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2009 CAN Do: November 14 - 15, New Plymouth

This year's CAN Do, CAN's annual members' get-together, will be held in New Plymouth on Saturday and Sunday 14 - 15 November.

New Plymouth

The weekend will include CAN's AGM, workshops, training, rides, plenty of food and drink, and a chance to catch up with fellow "CANners" from around New Zealand.

CAN Networking Project marks another successful year

CAN Annual Report 2009We are pleased to report on another productive year.

Cycling Advocates’ Network (CAN) continues to make a strong contribution towards the goal of getting more New Zealanders on bikes.

7th New Zealand Cycling Conference

The 7^th New Zealand Cycling Conference will be held on 12 & 13 November 2009 (Thursday & Friday) in New Plymouth. More details here...

$50 million for NZ Cycleway

The Government has announced $50 million over three years for NZ Cycleway project.

Great news! The Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, John Key has today promised $50 million dollars over three years for the New Zealand Cycleway Project.

15 Apr 09

by Scorcher

With daylight saving heralding changes in riding conditions, cyclists are being urged to light up and brighten up. Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) spokesman Stephen McKernon says, “Cyclists should light up for morning, evening, and bad weather riding. Cycling fatalities have declined over recent years, at the same time as high-visibility riding gear and brighter lights have become more popular. Safety-focused atttitudes and good safety equipment work."

Release Date:

15 April 2009

2008 CAN Do

The 2008 CAN Do, CAN's annual members' get-together, was held in Christchurch in early October. The weekend included CAN's AGM, workshops, training, rides, plenty of food and drink, and a lot of time to catch up with fellow "CANners" from around the country. Attached to it were a digital hackfest, the Gemini Cycle Friendly Awards, and the CANterbury Ride.

18 Sep 08

by maxwel

Gemini Cycle-Friendly Awards 2008

The Gemini Cycle-Friendly Awards 2008 will be presented by the Minister of Commerce, Hon. Lianne Dalziel, on 3 October in Christchurch. The award finalists have now been announced - come and see on the night who will win!

Bikeability: NZ Cycle Skills Training

Cycle TrainingOur Vision: To see cycle training available to every New Zealander who wishes to ride safely and with confidence on our roads.

21 Aug 08

by cymbalista

The policy development process

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Procedures and Processes

This document outlines the methodology for developing, getting consensus and putting in place specific CAN policies.

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19 Jun 08

by cymbalista

CAN's 9-Point Plan for Cycle Safety

Petition PresentationFor many Kiwis the distressing deaths of two cyclists in the Wellington region on Thursday 19 June 2008 have highlighted the need for New Zealand's roads to be made safer for people already cycling or wanting to take it up. The 9-Point Plan for Cycle Safety has been the focus of an e-petition.

To find out more, including campaign updates, our e-petition and resources, please continue reading.

Resources:

Cyclists have their say on Road Safety Strategy

Cyclist fatalities show need for better infrastructure and motorist behaviour

Colin Anderson 24 hour endurance ride

Briefing notes arising from King/Duynhoven meeting

Progress on a few fronts!

Notes from CAN/BikeNZ meeting with Annette King & Harry Duynhoven

03 Jul 09

by Patrick

Why gardening is more dangerous than cycling

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safety in numbers

Despite the huge increase in numbers of cyclists on UK roads, casualties have decreased. It's all down to safety in numbers

03 Jul 09

by ribell

How Not-For-Profits Can Increase their Funding in a Recession - Wellington

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Seminar

URL:

http://www.community.net.nz/communitycentre/training/national/fundingrecession.h...

Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) and the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand (FINZ) are teaming up to provide the Not-for-Profit sector the tools to survive the recession and adapt to the new changes in government funding policy.

Start:

13 Jul 2009 - 09:00

Organiser:

Community Housing Aotearoa, support@communityhousing.org.nz, (04) 385-8722

03 Jul 09

by ribell

How Not-For-Profits Can Increase their Funding in a Recession - Auckland

tags:

Seminar

URL:

http://www.community.net.nz/communitycentre/training/national/fundingrecession.h...

Start:

10 Jul 2009 - 09:00

Organiser:

Community Housing Aotearoa, support@communityhousing.org.nz, (04) 385-8722

03 Jul 09

by ribell

How Not-For-Profits Can Increase their Funding in a Recession - Tauranga

tags:

Seminar

URL:

http://www.community.net.nz/communitycentre/training/national/fundingrecession.h...

Start:

6 Jul 2009 - 09:00

Organiser:

Community Housing Aotearoa, support@communityhousing.org.nz, (04) 385-8722

03 Jul 09

by ribell

CAN's Achievements

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Some of CAN's significant achievements since it was formed in 1997.

03 Jul 09

by Patrick

Rail trail underpass

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Railway Cycleway

03 Jul 09

by ribell

Health & Active Modes Working Group

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Health

CAN is part of an alliance of active transport and health NGOs.

03 Jul 09

by ribell

Bike Futures 09 Conference, Melbourne

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Conference

URL:

http://www.bv.com.au/change-the-world/43715/

Bicycle Victoria will host the first annual Bike Futures conference this October. Bike Futures '09 is dedicated to the people who will transform our communities into bike-friendly, economically thriving and sustainable environments.

Start:

15 Oct 2009 - 08:30 - 16 Oct 2009 - 17:00

Organiser:

Bicycle Victoria, www.bv.com.au

03 Jul 09

by Patrick

UK: National Cycle Plan to be published in autumn

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Cycling is to be the focus of a new national plan to be published by the government this autumn.

02 Jul 09

by chris lenth

Wanted: Regional Development Manager for 'Rotorua in Gear'‏

tags:

Bike NZ

Regional Development Manager - Rotorua

Fixed Term: Three Years

URL:

http://can.org.nz

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2009 CAN Do: November 14 - 15, New Plymouth

This year's CAN Do, CAN's annual members' get-together, will be held in New Plymouth on Saturday and Sunday 14 - 15 November.

New Plymouth

The weekend will include CAN's AGM, workshops, training, rides, plenty of food and drink, and a chance to catch up with fellow "CANners" from around New Zealand.