Blue Knights New Zealand 2024 AGM
TAUPO NORTH ISLAND
8 - 10 March 2024
The Blue Knights New Zealand (BKNZ) 2024 AGM will be held in Taupo, NZ, over the weekend of 8 - 10 March 2024. Full AGM details and those of pre and post AGM 'Tours' will be posted on this web page and the BKNZ Facebook page closer to the AGM. Any enquiries, please contact the Secretary at secretary@blueknightsnz.org.
Blue Knights New Zealand 2021 AGM
The Blue Knights New Zealand 2021 AGM will be situated at Lake Tekapo, South Island. A centrally located position within the South Island and affording easy access to all concerned. In 2021, a good few of our members will be branching out from road riding and trying out the Adventure Riding phenomenon, to go see places that most camper vans won't venture to!
Sunday 27 August
Daffodil day is the Cancer Society's most important annual fundraiser. The money raised is used to support patients with cancer and their families, fund breakthrough cancer reaserch and help reduce the incidence of cancer for our children and grandchildern.
Registration opens at 8am Sunday 27th August outside Atrium at Auckland Museum. Come early the cafe and Atrium will be open for riders.
Stands up at 9.55am sharp heading to Kaipara for lunch.
Some raffle draws and some spot prizes for the lucky after lunch. Details in discussion fields of this event
$30 for registration include Ride,Patch,Meal and 1 ticket for raffle
https://www.facebook.com/events/130377770893813
Daffodil day is the Cancer Society's most important annual fundraiser. The money raised is used to support patients with cancer and their families, fund breakthrough cancer reaserch and help reduce the incidence of cancer for our children and grandchildern.
Registration opens at 8am Sunday 27th August outside Atrium at Auckland Museum. Come early the cafe and Atrium will be open for riders.
Stands up at 9.55am sharp heading to Kaipara for lunch.
Some raffle draws and some spot prizes for the lucky after lunch. Details in discussion fields of this event
$30 for registration include Ride,Patch,Meal and 1 ticket for raffle
https://www.facebook.com/events/130377770893813
Blue Knights New Zealand 2017 AGM
The Blue Knights New Zealand 2017 AGM will be held at Dunedin. Situated in the southern Mainland, the AGM will coincide with a tour around the South Island. Leaving Auckland on 13th March, the northern BK's will travel south down the west coast of the South Island to arrive for the AGM at Dunedin on the 25th of March.
There will be many stopovers as we visit scenic locations such as Queenstown, Milford Sound, Akaroa, Lake Tekapo just to name a few. Any overseas Blue Knights members who may be visiting at the time are more than welcome to join us!
The 20 Day Itinerary comprises of:
Auckland - Taupo - Wellington - Nelson - Motueka - Greymouth - Haast - Wanaka - Queenstown - Te Anau - Invercargill - Dunedin - Lake Tekapo - Akaroa - Hanmer Springs - Blenheim.
Most of the above locations will be one or two night stop overs to allow time for local activities and sight seeing.
Some of suggested spots we may be visiting include:
This list is not exhaustive and members are free to deviate to enjoy own choice of attractions should they wish to.
An on road travelling budget for this trip of approximately NZD$2500 - $3000 should cover Food/Fuel/Accommodation/Cook Strait Ferry/Miscellaneous Spending. This does not include International airfares or NZ Motorcycle Rental. Commercial Motorcycle Rental is roughly calculated at $100 per day for the likes of a V-Strom 650, GSX-1250 Bandit or similar. The currency Exchange rate is NZD$1 = USD$0.72.
A comfortable budget for a US Member looking to come down should allow USD$4300 plus airfares. This should cover you nicely and still have money left over to take home.
NZ has a flat rate Sales Tax of 15% which is usually displayed in all prices. There is no requirement to Tip in NZ.
March in New Zealand is late summer coming into Autumn so the weather will be warm and at it's most settled. Be sure to bring your swimming gear for the odd dip here and there!
***Please note that this is not a commercially organised tour. There will be no support vehicle travelling with us to carry excess baggage. Overseas Blue Knights Members should fly into Auckland which is where the Ride will commence from. Personal belonging's such as suitcases are able to be stored at Auckland Member's accommodation whilst the tour is underway. Most accommodation will be shared rooms with other travelling BK Members as we have booked the NZ Police Association Holiday Homes network along the route where available ***
For more itinerary specifics, please contact President@blueknightsnz.org
There will be many stopovers as we visit scenic locations such as Queenstown, Milford Sound, Akaroa, Lake Tekapo just to name a few. Any overseas Blue Knights members who may be visiting at the time are more than welcome to join us!
The 20 Day Itinerary comprises of:
Auckland - Taupo - Wellington - Nelson - Motueka - Greymouth - Haast - Wanaka - Queenstown - Te Anau - Invercargill - Dunedin - Lake Tekapo - Akaroa - Hanmer Springs - Blenheim.
Most of the above locations will be one or two night stop overs to allow time for local activities and sight seeing.
Some of suggested spots we may be visiting include:
- Takaka Hill
- Kaiteriteri Beach
- Anatoki Salmon Farm (To get our dinner)
- Bill Richardson Transport World
- Royal New Zealand Air Force Museum
- Hanmer Springs Hot Pools
- Church of the Good Shepherd (The world's most Photographed Church due to its scenic backdrop)
- Bluff Point (The most Southern Tip of Mainland New Zealand)
- Milford Sound
- Arthur's Pass
- Lindis Pass
This list is not exhaustive and members are free to deviate to enjoy own choice of attractions should they wish to.
An on road travelling budget for this trip of approximately NZD$2500 - $3000 should cover Food/Fuel/Accommodation/Cook Strait Ferry/Miscellaneous Spending. This does not include International airfares or NZ Motorcycle Rental. Commercial Motorcycle Rental is roughly calculated at $100 per day for the likes of a V-Strom 650, GSX-1250 Bandit or similar. The currency Exchange rate is NZD$1 = USD$0.72.
A comfortable budget for a US Member looking to come down should allow USD$4300 plus airfares. This should cover you nicely and still have money left over to take home.
NZ has a flat rate Sales Tax of 15% which is usually displayed in all prices. There is no requirement to Tip in NZ.
March in New Zealand is late summer coming into Autumn so the weather will be warm and at it's most settled. Be sure to bring your swimming gear for the odd dip here and there!
***Please note that this is not a commercially organised tour. There will be no support vehicle travelling with us to carry excess baggage. Overseas Blue Knights Members should fly into Auckland which is where the Ride will commence from. Personal belonging's such as suitcases are able to be stored at Auckland Member's accommodation whilst the tour is underway. Most accommodation will be shared rooms with other travelling BK Members as we have booked the NZ Police Association Holiday Homes network along the route where available ***
For more itinerary specifics, please contact President@blueknightsnz.org
Bikers in Blue - 18 September 2016 - Auckland and Invercargill
Bikers in Blue ride is a great event to show your support for Prostate Cancer. Come and meet your fellow bikers and ride alongside them in support of this disease. With over 250 bikes riding in Auckland and new this year at Invercargill, I can assure it’s ride worth getting involved in.
Cost - Registration $20 (Auckland), includes bikers badge, calendar, raffle ticket and goodie bag
Registration $15 (Invercargill), includes bikers badge, raffle ticket
Arrival 8am – PlaceMakers Pakuranga, 481 Pakuranga Road, Auckland
Placemakers Invercargill, 85 Liddell St, Invercargill
Ride to – PlaceMakers Silverdale, 47 Tavern Road, Silverdale
Placemakers Gore - 10 Fairfield St, Gore
All proceeds to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand
www.blueseptember.org.nz/bikers-in-blue-2016
Bikers in Blue ride is a great event to show your support for Prostate Cancer. Come and meet your fellow bikers and ride alongside them in support of this disease. With over 250 bikes riding in Auckland and new this year at Invercargill, I can assure it’s ride worth getting involved in.
Cost - Registration $20 (Auckland), includes bikers badge, calendar, raffle ticket and goodie bag
Registration $15 (Invercargill), includes bikers badge, raffle ticket
Arrival 8am – PlaceMakers Pakuranga, 481 Pakuranga Road, Auckland
Placemakers Invercargill, 85 Liddell St, Invercargill
Ride to – PlaceMakers Silverdale, 47 Tavern Road, Silverdale
Placemakers Gore - 10 Fairfield St, Gore
All proceeds to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand
www.blueseptember.org.nz/bikers-in-blue-2016
Blue Knights NZ Annual General Meeting 2016
The 2016 BKNZ AGM will be held at Ohope Beach, Whakatane. Situated in the beautiful Bay of Plenty and just a short ride to Rotorua or Kawerau (If you really want to go there).
Local activities include swimming, Berry Farm, scenic locations and general touristy stuff. The AGM will conclude with a ride around the East Cape, stopping overnight at the Hicks Bay Motor Lodge and concluding at Gisborne.
The 2016 BKNZ AGM will be held at Ohope Beach, Whakatane. Situated in the beautiful Bay of Plenty and just a short ride to Rotorua or Kawerau (If you really want to go there).
Local activities include swimming, Berry Farm, scenic locations and general touristy stuff. The AGM will conclude with a ride around the East Cape, stopping overnight at the Hicks Bay Motor Lodge and concluding at Gisborne.
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Paeroa Battle of the Streets - 21 February 2016
Held annually with all the precision and planning of a military operation, the circuit is set up under the cover of darkness with SH2 finally being shut around 6am. Diversions are put in place to accommodate the traffic passing through whilst plenty of free parking and camping is available for spectators. This is the 25th Anniversary of this epic event. |
Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally at Whitianga - 27 November 2015
The annual Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally is being held again at Whitianga and Blue Knights will be heading down to partake in the festivities and social events. Keep an eye out for us'
The annual Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally is being held again at Whitianga and Blue Knights will be heading down to partake in the festivities and social events. Keep an eye out for us'
Auckland MOTAT Wild Hogs Motorcycle Day - 8 November 2015
The Museum of Transport and Technology will be hosting a Motorcycle Display Day and Blue Knights have been invited to attend. It will be a "Fun Day" of displays of motorcycles from all makes and manner.
The event runs from 10am to 3pm.
The Museum of Transport and Technology will be hosting a Motorcycle Display Day and Blue Knights have been invited to attend. It will be a "Fun Day" of displays of motorcycles from all makes and manner.
The event runs from 10am to 3pm.
Mt Maunganui Run - 10 October 2015
Our next event is a local North Island ride to the scenic Bay of Plenty tourist location of Mount Maunganui. We will stop in at McLaren Falls and enjoy a leisurely paced ride to our destination. No additional riding activities are planned upon arrival as it is a one night getaway only.
Our next event is a local North Island ride to the scenic Bay of Plenty tourist location of Mount Maunganui. We will stop in at McLaren Falls and enjoy a leisurely paced ride to our destination. No additional riding activities are planned upon arrival as it is a one night getaway only.
Blue September Charity Ride for Prostate Cancer - 13 September 2015
Join the Annual Blue September Charity Ride for Mens Prostate Cancer. Departing from Placemakers, 481 Pakuranga Road, Highland Park.
www.facebook.com/events/851414624932155/878781342195483/
No charge to participate. Registrations will be open soon!
All Donations to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand
Join the Annual Blue September Charity Ride for Mens Prostate Cancer. Departing from Placemakers, 481 Pakuranga Road, Highland Park.
www.facebook.com/events/851414624932155/878781342195483/
No charge to participate. Registrations will be open soon!
All Donations to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand
Mangakino Get Together - 30 May 2015
A local North Island ride to the Hydrolake township of Mangakino. It will be a one night stayover at the local accommodation. No additional riding activities are planned as it is a chance to get together, catch up, have dinner and talk about whatever.
Enquiries to President@blueknightsnz.org
A local North Island ride to the Hydrolake township of Mangakino. It will be a one night stayover at the local accommodation. No additional riding activities are planned as it is a chance to get together, catch up, have dinner and talk about whatever.
Enquiries to President@blueknightsnz.org
Auckland Rescue Helicopter Charity Ride - 15 February 2015
The Annual Auckland Rescue Helicopter Charity Motorcycle Ride from Kuhanui Drive, Karaka to AUT Campus, Akoranga Drive, North Shore.
Hosted by Auckland Ulysses.
Free Admission
The Annual Auckland Rescue Helicopter Charity Motorcycle Ride from Kuhanui Drive, Karaka to AUT Campus, Akoranga Drive, North Shore.
Hosted by Auckland Ulysses.
Free Admission
Paeroa Battle of the Streets - 22 February 2015
This will be the 24th Paeroa Battle of the Streets race meeting and it runs like a well-oiled machine.
Held annually on the third whole weekend of February, riders from around the country and overseas converge on this otherwise quiet town to compete in the race.
With all the precision and planning of a military operation, the circuit is set up under the cover of darkness with SH2 finally being shut around 6am. Diversions are put in place to accommodate the traffic passing through whilst plenty of free parking and camping is available for spectators.
http://www.battleofthestreets.co.nz/
This will be the 24th Paeroa Battle of the Streets race meeting and it runs like a well-oiled machine.
Held annually on the third whole weekend of February, riders from around the country and overseas converge on this otherwise quiet town to compete in the race.
With all the precision and planning of a military operation, the circuit is set up under the cover of darkness with SH2 finally being shut around 6am. Diversions are put in place to accommodate the traffic passing through whilst plenty of free parking and camping is available for spectators.
http://www.battleofthestreets.co.nz/
Mount Taranaki Fun Run - 19 to 22 March 2015
Our next club event will be a fun ride in the Taranaki region. Activities will involve a trip to the "Republic of Whangamamona" and a "Around the Mountain" run encircling Mount Taranaki.
Any visiting members with access to a motorcycle are most welcome to join us.
Enquiries to President@blueknightsnz.org
Our next club event will be a fun ride in the Taranaki region. Activities will involve a trip to the "Republic of Whangamamona" and a "Around the Mountain" run encircling Mount Taranaki.
Any visiting members with access to a motorcycle are most welcome to join us.
Enquiries to President@blueknightsnz.org
Thank you to the New Zealand Police Association
We would like to thank the New Zealand Police Association for their support in the publication of an article in their July 2014 monthly magazine "Police News". The recognition of the club by the NZ Police Association has been invaluable in our quest to promote the club and we hope that this great partnership can continue well into the future.
A Copy of the magazine can be downloaded by clicking on the article to the left.
We would like to thank the New Zealand Police Association for their support in the publication of an article in their July 2014 monthly magazine "Police News". The recognition of the club by the NZ Police Association has been invaluable in our quest to promote the club and we hope that this great partnership can continue well into the future.
A Copy of the magazine can be downloaded by clicking on the article to the left.
Approved motorcycles for learner and restricted riders
On 1 October 2012, new rules came into effect that change the types of motorcycles learner and restricted licence holders can ride. The rules, which aim to improve motorcycle safety, include the introduction of a new motorcycle rating system. The rating system, known as the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) is an initiative of the road safety strategy Safer Journeys. LAMS-approved and prohibited motorcycles. There are two categories of LAMS motorcycles: LAMS-approved and LAMS-prohibited motorcycles.
LAMS-approved motorcycles are determined by two factors:
Motorcycles and scooters with an engine capacity of 250cc or under are automatically LAMS-approved, with the exception of a small group of 250cc motorcycles are not approved for learner and restricted riders due to their high performance capabilities.
The full lists of LAMS-approved and LAMS-prohibited motorcycles can be found below. The lists will be updated as new models are approved by the NZ Transport Agency.
LAMS-approved motorcycles are determined by two factors:
- a maximum power-to-weight ratio of 150 kilowatts per tonne (the power is that specified by the manufacturer and the weight is the weight specified by the manufacturer plus 90kgs for the rider and riding gear); and
- an upper engine capacity limit of 660cc.
Motorcycles and scooters with an engine capacity of 250cc or under are automatically LAMS-approved, with the exception of a small group of 250cc motorcycles are not approved for learner and restricted riders due to their high performance capabilities.
The full lists of LAMS-approved and LAMS-prohibited motorcycles can be found below. The lists will be updated as new models are approved by the NZ Transport Agency.
Congrats to our brothers the Red Knights!
Welcome to the newest President in the Red Knights family Harry and his newly formed Chapter of the Red Knights International Firefighters MC.
They'll be covering the entire Country so get in touch with him if you're a Firefighter and are looking for a brotherhood of fellow riders!
Check them out on Facebook and make sure to like their page!
They'll be covering the entire Country so get in touch with him if you're a Firefighter and are looking for a brotherhood of fellow riders!
Check them out on Facebook and make sure to like their page!
Public Facebook page
We have a public facebook page.
Most of our rides and fundraisers will be advertised and talked about on there.
Come check it out, click the link below (don't forget to like the page)
Public Facebook Page
Most of our rides and fundraisers will be advertised and talked about on there.
Come check it out, click the link below (don't forget to like the page)
Public Facebook Page
Look what just arrived!
This is the one our members have been waiting for, and they're finally here.
After a long trip from America they are ready to be sent to all corners of the New Zealand to our fantastic members.
If you see someone on a ride or just on the road sporting one of these, you'll instantly recognize who they are and what they do.
You'll start seeing more and more of these around as our chapter grows in size.
These are totally unique to our New Zealand members, we are extremely proud to wear them, don't forget we are the good guys :)
After a long trip from America they are ready to be sent to all corners of the New Zealand to our fantastic members.
If you see someone on a ride or just on the road sporting one of these, you'll instantly recognize who they are and what they do.
You'll start seeing more and more of these around as our chapter grows in size.
These are totally unique to our New Zealand members, we are extremely proud to wear them, don't forget we are the good guys :)
More great work from our brothers in the States!
The police departments in Montgomery and Atlanta have three new reasons to be grateful and a group of motorcycle riders to thank.
The police department from the Healer River Indian Community near Phoenix Arizona donated three police cars, but it's because of the Blue Knights motorcycle riders that the vehicles are now in Montgomery and in the town of Atlanta.
"You know we don't ask questions we just, how can we help? That's what we do," says Michael Broman.
Back in December the Montgomery police department was also given dash board cameras and bullet proof vest from this same organization and the police chief says all of the extra help is really making a difference.
Please click the link below to access the original story.
Blue Knights Article
The police department from the Healer River Indian Community near Phoenix Arizona donated three police cars, but it's because of the Blue Knights motorcycle riders that the vehicles are now in Montgomery and in the town of Atlanta.
"You know we don't ask questions we just, how can we help? That's what we do," says Michael Broman.
Back in December the Montgomery police department was also given dash board cameras and bullet proof vest from this same organization and the police chief says all of the extra help is really making a difference.
Please click the link below to access the original story.
Blue Knights Article
Blue Knights® honored by American Police
Hall of Fame
For the full story please click the link below
Bangor Daily News Article
Check out their Facebook Page
American Police Hall of Fame and Muesum
Bangor Daily News Article
Check out their Facebook Page
American Police Hall of Fame and Muesum