DECEMBER 4, 2009: The Board of Motorcycle New Zealand (MNZ) recognises that a large number of their members own road registered motorcycles and that the proposed changes to the ACC levies will have a major effect on their activities.
Motorcycling New Zealand has made a submission to ACC on the proposed classification and levy changes for road registered motorcycles. We believe that the methodology used in the formation of the proposed changes fails to recognise a number of significant facts and anecdotal evidence supports this.
Motorcycling New Zealand has advised that it would welcome the opportunity to be involved with ACC and other stakeholders in all groups that are involved in:
1) The formation of an appropriate funding formula that recognises both the requirements of ACC and the interests of motorcyclists.
2) Improving the quality of the vehicle fleet.
3) Improving rider abilities, competency and safety.
4) Improving the roading network to reduce ‘black spot’ injuries and deaths.