Cheesecutter campaign

**MSTRS:Me** · 22nd November 2008, 10:35

Originally Posted by WelshWizard

One has to asked was there presure on TV3 to be quiet about it

This sort of thing can be political, so maybe. But TV3 is not owned by the government, they should be independent of pressure like that.

**WelshWizard** · 23rd November 2008, 11:39

Has anyone heard how the driver of the car is doing, all they said was he was taken to hospital in critical condition.

**racefactory** · 24th November 2008, 08:03

I think if this campaign needs anything- it's got to tell us exactly what a 'cheese cutter' is, since i can not find that vital information anywhere. It's just a suggestion.

This brings me to the question- what the fuck is a cheese cutter? I've searched many threads on this first page with no luck...

**Katman** · 24th November 2008, 08:05

Originally Posted by trademe900

I think if this campaign needs anything- it's got to tell us what exactly is a 'cheese cutter', since i can not find that vital information anywhere. It's just a suggestion.

This brings me to the question- what the fuck is a cheese cutter? I've searched many threads on this first page with no luck...

Mannnn, are you in for a spanking!

**racefactory** · 24th November 2008, 08:11

Originally Posted by Katman

Mannnn, are you in for a spanking!

No really, I couldn't find the information anywhere.

I'm interested in any means of safety for motorcyclists... don't mean to be rude...

**Mom** · 24th November 2008, 08:27

Originally Posted by trademe900

No really, I couldn't find the information anywhere.

I'm interested in any means of safety for motorcyclists... don't mean to be rude...

Not being rude at all mate.

Have a look at this

www.cheesecutter.co.nz

Cheesecutter is a name that has been used for the Wire Rope Barriers you see as median dividers and roadside barriers all over the country. Cheesecutter was used because the wire ropes look a little like a cheese cutter, that and the fact they actually do cut people in half.

**MSTRS:Me** · 24th November 2008, 08:50

Originally Posted by Mom

... the wire ropes look a little like a cheese cutter, that and the fact they actually do cut people in half.

And if the wires don't, the posts will.
They are 'cheap', dangerous and a poor substitute for a barrier.

**Mom** · 18th December 2008, 19:37

heads up to those that have not seen this

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=88379

**gixxer-king** · 3rd January 2009, 15:18

Just a suggestion but maybe if we tear them all out for them traNZit will kindly put SAFETY barriers where they put dividers by mistake.

**tri boy** · 17th January 2009, 16:11

http://rideforever.co.nz/road_awaren...dous_road.html

Interesting that WRB have not been included in this ACC safety message.
Seems all other barrier types will maim you/kill you, but no mention of the cheese cutter.
Hmmmmm, something smells.

**swbarnett** · 19th January 2009, 15:13

Originally Posted by tri boy

, but no mention of the cheese cutter.
Hmmmmm, something smells.

I think this might explain it:

"Barriers prevent cars from running off the road or having head-on collisions."

Clearly this is not true for WRBs so maybe this is why they left them out.

Is this maybe a Freudian slip?

**MSTRS:Me** · 29th January 2009, 13:52

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Maybe this will help?
Dear Steven

Firstly, congratulations on your new position.

Now for the reason I write...

..............................
I look forward to your response

Yours

At last, a response. For what it's worth...Steve/Katman - is that you?
I'm working on a reply. Watch this space

**McDuck** · 29th January 2009, 14:40

Originally Posted by MSTRS

At last, a response. For what it's worth...Steve/Katman - is that you?
I'm working on a reply. Watch this space

The sad bit is he has said a number of very good points, he has also asked for further proof which we have. If you need a hand with anything let me know.

**Hitcher** · 29th January 2009, 14:59

His officials who wrote the letter are probably hoping that that response will make you go away. Don't give them everything in one hit. A tactic for such exchanges via a Minister is to create seeds of doubt in the Minister's mind about the veracity and motivation of the responses of their officials.