A new political party

**Jantar** · 7th January 2011, 10:14

There have been questions asked on KB many times about a political party friendly to motorcyclists, how much voting power we hold as a group etc.

There is now a new political being formed which appears to be aimed at improving democracy and representation, but is open to ideas on other policies as well. It is so new that so far only has a few members, not even enough to be registered. This may be the opportunity for motorcyclists to get in on the ground floor and start shaping policy.

They have a forum where ideas can be put forward, and they seem to be open to fresh debate. There is not much of any substance there yet, so this may be the place to visit and start political discussions, particularly relating to ACC, traffic rules etc.

www.heartland.org.nz

**Katman** · 7th January 2011, 10:43

Someone should teach them how to use apostrophes.

**scumdog** · 7th January 2011, 10:51

Originally Posted by Katman

Someone should teach them how to use apostrophes.

May be they feel agrieved at how edewcation has done let them down..

**Bald Eagle** · 7th January 2011, 10:55

Link only goes to a 'front page' that goes nowhere at the moment.

Is he the chris o'connor - local wellington lawyer by any chance ?

**Genestho** · 7th January 2011, 10:56

Originally Posted by Bald Eagle

Link only goes to a 'front page' that goes nowhere at the moment.

Click on the front page...

**Daffyd** · 7th January 2011, 10:57

Originally Posted by Katman

Someone should teach them how to use apostrophes.

And ditch the black singlet!

I've just emailed him a crash course on the use of apostrophes.

**Murray** · 7th January 2011, 11:00

Originally Posted by Daffyd

And ditch the black singlet!

Re-birth of the Fred Dagg party?????

**mashman** · 7th January 2011, 11:02

Could be fun... good luck to 'em

**Jantar** · 7th January 2011, 11:03

Originally Posted by Bald Eagle

...Is he the chris o'connor - local wellington lawyer by any chance ?

I've no idea. But does it even matter? With only 5 members so far and no party structure as yet, this is an opportunity to shape a new party from the beginning.

I have registered to its forum, but not signed up as a party member yet.

**Pascal** · 7th January 2011, 11:26

Originally Posted by Daffyd

And ditch the black singlet!

Staring dreamily at the freshly shorn sheep ... whatever made him think that was a good photograph?

'Course, one of my earlier bosses reminded me that most people out there looking like they'd lost an argument with a cement mixer filled with hairgel got out of bed, went through the morning ritual and had a last mirror check where they must've though "Damn, I look GOOD!"

As to a new political party? Meh. NZ runs at it's best when the government is on holiday.