Harley thunder is set to roll out a message of universal love and respect in Wairarapa on Tuesday.
Super Maori Fullas Jack Paki and brothers Roger, Mathew and Mervyn Rawiri are riding their Harley Davidson motorcycles against family violence on a return trip through February from Cape Reinga to Bluff.
Wairarapa Family
Violence Network spokesman Gerry Brooking said the brothers grew up the "Super Maori Fulla way" surrounded by love and respect and now use the visibility and mobility of their bikes to attract New Zealanders from all walks of life to their way of life.
"We are inviting New Zealanders to join us and eliminate family violence the Super Maori Fulla Way," Mr Paki said.
"Anyone can be a Super Maori Fulla. We don't condone violence in any form to any person whatever their age. We intervene in an appropriate way when we see or know about violence in families.
"We know that family violence is a serious social problem in New Zealand and we hope that by drawing attention to the issue with our bikes and our ride, we will reach people in a new way."
The Ride Against Family Violence kicked off on Waitangi Day and ends on February 24 in Kaitaia with Sir Paul Reeves, Super Maori Fulla Trust patron, officially closing the ride.
Television personality and trustee Pio Terei first coined the phrase Super Maori Fulla and will be appearing at events along the ride.
The four brothers will be speaking at community events up and down the country throughout their ride and other bikers are invited to join their convoy as it passes through their town, Mr Brooking said. The brothers are funding the trip out of their own pockets with support from businesses, the Families Commission and the It's not OK campaign.
"We know there are lots of great dads and partners out there. There's a lot of good men who don't hurt their loved ones and who can help and support others to be violence free," Mr Paki said.
The group may be joined in Wairarapa on Tuesday at any of the following locations in Masterton at the Golden Shears Tavern carpark at 10.15am; in Carterton at the Taratahi Pub carpark at 10.45am and for lunch at the Greytown Town Hall with a welcome by South Wairarapa District Council Mayor Adrienne Staples.
For more information contact Gerry Brooking at 377 0933 or 027 431 6044.
