Welcome to the September edition of the BRONZ newsletter. Included this month are details on the Motorcycle Safety Levy developments and a list of upcoming events. Keep the sunny side up!
BRONZ Meeting
The next BRONZ meeting will take place on Wednesday September 15th at 7.30pm at Danish House, Rockridge Ave, Penrose. Meetings 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.
Vicroads Meeting
The ACC minister Nick Smith recently invited representatives from BRONZ, Ulysses and AA to accompany him on a trip to Victoria to learn how the Motorcycle Safety Levy (MSL) is used there. Some inconvenient truths were revealed to the Minister, such as the fact that the Victorian authorities have no problem with cross-subsidisation across vehicle types and the fact that all projects related to the MSL fund had to be approved by a committee of representative motorcyclists. Les Mason’s write up is attached.
BRONZ Blog
All the BRONZ newsletters are now available online here.
News updates will also be posted and the blog includes direct links to the BRONZ website
Local Road Safety
Noticed loose gravel, slippery tar snakes, pot holes or a diesel spill on a nearby road?
Report road hazards to the relevant agency and help protect yourself and others from the danger.
The contacts for Auckland are listed below.
BRONZ also has business cards with this information on them available upon request.
NZ Transport Agency: 0800 444 449 1(North Island)
0800 444 449 1(South Island) www.nzta.govt.nz
Manukau City Council: 09 262 5104 www.manukau.govt.nz
Waitakere City Council: 09 839 0400 www.waitakere.govt.nz
Auckland City Council: 09 370 2020 www.aucklandcity.govt.nz
North Shore City Council: 09 486 8600 www.northshorecity.govt.nz
Events:
RRRS
Ride RIGHT Ride SAFE is a rider training course that runs once a month. Divided into alternate riding and non-riding segments, the course is made up of riding and classroom segments. Exercises in motorcycle control, counter steering, including its use for cornering, as well as exercises in braking and the theory of motorcycle control, techniques of motorcycle riding and protective gear are all included.
When: Next course September 19
Upcoming Courses: October 17, November 21
Where: Whenuapai Air Base
Cost: $60 for full day
Contact : Finn on 09 625 5533 or 027 484 6326 or bronzrrrs@hotmail.com
2010 Pink Ribbon Ride
When: Sunday October 10th, 9.30am
Where: Auckland Netball Centre car park, 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, St Johns, Auckland
Depart: 10.30am sharp!
End Venue: Western Springs Stadium car park
Why: To raise awareness of and money in support of Breast Cancer victims
Contact: Julez on 021 614 646 or vist www.wima.org.nz
Badges will be on sale for $10. The non-riding public is invited to meet at the end venue to show their support, enjoy a BBQ and inspect the spectacle of assembled motorcycles.
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. Alternatively you can contact BRONZ via P.O. Box 96187, Balmoral, Auckland, 1342
BRONZ Blood Run
When: Tuesday October 19th, 5.30-7.30pm
Where: Epsom Blood Donor Centre, 71 Great South Road (Behind Dilworth School)
Why: To help save lives
Contact: Lars at bronzruns@gmail.com
Badges will be on sale for $10.
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. Alternatively you can contact BRONZ via P.O. Box 96187, Balmoral, Auckland, 1342
Useful Links:
Aims of BRONZ:
To Promote road safety through road user education
Education Rather Than Legislation Saves Lives
To protect and promote the rights of the motorcyclist to decide his/her own future as a road user
Let Those Who Ride Decide
To promote and protect the general welfare of the motorcycling public
What Does Being A Member of BRONZ Mean?
BRONZ is a voluntary, non-profit organization. Your membership fee goes back to you, the member, via research into proposed legislation and road safety, regular newsletters and other social activities (eg Toy Runs, Blood Run, Easter Egg Run).
Your membership entitles you as a member and a motorcyclist to a say in how the organization is run. You are entitled to vote on issues that will affect the future of motorcycling and you may contribute anything that you feel is important. You are not obliged to attend any meetings or other functions regularly, although to get the full benefit of what BRONZ offers it is suggested that you avail yourself to as many as possible.
Branch meetings are open to everyone, members are welcome to bring a friend.
Being a member of BRONZ does not interfere with membership of any other organization or club. As a member of BRONZ you are expected to behave in a manner that will not be detrimental to the good name of BRONZ and the image of motorcycling.
Contact BRONZ
Les Mason
Auckland President
021 781 322
Les.mason@gmail.com
Finn Nielsen
Ride RIGHT Ride SAFE Coordinator
09 625 5533
bronzrrrs@hotmail.com
Peggy O’Neal
Secretary
09 638 9227
bronzauckland@hotmail.com
John Maloyd
Webmaster
021 894 988
bronzweb@gmail.com
David Cohen
Press Officer
09 523 5308
mail@davidcohen.co.nz
