Three Strikes Protest Run, 5 May

[MSTRS:Me]

WRONG

Diesel is a lower price because there is no ROAD USER CHARGES built into it .
This is why DIESEL powered vehicles have to buy RUC's as well as their registration

Sorry mate - he's right.
Petrol has 9.9c/l ACC at the pump. None on diesel...

[jafar]

Sorry mate - he's right.
Petrol has 9.9c/l ACC at the pump. None on diesel...

Well I learnt something today then, I was under the impression that it was only RUC that was not paid.

[Spearfish]

You miss the ACC if you fuel your diesel boat, but don't if you make your own diesel for your van or ute.

probably kills the idea of a diesel commuter bike to.

[BoristheBiter]

Well I learnt something today then, I was under the impression that it was only RUC that was not paid.

It has to do with diggers and the like not being used on the road and because most of them are diesel it was classed as too unfair to charge them to be on the road and too costly to do refunds.

[Zamiam]

Because you pay no ACC on diesel that is why the cost of rego is higher as i guess you well know.
So i guess you are happier to have higher diesel prices but lower rego.

Didn't know that about no ACC in Diesel but if you do a relative comparison diesel has gone up much more in dollar terms than petrol so where is all the extra money going?

[MSTRS:Me]

Um - the fuel companies?

[kiwijimbo]

i agree with the acc rates protest but why the hell have it on a workday when the majority of blokes & chics are working ????

[kiwijimbo]

I hope you get a number in the double-figures turning out, but I doubt it. Perhaps you would have more luck protesting at a time that people who aren't uni students, shift workers or unemployed can attend.

i couldnt agree more

[Gearup]

Typical MAG-NZ, good intention but real bad organising.

[StoneY]

Typical MAG-NZ, good intention but real bad organising.

Thats not a very fair comment matey
As one well experienced in organising motorcycle protest events I must say its a bit harsh to put it like that

I do however agree that the timing is not very well thought out (all due respect to me friends in MAG)

For a mid week event to go off you need a couple of months to organise and publicise, (flier drops, radio plugs, pre-protest media releases, TV time where you can get it etc etc....) and get the other like minded organisations involved as well, approach HOG, Ulysses, WIMA etc, (the National Forum of Motorcycle clubs would be a great start.)

My suggestion to all the organisers is hold off till a free weekend (eg no big sport events on) and get permission from the Speaker of the House to hold an event at Parliament, have coordinated regional events on (or close to) the same day for those outside the capital

Took well over 2 months to get the BIKEOI planned and that was an exceptional event, I dont think we will ever see those numbers again.

I still say to focus on one factor, and not such a wide spectrum, it loses its impact (I found that out in Febuary last year when 360 bikers came, and only 80 odd unionists for the UNION protest)

[Maha]

i agree with the acc rates protest but why the hell have it on a workday when the majority of blokes & chics are working ????

Maximum exposure.
I know there were a number of people who wanted the Bikio of 09' to happen on a weekend, but why?...nobody around at the Beehive over the weekend.
It comes down to, if people are still concerned, they will turn up not matter when.

[Furyos J]

well i will be at the wellington protest, self employed, so it is my duty to make time to protest. Also as i am hit three times, my commuter bike, my work ute to take materials to site (i use the bike when not transporting materials etc), and my weekend street machine (altho that is over 40yrs old, so only $120 per year). Im pretty shure i cant use all three at the same time

[Luckylegs]

Ok so where do i find the details of the auckland ride ?

[StoneY]

well i will be at the wellington protest, self employed, so it is my duty to make time to protest. Also as i am hit three times, my commuter bike, my work ute to take materials to site (i use the bike when not transporting materials etc), and my weekend street machine (altho that is over 40yrs old, so only $120 per year). Im pretty shure i cant use all three at the same time

My household has 4 bikes and one car, I agree cant use all at once but...if 9,500 attending Parliament couldnt get them to back off, what will?

[Fatt Max]

My household has 4 bikes and one car, I agree cant use all at once but...if 9,500 attending Parliament couldnt get them to back off, what will?

I could play on the steps of the Beehive again....but nude this time...???