Welcome to the March edition of the BRONZ newsletter. Included below is information about the changes to ACC as voted through, and a variety of upcoming events, including details about the next BRONZ meeting.
BRONZ Meeting
Next BRONZ meeting Wednesday 17th March, 7.30pm, Danish House, Rockridge Ave, Penrose. Meeting take place once a month, on the third Wednesday of the month. We would love to see some new faces so if you wish to contribute please come along.
Changes to ACC as voted through:
BRONZ submitted on the recent ACC Bill, claiming ‘the proposals are unduly harsh on the (many) people who own more than one vehicle’, ‘there is no rationale or statistical justification in ACCs attempt to introduce capacity class ratings’ and that ‘ACC are failing in their statutory duty to promote injury prevention’. The full submission can be viewed here
Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation,
and Compensation Amendment Bill As reported from the Transport and
Industrial Relations Committee
The original Bill that has been passed can be viewed here on the parliamentary website.
And below are links to various articles about the recently passed changes to ACC.
ACC Bill passes into law after lengthy debate
The proposed bill was passed on a vote of 64 to 58. Changes passed include pushing out the date for full funding of ACC from 2014 to 2019, the removal of the requirement to consider pre-accident earnings and the requirement for injured people to make use of all holiday pay owing before any ACC payments will be made.
Labour issues warning for accident victims
“A full time worker will be able to be pushed off all cover when he or she is well enough to work 30 hours a week, rather than the current 35… ACC will be able to disregard pre-accident earnings, so that a middle income person will be able to be deemed work ready and pushed off ACC even if they can't carry out the well paid work they used to do." – David Parker on ACC changes
MR27
If you wish to register your motorcycle for an extra 15 months under the existing rates, get down to the AA, an NZ Post Shop or VTNZ and pick up an MR27 form. This will allow you to register your bike for an extended period and delay the impact of the new levies until September 2011. These must be completed prior to 1st July 2010.
Apology:
New vehicle levies come into effect on July 1st, not June 1st as previously reported in the BRONZ newsletter
ACC Safety Programmes
As mentioned in the last newsletter, some of the money from the new ACC levies has been ring fenced for safety. BRONZ have contacted minister to indicate interest in being involved in the process of improving safety effectively. It is important that this $30 per motorcyclist actually makes it to those who are riding on two wheels, not bureaucrats sitting on a rolling computer stool. We will keep you posted.
Events:
19th BRONZ Easter Egg Run
When: Saturday 27th March, 11am
Where: Departs Sylvia Park Shopping Centre
What: Bring along an easter egg to brighten the easter of children who would otherwise go without
Waiuku Riders Second Annual Dice Run
When: Saturday 27th March, 9am
Where: Jolly Farmer, Drury
What: Ride and dice rolls, prize for highest and lowest overall rolls, spot prizes and BBQ at finish
Contact: Annette on 0272 862 329
The inaugural Auckland bikers' day out
When: Sunday, 28 March 2010, 12pm to 5pm,
Where: Fort Takapuna, Narrow Neck Beach, Devonport, Auckland
What: Bikes, BBQ and the Blues will be exactly that, you and your bike, good food, BBQs and a backdrop of classic Blues and Rock music to set the scene. And of course hundreds of other bikers with all types of bikes to enthuse about and admire. Organised by DEVORC - Devonport Riders Club in association with Rotary Club of Devonport. Look out for BRONZ at this event! http://www.bikesbbqblues.co.nz/
$10 entry per motorcycle (no charge for riders, pillions and public)
Contact: Rob Lauder
DEVORC – Devonport Riders Club
Ph: +64 9 4452945
Mob: +64 21 745203
57th BRONZ Blood Run
When: Tuesday 20th April, 6-8pm
Where: Blood Donor Centre, Great South Road, Auckland
What: Blood donation run to help save lives, badges will be available.
Hampton Downs Ride Days
Hampton Downs Ride Days are offering an early online booking discount that is available up until 7 days before the event. After this the usual $199 price applies. Go to www.hamptondownsridedays.co.nz for more information.
If you are aware of any upcoming events please contact the webmaster on bronzweb@gmail.com, with details on what and when and a contact number.
