Community News.

By Christine Gillard | Posted: Monday July 17, 2023

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Waimakariri General Election Team

The Waimakariri General Election Team is delighted to have your school hosting a voting place on Saturday, 14th October for the 2023. As part of your school community, we are keen to involve you and your family. If you are 16 years or over by September 2023 then you are eligible to work in the team.

Would you like a paid role for one day (10+ hours) either at the school or at our headquarters by the Christchurch Airport? Please indicate what school/location you would prefer to work at in your application. There are a few different weekday and weekend roles to get excited about:

• Voter assistant: Greeting people and using a phone app. $28.08 (inc Holiday Pay)
• Issuing Officer: Checking names off the roll, attention to detail. $28.08 (inc Holiday Pay)
• Counters: Election Day only counting votes at Headquarters: $27:08 (inc Holiday Pay)

You may be called for a short phone chat, followed by an email invite to attend an assessment session, (via email).

We encourage you to apply here.

Ngā mihi,

General Election, Waimakariri Recruitment team

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Mainland Pouākai Basketball Games

Mainland Pouākai vs Northern Kahu Home Game - Sunday 20th August, 3:00pm at Cowles Stadium

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Mainland Pouākai vs Whai Home Game - Sunday 27th August, 3:00pm at Cowles Stadium

https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/Show.aspx?sh=RAMSPE23&ep=DISCOUNT10

If you are interested in purchasing tickets to other home games, please click the link:

https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=RAMS2023

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Metrocard bus 

On 1 July the fares on Greater Christchurch public transport, buses and ferry, changed. The 50% fare discount funded by the government has now ceased. Environment Canterbury have now implemented a new fare structure with some exciting changes.

• Single zone – all metro buses are a single zone. The same fare is now charged wherever you board or disembark in Greater Christchurch.
• Cash fares are $4/adult and $2/child (under 19)
• Metrocard bus concessions are $1. These apply for people under 25yrs as well as people with a Community Services card, a Total Mobility card or who attended a partnering Tertiary provider. For more information see - https://www.metroinfo.co.nz/travel-and-fares-info/new-fares-from-1-july-2023/

What do your students need to know?

• Your date of birth on your Metrocard activates the ‘Under 25’ concession. If a student paid child fares on their Metrocard pre-July , they will receive this concession automatically.
• All other Metrocard benefits such as free transfers and capping remain

What about free fares for under 13 yrs that the Government announced?

Canterbury has not yet implemented free fares for under 13yrs. We will be providing an update of the timing of this when details are confirmed.

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