MAG NZ Taking Action

**Black Knight** · 29th January 2015, 10:26

I own a 95 Toyota Diesel ute,I pay $600 plus in rego-my mate owns a 95 Toyota Petrol ute,he pays less than $300 in rego-so obviously diesel utes are far more accident prone than petrol-fuck off-or could it be that there are 1000's more of them on the road and therefore have more accidents.-Add to that the near 6 cents a kilometer RUC which now makes diesel way dearer than petrol.I know "they" want to get these smelly but very reliable units off the road,but whats that got to do with ACC!!!
PS_I own a few petrol powered motorcycles.

**swbarnett** · 29th January 2015, 12:27

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Talking to a ACC worker a while back, some motorcycle riders use the cost of an average home.

As, I'm sure do some car drivers.

**nzspokes** · 29th January 2015, 12:54

Originally Posted by swbarnett

As, I'm sure do some car drivers.

Obviously.

Its the frequency that's the difference.

**Laava** · 29th January 2015, 13:41

Originally Posted by Black Knight

I own a 95 Toyota Diesel ute,I pay $600 plus in rego-my mate owns a 95 Toyota Petrol ute,he pays less than $300 in rego-so obviously diesel utes are far more accident prone than petrol-fuck off-or could it be that there are 1000's more of them on the road and therefore have more accidents.-Add to that the near 6 cents a kilometer RUC which now makes diesel way dearer than petrol.I know "they" want to get these smelly but very reliable units off the road,but whats that got to do with ACC!!!
PS_I own a few petrol powered motorcycles.

I have a 2005 diesel hilux. Rego has gone down to about $450 from $590 odd.

**swbarnett** · 29th January 2015, 14:58

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Obviously.

Its the frequency that's the difference.

And the fact that we are broken into arbitrary classes with no more merit than splitting us by race.

**TheDemonLord** · 29th January 2015, 15:53

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Obviously.

Its the frequency that's the difference.

I would be interested as to the frequency of the Cause of the accident if we are going down that route.

**nzspokes** · 29th January 2015, 16:12

Originally Posted by TheDemonLord

I would be interested as to the frequency of the Cause of the accident if we are going down that route.

Cool. Let us know when you find out.

**Fatt Max** · 30th January 2015, 05:01

In case you cant make the Devonport Park Up this weekend, MAG are doing another one in Ponsonby on 21st Feb, details below as posted on their Facebook page....

We are going there again!! Come and support us to fight against discrimination and unfair ACC levy fees towards motorcyclists.
One bike per parking space, this is a peaceful and legal protest so please make sure all REGOs and WOFs are all up to date plus make sure you have the right licence for your bike.
Ponsonby is a pay and display area, so you will have to pay for a parking ticket which is $2 an hour.

We will all meet at the Caltex Service Station on Fanshawe street at 07.30 and leave together at 07.45

If you want to know more about MAG NZ go to our website MAGNZ.org

**Fatt Max** · 30th January 2015, 05:06

Actually, this one got me thinking about the cause and effect of these park up's, especially in Ponsonby....

So they have been there before, and are going back again. Chances are some of the well healed locals are going to get rather miffed by all this, especially of they keep going back and doing this. Remember, they are doing nothing illegal, just riding to Ponsonby and taking up a parking space each....

Anyway they keep doing it, locals get miffed.....get more and more miffed. They cant call the cops because eveything is kosher so what do they do?.....I Know, write to their MP in the strongest terms about this disruption......and who is the MP for Auckland Central...?....well that would be Nikki Kaye........who is also the ACC minister.....

Put these elements together and MAG may well have a positive reaction from the very person who can make the change that they are looking for....

Just a thought, not bad for a Friday I reckon

**nzspokes** · 30th January 2015, 05:37

Originally Posted by Fatt Max

Actually, this one got me thinking about the cause and effect of these park up's, especially in Ponsonby....

So they have been there before, and are going back again. Chances are some of the well healed locals are going to get rather miffed by all this, especially of they keep going back and doing this. Remember, they are doing nothing illegal, just riding to Ponsonby and taking up a parking space each....

Anyway they keep doing it, locals get miffed.....get more and more miffed. They cant call the cops because eveything is kosher so what do they do?.....I Know, write to their MP in the strongest terms about this disruption......and who is the MP for Auckland Central...?....well that would be Nikki Kaye........who is also the ACC minister.....

Put these elements together and MAG may well have a positive reaction from the very person who can make the change that they are looking for....

Just a thought, not bad for a Friday I reckon

As Nikki Kaye's office is 48c College Hill, would it not be better to park at her office?

**Maha** · 30th January 2015, 05:42

It's A long shot Mark.... they are parking outside shops? and quite possible buying coffee from one of them.
Why not all park up outside Nikki Kayes residence? you know, get the attention of the one person who they are probably targeting?

**Woodman** · 30th January 2015, 06:17

Originally Posted by Maha

It's A long shot Mark.... they are parking outside shops? and quite possible buying coffee from one of them.
Why not all park up outside Nikki Kayes residence? you know, get the attention of the one person who they are probably targeting?

If they don't go into the cafes/shops then they will lose revenue which may also prompt them write to their MP as well. Double whammy.

**Maha** · 30th January 2015, 06:26

Originally Posted by Woodman

If they don't go into the cafes/shops then they will lose revenue which may also prompt them write to their MP as well. Double whammy.

Ah fuck off, seriously what planet are some people living on? people write to their local MP for REAL reason's, not because 25 motorcyclists are parked up on any given day outside some shops (as Mark said ''Remember, they are doing nothing illegal'') whammy yet to be used efficiently.

**Mike.Gayner** · 30th January 2015, 06:28

This is all just the most pathetic thing I've ever read. God I hate that just because I ride a motorcycle I'm going to be associated with this facile group of wankers just because they've chosen a name which purports to represent me.

Fuck you and fuck your organisations and everything you stand for. You are bad people and you should feel bad.