BIKEOI - When? The final poll

[Horse]

For those asking for the 5th, I would remind you that parliament is not in session on that day, so who are we presenting our petition to? And what grounds do we have for being at parliament?

The 15th - 17th is the only option if we want maximum media coverage and to make a point.

I voted for the 5th, but knowing the above I'd change it to the 15th-17th. Sorry, haven't really had time to read every fricken thread so didn't know this.

[la 102]

i voted 15-17th cause thats the only time i can go

[peasea]

I can do either but not both. However I/we will be there next weekend for the Nelson ride.

[Maki]

Wow... there goes an original thinker....

[Bounce001]

The 7th is probably the best option as it is before the submissions close. The 15ht & 17th are after this date. However, for the most effect Parliament needs to be sitting for us to geet our message across.

For other politicians & famous people that ride, what about John Banks and Ewan Gilmour. Good for media attention? We need to get the media behind us to draw general public attention to the issue.

[StoneY]

Please all refer to Sinfull's post in Wellington BIKOI thread

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...=110275&page=8

He has some extremely good points to make and I for one do not believe we can coordinate a NATIONWIDE effort so quickly

Any efforts this early would be purely regional

I propose we have small regional BIKOI's to get the 'brand' known and then have a MASSIVE Nationwide one later in Summer, around Feb when we can really plan it properly

Just my opinion

[DMCD]

Please all refer to Sinfull's post in Wellington BIKOI thread

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...=110275&page=8

He has some extremely good points to make and I for one do not believe we can coordinate a NATIONWIDE effort so quickly

Any efforts this early would be purely regional

I propose we have small regional BIKOI's to get the 'brand' known and then have a MASSIVE Nationwide one later in Summer, around Feb when we can really plan it properly

Just my opinion

You make a good point, I agree with this.

[Ixion]

Please all refer to Sinfull's post in Wellington BIKOI thread

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...=110275&page=8

He has some extremely good points to make and I for one do not believe we can coordinate a NATIONWIDE effort so quickly

Any efforts this early would be purely regional

I propose we have small regional BIKOI's to get the 'brand' known and then have a MASSIVE Nationwide one later in Summer, around Feb when we can really plan it properly

Just my opinion

The problem with February is that by then the decision will be made and dusted. Almost impossible to change it once the Ministers signed it off.

[StoneY]

The 7th is probably the best option as it is before the submissions close. The 15ht & 17th are after this date. However, for the most effect Parliament needs to be sitting for us to geet our message across.

For other politicians & famous people that ride, what about John Banks and Ewan Gilmour. Good for media attention? We need to get the media behind us to draw general public attention to the issue.

I edited this as I checked sitting dates, I had erroneously been pushing the 5th

Appologies

Pasted from the Paliament website timetable

October
20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29

November
17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26

December
8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 and 22


all are sitting dates remaining this year

[TerminalAddict]

the hog guys, ulysses, and the locals seem to be keen on the 15th

*weekend* surprise surprise

[StoneY]

The problem with February is that by then the decision will be made and dusted. Almost impossible to change it once the Ministers signed it off.

So, effectively we have to either RUSH it

Which means we stop talking, get meeting and MAKE it happen or we miss the bus altogether

[bogan]

Hey Labour leader Phil Goff came and spoke at the Victoria University hostal Weir House on the 18th. When questioned about his view on ACC levy rises 4 motorbikes he dissapproved, him being a keen biker and all. Even said he would be part of a ride on parliament. To the person running this should give Phil an email. He'd get some major media attention if he was on a bike outside parliament.

Just make sure he's in all the gear this time, and hopefully he wont be doing the foot down wobble wud not be a good look.

As long as we get a big turn out i'm all for a run down ASAP, I can just see us phaffing around for too long and not having an effect. A littler one soon (both on sun, and when they are in session) and a massive co-ordinated one over summer if they havent sorted it by then gets my vote. A two stage "nah not happy bout this shit" then if it persists "nah still really not happy bout this crap and we aint going away" approach would have good effect.

EDIT:

I edited this as I checked sitting dates, I had erroneously been pushing the 5th

Appologies

Pasted from the Paliament website timetable

October
20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29

November
17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26

December
8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 and 22


all are sitting dates remaining this year

I'm all in for the 15-17th Nov then, gives everyone almost a month to get leave, push hard for that date at the BRONZ meeting on weds I reckon

[Nasty]

We also need to be aware of when submissions close. This being one of the major points of the exercise.

[StoneY]

We also need to be aware of when submissions close. This being one of the major points of the exercise.

Which I believe leaves us with the October sittings......now THATS tight!

[Swoop]

Someone must know some MP's who would be keen like Phil Goff hes a keen biker

Yeah. Get associated with the biggest loser in politics at the moment...

Sir Owen Woodhouse would be a more appropriate speaker.