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It all began with a bunch of mates working on bikes….
In 2018, a bunch of work mates got together to hang out, work on bikes and be intentional about having “awkward conversations” about life’s challenges. This small group and these conversations had an impact on the individuals involved, and so they wondered how they could create this for others, and the dream of the Motorcycle Collective was born….
Where we are going…
Our short term goals are to set up our mobile workshop and find a number of locations to operate it from on a regular basis. Then, start building a community of customers, friends and supporters.
With some momentum behind us, we aim to find a permanent location to operate from and expand our capabilities, both mechanical and social. Getting there will require building enough support and membership to cover rent and other expenses associated with having a building.
Read on for the latest news!
It’s So Pretty! – The Fit-out Begins
That’s what people keep telling us, “it’s pretty” and “I love how it opens up”. We’re pretty sure the trailer likes to think of itself as handsome, but it certainly is getting some good reactions. The mobile workshop for our pilot project has arrived and the fit-out has begun in earnest! Kiwi As Trailers in…
Charitable Status – A Major Milestone!
We’re pleased to announce that Motorcycle Collective is now a registered New Zealand charity. We were not sure if this was something we could expect to happen quickly and had heard from other organisations that it could be quite a long paperwork challenge. After some really helpful and detailed conversations with the Charities Commission we…
Hurrah for DGR – Funding Received!
Today we received the first tranche of funding from DGR & Movember Foundation. It’s one thing to be told you have been awarded a grant, it’s another thing to actually see the funding in the Motorcycle Collective account! We’re absolutely fizzing to start making our plans a physical reality. We’ll be using this amazing donation…
Grant Awarded to Motorcycle Collective
We did it! Motorcycle Collective has been selected as one of nine projects around the world to receive funding from the Movember Social Connections Challenge sponsored by Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. This is a massive step in the right direction for us. The conditions of the grant allow us to use the money for specific things…
Reaching Out and Building Support
We’re contacting motorcycling community groups and organisations around Wellington for indications of support and interest in the project. In addition to dozens of offers of support from individuals, we’ve had great discussions with Wellington Riders, Wellinton Area Road Skills (WARS) and the Bikers Rights Organisation of New Zealand (BRONZ). They’re willing to support our proposal…
We’re Selected for DGR Pilot Study
Thanks to hard work and inspiration by Jethro Day, The Motorcycle Collective concept has been selected by DGR to undergo a pilot study for potential future funding as part of their Social Connections Challenge. During this study we will collect data and community feedback to demonstrate support for Motorcycle Collective. With this information, we will…
DGR Social Connections Opportunity
The Distinguished Gentlemans Ride has launched a new programme called the Social Connections Challenge. This could be a key opportunity for us and Jethro is submitting a brief about Motorcycle Collective. Fingers crossed this gets some traction!
The Motorcycle Collective 