Term 4 Nightclasses Vacancies
We still have vacancies in the following Term 4 Nightclasses beginning from Tuesday 25th October
MONDAY NIGHTS STARTING 31 OCTOBER
Cake Decorating for Beginners
Cake Decorating Christmas Bauble Cupcakes
Cake Decorating - Decorate a Fun Chocolate Cake
Cooking Experience the Flavours of Asia
Guitar for Beginners
Guitar Intermediate
Photography for Beginners
Pilates for Beginners Level 1B
Spanish for Beginners
Watercolour Painting for Beginners
TUESDAY NIGHTS STARTING 25 OCTOBER
Beekeeping Intro Course
Candle Making 1 November
Candle Making 22 November
Cooking International Street Food
Cooking Experience Flavours from Around the World
Photography Beyond Beginners
Sign Language for Beginners Level 1B
Special Effects Makeup
Stone Carving for Beginners
Ukulele for Beginners
Ukulele Intermediate
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS STARTING 26 OCTOBER
Barista (Intro Course)
Christmas Wreath Making 9 November
Christmas Wreath Making 16 November
Cooking a Taste of Spain
Cooking Practical Indian Cooking
Drawing - Learn to Draw
Meditation/Mindfulness
Yoga for Beginners
THURSDAY NIGHTS STARTING 27 OCTOBER
Barista Intro Course
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
Basket Weaving 26 November
Cheese Making 5 November
Jewellery Making 26 November
Patchwork 5 & 6 November
Printmaking 19 & 20 November
Soap Making 5 November
For further information and enrolment please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz... or email ace@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 033520701
What workplace change would you like to see most?
This coming Monday is Labour Day in New Zealand. This public holiday marks when the eight-hour workday and 48-hour workweek became law in 1899. The idea started with Samuel Parnell, a carpenter in Wellington, who in 1840 refused to work more than eight hours a day. Since skilled workers were in short supply, his employer had to agree.
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.
Do you feel that we have reached the ideal in working environments yet? What rights are you passionate about relating to employment? Share your thoughts!
Have your say on Canterbury’s public transport
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.
$100 Petrol vouchers go to...
Congratulations to this week's winners:
Sam Fuller from Red Beach
Johanna Mortis from Saint Clair
Matthew Hardy from Kelburn
Anne Fahey from Woolston
They've each won a $100 petrol voucher.
If you're a winner, get in touch here.
Not a winner this week? There's always next week!
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