Keep It Twisted

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...

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. R...

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...

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 th...

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 accid...

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 Click HERE to place your order for a limited edition Keep It Twisted tubular scarf Learn more abou...

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...

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Pete is joined by retired rider, Ian who talks about his love of motorcycling, the financial pressures caused by increased ACC levies and his decision to ride dark Pete closes with news of MAGNZ's affiliation scheme for motorcycle clubs and groups and shares information about an exclusive tubular scarf offer for Keep It Twisted listeners Keep It Twisted has got a new web address - https://www.keep...

Full version of the MAGNZ Theme Tune"Not Gonna Pay It".

Pete travels to Wellington to join the Protest Ride from Waitangi Park to the High Court in support of Mark Chapple in his legal challenge against ACC. Find our more about MAGNZ at www.magnz.org.nz Visit the MAGNZ fundraising page at https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-magnz-challenge-unlawful-motorcycle-levies Shop in the MAGNZ online store at https://magnz.ezymerch.co.nz/ . Book a recording ses...

The rising cost of motorcycle registration in New Zealand has left many riders feeling frustrated and unjustly penalized. In today's episode, Pete talks with Mark Chapple, who has transformed months of data research into a High Court challenge against the ACC's controversial levy structure. Mark argues that the current system unfairly conflates injury costs with risk assessment, leading to exorbit...

Welcome to Episode 4 of KEEP IT TWISTED, the official podcast of the Motorcycle Advocacy Group NZ. Host Pete is joined by his old friend Paul to discuss his passion for motorcycles. Paul talks about the loss of close family and friends, his restoration project, his personal experience with ACC following injury and how he is managing his motorcycle collection in the face of the levy increase impose...

Welcome to Episode 3 of KEEP IT TWISTED, the official podcast of the Motorcycle Advocacy Group NZ. Host Pete is joined by Mark Chapple, the lead plaintiff in the High Court Action against ACC. Pete and Mark discuss the legal process and the technical arguments put before the court, his relationship with motorcycles and the bikes he's owned, the toll of the court action and his visions for the kind...

Welcome to Episode 2 of KEEP IT TWISTED, the official podcast of the Motorcycle Advocacy Group NZ. Host Pete is joined by Skip, a commercial fisherman and passionate motorcyclist, who shares his personal experiences of rising levy costs and their implications on everyday riders. Skip and Pete discuss Skip’s custom Harley Davidson V-Rod, his journey into motorcycling, the impact of the ACC levy inc...

Welcome to Episode 1 of KEEP IT TWISTED, the official podcast of the Motorcycle Advocacy Group NZ. Host Pete is joined by MAGNZ Chief Executive, Richard Tohu and National Rider Coordinator, Antz Nathan. Richard and Antz discuss origins of MAGNZ, which now boasts 14,000 members. They recount key milestones along the way, including rallies and the Rego Freeze campaign as well as the legal action aga...

Pete explains how listeners can support MAGNZ in its legal case and protests against unfair levies. Find our more about MAGNZ at www.magnz.org.nz Visit the MAGNZ fundraising page at https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-magnz-challenge-unlawful-motorcycle-levies Shop in the MAGNZ online store at https://magnz.ezymerch.co.nz/ .

Host Pete shares more information about Keep It Twisted and the Motorcycle Advocacy Group New Zealand. Visit www.magnz.org.nz to learn more Join our Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnz/ Shop for MAGNZ gear at https://magnz.ezymerch.co.nz

Host Pete introduces Keep It Twisted, the official podcast of the Motorcycle Advocacy Group New Zealand. Please follow or subscribe to receive future episodes on your device Visit www.magnz.org.nz to learn more and join the High Court Action Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnz