Bikoi feedback

[Mikkel]

Well, I knew that, so I was using the term 'journalist' in the Kiwi sense - those who call themselves a journalist, but who do not exercise critical thought, does only superficial research (usually on teh Interdweeb), digs a shallow grave into the dirt and doesn't have the balls to bring the story forward. Y'know - just someone who reports on what the authorities have said and what the latest sports results are. ...oh, and keeps us informed on the exciting ongoings in the lives of the celebrities.

As you said, there are no real journalists in NZ. Anyone who practices real journalism would soon wither sink to the level of the other kind, or leave the country, or take up another career out of frustration.

Superficial research, even if only on the net, should be enough in this case. My concern is apparent lacking desire to actually ask questions of substance.

[mashman]

Superficial research, even if only on the net, should be enough in this case. My concern is apparent lacking desire to actually ask questions of substance.

That's a big part of the problem though, noone can agree on what the correct questions are to ask and there's still the fact that you have to get them listened to, let alone actioned by entrenched management/politicians who are comfy in their job because noone asks anything of them, let alone asking them a challenging question... it's your typical garbage in garbage out scenario...

[jetboy]

Just got back to Auckland from the BIKEOI.

1) What an awesome, awesome turnout. I was grinning the whole way in as my convoy collected more and more bikes, and then to see the several-kilometer-long queue to get into Wellington...awesome.

2) Well done and thanks to the organisers!

3) I need sleep and a shower. Goodnight.

[Hitcher]

I was sure I saw Hitcher in Police uniform, so that wasn't me.

I was wearing my Tron suit, so it wasn't me.

[rustic101]

do / organise I think we should try and get sponsership from a water company like coke who ever Tui would be great but some may not want to leave. Not that we wellywood folks don't love ya, just that we like red wine and beer to ourselves

But seriously a water point or red bull point would have been good

[Little Miss Trouble]

The red bull girls were at the BRONZ departure in Auckland & apparently were at parliament too (though I was too busy coaxing smelly bikers into buying badges to notice)