive and I cant wait till 6pm.

**DarkLord** · 17th November 2009, 17:13

TV ONE footage was brilliant. Well done to all involved. The real highlight for me was to hear that not even one arrest was made, and that this was announced on national television. Might teach the "genral publik" a thing or two about us "dirty, irresponsible bikers" - that we are intelligent individuals who are not desperately trying to kill ourselves and cost the gubbermint money and that when needed we can really band together.

I so wish I could have gone but I couldn't take the time off work as I have very little leave left and my job finishes in less than 2 months time - plus I am broke from just buying a new bike.

MD · 17th November 2009, 17:49

Tuned in to TV3 News tonight and as soon as the story started there was me, front of picture behind the newreader (Hillary what's her name). I sort of remember someone pointing a camera at me as we entered the Stadium. Easy to spot, I'm the one with a blue jacket & helmet. The other 4999 Riders were dressed all in black from head to toe to express their individuality.

Awesome event to have been a part of.

What about the camera in the helicopter that buzzed and waved to us from Porirua to the city? That must have been some great footage showing the size and length of the procession.

**steelestring** · 17th November 2009, 18:04

Originally Posted by MD

Tuned in to TV3 News tonight and as soon as the story started there was me, front of picture behind the newreader (Hillary what's her name). I sort of remember someone pointing a camera at me as we entered the Stadium. Easy to spot, I'm the one with a blue jacket & helmet. The other 4999 Riders were dressed all in black from head to toe to express their individuality.

Awesome event to have been a part of.

What about the camera in the helicopter that buzzed and waved to us from Porirua to the city? That must have been some great footage showing the size and length of the procession.

Yep... I reckon those chopper shots would be amazing to see! Good to see you made it on some footage ... I was scanning very hard for me but it was not my greenie on the way up the ramp

**Oakie** · 17th November 2009, 18:05

Originally Posted by MD

What about the camera in the helicopter that buzzed and waved to us from Porirua to the city? That must have been some great footage showing the size and length of the procession.

Yeah, TV1 had aerial coverage so it was probably them.