So how many 600cc+ bikers actually earn 80k+?

**paddy** · 2nd December 2009, 22:22

Originally Posted by rainman

General knowledge quiz: What's the average wage in NZ?

Why am I not surprised you are asking that. :-) Go to bed. (We must catch up sometime.)

**rainman** · 2nd December 2009, 22:26

Originally Posted by paddy

Why am I not surprised you are asking that. :-) Go to bed. (We must catch up sometime.)

Meanie.

'Tis because it's probably the second or third most important issue we face as a nation, and neither main party has addressed, or is likely to address, it.

And yes to catching up. I will be in town sometime later this week, I think.

**KrazyGixxerBoy** · 2nd December 2009, 23:11

I earn over 80 and my wife earns not much less...In saying this, 3 kids, 2 cars, 1100cc bike, etc, etc, ....if the levies go up by what they're saying we'll be screwed....I might even have to get rid of my cars and my wife and kids!

**Brett** · 2nd December 2009, 23:15

Originally Posted by vindy500

Is this some kind of gangster lambo? they forgot to paint the primer!

How dare you make such a nasty remark

...No, I just am not a big fan of bling, and how less bling can you get than a semi dull gray?

**LBD** · 3rd December 2009, 00:44

Bit more than.....But not sure if living in this third world back water is worth it....

**Motoracer** · 3rd December 2009, 07:43

Well... Despeit what I earn or earned in my life, I always spent a majority of my funds on bikes.

So FYI - I was on a GSXR600 that was only 2 years old when I bought it second hand when I was poor and totally broke and 20 years old...

**duckonin** · 3rd December 2009, 07:59

Originally Posted by rainman

General knowledge quiz: What's the average wage in NZ?

To be honest even those at the top don't know..They havn't got a clue..

My guess is someone threw three darts at the board and added their score to come up with a number.!!

**Tank** · 3rd December 2009, 08:10

Originally Posted by LBD

Bit more than.....But not sure if living in this third world back water is worth it....

'back in the day' I used to earn 10k per week when I was working in the UK / US / Asia. Stupid money I know. Totally stupid money.

(btw - Im not bragging - as is often the case when you have a lot coming in - you invest - some good - mine not so good - so Im far from rolling in it now).

Anyway - whilst I still earn good money - I earn A LOT LESS than I would in the UK, or the US (I have been asked to move there a few times).

But I live here on the smaller amount of money - and me and my family are far the richer for it.

**Beemer** · 3rd December 2009, 08:50

I know! We were watching that news item and both of us turned around and said "$80 grand? Shit, we don't earn that between the two of us!"

I'm self-employed and my income varies greatly, but I've never earned anywhere near $80,000 in a year. Bloody politicians assume everyone who is not on the dole is raking in big dollars and it pisses me off. If I did earn that kind of money I probably wouldn't mind paying increased levies!

On a side note, ACC really pisses me off. I tripped on so-called 'safety' strips on the edge of stairs last Friday and ended up getting a free ambulance ride. That, however, was the extent of the freebies. ACC doesn't pay the full cost so I've already had to shell out $60 for two x-rays and $20 for a doctor's visit (she kindly didn't charge for the second visit), then next week I have to pay for physio as well. And if I am not fit for work next week, I'll only get 80% of my salary. Wow, that sounds fair, doesn't it? Oh, but that's right, I earn at least $80 grand so I'm sweet. Yeah, right!

**duckonin** · 3rd December 2009, 08:55

Originally Posted by Beemer

I know! We were watching that news item and both of us turned around and said "$80 grand? Shit, we don't earn that between the two of us!"

I'm self-employed and my income varies greatly, but I've never earned anywhere near $80,000 in a year. Bloody politicians assume everyone who is not on the dole is raking in big dollars and it pisses me off. If I did earn that kind of money I probably wouldn't mind paying increased levies!

On a side note, ACC really pisses me off. I tripped on so-called 'safety' strips on the edge of stairs last Friday and ended up getting a free ambulance ride. That, however, was the extent of the freebies. ACC doesn't pay the full cost so I've already had to shell out $60 for two x-rays and $20 for a doctor's visit (she kindly didn't charge for the second visit), then next week I have to pay for physio as well. And if I am not fit for work next week, I'll only get 80% of my salary. Wow, that sounds fair, doesn't it? Oh, but that's right, I earn at least $80 grand so I'm sweet. Yeah, right!

Yep 80% of what your yearly earnings were then tax on the top of that..

**Waxxa** · 3rd December 2009, 10:00

the really high earners must be making huge money to bring the 'average' up for someone in there mid-forties to 80K!

I for one am no where near 80K.

the Govt should be looking at the number of population who doesnt earn the 'average' and set a basis on that figure.