BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://esai.co.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20200404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20200926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20210403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20210925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20220402T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20220924T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20230401T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20230923T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240812T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240812T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20240722T033707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T033707Z UID:10673-1723491000-1723498200@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:ESAI AGM DESCRIPTION:ESAI’s AGM is on12 August 2024 being held at the Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall from 7:30pm. \nThe meeting will include: \nDave Tilson – local pest control efforts; \nDavid Birkett – Board member and representative of Federated Farmers. He will be giving an overview of Federated Farmers and what it does including the influence the organisation has on policy changes since the change in government. \nA light supper and refreshments will be available. \nThis is an opportunity for members to engage with each other and provide input/feedback on the work ESAI is undertaking. \nThe Committee is actively seeking applications for Committee members. Anyone interested in joining the group should contact the secretary Craig Croft by emailing clc@shirley.school.nz or phoning/texting 021 051 8472 URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/esai-agm/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AGM-photo-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240725T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240725T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20240623T233425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T210637Z UID:10653-1721901600-1721916000@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:POSTPONED - The Future of Farm Environment Planning DESCRIPTION:This workshop has been postponed. New date TBC \nThis workshop will be facilitated by Rural Consulting and is FREE to attend. \nBenefits of attending this workshop: \n\n\n\nLeave with a sound understanding of what is required to meet the Land and Water Management section of the NZFAP+ standard.\nPresentation on Freshwater Farm Plans\, what they are built on\, how they compare to the existing approach to farm environmental planning and the future potential.\nUnderstand how ECan may integrate FWFP’s into existing auditing frameworks to reduce duplication.\nGain practical insights from supply company representative on how Environmental Planning on farm can be utilized to promote our products in the market.\nAn opportunity to sit down for a FREE 1-1 session with a consultant from Rural Consulting Ltd to discuss farm environmental planning on your property or update existing FEPs.\n\n\n\nRefreshments and food will be provided. \nFor more information and to book your place on this workshop get in touch with Jo \nEmail jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or call/text 0210 304 783 URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/the-future-of-farm-environment-planning/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG-2060-scaled-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240705T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240705T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20240623T232714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T035149Z UID:10651-1720173600-1720188000@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Is it all Hot Air??? GHG & Climate Change Workshop DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about GHG & Climate Change and how it could impact you and your farm in the future. \nThis workshop will be facilitated by Rural Consulting and is FREE to attend. \nBenefits of attending this workshop: \n\n\n\nLeave with a sound understanding of what is required to meet the Greenhouse Gas and Climate Change section of the NZFAP+ standard.\nUpdate on Agricultural Emissions and the expected pathway forward based on recent government announcements.\nUnderstand what current mitigations are available to farmers now and into the future based on an update from a Principal Scientist  from the NZ GHG Research Centre.\nGain practical insights into how farm systems can be adapted to improve/maintain profitability while lowering emissions.\nAn opportunity to sit down for a FREE 1-1 session with a consultant from Rural Consulting Ltd to calculate your farm GHG footprint.\n\n\n\nRefreshments and food will be provided. \nFor more information and to book your place on this workshop get in touch with Jo \nEmail jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or call/text 0210 304 783 URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/is-it-all-hot-air-ghg-climate-change-workshop/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Lagoon-SR-26-8-17-35-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240613T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240613T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20240516T020301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T225359Z UID:10645-1718272800-1718287200@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:What's in the Water? Freshwater Management Workshop -FREE DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be facilitated by Rural Consulting and is FREE to attend. \nBenefits of attending this workshop: \n\nLeave with a sound understanding of what is required to meet the Freshwater Management section of the NZFAP+ standard and why these requirements exist.\nUnderstand Mātauranga Māori and how it relates to water.\nFind out what current testing options are available to assess water quality and what the results mean for your waterbody.\nGet a practical demonstration into how to complete Stream health Monitoring following the NIWA SHMAK protocols.\nTake part in the collection of an eDNA and Hills Laboratories Surface Water Quality test.\nAn opportunity to sit down for a 1-1 session with a consultant from Rural Consulting Ltd to cover the following:\n\nDiscuss the results for any water testing you may have already conducted and what these mean for the health of your waterbody.\nGain access to templates/resources which support you to undertake your own water quality sampling.\nDiscuss NZFAP+ requirements and what is required to be audit ready.\n\n\n\nRefreshments and food will be provided. \nFor more information and to book your place on this workshop get in touch with Jo \nEmail jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or call/text 0210 304 783 URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/whats-in-the-water-freshwater-management-workshop-free/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/22.8.12-Birdlings-Brook-Lochheads-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240530T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240530T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20240508T012709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T004018Z UID:10629-1717063200-1717077600@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Soil Health to Maintain Wealth Workshop DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be facilitated by Rural Consulting and is FREE to attend. \nBenefits of attending this workshop: \n\nLeave with a sound understanding of what is required to meet the Nutrient Management and Soil Health section of the NZFAP+ standard and why these requirements exist.\nUpdate from a FAR representative on some of the recent trials relating to soil health and nutrient management.\nUnderstand what current and new technologies are available to assist you with nutrient and soil health management.\nGain a practical demonstration on how to complete a Visual Soil Assessment (VSA) and what they tell us about soil health and hear from DR Charles Merfield about the importance of soil health and the latest science on what you can do to best improve you soils without the use of fertilizer.\nHear firsthand from a local farmer how they have been adapting their farm system to increase soil health and the economics involved.\nAn opportunity to sit down for a 1-1 session with a consultant from Rural Consulting Ltd to cover the following:\n\nUpdate of Overseer Nutrient Budget in preparation for audit/farm system change.\nGain access to templates/resources which support the monitoring of soil health.\nDiscuss NZFAP+ requirements and what is required to be audit ready.\n\n\n\nThings for attendees to bring along to the event: \n\nLogin details for Overseer account.\nCompleted Overseer Nutrient Budget template which was sent out with event invite.\n\nSuitable footwear for a brief walk to a paddock to complete example VSA \nRefreshments and food will be provided. \nFor more information and to book your place on this workshop please contact Harry Millar from Rural Consulting\nEmail him at harry@ruralconsulting.co.nz or give him a call or text 027 774 7770 URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/soil-health-to-maintain-wealth-workshop/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Soil-workshop-advert-photo-scaled-e1715131716522.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240516T083000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240516T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20240226T002934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T013034Z UID:10580-1715848200-1715877000@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Growsafe & Worksafe Certified Handler DESCRIPTION:Do you require a Worksafe Certified Handler Certificate for your agri-chemical use on farm? \nDo you need to renew your Growsafe Certificate? \nDo your farm staff need their Growsafe Certificate? \nEllesmere Sustainable Agriculture and Educhem are providing these qualifications at a subsidised rate for our members and their staff and families. \nNon-members are also eligible for discounts. \nFood & refreshments will be provided. \nRegistration for this event is essential. Prices on application. \nPlease contact Jo Fearn to register your interest and to ask questions \nEmail: jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or call/text 0210 304 783 URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/growsafe-worksafe-certified-handler/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_2727-scaled-1-e1708654223758.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240509T083000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240509T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20240226T003917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T031856Z UID:10593-1715243400-1715272200@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Rabobank-FREE Financial Skills Workshop-Module 1. DESCRIPTION:Did you know that farm financial statements can be one of the most useful and also one of the least used\nreports for many farming businesses? \nThrough Module One\, you will gain an understanding of how to read and interpret these reports and what they can tell you about your business. \nYour bank is a key stakeholder in your business. \nThis workshop will explore how banks assess you and your business along with sharing a number of tips to help make this important relationship as beneficial as possible. \nThis workshop is a collaboration between Rabobank and ESAI and is open to anyone to attend no matter who you bank with. \nRegistration for this FREE event is through Rabobank. Please click on the link and follow instructions indicating that you want to attend the workshop at Lakeside Hall in Leeston. \nNZ Financial Skills Workshops (eventsair.com) \nIf you have further questions email: jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or call/text 0210 304 783 URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/rabobank-free-financial-skills-workshop-module-1/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_5538-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240502T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240502T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20240313T035026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T225207Z UID:10602-1714644000-1714658400@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Nailing Winter Grazing-Free Workshop DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be facilitated by Rural Consulting and is free to attend. \nBenefits of attending:\n– FEP Auditors are reporting that some farmers are being tripped up / down graded due to winter grazing requirements.\n– Leave with a sound understanding of what is required to meet the Management of Crops and Winter Grazing section of the NZFAP+ standard and why these requirements exist.\n– Update from a Regional Council representative on what is happening with IWG rules regionally and how Canterbury farmers have been performing.\n– Understand what tools are available to assist with your winter grazing management and providing evidence.\n– Gain a deeper insight into what good winter management practices look like in the paddock.- An opportunity to sit down for a 1-1 session with a consultant from Rural Consulting Ltd to cover the following:\no A desktop mock audit / review of your current winter grazing plans and how these stack up against NZFAP+ and FEP audit requirements.\no Where to access resources to assist you with your winter grazing planning.\no Create your winter grazing plan for 2024. \nAlso hear from local dairy farmer Deane Parker about innovative wintering solutions that he is trialing on his farm near Hororata. \nPlease contact Jo Fearn to register your interest and to ask questions \nEmail: jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or call/text 0210 304 783 URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/nailing-winter-grazing-free-workshop/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IWG-Advert-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240418T083000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240418T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20240223T015321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T022924Z UID:10576-1713429000-1713457800@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Now Fully Booked -FREE First Aid Training DESCRIPTION:This course is now FULLY BOOKED – Thank you \nRob Eggers from SFA Training is once again facilitating a First Aid Training Course in partnership with ESAI. \nThe full day course will cover: \n\nCPR/choking in adult/child and infants.\nCommon medical emergencies heart attack/stroke etc.\nBurns/fractures/traumas and life threatening bleeding.\n\nThis course is offered Free of Charge to ESAI members\, their families\, farm staff and others in the local community. \nFood and refreshments will be provided. \nNumbers are limited\, bookings are essential. \nPlease contact Jo to reserve your spot!! \njo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or 0210 304 783 URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/first-aid-training/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_2770-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240411T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20240313T033337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T025111Z UID:10600-1712829600-1712844000@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:NZFAP+ Farm Mapping To Tell Your Story-Free Workshop DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be facilitated by Rural Consulting \nBenefits of attending: \n\nLeave with a sound understanding of what mapping and recording is required to meet the NZFAP+ standard and why these requirements exist; understand how you can meet the likely mapping and recording requirements for Fresh Water Farm Plans.\nWith the demise of Production Wise\, find out about alternative programs you could use. Hear from fellow farmers what mapping and recording tools they use – what are the pros\, cons and costs?\n\nAn opportunity to sit down for a 1-1 session with a consultant from Rural Consulting to create your own farm map. These can be imported into any mapping programme or printed onto A3 / A4 tear off pads or onto whiteboards. \nPlease contact Jo Fearn to book your place and to ask questions. \nEmail: jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or call/text 0210 304 783 URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/nzfap-farm-mapping-to-tell-your-story-free-workshop/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_4924-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240130T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240130T133000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20231220T015323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T015323Z UID:9906-1706601600-1706621400@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Free IFP Workshop-People and HR DESCRIPTION:  \nIntegrated Farm Planning\nPeople and HR Workshop\nTues 30th Jan  7:45am-1:30pm \nAt Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall \nAre you wanting to: \n\nUnderstand and enhance the communication and culture in your work place?\nGain ideas to support effective and efficient work places?\nBe confident you are meeting your legal obligations?\nImprove your Health & safety processes\nReceive templates that will help with your HR management?\nWork towards FAP PLUS accreditation?\n\nIf you answered yes to any of these or if you work with family\, contractors and employees then this workshop will be a great opportunity for you to find out more and develop a plan! \nConsultants from BakerAg along with Lynda Balfour- Rural Health & Safety Consultant and Sarah Watson – People Expert\, will be bringing you this informative and interactive morning workshop. \nThis workshop is provided FREE OF CHARGE and is available for all to attend\, members and non members welcome. \nThe morning workshop will include food and refreshments. \nPlaces are limited and registration is essential. \nPlease register online at our humanitix page : \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/ifp-workshop-h-and-s-and-people \nOR get in touch with Jo at 0210 304 783  or email jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz \n                URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/free-ifp-workshop-people-and-hr/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_5536-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230531T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230531T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20230510T011902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T012626Z UID:6287-1685525400-1685536200@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Free Mahinga Kai Workshop DESCRIPTION:Everyone Welcome at\n Te Pā o Moki Marae Taumutu \n  \nESAI and the Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai Project would like to invite you to attend a morning workshop to discuss mahinga kai values around Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere. Our speakers at the workshop will include: \n\nSophie McGregor from the Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai Project who will give an update on their project and some history on Taumutu.\nSteve Carrick- will discuss his role as Pou Mātai Kō at ECan.\nChannell Thoms- will present on Kākahi (freshwater mussels)\, Kēkēwai (freshwater crayfish) and other important mahinga kai species found in the area.\nSylvia McAslan will discuss mahinga kai considerations for FEP’s.\n\nIt is hoped that this workshop will help to bring attention to the aligned beliefs between farmers and iwi relating to the protection of land and water and how we can all work together to continue to improve the health of the local ecosystems in the Ellesmere area. \nFarmers joining this workshop can receive an attendance certificate which can assist in reaching FEP goals and audit reporting. \nAs part of this workshop Te Taumutu Rūnanga will be offering morning tea and a light lunch.\nThere will also be an opportunity for those attending to have a walk around Te Repo Orariki following kai. \nBookings are essential for catering purposes so please contact Jo to find out more and book your space. \nEmail  jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or call 0210304783 \n    URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/free-mahinga-kai-workshop/ LOCATION:Te Pā o Moki Marae Taumutu\, Corner Pohau & Gullivers Road\, Taumutu\, Selwyn\, 7683\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230428T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230428T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20230404T233300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T010941Z UID:5758-1682703000-1682717400@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Growing Your Farming Destiny DESCRIPTION:Growing Your Farming Destiny…. \nThis event is a social get together for farmers and rural folk from around the region to celebrate the work that has been achieved by Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture Inc and their members in the last 3 years and also to examine what the future of farming could look like both here in NZ and globally. \nSarah Perriam-Lampp\, of Sarah’s Country\, will host the event and will be chatting to a panel of guests about their own farming stories and what they see as the upcoming changes and challenges in the farming sector. They will discuss how we can elevate our farming environmental story with accreditations\, verifications and story telling to the consumer. Sarah is excited about having robust conversations with the panel and questions from the audience will be encouraged. Panelists are: \nHamish Gow-Professorial Chair in Global Value Chains and Trade and Independent Ministerial appointee on the Fonterra Milk Price Panel. \nRhy Roberts-CEO of Align Farms and the 2022 Zanda McDonald Award Winner. \nTim Jones-Founder & CEO of Grow Food\, NZ’s first qualified B Corp Consultant. \nMandy Bell-Central Otago Deer farmer. Chair of Deer Industry NZ and Wai Wanaka. \n Gabi & Doug Micheal– Gladfield Malt-5th generation family of Barley growers in the heart of Canterbury. \nThe evening will include live music from a young local musician as well as dinner and a cash bar and a chance to go in the draw to win a $250 Hunting & Fishing voucher if you participate in our survey!! \nTickets for this event are $10 per person so grab your friends\, neighbours and family and enjoy a great night out!! \nTo purchase tickets to this event go to: https://events.humanitix.com/growing-your-farming-destiny URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/growing-your-farming-destiny/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GROWING-YOUR-FARMING-DESTINY-Facebook-Event-Cover-002.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230307T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20230208T025742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T231806Z UID:5258-1678179600-1678204800@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Intensive Winter Grazing Information Drop-In Day DESCRIPTION:  \n\nDo you use winter feed crops on your farm?\nAre you still confused about the new winter grazing rules?\nStill not sure if you need a consent?\nDo you need help with your consent application?\n\nESAI are teaming up with Environment Canterbury to provide one on one information for farmers about the new winter grazing rules and how they could impact you and your farming system.\nWe will be hosting a drop in day between 9am and 4pm at Lakeside Soldiers Hall near Leeston where you can come along and speak to one of the following specialised ECan staff.\nClare McDaniel: Principal Implementation Advisor – Programme Lead – Intensive Winter Grazing\nSarah Heddell: Principal Implementation Advisor – Farming Land Use Systems\nSylvia McAslan: Land Management Advisor – Selwyn Te Waihora Zone\nSusannah Black: Principal Consents Planner\nRefreshments will be available all day so come along for a cuppa and get those pressing questions answered!!\n\nThis drop-in event is open to all farmers who require more information on IWG \nTo find out more\nemail  jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or call 0210304783 URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/intensive-winter-grazing-information-drop-in-day/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IWG-Advert-photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230219 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20230208T024900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T011020Z UID:5252-1676678400-1676764799@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Bioblitz at Muriwai o Whata-Postponed-New Date TBC DESCRIPTION: URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/bioblitz-at-muriwai-o-whata/ LOCATION:Muriwai o Whata ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Bioblitz.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221004T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221004T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20220922T013302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T211355Z UID:3229-1664877600-1664888400@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Intensive Winter Grazing (IWG) Workshop DESCRIPTION:Do you graze stock on crops in winter? If so the new winter grazing rules that start in November apply to you!!\nECan staff will be there to answer your questions.\nLearn about the latest research from DairyNZ\, nutritional information from PGG Wrightson and animal welfare considerations from MPI.\nCome and see what IWG alternatives you could try on your farm\n\nESAI are holding an informative and interactive workshop with the following guest speakers: \nCharlotte Westwood-Veterinary Nutritionist -PGG Wrightson Seeds-Talking about nutritional values\, benefits and considerations of different crops.\nDawn Dalley-Senior Scientist -Dairy NZ- talking about latest research on IWG and how it impacts animal behaviour and performance.\nPenny Timmer-Arends-Senior Adviser Animal Welfare -MPI -Animal welfare considerations and requirements under Animal Welfare Act.\nSarah Heddell-Principal Implementation Advisor -ECan -New IWG regulations coming into effect and what impacts they will have.\nDeane Parker & Sue Cumberworth – Quorum Sense-Multi-species winter crops and bale grazing as winter grazing alternatives\n\nThis is your chance to ask questions and find out more!!\nThis workshop is free and open to everyone to attend and includes a light lunch afterwards\n\nTo find out more or to register for this event please\nemail  jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or call 0210304783 URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/intensive-winter-grazing-iwg-workshop/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220921T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220921T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20220902T035026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T011711Z UID:2891-1663754400-1663761600@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Pest Control workshop & launch of ESAI Trap Library DESCRIPTION:John Williamson from Pest Free Banks Peninsula will be there to talk about their project and the cross over between their work and how ESAI members can help in reducing pest numbers in the Ellesmere area. \nJohn will talk about each pest species\, correct placement of traps\, correct bait to use for each pest. He will also demonstrate how to set and unset the traps. \nFarmers/landowners will be given the opportunity to register to borrow traps on the day of the workshop. \n\nSpecific requirements of each farmer/landowner wanting to borrow traps will be assessed based on property location\, what pests have been observed\, landscape\, and vegetation considerations ie waterways\, streams\, wetlands\, trees etc. Based on this information suitable traps will be assigned.\nAn agreement will be signed by the landowner/farmer and will detail what is expected of each party.\nTraps will be loaned for a period of 3 months initially\, if catch rates are still high the landowner can apply to extend it for another 3 months to a maximum of 6 months.\n\n  \n  URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/pest-control-workshop-launch-of-esai-trap-library/ LOCATION:Harts Creek Farm\, Corner of Bluetts and Locheads Roads\, Leeston\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/download-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220824T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220824T173000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20220729T032117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T032117Z UID:2487-1661353200-1661362200@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Learn how to improve you soil DESCRIPTION:Do you want to understand your soil better and know how to maintain or improve your farm’s soil health? \nWant to ask questions about your soil type or about management issues you face? \nEllesmere Sustainable Agriculture are hosting an afternoon workshop with Abie Horrocks\, Environment Research Manager from the Foundation of Arable Research on Wednesday 24th August 3pm-5.30pm at Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall\,  hear Leeston. \nAbie will be talking about soil quality and why it matters and discussing management techniques that can help improve your soil health including: \nAvoiding bare soil \nMinimising disturbance \nIntegrating livestock \nIncreasing plant biodiversity \nMaximising below ground returns of organic matter & increasing biological soil fertility \n  \nAll ESAI members and non-members are welcome. \nAfternoon tea will be provided prior to start from 2:45pm \nPlease register your interest for this event with  Elisabeth.tinaku@esai.co.nz   or \nCall/Text: 029 201 3562 URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/learn-how-to-improve-you-soil/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Soil-workshop-advert-photo-scaled-e1715131716522.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Reid":MAILTO:Elisabeth.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220808T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220808T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20220729T031156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T031545Z UID:2476-1659985200-1659992400@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:ESAI Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture Inc invite you to their AGM to be held on Monday 8th August from 7pm at Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall\, Nr Leeston. \nIt will be an informative evening and will include presentations and reporting from all the work carried out by the Tinaku Project over the last 12 months\, results gathered from the membership survey and other news on what the group have been up too including changes to the constitution and council submissions. \nThere will also be an opportunity to sign up as a new member. \nRefreshments and a light supper will be provided. \nEnjoy good tucker and a natter with your neighbours! \nWe look forward to welcoming you. URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/2476/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_2211-scaled-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220611 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20220526T211802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T211845Z UID:2352-1654819200-1654905599@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:New chance to get your First Aid Training with free DESCRIPTION:Need First Aid Training for your farm or business? \nNeed to renew your First Aid Training? \nWant to gain unit standards 6401 & 6402? \nEllesmere Sustainable Agriculture are once again offering the opportunity to gain basic workplace First Aid Training \nThis training course is offered to ESAI members and non-members free of charge. \nAll food will be provided. \nThis is a full day course to be held on Friday 10th June at Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall\, near Leeston \nRegistration for this event is essential. Please contact Jo Fearn to register your interest \nEmail: jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or call/text 0210304783 URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/new-chance-to-get-your-first-aid-training-with-free/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_2770-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220602T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220602T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20220511T053938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T053938Z UID:2345-1654160400-1654189200@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Learn more about working on heights DESCRIPTION:Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture are hosting a full day course  for farming staff working on heights. \nYou can learn more about health & safety using harnesses at heights and gain the required unit standard 23229for working at heights on your farm. \nThis covers the use of safety harness system when working at heights. \nThis workshop will be taking place on Thursday 2nd June from 9am near Leeston\, (venue TBC) \nThis course is offered free of charge for ESAI members. \nMembers & non-members welcome. Food & refreshments will be provided. \nRegistration for this event is essential. Please contact Jo Fearn to register your interest \nEmail: jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or call/text 0210304783 URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/learn-more-about-working-on-heights/ LOCATION:Leeston\, TBC\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/download.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220530T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220531T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20220419T212309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T031556Z UID:2340-1653901200-1654016400@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:NEW DATES Agri-chemical handler course for Growsafe Certificate DESCRIPTION:Do you require a Worksafe Certified Handler Certificate for your agri-chemical use on farm? \nDo you need to renew your Growsafe Certificate? \nDo your farm staff need their Growsafe Certificate? \nEllesmere Sustainable Agriculture are providing these qualifications at a subsidised rate for our members and their staff and families. \nNon-members are also eligible for discounts. \nThis workshop will be taking place on Monday May 30 and Tuesday May 31\,  9am-5pm at Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall\, Leeston. \nFood & refreshments will be provided. \nRegistration for this event is essential. Please contact Jo Fearn to register your interest and to ask questions \nEmail: jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or call/text 0210304783 URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/agri-chemical-handler-course-to-get-your-growsafe-certificate/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_2727-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220507T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220507T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20220411T020919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T000843Z UID:2333-1651946400-1651957200@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:ESAI celebrates Rural Women DESCRIPTION:Fill Up Your Glass!! \nESAI is inviting all you lovely ladies along to an evening event to celebrate Rural Women\, enjoy sampling good wine and nibbling on delicious platters\, whilst listening to motivational speakers \nESAI presents: \nSarah Perriam – a leading voice in NZ Agriculture\, TV & Radio Host and inspirational speaker. Sarah looks forward to celebrating with you the nurturing nature of women and how to harness that in dealing with environmental and social challenges. \nOur second speaker will be: \nAngela Clifford – CEO of EATNZ and columnist who will share her journey on ‘The Food Farm’ and it’s ‘Connection to Place’ as well as the importance of growing food and community sufficiency. \nThis amazing event is being held on Friday May 6\, at Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall\, near Leeston. \nTickets are $20 on the door to include wine tasting and food \nBooking is essential contact jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or call/text  Jo on 0210304783. URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/esai-celebrates-rural-women/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220427T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220427T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20220411T021303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T021303Z UID:2336-1651050000-1651060800@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Free workshop on farm finances and success planning DESCRIPTION:Have you got questions about your farm finances that you want to ask? \nDo you need FREE help and advice on succession planning? \nWant to know how to start discussions with the family about succession planning? \nEllesmere Sustainable Agriculture are hosting a morning workshop to cover all these and more! \nGet FREE help and advice from: \n Don Chamberlain – Corporate Agri-Business Manager at Westpac\, \nMike Lay – Accountant and George Forbes- Solicitor \nThis workshop will be taking place on Wednesday April 27\, from 9am at Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall\, Leeston. \nAll ESAI members and non-members are welcome. \nAll advice received at this workshop is provided for free. Morning tea will be provided. \nRegistration for this event is essential. Please contact Jo Fearn to register your interest. \nEmail: jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or call/text 0210304783. URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/free-workshop-on-farm-finances-and-success-planning/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220331T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220331T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20220308T212912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T212912Z UID:2271-1648747800-1648755000@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Info evening about new passage from Jollies Brook to ocean DESCRIPTION:Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture Inc (ESAI) is inviting its members and any local residents to attend a public information evening on March 31 where senior ecologists will present the findings of a feasibility study into restoring a fish passage between the Rakaia River lagoon and Jollies Brook.\nThe study showed the potential for significant benefits for the environment in the area.  \n\n\n\n\nThe assessment included planning and ecological investigations to determine if there were any ‘red flags’ associated with the proposal and made recommendations for further studies to supplement known information.  \n\n\nThe feasibility study was carried out by senior ecologists from Pattle Delamore Partners (PDP) on behalf of ESAI.\n\n\nThe feasibility study concluded that opening up the waterway would provide passage for a variety of fish species to move in and out of Jollies Brook\, improve the water quality through increased volume\, reduce stagnation and restore Jollies Brook Lagoon to its former extent. \n\n\nPotential risks that were identified were possible passage of introduced predatory fish into the lagoon\, the spread of exotic plants and possible damage to the existing ecosystem. \n\n\nThe public information evening will be held on Thursday\, March 31 from 5:30pm at the Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall near Leeston.  \n\n\nDue to covid restrictions\, attendance will require vaccine passes to be shown. If you are not able to attend\, please contact Jo Fearn (jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or 0210 304783) on the below contact details prior to the event and your questions and concerns will be put to PDP on your behalf on the night.  \n\n\nThe event and Q&A session will be filmed and available to view on the ESAI website www.esai.co.nz  URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/info-evening-about-new-passage-from-jollies-brook-to-ocean/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Sequence-01.00_00_48_19.Still002.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220329T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220329T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20220308T212103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T212148Z UID:2267-1648544400-1648557000@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Greenhouse gas emissions workshop DESCRIPTION:Do you want to know more about the new requirements for GHG emissions on farm? \nDo you need help creating a plan to reduce your GHG emissions? \nWant to know more about He Waka Eke Noa? \nEllesmere Sustainable Agriculture are hosting a morning workshop with speakers from Beef&Lamb NZ and Keith Woodford\, professor of Agri-food systems at Lincoln Uni\, to discuss just these and more! \nYou will also be given the opportunity to calculate your own farm GHG number. \nThis workshop will be taking place on Tuesday 29th March from 9am at Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall\, Leeston. \nAll ESAI members and non-members are welcome. \nVaccine passes are required to attend. This event will be recorded and available to view through our website esai.co.nz and our Facebook group facebook.com/ourfarmsnewzealand. \nMorning tea will be provided. \nRegistration for this event is essential. Please contact Jo Fearn to register your interest \nEmail Jo on jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or you can call or text her on 0210304783. URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/greenhouse-gas-emissions-workshop/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/20201024_062829-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220312 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20220217T211543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T231030Z UID:2257-1646784000-1647043199@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Chainsaw courses for Ellesmere locals DESCRIPTION:Ellesmere farmers and the wider community have the opportunity to gain invaluable skills in chainsaw use\, maintenance and health & safety in specialised courses organised by Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture Inc in March. \nThe courses will vary between a one-day basic course and a two-day comprehensive course that will earn participants unit standards . \nOur courses are offered to ESAI members free of charge or to the rest of the local community at a subsidised rate. \nSo why not become a member and get the benefit of this course and future courses for free?! \nIf you are interested in attending a chainsaw course or want more information or if you want to become a new member of ESAI get in touch with Jo Fearn on jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or call 0210304783 \nPlaces for the courses are limited so be in quick to avoid disappointment. \nThe final dates will be confirmed in the coming weeks once number of participants has been confirmed. URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/chainsaw-courses-for-ellesmere-farmers/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/images-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220114 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20211122T011421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T040249Z UID:2206-1642032000-1642118399@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:First Aid Course DESCRIPTION:ESAI is offering two aid courses in January. \nA recent Growsafe & Certified Handler course highlighted that farmers are now also required to have someone on farm that has been first aid trained so ESAI wants to support farmers who may need a certificate. \nThis course is offered free of charge for ESAI members and their farm staff. For anyone else wanting to attend it is at the discounted rate of $50 pp. \nThe training will be a full day and delivered by Rob Eggers. Refreshments and food will be included. \nYou will receive more details once you sign up. To sign up please email Jo Fearn on jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz. \n  URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/first-aid-course/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Racing-the-weather-harvest-2020-scaled-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220112T053000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220112T073000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20211122T011459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T215045Z UID:2209-1641965400-1641972600@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Evening with Scott "Razor" Robertson DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Wednesday January 12\, 5.30pm \nESAI members will have a wonderful opportunity to get together and meet Scott Robertson\, one of the most colourful and successful faces in New Zealand rugby.\nScott may have been born and raised in the Bay of Plenty\, but he will always be a much-loved adopted son of Canterbury after winning numerous national and Super Rugby titles with Canterbury and Crusaders teams as player and as coach after arriving here 25 years ago.\nBeing part of so many terrific teams\, but also many heart-breaking losses\, “Razor” will have endless stories to share\, his thoughts on what made those teams tick\, what their success formula was\, and most importantly\, how they coped with set-backs.\nRunning a professional rugby franchise is like running an agricultural business\, and many of his experiences will relate to the ups and downs you all deal with in your days on the farm.\nThe pressures of trying to balance work and family is one of the biggest challenges you have in common with Razor\, and the psychological pressures this creates in our lives.\nComing from a male-dominated industry\, not unlike farming\, many professional rugby players and coaches struggle to admit when they are not coping and when they need help\, so Scott will share his thoughts about having the courage to reach out to family and friends\, and how to look out for your mates who may be struggling.\nAside from this serious issue\, there will be plenty of laughs and a chance to catch up with your friends. Razor will no doubt provide plenty of anecdotes to keep you entertained.\nAside from Scott\, we will also hear from other guest speakers.\nThe event is being held at Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall on Wed 12th Jan from 5:30pm\nTickets are $10 per person which includes a light supper. \nTo purchase tickets use this link:\nhttps://events.humanitix.com/an-evening-with-razor-roberston\nSo grab your tickets\, grab your mates\, your family members and your neighbours and come on down for a fun night!!\nSee you there!! \nUnder the new covid traffic light system  you must show your vaccine pass\, this will be checked on arrival. No Pass No Entry-Sorry for any inconvenience. URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/first-aid-course-2/ LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Racing-the-weather-harvest-2020-scaled-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211204T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T024936 CREATED:20211001T041956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T002557Z UID:2120-1638604800-1638637200@esai.co.nz SUMMARY:Ruahikihikitanga Workshop (delayed to 2022) DESCRIPTION:Te Taumatu rūnanga are offering ESAI members a variety of cultural workshops over the next few months.\nWe will cover the workshop costs ($120) for the first 20 members\, wives or partners who put their names down to attend the workshops.\nMore than 30 ESAI members have already attended and enjoyed one or two of these events earlier this year.\nThe feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and participants commented that the workshops had been “intimate\, relaxed and inclusive\, informative\, inspiring\, emotional and rewarding”.\nThe workshops will help farmers and landowners understand the significance of our local history\, culture and the values of Te Taumutu rūnanga.\nBoth workshops are held at the Taumutu Marae and will involve an authentic marae experience. The courses run between 9am and 3pm and you will be treated to the Taumutu’s famous manaaki (hospitality).\nFor more information and booking contact Jo Fearn on jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or 021 0304 783\nRemember the first 20 applicants can attend free of charge! \nRuahikihikitanga Workshop (Friday 19th November or Saturday 4th December) \nThis workshop provides an introduction to the people and place of taumutu\, so we advise our members to attend this one first. It will be an opportunity to learn about the role of mana whenua in today’s society. The workshop looks at the cultural and traditional practices of Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki ki taumutu and the history of the Selwyn district. \n  URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/ruahikihikitanga-workshop/ LOCATION:Taumutu Marae\, 136 Pohau Road\, Leeston\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esai.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Lagoon-SR-26-8-17-35-1-scaled-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR