Keep It Twisted

Pete chats with Greg Campbell, a lifelong motorcycle rider who started as a young fella on a chainsaw-powered mini-bike. As a teenager, he rode the forestry trails on East Cape when the gates were still open. He trapped possums and sold the skins to buy his first proper trail bike and these days he rides a bright-red Ducati ST3.

Greg’s story is pure New Zealand motorcycling: family, freedom, fixing things yourself, and the quiet realisation that the open roads and tracks he grew up with are getting harder to find and more expensive to reach. We talk about building and restoring bikes, and sailing, the sense of community the binds motorcycling and yachting, and what rising registration and ACC levies actually mean for someone who just wants to keep riding.

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Pete explains why MAGNZ is leading protest rides to the ACC regional centres in Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton and Auckland on 22 October.

Visit magnz.org.nz for full details of the Protest Rides and the FOI requests

Pete shares important information about the MAGNZ Protest Rides to the ACC regional centres in Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton and Auckland on Thursday 22 October 2026.

Muster from 11am at:

Waitangi Park, Wellington,

Hagley Park Gates, Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch

Gate 2, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton

One Tree Hill, Michael Horton Drive, Auckland

Ride safely, ride legally, keep it twisted

Visit magnz.org.nz to read the 10 FOI requests lodged by MAGNZ and rejected by ACC

Pete tells listeners about Rider Advantage, an important new initiative from MAGNZ.

Takeaways:

• MAGNZ is launching Rider Advantage, a free progressive web app for Kiwi riders to manage bikes and connect — no app store drama required.
• Pete talks through the functions
• My Bikes stores registrations, WOFs, exemption dates, and reminds you about three‑month licensing holds so you don't miss deadlines.
• Rider Assist is designed as a mates‑helping‑mates feature for non‑emergency roadside aid, not a replacement for calling 111 in serious situations.
• Motobed will help travelling motorcyclists find motorcycle‑friendly accommodation and expand with user contributions — please add listings, even a tent pitch if you've got room.
• Privacy and security were built in from day one: we collect minimal data, use modern authentication, and enforce tightly controlled admin permissions.
• We're in beta by design — test it, break it, tell us what's confusing.
• Sign up in the first week and go into a draw to win one of five special MAGNZ Keep It Twisted shirts.

Pete chats with Gary Anderson - a keen motorcyclist who tours New Zealand in his motorcycle sidecar combination, accompanied by his dog Pippinz.

Gary talks about his volunteer work with Kairo's Suicide Awareness Ride and Riders Against Teen Suicide. He describes how rising motorcycle registration levies hit pensioners and charity riders hard, squeezing essential volunteer work.

Pete also shares an important update about the Judicial Review.

Takeaways:

• Gary's story touring New Zealand with a sidecar and dog — a brilliant human-and-canine outreach model that sparks conversations about suicide in small communities.
• We confronted the stark reality — around six hundred suicides annually in New Zealand — a national crisis far exceeding road toll figures and demanding community dialogue.
• Sidecar riding has a steep learning curve but offers practical perks: ample luggage space, a warm canopy for Pippinz, and an unbeatable conversation-starter.
• We urge listeners to join MAGNZ, follow Cairo's Suicide Awareness Ride online, and support local rides before rising costs diminish vital grassroots mental-health outreach.

Follow Gary and Pippinz on their adventures at https://www.facebook.com/kairossuicideawarenessride

Find out more about RATS at https://www.facebook.com/groups/609982429478874

Find suicide support online at:

https://mentalhealth.org.nz/resources/all-resources/suicide-prevention/

https://www.mhwc.govt.nz/where-to-get-support/

Join the MAGNZ campaign at magnz.org.nz

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In this update, Pete walks through the High Court timetable in Chapple v Accident Compensation Corporation (CIV-2026-409-352).

Key dates:

• 25 September – ACC & Crown evidence

• 23 October – Mark’s evidence

• 30 October – Common bundle

• 23 November – Substantive hearing in Wellington

We explain what the common bundle is, why 25 September is critical, and what MAGNZ will be looking for when the respondents file their evidence.

The epiosde includes a warm welcome to recently affiliated motorcycle clubs.

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Takeaways:

• The High Court action regarding motorcycle registration levies is a crucial topic that affects every Kiwi rider.
• Mark Chappell's case against the ACC is progressing, with key deadlines set for evidence submissions.
• The upcoming hearing on November 23rd will delve into the legality of the motorcycle levy regulations.
• A detailed comparison of sworn evidence against ACC documents will be essential for the case's success.
• On September 25th, the ACC must clarify its decision-making process for setting motorcycle levies.
• This podcast highlights the importance of collective voices among motorcycle clubs in New Zealand.

Pete is back with an update on Freedom of Information Disclosures received by MAGNZ.

Learn more about the Motorcycle Advocacy Group New Zealand at www.magnz.org.nz

Takeaways:

• The rising costs of motorcycle registration in New Zealand are alarming, especially for bikes over 750cc, with significant increases projected by 2027.
• MAGNZ highlights the lack of thorough analysis regarding motorcycle accident compensation levies, calling for transparent and fair models based on actual risk factors.
• Despite the government's ability to impose higher levies, they neglected to explore fairer alternatives such as distance-based charging for motorcyclists.
• A staggering 46% increase in the ACC levy for larger motorcycles corresponds with a 30% drop in license months purchased, indicating unsustainable practices.
• The government abandoned a proposed distance-based charging model that could have better reflected motorcycle usage and risk without conducting proper analysis.
• MAGNZ urges political accountability, demanding that parties clarify their positions on motorcycle ACC levy policies ahead of the elections.

Pete talks with Rob Goulden, President of the Centurions Motorcycle Club NZ. They discuss the policy behind ACC's motorcycle levy increases and the impact of higher levies on the charitable work carried out by motorcycle clubs in New Zealand.

Find out more about the Centurions Motorcycle Club NZ HERE

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Learn more about the Motorcycle Advocacy Group New Zealand at www.magnz.org.nz

Takeaways:

• Rob Goulden discusses the founding of the Centurions Motorcycle Club and its charitable missions in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabriel
• The club emphasises inclusivity, welcoming both men and women, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie among its members.
• Rob shares stories of their volunteer work, detailing the physical and emotional challenges faced while helping cyclone victims in devastated areas.
• The podcast also touches on the significant increase in motorcycle levies, addressing concerns about fairness and the need for equitable treatment across all vehicle types.
• Motorcycle clubs like Centurions play a crucial role in community charity, significantly impacting local causes and fostering a spirit of giving.
• As Rob puts it, motorcyclists should not be unfairly targeted; they contribute greatly to society through both charity and responsible riding.

No guest this week — instead Pete shares MAGNZ’s considered response to an opinion piece published in the New Zealand Herald on 19 August 2026.

Written by John Williamson (chairman of Roadsafe Northland and the Northland Road Safety Trust), the article largely backed ACC’s decision to increase motorcycle levies. In this episode, Pete examines the claims made in the article and asks some important questions about how those levies are calculated.

Key takeaways:

• Very few politicians standing in the November election are talking about the ACC motorcycle levy increases — and even fewer are exploring fairer funding models.
• The widely quoted “4% of vehicles / 20% of costs” statistic doesn’t stand up to closer scrutiny.
• ACC’s own data and methods contain significant gaps, assumptions and unmatched claims.
• Charging by engine capacity is a blunt instrument that ignores how, when and how far a bike is actually ridden.
• Levying every registered motorcycle as if it is constantly on the road creates a “garage-space tax” rather than a true activity-based levy.
• Transparency matters. Before riders are asked to pay more, ACC should show the full recipe behind the numbers.

Read the article by John Williamson in The Herald HERE

Read MAGNZ's written response at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18tRZwyS2W/

Find out more about our campaign against ACC Motorcycle Levy increases at https://magnz.org.nz

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