Westpac Rescue Helicopter Fundraiser!

[Maha]

I have put alot of thought into this, and the reason why I have stated that there will no more than a group of 10 bikes in the main collection ride is that, due to the tight time frame, any more than that would be to hard to to keep together. We are wanting all others to choose which Bike Shop would best suit to be at when we get there. This is going to be a Nation Wide Event with other rides being organised in the lower North Island and in the South Island as well. We have had contact from an insider at the New Zealand Herald and a press release will be put together ASAP...
Im looking forward to what the other Regions come with and once they are sorted, we will get in touch with the Herald.
More updates as they happen....thank you....Mark

[WelshWizard]

This is Primarily a Westpac Rescue Helicopter Fundraiser.
And an opportunity to raise WRB awareness at the same time.
The Cheesecutter part of it is important.
There will be no time for us to stand around and push the WRB message verbally on the day.
This ride covers just over 500km and has been timed to ensure we complete each leg on or about the posted times.

Auckland/Tauranga.... time allowed 2 hours
Tauranga/Rotorua.... time allowed 1 hour
Rotorua/Hamilton.... time allowed 1.5 hours
Hamilton/Auckland... time allowed 1.5 hours

Half hour stop at each Bike Shop...8.5 hours from Auckland to Auckland.
We live 1 hour north of Auckland and that time is not accounted for.
We are relying on others to support this and help where/how they can.

Mark.

Well Mark what are you going to be doing to raise the WRB issue, seems to me that this is getting people who are pushing to WRB issue, with out any coverage major coverage of the WRBs?

[Maha]

Well Mark what are you going to be doing to raise the WRB issue, seems to me that this is getting people who are pushing to WRB issue, with out any coverage major coverage of the WRBs?

There is a thread that has been started for that very reason, please address all CC questions and ideas to this thread.
We encourage any suggestions that have/not already been disccussed.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=72693

[dangerous]

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Fundraiser Ride!

Cheese Cutter Awareness Revival!

CHRISTCHURCH

Ok beter late than never, but Chch is going to do there bit so locals see here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...54#post1548854

[Maha]

Shit hot Dangerous, within the next few days we should have all but the deep south covered. Anyone from down that way want to step up and take this on??
I may need to pm a couple from the 'chilly' region.

[chanceyy]

Manawatu one up & running .. details are coming together .. please refer to first post that will be updated as more info comes to hand

[MyGSXF:Me]

I got ya pm babe.. will do something for the Nelson area!

Will have a think over the next few days & see what I can come up with! (also any brilliant ideas from others will be greatfully accepted & can be pm'd to me )

Jen

[Maha]

I got ya pm babe.. will do something for the Nelson area!

Will have a think over the next few days & see what I can come up with! (also any brilliant ideas from others will be greatfully accepted & can be pm'd to me )

Jen

Onya Jen...
Contacting your Regional Rescue Helicopter and letting them know whats going would be the first thing on the 'to do' list.
Also, if you read what the others are to then you can an idea/s as to what you can organise. The links are on the 2nd post in my thread.
Its not strictly for KBers, its for all bikers to support so getting in touch with any Bike shops and putting a Flyer/Poster in their windows is another idea.
Any help you require? just ask.........Mark

[Maha]

I emailed Leanne Frisbie (Westpac Helicopter) yesterday and let her know how things were shaping up, including the Manawatu/Canterbury Fundraisers and here is the reply.

Hi Mark, that's fantastic.

I'll pop your flier on our website.

Let us know if you need any other assistance.

I've cc'd Bec Williams from Westpac in this also, as Westpac might be keen to get involved in some way, if so Bec will be in touch.

Thanks so much for your support,

Kind regards,

Leanne.

[Maha]

Another $100 worth of Petrol Vouchers has been added to the draw.
Thats two Draws to made at the conclusion of the Fundraiser.

[Maha]

Shit hot Dangerous, within the next few days we should have all but the deep south covered. Anyone from down that way want to step up and take this on??
I may need to pm a couple from the 'chilly' region.

Seems the deep south are not too interested in this. At least 3/4 of NZ are into it.

[Maha]

Yes this Event has really got an overwhelming amount of support. So much as been done over the last few days (now that we have almost all the imfo we need) all the bike shops that we are visting have been re-contacted since my initial phone call a few weeks ago. They now have a real good idea on what is happening and are doing their bit on supporting both sides of whats happening on June 28. I am quite blowen away really on how this little thought I had about a month ago has turned out. There are so many people to thank at this point but its not over yet. Anne has done a suppurb job over the last couple of days on the organising front, its has been quite outstanding really. Just a few loose ends to tie up and we will be set.

[Mom]

Here is the other half of the equation

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...95#post1564095

This has the potential to become a HUGE event, spread the word!

[Gubb]

Youse fullas are Legends(tm).

[Murray]

Anything arranged for Waikato riders other than turn up at the shop??????????? I'm only a newbie to the area and thought a group ride or something would have been arranged??????