January 2011 Newsletter

Welcome to the first BRONZ Auckland newsletter of 2011. Things are heating up down in the capital with a review of free bike parking on the council agenda. Driver licensing changes are also on the cards. Read on to find out how these will affect those of us on two wheels and how you can have your say.

BRONZ Meeting

The next BRONZ meeting will take place on Wednesday January 19th at 7.30pm at Danish House, Rockridge Ave, Penrose. Meetings usually take place once a month, on the third Wednesday of the month. We would love to see some fresh faces at our first meeting for 2011 so if you wish to contribute please come along.

Free Parking Petition

Free parking has long been one of the attractions of motorcycle riding, particularly for those who commute. Wellington City Council is currently reviewing their policy on charging for motorcycle parking. Their decision could set a precedent for other regions of the country, affecting not only Wellington riders but everyone on two wheels. BRONZ Wellington has launched a campaign to 'Keep Wellington a Motorcycle Friendly City, keep our parking as it is!'

Riders from all regions, take a moment to add your name to the petition and ensure that riding continues to be a cheap and viable option.

To see the petition wording and add your name to the cause click HERE.

You can also spread the link via our BRONZ facebook page.

Submission on Driver Licensing Amendment

BRONZ Auckland recently submitted on proposed changes to the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment [2011] Rule 91001/7. The proposed amendments were on the whole beneficial and positive, and BRONZ Auckland believes they will be supported by the majority of motorcyclists. Our submission (full document attached) included the following points:

- BRONZ Auckland support the introduction of a LAMS based scheme, basing learner legal bikes on power-to-weight ratios rather than the current limit of 250cc and below

- BRONZ Auckland support scrapping the 70km/h speed limit for learners

- BRONZ Auckland do not object to introduction of a new 6M licence class for mopeds. This would put an end to car drivers riding mopeds on their Class 1 car licence.

- BRONZ Auckland believes that testers for motorcycle licence tests should be required to have a motorcycle licence themselves

BRONZ Auckland has also submitted on the proposed motorway to Wellsford, advocating no tolls for bikes, no ‘cheesecutter’ wire rope barriers and not opposing having no exit at Puhoi. And in other news, Auckland Transport is yet to add a motorcycle to their logo list of transport modes. We are currently working to have this oversight rectified.

BRONZ Toy Run

Thanks to everyone who turned up to support the BRONZ toy run on December 4th. The Salvation Army really appreciated the support of all the riders who provided some Christmas cheer to the children who would otherwise have gone without gifts.

Blood Donations

Regular BRONZ blood runs take place in April and November but most people are eligible to donate four times a year. With the next run three months away, now is the time to get down to a blood centre and submit to your mid-BRONZ-runs bleed. The Auckland University Scooter and Motorcycle Club are having their regular donation next week, BRONZ members are invited to come along too.

When: Tuesday 19th November 2011, 5-7pm

Where: Blood Centre, Great South Road (Behind Dilworth School)

Why: For the chocolate bikkies. For the bragging rights. To help save lives.

Contact: Stephen Dodge, 021 268 5528

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 2(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 March 20

Where: Whenuapai Air Base

Cost: $60 for full day

Contact : Finn on 09 625 5533 or 027 484 6326 or bronzrrrs@hotmail.com

What: New Zealand Festival of Motor Racing

When: 21st - 23rd Jan & 28th - 30th Jan

Where: Hampton Downs

Prices start from $49.50 for one day

What: Classics Festival

When: 4th, 5th, 6th Feb

Where: Pukekohe Park Raceway

$30 for 3 days

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 Blog

All the BRONZ newsletters are now available online here.

News updates will also be posted here. The blog includes direct links to the BRONZ Auckland website

Useful Links:

BRONZ Auckland

KiwiBiker discussion forum

Bikers Against ACC

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 Auckland

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

Hanne Nielsen

Newsletter

021 057 0749

hanne@kiwibiker.co.nz

Retain free motorbike parking in Wellington (Petition)

Free parking has long been one of the attractions of motorcycle riding, particularly for those who commute. Wellington City Council is currently reviewing their policy on charging for motorcycle parking. Their decision could set a precedent for other regions of the country, affecting not only Wellington riders but everyone on two wheels. BRONZ Wellington has launched a campaign to 'Keep Wellington a Motorcycle Friendly City, keep our parking as it is!'.

Riders from all regions, take a moment to add your name to the petition and ensure that riding continues to be a cheap and viable option.


Petition wording is below, add your name to the cause HERE.
You can also spread the link via our BRONZ facebook page.

We, the undersigned, request that Wellington City Council continue to provide free parking for motorcycles within the Wellington Central City at the current designated motorcycle parking spaces. [Wellington City] Council is currently reviewing how it manages motorcycle parking within the Central Area, in accordance with its Parking Policy.

This petition requests, when considering options around how parking is managed in the future, that the possibility of charging for on-road motorcycle parking is excluded from the various options being considered.

This position calls on WCC to keep current motorcycle parking spaces in the Central City free for motorcyclists to use.

November 2010 Newsletter

Welcome to the November edition of the BRONZ Auckland newsletter. The ACC levy discussion document has been released and we detail the proposed changes in store for 2011/12. It’s also time to save the date for the 2010 Toy Run in your diary. Keep the sunny side up!

BRONZ Meeting

The next BRONZ meeting will take place on Wednesday November 17th at 7.30pm at Danish House, Rockridge Ave, Penrose. This will be the last meeting of 2010 as there will be NO December meeting, Meetings usually take place once a month, on the third Wednesday of the month. New members are always welcome, so if you wish to contribute please come along.

BRONZ Toy Run

The BRONZ toy run is nearly upon us again! Come along with a toy to donate to the Salvation Army for children who would otherwise go without gifts. Badges will also be available for $10.

When: 10am December 4th 2010

Where: Meeting at BMW NZ in Mt Wellington, riding to The Warehouse Headquarters, Northcote

Contact: Lars on bronzruns@hotmail.com

BRONZ Blood Run

There was a good turn out for the BRONZ run in October and at least one regular BRONZ donator is now pictured the wall of fame at the Epsom Blood Centre. Well done to all those who turned out to help save lives!

Left-side Attached Side Cars

BRONZ Auckland has been approached by John Goff, a historian of Flexit sidecars from Oregon, USA who is seeking information on these sorts of sidecars in New Zealand: ‘It is rumoured that there is at least one left-side attach sidecar surviving in New Zealand. Can you help me locate this Flexit sidecar and make contact with the current owner in New Zealand?’

Anyone with nay information about left-attach sidecars should contact John at jg@teleport.com. His website with information on sidecars is here.

2011/2012 Proposed ACC Levies

The proposed ACC levies for 2011/12 have been released and there are no major changes for the motorcycle levies. Motorcycles 600cc + can expect to pay an extra $6.55, but mopeds will pay $5.80 less and motorcycles smaller than 600cc will pay $8.45 less. Other proposals include increasing the petrol levy from 9.90 cents per litre to 12.90 cents per litre from July 1 2011.

BRONZ Auckland has made a submission on these changes and ‘strongly opposes the continuance of the invidious practice of separate capacity classifications. There should be only one levy rate for all personal transportation vehicles. If there is a separate motorcycle levy rate (which there should not be) , it should be a single rate (mopeds not classing here as motorcycles).’ Our full submission is available upon request.

The full summary of levy proposals can be found here

Vehicle classs	Petrol-powered		Non-petrol powered
	2010/11 levy (petrol levy 9.90)	2011/12 levy (petrol levy 12.90)	2010/11 levy	2011/12 levy
Passenger vehicles (cars, buses, taxis, mini vans) and hearses	$198.46	$173.79	$311.38	$326.34
Vintage/veteran vehicles	$69.46	$60.89	$108.98	$114.22
Mopeds (includes the motorcycle safety levy)	$129.24	$123.44	$163.12	$176.85
Motorcycles up to 600cc (includes the motorcycle safety levy)	$327.70	$319.25	$361.56	$372.66
Motorcycles 601cc+ (includes the motorcycle safety levy)	$426.92	$433.47	$460.80	$486.88
Trucks, vans and utes (goods services vehicles)	$238.15	$206.05	$467.08	$473.19

Frightfully Civil Disobedience

Now for an amusing story from the shores of Brittania. Bikers in London have been taking their tough image to new heights, creating impromtu parades around the city to warn motorists about CCTV cars in the area:

“A band of bikers have recently taken to helping motorists in Westminster identify the London borough's fleet of CCTV smart cars. The ominous grinding sound in the background is either the sound of gears being changed – or Westminster council welcoming the move from between gritted teeth…

Pathé News-style film of the volunteer motorcyclists in action "in their jolly yellow vests helping to escort the council's camera cars around the borough" can be found on Youtube”

The full story can be read here

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 2(South Island)

www.nzta.govt.nz

Auckland Council

09 355 3550

www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz

(All Auckland areas redirect here)

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 November 21 (Last course for 2010!)

Where: Whenuapai Air Base

Cost: $60 for full day

Contact : Finn on 09 625 5533 or 027 484 6326 or bronzrrrs@hotmail.com

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

White Ribbon Ride

When: 20-26th November 2010

Where: All over the North Island (East Coast, West Coast and Central North Island Routes)

Why: To show you’re against violence towards women

Contact: www.whiteribbon.org.nz

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

Useful Links:

BRONZ

KiwiBiker discussion forum

Bikers Against ACC

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

October 2010 Newsletter

Welcome to the October edition of the BRONZ Auckland newsletter. With summer just around the corner it is time to suit up, brush up on road craft and make sure we all stay safe on the roads. The next blood run is also coming up and it will be good to see both new and familiar faces there. Read on and ride safe!

BRONZ Meeting

The next BRONZ meeting will take place on Wednesday October 20th 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.

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.

2010 Pink Ribbon Ride

A huge thank you to all those who turned out for the 2010 Pink Ribbon Ride on October 10th. The BRONZ trailer was in attendance to distribute flyers about BRONZ and the upcoming blood run. WIMA raised $18,000 for the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation, an amazing achievement for the organizers and all the motorcyclists who participated.

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 2(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 October 17

Upcoming Courses: November 21 (last course for 2010)

Where: Whenuapai Air Base

Cost: $60 for full day

Contact : Finn on 09 625 5533 or 027 484 6326 or bronzrrrs@hotmail.com

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:

BRONZ

KiwiBiker discussion forum

Bikers Against ACC

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

Press Release - BRONZ Federation (Inc)

PRESS RELEASE – BRONZ FEDERATION (INC.)

Bikers Rights Organization of New Zealand, would like to announce on behalf of all Branches Nationwide, that a Committee has been formed as BRONZ Federation (Inc.) in a meeting at Lower Hutt on Saturday 11th September 2010.

BRONZ Federation (Inc) is the collective voice to represent ALL BRONZ Branches and of course all of NZ’s motorcyclists with no bias of gender, age, class of license, type of bike, or lifestyle.

The Federation is composed of 2 delegates from each current regional Branch:-

Otago – Bob Gillespie and Nat Voight
Auckland – Finn Neilsen, Stephen Dodge
Timaru – Maurice Jones, TBC
Wellington – Brent Hutchison, Byron Cummins
Taranaki – Mel Fox, Sandra Heal

A Spokesperson for the Federation and a Secretary/Treasurer were also voted in:-

Federation Spokesperson - Brent Hutchison
Federation Secretary/Treasurer - Kim McGill


The Branches will be the driving force, bringing the issues they face to the Federation for it to take to Government via the appropriate channels. The Federation will communicate back to the Branches on issues it is dealing with that affect us at a national level and request their input.

The newly formed Federation will also be open to communication and cooperative approach from all Motorcycle Organizations in New Zealand to assist in achieving desired and achievable outcomes and representation for all Motorcyclists.

BRONZ as a collective can lay direct claim to having led the National Protest Ride last year, the BIKEOI, with the help and support of its Branches and other groups such as WIMA, Ulysses, HOG and many others.

We continue to contest the need for the levy increase, and have also achieved direct representation on the ACC Motorcycle Safety Levy Establishment Group, overseeing the funds ring-fenced for Motorcycle Safety projects (more info at :- www.acc.co.nz/motorcycle-safety-levy.co.nz )

BRONZ was also invited by the ACC Minister to join the recent visit to Victoria to study the model in place there, and gain understanding of what may work for New Zealand.

The Federation wishes to thank all the BRONZ Regional Branches for their cooperation and support.

Brent Hutchison
BRONZ Federation (Inc) Spokesperson
027 6543 110

ACC Levy: Vicroads Meeting

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

below:

Vicroads Visit

We now have to pay an extra $30 per bike per year for a "safety levy". Three million dollars annually.

Many bikers have intimated that this money will become a slush fund for junkets or be spent on things that should be funded from other sources. They fear that biker money will provide benefits for everyone but bikers.

BRONZ forcibly represented these concerns to the Minister.

The Minister then suggested that representatives from BRONZ (and Ulysses, MNZ and AA) accompany him to Victoria to see first hand how the scheme works there

We took him up on the offer and went along to see the Vicroads[1] ministers and bureaucrats. They were confident their scheme was effective. "Prove it." we said. Being cynical and suspicious ourselves, we also asked some Victorian bikers how it worked for them. We can now summarise what we found:

Victoria has a TAC[2] scheme, very similar to the motor vehicle part of ACC. Like ACC , TAC pays out more in motorcycle claims than it takes in motorcycle levies. TAC don't regard that cross subsidisation as evil. They recognise that cross subsidisation occurs at many levels and that fairness and affordability are more important.

On average the Victorian total TAC levy on a bike is similar to our ACC levy in cost, at around $400 a year. Unlike ACC however, you only have to pay the TAC safety levy on one bike. The Australian officials said it wasn't hard to administer.

So, where does the Victorian levy money go? And how do bikers stop it being hi-jacked?

Victorian bikers have a group called VMCA on which biker organisations are represented . No levy money can be spent on anything unless VMCA agree. We liked that. But the list of possible projects and the priorities those projects have is set by the Minister, not the bureaucrats.

So far, about 65% of their money has been spent on infrastructure improvements. Fixing corners, providing flexible posts, putting guard strips over wire rope barriers (Yes!) . These are all things that make crashing less painful.

The reason the system has been productive is largely due to the suspicious and cynical nature of Victorian bikers. They demanded proof that the money spent was actually stopping biker injuries. Infrastructure improvements produce easily measurable results, but that emphasis is changing as the scheme matures.

The overall figures tell their own story. More bikes on the road, but deaths are down 20% , serious injuries down 32%. This comes at a time when fatalities and injuries have gone up in every other state, and New Zealand. The levy money in NZ needs to be spent wisely and motorcyling groups need to play a key role in deciding what will work best for them.

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[1] ( equivalent to our NZTA)

[2] Transport Accident Compensation

September 2010 Newsletter

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:

BRONZ

KiwiBiker discussion forum

Bikers Against ACC

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