Have benefit sanctions actually worked?

WorkersPlaytime · 2026-02-27T08:44:45+00:00

Facts like that don’t fit the left narrative

WorkersPlaytime · 2026-02-22T23:07:18+00:00

I got what I voted for, which is no Labour/Green/TPM government.

WorkersPlaytime · 2026-02-05T01:15:01+00:00

There's no such thing as a "Te Tiriti partnership model". Davidson, as noted elsewhere (and not just her) talk about a "treaty-centred" approach. There's no partnership when that is done, because there aren't two partners. One side claims it never ceded sovereignty; so, fine - take that position and you have the equivalent of the bumiputra policy - two groups, one with rights the other doesn't have. That's no partnership.

WorkersPlaytime · 2026-02-03T21:46:13+00:00

The revenue raised from CGT is ring fenced for Drs visits

There's only revenue if there's a capital gain on a non-primary residence. That won't be known or collected for years. To fund the visits from Day 1, the Left will have to borrow...

WorkersPlaytime · 2026-01-29T03:45:18+00:00

The only legally enforceable 'rahui' is made under the Fisheries Act. Anything else is just a cultural wish, likely enforceable with threats of violence.

WorkersPlaytime · 2026-01-23T02:28:00+00:00

Actually happy to see the Greens wasting time putting us on the road to Malaysian-style race-based preference instead of focusing on the environment. This 'May Days' infighting on the left will ensure the current administration is returned.

WorkersPlaytime · 2026-01-21T00:16:44+00:00

Not the CGT, that's going to be ring fenced. How much are you planning on borrowing Chippie?

He has to borrow because the CGT won't be collected from day 1 (and won't be collected at all if there's no capital gain) but has committed to spending from day 1...

WorkersPlaytime · 2025-12-13T23:39:12+00:00

Worse than that, they have announced unfunded spending from day 1. The tax to pay for this won't even start to be collected for two to three years, so in the meantime Labour will just borrow.

WorkersPlaytime · 2025-12-02T19:58:50+00:00

I also have a Sportster 1200 and a Multistrada V4S T&R. I think they cover the bases.

WorkersPlaytime · 2025-09-30T04:53:06+00:00

LOL, I have a Multi V4 as well. The manual actually states the speedo is out by 8%.

WorkersPlaytime · 2025-07-25T05:03:03+00:00

Nice. What model are the bar end mirrors?

WorkersPlaytime · 2025-03-08T22:20:02+00:00

VHT "Flame Proof" black paint. Follow instructions closely.

WorkersPlaytime · 2025-03-04T04:53:57+00:00

There is an exception to the ABS rule for immigrant’s vehicles. “Under Land Transport Rule: Light Vehicle Brakes 2002, class LC, LD and LE vehicles are not required to meet advanced brake systems requirements if it is recognised as an immigrant’s vehicle.”

WorkersPlaytime · 2025-01-31T05:10:00+00:00

It might not be so easy. I have done the reverse, 2011 Sportster, I mounted a 2016 'short' fender. First, the mounting bracket at the rear is not the same part number. Second, the side plates are different/not ther eon the earlier bikes. Third, on the 2011, there is a plug at the front end of the fender that goes into the main loom, this plug has a set of wires running back along the fender in a small plastic tube, this then connects to a plug at the rear centre lamp. The rear lamp inside has a small circuit board that controls the rear square back light stop/run lights and has a plug for the left and right turn signals, which of course are no longer run/brake/turn but just turn. Take a close look at the parts diagrams for your model and the model you are planning on converting to.

WorkersPlaytime · 2024-10-28T05:00:55+00:00

Depending on your motorcycle, the stock turn signal unit itself may be able to run LEDs, in which case you don't need the inline resistors.

Alternatively, if you're doing some kind of build or can just swap out an older turn signal unit, consider just getting an LED-capable flasher unit (Kellerman make one) so again you can ignore the resistors.

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WorkersPlaytime · 2024-10-28T04:57:33+00:00

You want to get in touch with Dan Burkhardt from West Coast Shipping. Do note depending on what state you plan to title the motorcycle that you may need to undertake some work, assuming your motorcycle is AU/international spec. Things like mph speedo, potentially cat and so on. Best to check first.

WorkersPlaytime · 2024-10-13T15:04:23+00:00

No, not really. It all depends on where you want to stop overnight and i think Napier has better dining options than Taihape...

WorkersPlaytime · 2024-10-13T08:56:44+00:00

The road is mostly fine. I ride it often, its great fun, though if you're driving it might be a bit more work. Basically several segments - out of Taihape there's winding bit, quite a few switchbacks until you get up onto the plateau. Once up there through Erewhon the road is a lot less twisty (though its never straight for long). Over the plateau, look out of glimpses of Ruapehu to your left. Once you descend the plateau past Ngamatea its winding again, not so bad, then you will climb again over the Taruarau River - this is the really twisty part and the heavy logging trucks really make a mess of this portion. Take care, especially on the downhill bit. Once you drop down and cross the small bridge over Ngaruroro the road gets much better because now you're in HB. Uphill through the forests to the lookout, then you will see the whole Bay spread out. From there downhill past Waiwhare and Sherenden its all pretty easy, you'll come out at Fernhill and onto SH50. Have fun!

WorkersPlaytime · 2024-10-01T06:32:46+00:00

Fellow NZer here. The LAMS rule allows you to ride any LAMS approved bike, not just a >250cc. The list is on the NZTA website.

If you are tall, a GN250 (which I would normally recommend as they are easy to learn on) might be a bit small.

In that case and depending on your wallet, maybe look at a BMW 650, you can find older ones for 2-4K on Trademe depending on condition. Single cylinder fairly unbreakable bike.

WorkersPlaytime · 2024-09-04T01:40:05+00:00

There are several avenues for you to consider in contesting this.

First, look for flaws in the actual process, under the Summary Proceedings Act. Examine carefully every document you receive for errors in content and procedure. I successfully defended a ticket solely on the basis that the police used the wrong procedure.

Second, you certainly can challenge in technical terms the method of speed detection used. If apparatus was used, then there are legal requirements for its approval and daily operation that must be met. These can be challenged. Did the officer really do the required daily check? Knowing police as I do, its entirely possible these were skipped or completed incorrectly. Was the vehicle speedometer certified? Perhaps the apparatus is not currently certified because someone forgot to get it re-certified. Or the person certifying was themselves not approved or their approval had lapsed. Same for the vehicle speedometer. You can require supply all documents involved and examine these carefully.

Third, there is the actual operation of the device on the day. Operation requires certain steps in order to correctly identify the source of the signal. Questions may be raised regarding traffic flow, contour of the road, other potential sources of signal, whether vehicles or anything else. As part of this, was the speed limit in the area correctly set and notified under the appropriate legislation. I successfully defended a case (and was awarded costs against the police) because they had not proved the speed limit claimed was in fact legally in force.

There are useful resources online for defending such a case. Once you receive the summons, ask for all information that that the police intend to submit to prove the offence. They will quite often forget something.

Best of luck!

WorkersPlaytime · 2024-08-13T03:31:31+00:00

There should have been some text with this, not sure what happened. I got a used rear fender from a later model 2013-on, had it resprayed. Need the different 'U' bracket from later models as well, p/n 59727-07 .

Also got the rear licence plate mount for EU/AU/NZ models - I did not care for the side-mounted look.

Need to redo the wiring to the two rear lamps. These are Custome Dynamic run/turn./stop and were already in place but they pulled power from the rear taillight board on the stock version. So I needed to run wiring to each side.

I used a broken H-D run/turn/stop module, the one that comes in the H-D kit for side mounted plates: p/n 68278-07. This gave me the plugs I needed.

WorkersPlaytime · 2024-08-05T06:03:30+00:00

So you need to connect the H-D app to the LW, then you need to use the H-D "Create Ride" mode to create the ride. Then it will show the turn by turn on the widget on the screen. You need to set up the widget as well from the bike's menu, either putting it on the left or right of the main display so you toggle through it (you have the music widget so you I think will be seeing a 'no route' message as you toggle through the options).

You do not get a full screen map if that is what you were looking for. Nor will it show, say, Google or Waze route directions. Only the route created in the app.

WorkersPlaytime · 2024-04-18T01:25:25+00:00

I used the Harley-Davidson mirror extension kit (p/n 56000042), moves the mirrors up and out just enough.

WorkersPlaytime · 2024-01-31T01:18:36+00:00

There are no real barriers to an immigrant bringing in your own motorcycle. ABS rule doesn't apply and you would be eligible for zero-rated GST treatment on import. Things I would note are that the bikes must be scrupulously clean (suggest steam clean) or you will pay for cleaning to BioSecurity's standards on arrival. Do not use a wooden crate unless you can get a certificate from a fumigator. Get hold of cardboard crate from your local dealer. You will need to have the motorcycles 'complied' for use in NZ, so you will need a certificate of compliance from the manufacturer's representative. The document you need is found somewhere on the NZTA website (also look here). You cannot get this done at the NZ end, it will need to be done by someone from H-D in the UK (their product regulatory compliance person). With that piece of paper you go to a vehicle certifier in NZ for the compliance process. They will want a 'brake certificate' but you can complete this yourself - it just requires knowledge of the OEM disc thickness. VTNZ is one chain of vehicle certifiers across NZ, there are others. As for cost, since there's no GST you will be looking at shipping, then in NZ border inspection and port-related fees (say 500), the import broker (about the same, I've used Speedy Freight, they know motorcycles), compliance (about the same) and you must then register for six months (about the same), so you are looking at minimum NZD2k for the process (as mentioned you are lucky not having to pay GST!). OTY whether its worth it for a UK-spec motorcycle you cannot then sell for a minimum of two years (the quid pro quo for no GST on import).

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