Mid Week News - 16/07/2025

kiaora HOG Auckland Chapter, welcome to the Midweek News

Auckland Harley-Davidson invites you to be part of something legendary — United We Ride.

On Saturday, September 6th, Harley-Davidson dealerships across New Zealand and Australia will fire up and ride out together — one united movement, thousands of bikes, one unforgettable day.

We’ll kick things off with a pre-ride morning event at Auckland Harley-Davidson — a chance to fuel up (literally and figuratively), meet your fellow riders, and get ready to hit the road.

Our group ride will leave from Auckland H-D and head to a shared destination, where we’ll link up with our mates from Road and Sport Harley-Davidson for a combined celebration.

What’s happening at the destination? You’ll have to register to find out.

At its core, United We Ride is about more than the ride — it’s about community. Harley-Davidson dealers and riders across NZ and Australia are also proudly supporting The Salvation Army.

Register now to get the full ride info:

unitedwerideanz.com

Let’s ride as one. United We Ride.

Just a friendly reminder that the MDN Auckland H.O.G. Chapter Night & Bottle Auction is approaching on the 28th of this month. We invite you to come and show your support for MDN, as this event is a key part of their calendar. Trevor and Joy would also love to see you on the night.

Auckland's 22nd Pink Ribbon Ride

Auckland's 22nd Pink Ribbon Ride

Don your finest pink attire and decorations to dress your motorbike, trike, Spyder or scooter for a chance to win a spot prize. Arrive early to pick up your badge, whether you have prepaid or need to make a payment at the event. Take a moment to enjoy a coffee and soak in the lively atmosphere before the ride commences.

TO PARTICIPATE, SIMPLY PREPAY HERE "GET TICKETS" OR AT THE START OF THE VENUE ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.

Date: Sunday 12th Oct 2025

Start Venue Opens: Auckland Netball Centre, St Johns 08.30 am - onwards

Ride Departs: 10.30 am Sharp - 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, St Johns, Auckland

End Venue: Eden Park, Gate G, Reimers Ave, Kingsland, Auckland

PINK RIBBON RIDE BADGES:

Prepay (see Get tickets button): $25 + fees ($2.58), buys one Pink Ribbon Ride Badge - collect on the day.

Badge sales at the venue: $25, buys one Pink Ribbon Ride Badge - collect on the day.

Your donations help fund groundbreaking projects by some of our country's top researchers, provide education about breast health and free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.

Get ready to rev your engines and hit the road with fellow riders from all over Auckland and beyond. This event is all about coming together to show support and raise funds for Breast Cancer Foundation and spread awareness about breast cancer.

Whether you're a seasoned rider or a beginner, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun. Feel the thrill as we ride through the beautiful streets of Auckland, creating a sea of pink to honour those affected by breast cancer.

So grab your bike, put on your best pink gear, and let's ride together to support breast cancer awareness! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference and have an unforgettable day with like-minded supporters.

In Your Midweek News 

• Note from the Head Road Captain
• Lets Ride - Patumahoe
• Bike of the Week
• Photo of the Week
• Harley Insurance
• Dealership Rewards
• HOG.com
• HD Dealership Links
• Social Media Links
• YouTube Links 
• Health Links
• Haven Falls
• The Sheriff
• Notices 
• FYI Rides 
• Coming Soon 

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Note from the Head Road Captain

Registration for Rides

You will have noticed that for certain rides we encourage members to register for themselves and any pillion they are bringing. This applies to Chapter Rides, Hard Arse Rides, Casual Coffee Rides, or any other rides at RC's request. 

Hard Arse and Casual Coffee rides are usually limited to maximum numbers for accommodation, food or organisational reasons. Chapter Rides are not, but the RC needs accurate numbers on the day for the lunch venue.

If members wish to register for any of these rides, we ask you to observe the following:

1. If you find you can’t make the ride, please remember to cancel your registration as this may allow someone else the opportunity to ride. 

2. Do not register for another person’s bike. If your mate is coming on the ride, they need to register separately. The Road Captains ask that you follow these simple guidelines out of courtesy and fairness to all involved. 

The RC needs accurate numbers on the day of the ride for meal/ catering purposes. On restricted numbers rides, if you don’t cancel, you may well cause someone else to miss out if the ride is full. Thanks for your cooperation. 

Tony Horrocks (Hotrocks) - Head Road Captain 

Auckland HOG Ride to Patumahoe 19.07.25

All H.O.G. members and friends welcome.
Depart Location: Auckland Harley-Davidson, 521 Mt Wellington Hwy, Mt Wellington. <Click here for Map>
Road Captain: Joe90 to lead
Note: Event end time is a guide only.
The RCs brief takes place 10 minutes before the ride begins.
Please ensure your bike has a current WoF and Registration.
Pillions are welcome to join the ride.
Back patches and rockers are optional.
Ride safe and have fun.

Bike of the Week

Photo of the Week

HOG Benefits

HARLEY-DAVIDSON INSURANCE SERVICES

*HARLEY-DAVIDSON INSURANCE SERVICES is a trading style of the Swann Insurance business division of IAG New Zealand Ltd
and policies issued under the trading style Harley-Davidson Insurance Services are issued, administered and underwritten by IAG New Zealand Limited.
Contact the Sales Team at Auckland for more information or to sign up.
Key Features & Benefits
Features & Benefits: Full Cover HOG Member

•  Agreed value policy (inclusive of GST)
• 24/7 Emergency Roadside Assistance
• Riding apparel cover $10,000 ($5000 for rider & $5000 for pillion)
• Accommodation cover following an event up to $500.
• Drive Belts (must be sudden external cause)
• Club & Track Day cover
• Transit cover
• Up to $500 to transport the motorcycle to the nearest repairer following an accident.
• Windscreen & Lenses
• Fatal Accident cover up to $5,000.
• Medical expenses up to $500
• Cover for a replacement motorcycle, valued at less than $65,000 for 30 days from the date of purchase.
• Keys & Locks ($1,000 with a $100excess)
• Optional Named Rider cover
• $20,000,000 Third Party Liability cover
• Faultless Excess
• Flexible payment options
• Transfer of car No Claims Bonus to motorcycle up to a maximum of rating 2 (for riders over the age of 21 with a full motorcycle licence)
• Plain language Policy Wording and Proposal
• Coverage throughout New Zealand

Policy Excesses

An excess is an amount that the insured must pay in relation to a claim under the
Policy.
There are five types of excesses: -
Basic Excess
(or standard excess) is $500 (unless stated otherwise on the schedule)
Age Excess
is based on the age of the rider at the time of the accident. For riders under 25 years
of age, the age excess amount will be $500 (unless stated otherwise). The age excess
does not apply if the motorcycle is stolen.
Licence Excess
Applies to any riders with a Learner or Restricted licence on a LAMS approved
motorcycle. Excess amount $500
Theft Excess
If the motorcycle is stolen, an additional theft excess of $500 applies.
Special Excess
Is usually imposed because of, riding history, claims experience and type of
motorcycle insured. Varies from rider to rider.
N.B. These excesses are added together in the event of a claim. For theft claims, the
insured does not pay any age or licence excess. 

Dealership Rewards for Auckland Chapter Members

Auckland are very excited to offer the following extra financial benefits to our Auckland Chapter Members.

REWARD MILES POINTS - Double Rewards points on Genuine Parts and Accessories.

This now also includes Double Rewards on Labour!!! Rewards Points are instantly redeemable.

FYI Double Rewards Points = 10% saving.

Birthday Voucher - Double Voucher for your Birthday each year (complete the form to
register) . Standard customer =$10 voucher. Auckland Chapter Member =$20
(Present your $10.00 Birthday Voucher and this will be doubled)

Mothers Car/Bike Care Products - Auckland Chapter Members also receive an Automatic 10% off all Mothers Car/Bike Care Products.

Please Note: To take advantage of these benefits you must be a current financial member of the
Auckland Chapter Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) and present your Membership Card (on
Member Jungle) at time of purchase.

Reminder: Harley-Davidson Insurance Services offer great benefits to all H.O.G members including a discount on the premium to be paid. More info is available from the Sales Team at Auckland.

Auckland Chapter

Waikato Chapter

East Coast Chapter

Central Districts Chapter

Wellington Chapter

Christchurch Chapter

Deep South Chapter

H.O.G.TM MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
ASSOCIATE MEMBER | $50 PER YEAR
FULL MEMBER | $85 PER YEAR
H.O.G.TM Membership Card
H.O.G.TM Rallies/Events Member Check-in
H.O.G.TM Chapters
H.O.G.TM Ladies of HarleyTM
H.O.G.TM e-Newsletter (Taylored for NZ/AUD Market)
H.O.G.TM Merchandise available from Chapters
H.O.G.TM Members Service Center
H.O.G.TM Mileage Program
H.O.G.TM Patch/Pin
Harley-Davidson MuseumTM Free Admission
H.O.G.TM ABC's of Touring Contest
EagleRider rentals and tours
Safe rider skills recognition and discounted programmes
H.O.G.TM 10, 25, 35-year member recognition
The Enthusiast Magazine
Chapter Organized Events, Rides, Social Get Togethers, Weekends away, Charity
Events, Monthly meetings,
H.O.G.TM Discount on Harley Assist
H.O.G.TM Discounted Insurance (IAG/Swann underwriters)
H.O.G.TM New Travel Portal (hotel/motel discounts)
H.O.G.TM NZ Ferry Crossing Discounts (unique to NZ)
Meeting new people and forming great relationships
Being part of the biggest brands in the world
Great Rides with other like-minded people
New Adventures to be found and roads to ride

 

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MDA and MDN Explained

Trevor Jenkin

National Executive Chairperson, Northern Branch Chairperson &

Calls 4 Charity Ltd Director

Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand

419 Church Street East, Penrose, Auckland 

PO Box 12063, Penrose, Auckland 1642
0800 800 337 |  021 267 4380 | Charity Number: CC31123
facebook.com/MDANationalOffice | www.mda.org.nz

Haven Falls Poutama Tangihanga Funeral Home

About Us

Haven Falls Funeral Home is a family-owned and operated funeral home.
We have over 20 years of experience in funeral planning and are here to assist
you and your family through your time of loss.

We understand that mourning the loss of someone you love, is an event that
can be challenging both mentally and physically, whether expected or unforeseen.
You can trust that our professional staff will ensure all your practical
requirements are met in a caring and professional manner.

Haven Falls Funeral Home will organise all of the necessary arrangements
and our caring and helpful staff are on hand during the service and
beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

Click on the above image for more information.

The Sheriff

Reminder – Don’t forget to drop your mates in it for those little incidents, accidents and infractions. The money obtained/extorted goes to the Chapter Welfare Fund and is used to assist Chapter Members who have had the not so little incidents and accidents.

Email the sheriff sheriff@aucklandhog.org.nz

or call/text  021 959 026

“Never let any truth or facts get in the way of a good story”

Notices

National HOG Rally Portable Spa Raffle, click on image for Bikers and Back Roads Page, then click on Get Tickets and scroll to Raffle

SAVE THE DATE! FULL DETAILS COMING EARLY 2025.

 

Bikes and Backroads - Manawatu National HOG Rally 2025 NZ

Venue: Awapuni Race Way - Palmerston North
Date: 14th -16th November

For those wishing to book accommodation, we have had an overwhelming response from all Hotels, Motels, Lodges BNB, etc.
Please when booking mention you are attending the NZ National HOG Rally

Tickets available through Eventbrite in early April

Southern Roar 2026 – CROMWELL 20/22 March 2026

We're heading back to stunning Central Otago! Expect awesome day ride options, a couple of epic parties, and the chance to catch up with old mates.

Rally HQ at The Gate, Harvest Hotel, Cromwell

Kicking off Friday 20 March — pack up and head home Sunday 22 March.

Registrations open in October – but for now, save the date and lock in your accommodation!

FYI Rides

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• Free Entry
• Doors Open 09:00am
• Events and Ride Outs from 10:00am
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• All Machines are Welcome - Classic, Vintage, Special, Small or Unique
• Category Prizes
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• Bring Your Best
• Small Bikes - 10am / 10km
• 2 Stroke - 11am / 20km
• Classic - 12pm / 20km
• Collectibles Available for Hire
• RG500, GT750, NS400R, Dream 50 + Many More
• Small Bikes $95 / Collectibles $145 - $195
• Book Early to Secure your Dream Ride

Suzie at com.4@ulysses.org.nz or
Vicky at com.1@ulysses.org.nz

Registrations now open for HW35 Poker Run. Please register to secure your spot as we are limiting registrations. The idea is to get numbers of riders coming before the event and to help with planning and sourcing our renown kai.

Link for Registration: [https://tinyurl.com/HW35-Rego](https://tinyurl.com/HW35-Rego...)

Sulphur City Motorcycle Club 40th Anniversary
17-19th October 2025
105 Paradise Valley Road, Rotorua
$40 entry, dinner provided Friday and Saturday
Entry presales are encouraged.
Details:
Open and registrations mid-day Friday till 0930am Saturday
Saturday ride, stands up at 1030 sharp
Live music Saturday night
Camping and Club marquees welcomed.
Courtesy vans available.
For questions or more info contact:
Capper 0211811339 or Glen 0272444401

Road Pirates SMC Auckland Chapter is pleased to announce that, in partnership with Saving Hope, we have been working diligently over the past month to bring you an exciting event. Save the date: NOVEMBER 15TH FUNDRAISER RIDE!

 

 

The Head Road Captain

What Our Chapter Can Offer You If You Are A Less Experienced Rider

The Auckland Chapter is here to foster members to Ride and Have Fun. We have a
number of options as listed below. We encourage all members to join in, with the caveat
that they are able to ride comfortably at the posted speed limits applicable on the ride. As
we are not licensed instructors, we cannot be there to teach how to ride, but to provide a
safe environment for all our members.

What we can and do offer.

In all cases, check out the event calendar on Member Jungle (MJ) for full details.
 

• Sunday morning Laid Back Coffee rides – This ride offers a shorter distance at a slower pace with riders of a similar level of experience to you. It provides an opportunity to meet possible “riding buddies“ and to experience the camaraderie that is part of our Chapter culture.
• Opportunities to find like-minded people and other riding buddies.
• Occasional Sunday brunch events - these are not so much a ride, but again an opportunity to socialise and meet other Chapter members at all levels. Also, we encourage you to come along to Chapter Nights. This is another opportunity to meet other members, find out about Chapter events and locate riding buddies.
• Pathways to obtain training and rider skills :

                    CRIB (Chapter Riding Information Briefing) – This short Saturday morning
session gives you the information you will need on how to ride with the Chapter. Important
protocols such as staggered formation riding and corner marking etc are explained. 
                    Riding Courses - Our safety officer will provide information, pathways and
links to promote riding courses such as the ACC Ride Forever programmes e.g. Pro Rider
bronze and silver courses. These courses are ideal for learning a variety of techniques to
help you not only to enjoy your riding but be safer on the road. Once you learn the skills
you can then spend time on your own (or with your riding buddies) practising them and
gaining more confidence, so that eventually you can handle one of our group rides. Chat
with other Chapter members to see what suits and be ready to ride and have fun.

 What Level Do You Need to Reach Before Joining A Group Ride
 
Riding in a group may be a new experience for you. That is why the CRIB meeting is so
important as you will learn the way a HOG ride is organised, see the notes above. Riding
is all about confidence and we want to help instil that in our membership, and another
reason we promote the Ride Forever courses, as none of us are perfect. Please feel free
to talk to any of the Road Captains, or any other committee member if you have any
questions about group rides. We want as many riders as possible to enjoy the
camaraderie, to reach our destination safely, and then return home.
If you feel your level of ability and confidence is to a point where you want to “graduate“ to
say a Saturday afternoon ride, you need to be able to consistently keep to the legal speed
limit applicable to the various roads the ride will traverse. 
If for any reason you come on a ride and you are unable to keep up, as we only have a
certain amount of time available, the Road Captain may not be able to wait for you.
However, if that were to happen, you would always be welcome to make your way directly
to the venue at the end, at a speed you are more comfortable with. Pre-ride briefings
and/or a chat with the Road Captain/Tail End Charlie can help you understand what is
happening.
There is nothing as unpleasant or potentially dangerous than feeling you have to keep
up with others. It is important to at all times ride your own ride and not someone elses ride.
Remember to Ride and Have Fun.
Tony Horrocks (Hotrocks) - Head Road Captain

Wanted - Road Captains

If you are interested and think you have the ability and commitment it takes, or you would like to know more, please contact the Head Road Captain or see him on Chapter Nights or on our ride events.

Email: roadcaptain@aucklandhog.org.nz. 

 

Shayne LUPPO Lipsham

Membership Officer

Assistant Director

Mobile: 021 146 1540

Email: membership@aucklandhog.org.nz