MAG-NZ launches in New Zealand

[NONONO]

Was in MAG back in the UK, good to see it arrive here as well, will definately be looking at joining.

Luverly Jubbly...see you on 3rd Oct then....

[yungatart]

A massive amount of work has gone on behind the scenes to launch MAG-NZ.
Well done to all those involved...
It will be interesting to see this baby develop!

[Big Dave]

If this can be a more workable or better option than BRONZ model I wish it well. I'm sure we all will.

At the moment what I see is it making the situation worse by further fragmenting the numbers represented.

The Ulysses club is the most quoted motorcycling advocate/spokesperson because they have the biggest membership.

We don't need 'another' action group - we need one strong one. I don't really care which one it is - but the answer isn't in duplication.

[Mom]

Was in MAG back in the UK, good to see it arrive here as well, will definately be looking at joining. Be interested to see how you interact with BRONZ though. What we don't need, it two competing groups taking support of each other. Are there any plans for cooperation between the two?

The Action Group have organised protest rides that BRONZ have supported in the past, I cant see any reason for that not to continue.

The Action group supported the BRONZ Damn the Levies protest last year. I personally put alot of time and effort into the background of that ride, I know members of MAG that marshalled and spoke at their Wellington protests.

[rustic101]

Whole heartedly agree with what Big Dave said.

Dependant on the approach it may be seen as 'just another group of munters'... I note there is a section on wire rope barriers, which are perfectly safe, yet there is nothing on rider safety or skills preventing riders from making contact with said objects.

As BD, said its about strength in unity. Ulysses appear to have at least some 'street cred', Which I must join eventually.

Good effort though and I wish you luck but it appears its just another group like BRONZ.

[St_Gabriel]

Well I wish it well and hope that it can further raise the awarenees that we are, in fact, road users with rights.

Have signed up with my 20 bucks, just remains to be seen if I renew it next year.....

BTW Was it an intentional slight against the Waikato where all the provinces started with a capital letter except the Waikato????

[GOONR]

Well I wish it well and hope that it can further raise the awarenees that we are, in fact, road users with rights.

Have signed up with my 20 bucks, just remains to be seen if I renew it next year.....

BTW was it an intentional slight against the Waikato where all the provinces started with a capital letter except the Waikato????

Welcome aboard,

I will sort out the W w issue.

[p.dath]

Just came across this organisation in another thread.

I'm not complete sure about the difference in focus between BRONZ and MAG-NZ. So when would someone join BRONZ and when would someone join MAG-NZ?

What is the organisational structure of MAG-NZ? Is there a board, chairman, or someone in control? How do policy's get decided? Is it a registered not for profit organisation? Does it have elections for those in charge? Is there some kind of charter? Are any financial reports published about the funds collected? Are funds audited?

[Maha]

Whole heartedly agree with what Big Dave said.

Dependant on the approach it may be seen as 'just another group of munters'... I note there is a section on wire rope barriers, which are perfectly safe, yet there is nothing on rider safety or skills preventing riders from making contact with said objects.

As BD, said its about strength in unity. Ulysses appear to have at least some 'street cred', Which I must join eventually.

Good effort though and I wish you luck but it appears its just another group like BRONZ.

McDonalds and Subway pedal the same product yet they taste very different.
MAG-NZ will never been seen as 'just another group of munters' trust me on this, I know the people involved, unlike yourself. But I thank you for your comment.

[Mom]

Just came across this organisation in another thread.

I'm not complete sure about the difference in focus between BRONZ and MAG-NZ. So when would someone join BRONZ and when would someone join MAG-NZ?

What is the organisational structure of MAG-NZ? Is there a board, chairman, or someone in control? How do policy's get decided? Is it a registered not for profit organisation? Does it have elections for those in charge? Is there some kind of charter? Are any financial reports published about the funds collected? Are funds audited?

I dont see MAG-NZ and BRONZ as mutually exclusive.

http://www.mag-nz.org/about-mag-nz/founding-members

Have a look here, this forms the basis of the official organisation. We have sent the forms to be registered so MAG-NZ will be an Incorporated Society. We are not for profit and this is clearly stated in our rules. We have a Management Committee of 12. Once we get the confirmation of our INC status you will be able to read our rules online. An AGM will be held annually no later than 5 months after the end of our financial year which is 31st March. Our books are required to be audited each year.

[bogan]

Just came across this organisation in another thread.

I'm not complete sure about the difference in focus between BRONZ and MAG-NZ. So when would someone join BRONZ and when would someone join MAG-NZ?

Just come along to our actions and decide whether you want to join us. While MAG-NZ and BRONZ do overlap on some issues and principals, we don't on others, so if you are happy with both, join both!

[Katman]

The site seems to be having problems processing my membership.

Subscription fee has been paid though - I'll email the membership secretary.

Best of luck for the future.

A fresh outlook should do wonders.

[Mom]

The site seems to be having problems processing my membership.

Subscription fee has been paid though - I'll email the membership secretary.

Best of luck for the future.

A fresh outlook should do wonders.

Thank you for your support, I hope the server copes with all the traffic it is getting.

[Big Dave]

I dont see MAG-NZ and BRONZ as mutually exclusive.

I see you competing for the same membership dollars and making both less viable.

This looks like we have a 2 party system where there wasn't enough constituents for one.

[cs363]

A fresh outlook should do wonders.

Probably the key statement....
Who is the front man/woman/person etc for MAG-NZ, as in who will be fronting up to the media and so on?