Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Rei Charles Visits Hanmer

Famous in his own right - the first dog allowed on public transport in Christchurch

This fantastic cat named Nala was having fun at Dog Stresm with her famous brother, Rei Charles the Bichon. Small pets are allowed on public transport in Greater Christchurch during off-peak hours following a policy change that enabled a bichon maltese-cross named Rei Charles (referred to in some reports as Ray Charles) to become one of the first dogs to ride a public bus.