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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220329T090000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220312
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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/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220114
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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/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220112T053000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220112T073000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211204T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211204T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T002557Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211116
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SUMMARY:Taumutu and Te Tiriti (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! \nTaumutu and Te Tiriti (Monday 15th November) \nThe Taumutu and Te Tiriti workshop builds on the knowledge gained in the previous workshop so we suggest our members sign up for this after they have completed the other course. The workshop covers the history of the Treaty of Waitangi and the impacts on the local people and you will leave with a much more comprehensive understanding of pre and post treaty context.
URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/taumutu-and-te-tiriti/
LOCATION:Taumutu Marae\, 136 Pohau Road\, Leeston\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211021
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SUMMARY:Grow-safe refresher / Certified Handler Courses
DESCRIPTION:Many farmers are aware their Grow Safe certificates will be expiring soon and there are also new Certified Handler requirements for those working with chemicals. \nIn order to help farmers keep up to date with the safe use of Agrichemicals\, ESAI is coordinating  two events which will enable up to 24 Ellesmere farmers to meet these requirements in one day\, without leaving the district.\nThe first course on Tuesday 19 October is almost fully booked (10 of 12 places taken; the Growsafe Refresher course will run in the morning; Certified Handler course in the afternoon).\nA second course will be run on Wednesday 20 October depending on demand. Courses will be facilitated by Educhem.\nThe cost is $595+GST for both (normally $995+).  Anyone needing a full Growsafe and Certified handler qualification can be accommodated for $700+GST but they would need to attend for a full day and half.\nVenue:  Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\nTo secure your place\,  contact Jo Fearn (021 030 4783 jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz
URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/grow-safe-refresher-certified-handler-courses-2/
LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211020
DTSTAMP:20260429T200510
CREATED:20211001T041618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T042050Z
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SUMMARY:Grow-safe refresher / Certified Handler Courses
DESCRIPTION:Many farmers are aware their Grow Safe certificates will be expiring soon and there are also new Certified Handler requirements for those working with chemicals. \nIn order to help farmers keep up to date with the safe use of Agrichemicals\, ESAI is coordinating  two events which will enable up to 24 Ellesmere farmers to meet these requirements in one day\, without leaving the district.\nThe first course on Tuesday 19 October is almost fully booked (10 of 12 places taken; the Growsafe Refresher course will run in the morning; Certified Handler course in the afternoon).\nA second course will be run on Wednesday 20 October depending on demand. Courses will be facilitated by Educhem.\nThe cost is $595+GST for both (normally $995+).  Anyone needing a full Growsafe and Certified handler qualification can be accommodated for $700+GST but they would need to attend for a full day and half.\nVenue:  Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\nTo secure your place\,  contact Jo Fearn (021 030 4783 jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz
URL:https://esai.co.nz/event/grow-safe-refresher-certified-handler-courses/
LOCATION:Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall.\, 133 Harts Road\, Lakeside\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Fearn":MAILTO:jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz
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