Media Releases

04 Oct 08

by maxwel

New Executive Team for CAN

Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) welcome its new executive team for the coming year.

Release Date: 
5 October 2008

02 Oct 08

by Scorcher

Gemini Cycle-Friendly Awards Winners Announced

Gemini Cycle-Friendly Awards 2008 ThumbnailWinners for the Gemini Cycle-Friendly Awards 2008 have been announced today.
Release Date: 
3 October 2008

28 Sep 08

by Scorcher

Cycling advocates call for cyclists to vote 'with their wheels'

Cycling advocacy group Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) today launched a General Election 2008 resource to help candidates and voters who want to support cycling. The aim is to build the numbers of cyclists who vote 'with their wheels'.

Release Date: 
28 September 2008

12 Sep 08

by Scorcher

Gemini Cycle-Friendly Awards Finalists Announced

Finalists in the Gemini Cycle-Friendly Awards 2008 have been announced today.

Release Date: 
12 September 2008

11 Sep 08

by Scorcher

CAN cycle safety petition presented to Minister of Transport

The Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) has presented a 3,500-signature cycle safety petition to the Ministers of Transport, Police and Road Safety. 

Release Date: 
11 September 2008

08 Aug 08

by Scorcher

New Zealand transport strategy takes baby steps

This week the Minister of Transport, Annette King announced that the NZ Transport Strategy’s (NZTS) combined target for walking and cycling is 30% of all trips in urban areas by 2040, almost double the present figure. To help meet this target, the budget for walking and cycling will more than double over the next ten years.
Release Date: 
8 August 2008

19 Jul 08

by Scorcher

Cycling safety petition prompted by recent deaths

Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) are petitioning the Ministers of Transport, Police and Road Safety to urgently implement proposed plans to make cyclingsafer. The petition includes a 9-point plan for improving cycle safety. The petition is prompted by the recent deaths in Wellington of Des Eyre and Steve Fitzgerald.
Release Date: 
19 July 2008

20 Jun 08

by ribell

Urgent action needed after cyclist fatalities

After two cyclists were killed on 19 June, the national organisation for everyday cyclists is calling for urgent improvements in roading design and motorist behaviour.
Release Date: 
20 June 2008

18 Jun 08

by Scorcher

Cycling advocates welcome release of third party insurance discussion paper

The Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) welcomes the release of a discussion document proposing compulsory third party insurance for all motorists. The document was released today by Minister of Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven.
Release Date: 
18 June 2008

09 Jun 08

by Scorcher

Gemini Cycle-Friendly Awards 2008 nominations open

Nominations are open for the Gemini Cycle-Friendly Awards 2008. Kiwis are being asked to put forward their favourite cycling projects or cycling champions for the awards, sponsored by Gemini Bicycles and supported by the Ministry of Transport.
Release Date: 
9 June 2008
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