<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><!--RSS generated by Windows SharePoint Services V3 RSS Generator on 17/05/2012 9:14:15 a.m.--><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="/news-and-notices/events/_layouts/RssXslt.aspx?List=02778250-629c-4a0d-8bce-4393ff5bdebc" version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Environment Canterbury Events</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events</link><description>Upcoming Events from Environment Canterbury</description><lastBuildDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 21:14:15 +1200</lastBuildDate><generator>SharePoint Server 2007</generator><ttl>60</ttl><image><title>Environment Canterbury Events</title><url>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/_layouts/images/homepage.gif</url><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events</link></image><item><title>World Championship Mountain Bike Night Racing Series</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/world-championship-mountain-bike-night-racing-series-20-06-2012.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventsworld-championship-mountain-bike-night-racing-series-20-06-2012.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Blue Dog Events have been running mountain bike night races since the mid 1990’s. In 2006 the series was renamed the World Championship Night Racing Series in recognition of the competitiveness of riders racing in this series……for many years on the start line I’d say, ‘its not the World Champs, take it easy’. This usually fell on deaf ears and the riders would then take off like they were racing in a World Champ race... hence it has now become The World Champsionship MTB Night Racing Series. for more information please go the the <a href="http://www.bluedogevents.co.nz/default.asp?PageID=22845" target="_blank">Blue Dog Events Website</a>.<br>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:00:00 +1200</pubDate></item><item><title>World Championship Mountain Bike Night Racing Series</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/world-championship-mountain-bike-night-racing-series-13-06-2012.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventsworld-championship-mountain-bike-night-racing-series-13-06-2012.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Blue Dog Events have been running mountain bike night races since the mid 1990’s. In 2006 the series was renamed the World Championship Night Racing Series in recognition of the competitiveness of riders racing in this series……for many years on the start line I’d say, ‘its not the World Champs, take it easy’. This usually fell on deaf ears and the riders would then take off like they were racing in a World Champ race... hence it has now become The World Champsionship MTB Night Racing Series. for more information please go the the <a href="http://www.bluedogevents.co.nz/default.asp?PageID=22845" target="_blank">Blue Dog Events Website</a>.<br>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:00:00 +1200</pubDate></item><item><title>World Championship Mountain Bike Night Racing Series</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/world-championship-mountain-bike-night-racing-series06-06-2012.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventsworld-championship-mountain-bike-night-racing-series06-06-2012.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Blue Dog Events have been running mountain bike night races since the mid 1990’s. In 2006 the series was renamed the World Championship Night Racing Series in recognition of the competitiveness of riders racing in this series……for many years on the start line I’d say, ‘its not the World Champs, take it easy’. This usually fell on deaf ears and the riders would then take off like they were racing in a World Champ race... hence it has now become The World Champsionship MTB Night Racing Series. for more information please go the the <a href="http://www.bluedogevents.co.nz/default.asp?PageID=22845" target="_blank">Blue Dog Events Website</a>.<br>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:00:00 +1200</pubDate></item><item><title>World Championship Mountain Bike Night Racing Series</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/world-championship-mountain-bike-night-racing-series-30-05-2012.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventsworld-championship-mountain-bike-night-racing-series-30-05-2012.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Blue Dog Events have been running mountain bike night races since the mid 1990’s. In 2006 the series was renamed the World Championship Night Racing Series in recognition of the competitiveness of riders racing in this series……for many years on the start line I’d say, ‘its not the World Champs, take it easy’. This usually fell on deaf ears and the riders would then take off like they were racing in a World Champ race... hence it has now become The World Champsionship MTB Night Racing Series. for more information please go the the <a href="http://www.bluedogevents.co.nz/default.asp?PageID=22845" target="_blank">Blue Dog Events Website</a>.<br>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 10:00:00 +1200</pubDate></item><item><title>World Championship Mountain Bike Night Racing Series</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/world-championship-mountain-bike-night-racing-series-23-05-2012.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventsworld-championship-mountain-bike-night-racing-series-23-05-2012.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Blue Dog Events have been running mountain bike night races since the mid 1990’s. In 2006 the series was renamed the World Championship Night Racing Series in recognition of the competitiveness of riders racing in this series……for many years on the start line I’d say, ‘its not the World Champs, take it easy’. This usually fell on deaf ears and the riders would then take off like they were racing in a World Champ race... hence it has now become The World Champsionship MTB Night Racing Series. for more information please go the the <a href="http://www.bluedogevents.co.nz/default.asp?PageID=22845" target="_blank">Blue Dog Events Website</a>.<br>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 09:00:00 +1200</pubDate></item><item><title>Yaldhurst Girl Guiding District Open Day</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/yaldhurst-girl-guiding-district-open-day.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventsyaldhurst-girl-guiding-district-open-day.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[This is an open day to show the public what the Girl Guides do. There will be fun activities focusing on healthy issues, bike rides, zumba, orienteering, games and crafts. So if you want to get involved come along.<br>
<br>
If you would like to find out more information please contact Kimberley 03 348 2617/ 0273 543 073<br>
Melissa 03 354 2441/ 0211 670 329<br>
<br>
Guides runs on Wednesday evenings from 6 until 8pm at St Marks Church, Withells Road, Christchurch.<br>
<strong><br>
</strong>
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 09:30:00 +1200</pubDate></item><item><title>World Championship Mountain Bike Night Racing Series</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/world-championship-mountain-bike-night-racing-series-16-05-2012.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventsworld-championship-mountain-bike-night-racing-series-16-05-2012.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Blue Dog Events have been running mountain bike night races since the mid 1990’s. In 2006 the series was renamed the World Championship Night Racing Series in recognition of the competitiveness of riders racing in this series……for many years on the start line I’d say, ‘its not the World Champs, take it easy’. This usually fell on deaf ears and the riders would then take off like they were racing in a World Champ race... hence it has now become The World Champsionship MTB Night Racing Series. for more information please go the the <a href="http://www.bluedogevents.co.nz/default.asp?PageID=22845" target="_blank">Blue Dog Events Website</a>.<br>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 +1200</pubDate></item><item><title>St Pauls School senior Syndicate Outdoor Education</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/st-pauls-school-senior-syndicate-outdoor-education.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventsst-pauls-school-senior-syndicate-outdoor-education.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[<br>
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 10:00:00 +1200</pubDate></item><item><title>World Championship Mountain Bike Night Racing Series</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/world-championship-mountain-bike-night-racing-series-09-05-2012.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventsworld-championship-mountain-bike-night-racing-series-09-05-2012.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Blue Dog Events have been running mountain bike night races since the mid 1990’s. In 2006 the series was renamed the World Championship Night Racing Series in recognition of the competitiveness of riders racing in this series……for many years on the start line I’d say, ‘its not the World Champs, take it easy’. This usually fell on deaf ears and the riders would then take off like they were racing in a World Champ race... hence it has now become The World Champsionship MTB Night Racing Series. for more information please go the the <a href="http://www.bluedogevents.co.nz/default.asp?PageID=22845" target="_blank">Blue Dog Events Website</a>.<br>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 09:00:00 +1200</pubDate></item><item><title>Regional Water Management Committee meeting</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/regional-water-management-committee-meeting.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventsregional-water-management-committee-meeting.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 03:00:00 +1200</pubDate></item><item><title>World Championship Mountain Bike Night Racing Series</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/world-championship-mountain-bike-night-racing-series.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventsworld-championship-mountain-bike-night-racing-series.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Blue Dog Events have been running mountain bike night races since the mid 1990’s. In 2006 the series was renamed the World Championship Night Racing Series in recognition of the competitiveness of riders racing in this series……for many years on the start line I’d say, ‘its not the World Champs, take it easy’. This usually fell on deaf ears and the riders would then take off like they were racing in a World Champ race... hence it has now become The World Champsionship MTB Night Racing Series. for more information please go the the <a href="http://www.bluedogevents.co.nz/default.asp?PageID=22845" target="_blank">Blue Dog Events Website</a>.<br>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 09:00:00 +1200</pubDate></item><item><title>Wainono Lagoon Public Field Day</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/wainono-lagoon-public-field-day-290412.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventswainono-lagoon-public-field-day-290412.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Come along to this free event and learn more about this magnificent wetland. Bring the kids!<br>
<br>
<p><strong>10.30 am - 1.30 pm, Sunday 29 April 2012</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Free BBQ </li>
    <li>Fish tank displays </li>
    <li>Electro-fishing demonstration </li>
    <li>Bird watching </li>
    <li>Local history </li>
    <li>Duck calling competition </li>
    <li>Photo competition</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Location <br>
</strong>Opposite Nosh Cafe on SH 1, Waimate. Drive down the gravel road, parking will be signposted.<br>
<br>
<a href="http://ecan.govt.nz/advice/biodiversity/area/lower-waitaki/Pages/wainono.aspx">More details including registration and location map »</a></p>
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:30:00 +1200</pubDate></item><item><title>Christchurch - West Melton Zone Committee meeting - Canterbury Water</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/cw-christchurch-west-melton-committee-meeting-260412.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventscw-christchurch-west-melton-committee-meeting-260412.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/canterburywater/committees/chch-west-melton/Pages/default.aspx">Find out more about Christchurch - West Melton Zone Committee meetings »</a> 
]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:00:00 +1200</pubDate></item><item><title>Staveley Camp Bush Rescue - Anzac Day 2012</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/staveley-camp-bush-rescue.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventsstaveley-camp-bush-rescue.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[<h3>Biodiversity Action Plan Launch Event</h3>
<ul>
    <li>Electric fishing </li>
    <li>Free sausage sizzle </li>
    <li>Weed and walk </li>
    <li>Kids activity </li>
    <li>Planting demonstration </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>When:</strong> 25 April 2012, 1-4pm<br>
<strong>Where:</strong> Staveley Camp Site, Sawmill Road, Staveley<br>
<strong>What to bring:</strong> Sturdy shoes &amp; some loppers or secateurs</p>
<p><a href="mailto:biodiversity@adc.govt.nz">biodiversity@adc.govt.nz</a><br>
<br>
<a href="http://ecan.govt.nz/publications/General/staveley-camp-poster.pdf" target="_blank"><img alt="" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid" class="ms-asset-icon" src="http://ecan.govt.nz/_layouts/IMAGES/pdficon.png">Download poster</a> (1 MB)</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:00:00 +1200</pubDate></item><item><title>Ashburton Zone Committee meeting - Canterbury Water</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/cw-ashburton-zone-committee-meeting-240412.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventscw-ashburton-zone-committee-meeting-240412.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Ashburton Zone Committee meeting<br>
<br>
Location: Hinds.<br>
<br>
<a href="http://ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/canterburywater/committees/ashburton/Pages/default.aspx">Find out more about Ashburton Zone Committee meetings »</a> 
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +1200</pubDate></item><item><title>Kaikoura Zone Water Management Committee meeting</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/cw-kaikoura-zone-committee-meeting-240412.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventscw-kaikoura-zone-committee-meeting-240412.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Kaikoura Zone Water Management Committee meeting<br>
<br>
Clarence School Hall, Clarence. <br>
<br>
<a href="http://ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/canterburywater/committees/kaikoura/Pages/default.aspx">Find out more about Kaikoura Zone Committee meetings »</a> 
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:30:00 +1200</pubDate></item><item><title>Finance &amp; Audit Committee meeting</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/finance-audit-committee-meeting-190412.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventsfinance-audit-committee-meeting-190412.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Finance &amp; Audit Committee meeting<br>
<br>
Location: Ellesmere.
]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:00:00 +1200</pubDate></item><item><title>Ashburton Pest Managent Liaison Committee meeting</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/ashburton-pmlc-130412.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventsashburton-pmlc-130412.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Ashburton Pest Management Liaison Committee meeting<br>
<br>
Location: Federated Farmers, Ashburton
]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:00:00 +1200</pubDate></item><item><title>Draft RIP Stakeholder &amp; Public Meetings - Canterbury Water</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/cw-draft-rip-public-meeting-110412.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventscw-draft-rip-public-meeting-110412.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Draft RIP Stakeholder &amp; Public Meetings <br>
<br>
Westend Hall, Malby Ave, Timaru<br>
<br>
<ul>
    <li>Session 1: 2.30-4 pm LW, OOP, UW Zone workshop</li>
    <li>Session 2:  4-5 pm  Rūnanga appointments</li>
    <li>Session 3: 7-9 pm Public &amp; Stakeholder Meeting</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/canterburywater/committees/regional-committee/Pages/regional-implementation-programme.aspx">
<p>Find out more about &amp; read the Draft RIP »</p>
</a>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:30:00 +1200</pubDate></item><item><title>Upper Hinds River Rating District Committee Meeting</title><link>http://ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/events/pages/upper-hinds-river-rating-mtg-120312.aspx</link><guid>/news-and-notices/eventsupper-hinds-river-rating-mtg-120312.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Meeting details: </strong></p>
<p>Southern Rugby Football Club, Hinds Domain and Mayfield Domain, Ashburton</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:30:00 +1200</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
