Announcement on ACC funded $2m scheme

**cheshirecat** · 21st January 2011, 11:15

"The Government has announced that $2 million from ACC levies is to be invested in motorcycle safety.

A newly formed advisory council will be led by economist and motorcyclist, Gareth Morgan.

ACC Minister Nick Smith says the Government wants to work with motorcyclists to improve safety, save lives and reduce the costs of accidents.

He says motorcycling is a popular and efficient means of transportation, but a fatality a week is unacceptable."
I wonder if the reduction in ACC M/C income has anything to do with this

**cbfb** · 21st January 2011, 11:52

Anyone know anything about the ACC Subsidised Training?

Keep meaning to give these guys a bell but not got round to it.

**oneofsix** · 21st January 2011, 11:54

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

"The Government has announced that $2 million from ACC levies is to be invested in motorcycle safety.

A newly formed advisory council will be led by economist and motorcyclist, Gareth Morgan.

ACC Minister Nick Smith says the Government wants to work with motorcyclists to improve safety, save lives and reduce the costs of accidents.

He says motorcycling is a popular and efficient means of transportation, but a fatality a week is unacceptable."
I wonder if the reduction in ACC M/C income has anything to do with this

Gareth Morgan chosen because he is good at making money? I guess thats why they put economist first, all and they missed adventurer

The comment about Honorable Nick could have read better. It suggests it all motorcyclist's fault, that discriminating against scooterists. Serious it should have been "wants to work to improve motorcycle safety".

"motorcycling is a popular and efficient means of transportation" contradicts WCC

But this was promised as part of the ACC levy increase, a concession thanks to your protests.

**MSTRS:Me** · 21st January 2011, 11:55

Is this from the $30 'safety levy'? Or is it extra from general ACC funds?

**avgas** · 21st January 2011, 11:56

Hmmmmmm how about giving us each $20 discount if we don't crash.

Arghhhhhh I hate Gareth Morgan he is a scammer like the rest......only difference is he acts like he is your mate.

**avgas** · 21st January 2011, 12:01

Originally Posted by oneofsix

Gareth Morgan chosen because he is good at making money? I guess thats why they put economist first, all and they missed adventurer

Nope he was selected because he apparently is the "authority" to talk to about anything economics or motorcycling.

Tis a pity Charles Ponzi doesn't ride motorbikes, and is dead - he would be an awesome candidate for the job.

**Eyegasm** · 21st January 2011, 12:09

Originally Posted by avgas

Arghhhhhh I hate Gareth Morgan he is a scammer like the rest......only difference is he acts like he is your mate.

Gareth is a friend and has never put me wrong.

**Hitcher** · 21st January 2011, 12:27

So there's $2 million to be spent on "motorcycle safety". I hope this isn't wasted on advertising campaigns that are used to either irritate or bore senseless, like the rest of the dosh Government already squanders on road safety publicity.

What of substance, relevance and value can be provided to the motorcycling community for $2 million? I'm keen to learn, as I am completely stumped for ideas myself.

**oneofsix** · 21st January 2011, 12:31

Originally Posted by Hitcher

So there's $2 million to be spent on "motorcycle safety". I hope this isn't wasted on advertising campaigns that are used to either irritate or bore senseless, like the rest of the dosh Government already squanders on road safety publicity.

What of substance, relevance and value can be provided to the motorcycling community for $2 million? I'm keen to learn, as I am completely stumped for ideas myself.

They could pay it to me and I promise not to ride again

second thoughts its not worth giving up riding

**spajohn** · 21st January 2011, 12:35

Originally Posted by Eyegasm

Gareth is a friend and has never put me wrong.

I personally find Gareth's advice trust worthy and feel better about this scheme with his involvement. I believe him to be quite down to earth and pragmatic.

**Ocean1** · 21st January 2011, 12:40

Originally Posted by Hitcher

What of substance, relevance and value can be provided to the motorcycling community for $2 million? I'm keen to learn, as I am completely stumped for ideas myself.

For $2 million I'll undertake to remove every WRB in the country installed either on the roadside or within less than 3.5 metres of the traffic line.

Just sign here……

What?

It’s substantive, relevant and within budget.