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Cat Rescue is on fundraising website called Webfair

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

We are one of 13 charities that have goods donated (by the community and business) to be sold with the proceeds to go to the nominated Charities.

AUCTION/FAIR CLOSES THIS THURSDAY AT 8.30 SO HOP ON LINE NOW.

$1 reserve with over 90+ items put up by our supporters.  1/2 of the items so far do not have bids on them and about 10 amazing products only have a bid of $1 SO BARGINS TO BE HAD.

Please can we have your support by login on and having a look or bidding.  Spread the word amongst your friends and family.  I personally think this site will become bigger than on line buying sites  (that started small) but will only be as successful as community support.  WILL ALL PROCEEDS (APART FROM A $1 CHARGE PER SALE TO MAINTAIN THE SITE) GOING TO CHARITY.

Not just Cat Rescue Christchurch but also the other charites ie

Age Concern
Belfast Rugby Club (Local)
Cat Rescue Christchurch (Local)
Child Rescue
Children's Autism
Cholmondelely Children's Centre (Local)
Diabetes Christchurch Society (Local)
Fill your Lunchbox (Local)
Graeme Dingle Foundation
Make a Wish Foundation
Papanui High School's PTA Fundraiser (Local)
Shavanti Bhavan Children's Project
Wildlife Hospital (Local).

I personally brought 3 items in last auction/fair for $10 and one of those items were some Zeira Shoes for $5. I supported 3 charities in my sale.  Bargin buy's and easy normal and secure payment options.  As with other online sites delivery option is postage (either at the sellers or buyers cost) but for the local items it is pick up in time for xmas.

Have a look and if you don't like anything, there is always the option to process a $5 donation to any of the charities indicated.

Enjoy and merry xmas.


Psss if you want to know about other auctions starting on this site or be into entering competitions for giveaway prizes like the WEBFAIR facebook page.  They will keep you upto date for the chance to get more bargins in the future.

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Have your say on Canterbury’s public transport

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Canterbury residents are being encouraged to have their say on public transport in the region.

Environment Canterbury has released its draft public transport plan and is seeking submissions.

The draft plan outlines a vision for public transport in the region and notes key priorities such as improving the environment, growing patronage, accessibility, innovation and technology, and affordability.

‘‘Public transport takes many forms with communities across our region,’’ councillor Peter Scott said.

‘‘With limited funding available, we need to make sure we make the best decisions to deliver a public transport network that is integrated with urban development, innovative and meets the needs of new and existing customers.

‘‘Effective public transport is the lifeline that connects us to work, school, recreation and our friends and family, so it is important we get this right.’’

The Canterbury’s population is growing and by 2050, it is projected 700,000 people will be living in Greater Christchurch.

The draft plan covers public transport for the region, which includes the Metro service (Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri), MyWay by Metro in Timaru, Total Mobility and Community Vehicle Trusts.

It was developed in partnership with local councils and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

Environment Canterbury has been planning to step up its public transport efforts by increasing the frequency of existing services and introducing mass rapid transport in Greater Christchurch.

But these plans have been stalled by a lack of public transport funding in the Government’s 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme.

A proposal to allow people to travel with domestic pets is also included in the draft plan.

Having pets on buses has been successfully trial in other parts of New Zealand, councillor Joe Davies said.

‘‘We’re keen to understand what controls are needed for our bus users in Greater Christchurch and Timaru to be comfortable with pets on public transport.

It is proposed to allow adult passengers to bring a single pet on board, as long it is in an approved carrier at off-peak times, weekdays between 9am and 3pm or after 6pm, and during weekends.

Another proposal would loosen those restrictions in future to allow for leashed and muzzled dogs and increasing the limit to two pets per passenger.

‘‘We want to gauge how people feel about these proposals. Now is the time to have your say,’’ Davies said.

Submissions close on Thursday, October 24.

■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.

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As more skilled workers arrived, employers tried to change working conditions, but Parnell and others kept pushing for better rights. In 1890, Parnell led a Labour Day parade of 1,500 people to promote the eight-hour day. He passed away shortly after, and nine years later, Labour Day became an official public holiday.

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