Bikers show ACC rage in Nelson

More than 500 motorcyclists roared through Nelson on Saturday to give a clear message to local MP and ACC Minister Nick Smith.

The group are the latest to protest against the large increase in motorcycle registrations proposed by the Accident Compensation Corporation.

The planned fee hike for motorbike registration brought hundreds of leather-clad riders from all walks of life together to protest.

Organiser Steve Page says "the feeling's pretty deep" and for the majority of the riders it was the first time they had protested against anything.

Most of the bikes fit into the over 600ccs category, meaning their riders face the highest registration increase of around $500. They say the increases of up to 300% are too much.

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[Mindbender66]

I love the way Nick Smith hides behind his son lol