Wire barriers TV3 NEWS TONIGHT

**Draco** · 21st October 2007, 14:30

Hi all,

Zapf & I have just been interviewed by TV3 for the news tonight regarding the recent death involving wire barriers. Zapf has been interviewed as a close friend of the deceased and his experiences in the aftermath of such a horrible accident. I was interviewed to express the opinion/concerns of motorcyclists regarding wire barriers.

The reporter has done her best to represent the facts but has indicated that she is at the mercy of her producer. So fingers crossed nothing we say will be edited incorrectly.

I hope I represented NZ's motorcycling community articulately. I talked about the poor safety record internationally, and that we would like to see them removed or have safety covers fitted to the base in the meantime as they have done in countries like france.

This was done at very short notice and rather quickly so we had little time to prepare. I was rather nervous but hopefully that doesn't come across on camera too much.

TV3 would be interested in covering a protest ride. The reporter would like a date as soon as possible as in the world of today's media once a story goes cold they are less likely to cover it. So guys & gals if we wanna do this let's get it organised.

The reporter also works for 60minutes and is approaching her producer about the possibility of covering a story about wire barriers. Let's make our voices heard folks.

Regards, Draco (Jen)

**Disco Dan** · 21st October 2007, 14:35

AWSOME!!!!!!

Im free wednesday for a protest ride??!!!

**raster** · 21st October 2007, 14:47

I'll record it.

**_Gina_** · 21st October 2007, 14:48

Well done Jen & Zapf!

Let's rark this unacceptable risk to motorcyclists up and use every possible avenue to highlight.

All I need for the protest ride is a time and place.

Gina

**skidMark** · 21st October 2007, 14:52

time and place for protest ride...i'm there and i can drag along some mates....

**Quasievil** · 21st October 2007, 15:01

Thats great I got a phone call from TV3 Simone Theron this am wanting to find out numbers of family members, I didnt know but gave her a couple more numbers to get her going, hope I dint offend anyone by that but I dont know the family to understand the situation, However I said to her I can get over 100 bikers blocking the motorway whenever she likes as a protest to cheesecutters, personlly I reckon thats the only way, a protest randomly until action is taken, its unacceptable that we as tax payers and road users are singly affected by such a inhumane crash barrier !
makes me mad actually............bikes are the solution arent they ?

Anyway, whatever happens Me and my little website www.sportsbike.co.nz is RIGHT behind any action

**Maha** · 21st October 2007, 15:05

Either yourself Jen or Zapf should grab this oppotunity by the balls and do it!...(protest ride that is) im positive there will be a huge turnout...

**_Gina_** · 21st October 2007, 15:09

Originally Posted by Quasievil

...100 bikers blocking the motorway whenever she likes as a protest to cheesecutters, personlly I reckon thats the only way...

I concur.

Block the motorway with motorbikes, one would expect that all motorcyclists would attend considering the risk that cheese cutters pose to us all.

**Gremlin** · 21st October 2007, 15:09

Could the protest ride wait until after the service for Dan?

Zapf and I have a lot to organise (along with a convoy of bikes for it) and don't have a date for that yet, so would be terrible for it to clash.

So glad that the momentum is building against them, but so terrible it took the loss of a life to get it. It will not be in vain.

**_Gina_** · 21st October 2007, 15:18

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Could the protest ride wait until after the service for Dan?

With respect, would it be okay to time it after Dan's service?

**0arbreaka** · 21st October 2007, 15:40

Id be willing to take some time off work for the protest.

**xgnr** · 21st October 2007, 15:57

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Could the protest ride wait until after the service for Dan?

Zapf and I have a lot to organise (along with a convoy of bikes for it) and don't have a date for that yet, so would be terrible for it to clash.

So glad that the momentum is building against them, but so terrible it took the loss of a life to get it. It will not be in vain.

Indeed, time for mourning then a time for action to save this happening again.
Provides some time for reflection and rallying of any Bikers that want to get involved.

Is BRONZ involved ??

Cheers

Stu

**Quasievil** · 21st October 2007, 16:35

I think its a powerful thing to do it after the actual funeral,

But Im wondering if we should consider it on a weekend as we will get more numbers, its about NUMBERS NUMBERS NUMBERS, get only less than 100 bikers it will look stupid,get 2000 and thats a EVENT and YES we can organise it !!
Dont rush, organise it properly, contact all the bike shops get flyers out, talk to bike clubs, it doesnt actually have to be disruptive to others to achieve a result (that can come later)

Im keen to organise the Hamilton Crew

Lets make Daniels death not be in vein but lets not rush, lets really make it a event to knock these pricks around a bit

**xgnr** · 21st October 2007, 16:40

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=59344

Hope I got it right this time

**MotoGirl** · 21st October 2007, 16:43

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Dont rush, organise it properly, contact all the bike shops get flyers out, talk to bike clubs, it doesnt actually have to be disruptive to others to achieve a result (that can come later)

Im keen to organise the Hamilton Crew

Bloody good idea Brett. I'll make dad aware of this and see if he's interested in rallying any of the Tauranga Ulybods.

Protest organiser: Please keep us updated with potential dates etc - weekends are most convenient. Cheers MG