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Welcome aboard CAN. Check out ChainLinks magazine.

12 Nov 08

by Fiona

Bike Wise Month Feb 2009: What's in it for your Group?

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Bike Wise Bike Wise runs all of February 2009.

Is anyone in your area running an event that your group can be part of?
Or does your group have an idea for an event (e.g. social ride, bike maintenance)? Register your event by 5 December 08 and receive a co-ordinators pack (lots of free goodies, but may be limited, so best to get in quick).

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 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:

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 Dec 08

by Sridhar

Councils are still not getting the message

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General

This is something urban designer / planning experts can probably answer. I met our real estate manager at work today to discuss facilities for cyclists in our proposed new buildings in Ack and Wgtn. Came across something interesting.

03 Dec 08

by MiriamNZ

Chainlinks Dec 08

Election results and their implications for cycling; Winners of the Gemini Cycle Friendly Awards; Reports back from CAN Do in Christchurch: Bike pickup from the airport; The organisers’ view; The Aucklanders’ report; Getting people loan bikes for the rides; Technology helps with the numb bum on the Little River after CAN Do ride; Getting inspired: The Digital Strategy; Sustrans: getting people out of cars

03 Dec 08

by Scorcher

Greens welcome more cops on bikes

The Green Party today welcomes the Upper Hutt Police joining Nelson Police in allocating mountain bikes to some officers for their patrol work.

03 Dec 08

by adrian

OCVS newsletter Issue 21

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OCVS

The latest E-newsletter from the Office for the Community & Voluntary Sector is available.

02 Dec 08

by patrick

record attempt Taupo

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record attempt Taupo

02 Dec 08

by patrick

Claire at Taupo

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Claire at Taupo

02 Dec 08

by patrick

CAN at Taupo

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CAN at Taupo

01 Dec 08

by adrian

EECA Awards 2009

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EECA

EECA is accepting entries for the EECA Awards 2009. There's a category for 'Transport technologies or initiatives that change travel behaviour'.

28 Nov 08

by Scorcher

RideStrong to offer cyclists united voice in NZ

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RideStrong to offer cyclists united voice in NZ

More than one million cyclists will be invited to join a new organisation to give those on two wheels a voice in New Zealand. The RideStrong movement will be dedicated to promoting a safe and enjoyable environment for all cyclists. RideStrong was launched on the eve of New Zealand’s biggest recreational cycling event with more than 10,000 riders to take part in the annual Wattyl Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge tomorrow.

28 Nov 08

by Anne F

Seal

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Miscellaneous

28 Nov 08

by adrian

e.CAN 169 -The email bulletin of Cycling Advocates' Network, NZ-

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e.CAN

Contents:
- Harbour bridge: Transport Agency says 'Kill it', GetAcross says 'Trial it!'
- Great Harbour Way a step closer
- UK MPs say slow down for cyclists
- Bicycle production reaches 130 million units
- Credit crunch drives Brits to cycle
- Rethinking transportation safety
- Car lanes to shrink to make way for cyclists in Korea
- US cities rack up public artwork with bike racks
- European support for bicycles promotes sharing of the wheels
- Weblinks

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27 Nov 08

by chris lenth

Critical Mass police ban blocked by law lords

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/nov/26/critical-mass-london-police

Monthly London cycle ride can go ahead without notifying Met of route, lords rule

Pro-Cycling MPs

What MPs and Cabinet Ministers are pro-cycling?

CAN is working to help MPs and Cabinet Ministers make better-informed decisions relating to cycling! Check our list of over 40 pro-cycling MPs to see if yours features. Download the resource for MPs and use it to inform your own MP about the myths and facts of cycling in New Zealand.

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27 Nov 08

by Scorcher

Pro-Cycling MPs

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Pro-cycling MPs

This page provides the electorates, parties and names of pro-cycling MPs identified during CAN's pro-cycling election campaign. It also provides an information sheet for MPs.