North Canterbury News: November 26, 2020
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<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>November</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2020</strong><br />
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Volunteers ... Rangiora teenagers Hayden Wafer, left, aged 15,<br />
Amber Patterson, 15, and Rory Wafer, 13, served canapes during<br />
the fundraiser.<br />
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ahit with guests<br />
By SHELLEY TOPP<br />
Fabulousfashion for all<br />
shapes and sizesatbargain<br />
prices proved an irresistible<br />
drawcardfor 153 guests at the<br />
Cancer Society <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>’s Recycle<br />
Runway fundraiser.<br />
The show was held in the<br />
Rangiora Town Hall last<br />
Saturday evening.<br />
Eventcoordinator Tiffany<br />
Wafersaid it was thrilling to<br />
see so many peopleattending<br />
the fundraiser, which<br />
featuredprelovedfashion, as<br />
well as somenew clothing and<br />
accessories, donated by<br />
individuals and businesses.<br />
‘‘Thecrowd reallysupported<br />
our beautiful models, all of<br />
whom have family or friends<br />
affected by cancer, and<br />
listenedtoour incredible<br />
speakers who spoke<br />
personally about their cancer<br />
journey. It was very emotional<br />
and empowering.’’<br />
Whilefashionwas the focus<br />
at the show,itwas alsoheld to<br />
increasethe CancerSociety’s<br />
profile in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />
‘‘We wanted to let our<br />
communities know the<br />
Cancer Society is represented<br />
in Rangiora to workwith all of<br />
<strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong>, providing<br />
crucial support to people with<br />
cancer and their familyand,<br />
of course, to fundraise for<br />
thesecrucial support<br />
services,’’ Tiffany said.<br />
She alsothanked master of<br />
ceremonies Jane Godfrey,<br />
fashion commentatorSally<br />
Mac, violinist Fiona Pears,<br />
and the other people and<br />
businessesthat made the<br />
eventasuccess.<br />
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of Irregular Choice shoes.<br />
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High Street have stalledafter retailers<br />
expressedconcerns.<br />
They took their issues to Waimakariri<br />
District Mayor Dan Gordon.<br />
Mr Gordon saidthe retailers’ concerns<br />
centred mainly aroundthe fit with the<br />
existing fashion, food and beverage mix of<br />
shops that currently dominate in High<br />
Street.<br />
It is understood that premises nearthe<br />
Good Street walkway are being<br />
consideredfor the outlet.<br />
Mr Gordon said that while therewas<br />
nothing wrong withavaping shop, he had<br />
contacted the owner of the premises to<br />
passonretailers’ concerns.<br />
Mr Gordon said the Waimakariri<br />
district did not have asmoke or vapefree<br />
policy at the moment.<br />
‘‘However, in the coming month the<br />
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the CancerSociety which could leadusto<br />
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