Some exciting ideas for School Holiday Programmes, After School Activities and Community events!

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Cando Card Update

In the second half of 2024, Environment Canterbury will be the first to launch the new National Ticketing Solution (NTS) for public transport. This will replace all existing Metrocards, including the Cando card. Cando cards will continue to be accepted on Metro services until the NTS is launched. We will keep you updated on the launch date for NTS and provide more information as we get closer to roll out.

What is the NTS?

The NTS will simplify payment for public transport around New Zealand. Customers will be able to pay for their public transport using contactless debit or credit cards, digital payments like Google Pay, as well as a NTS pre-paid card. Canterbury will be the first region to implement the NTS in the second half of 2024.

Will Cando cards still exist?

Metro will continue to recognise the Cando card as a form of ID and proof of age.

Port Hills Karate

The Port Hills Karate club will be starting classes for Term 1 2024 on Monday the 5th of February. We’re a small, family-friendly karate club located at the St Martins Anglican Church gym on Lincoln Road where we foster and encourage students to learn and practice karate techniques with an emphasis on good form, posture and biomechanics in a safe and respectful environment.  Karate is a Japanese martial art that involves strikes, blocks and kicks in a series of pre-arranged forms that are also used for sparring. It's a great way to increase self-confidence, improve agility and flexibility, and learn and practice a challenging sport for self defence and for competition style karate.  We run two classes per week - one on Monday afternoons at 4:30 through to 5:30 aimed primarily at those starting out with Karate, and one on Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Parents are able to train for free in the Monday afternoon classes and there is a 15% discount if two or more family members join up. More information can be found at: http://www.porthillskarate.nz/, or by contacting Tyrone at porthillskarate@gmail.com.

Drum tutoring

I am a drum tutor looking for a few new students. I offer private individual lessons in my home studio. I am an experienced drummer and a certified Drumsense Master Drum Tutor.

Thank you

Regards,
Chris Self
Drumsense Master Drum Tutor
027 436 9930

masterdrumtutor@gmail.com

Real Parents

Real Parents is a Canterbury-based parent support organisation. With a team who have backgrounds in psychology, social work, education, and most of all parenting! As a collective they provide one-on-one parent coaching and deliver parenting programmes such as Incredible Years, Incredible Years Autism, Tuning into Kids, and Tuning into Teens. You can learn more about Real Parents' team and work at their website realparents.org.nz

Understanding and managing teen emotions - online event:

Join Amber, a super experienced youth worker who has supported teens after major events (such as the Christchurch Earthquakes) and worked with teens in alternative education for an insightful one-hour presentation to support you in gaining practical strategies to help your teenager manage their emotions effectively. Together you'll delve into the psychology behind teen emotions and better understand how our teens' brains develop, while this session will also provide you with actionable tips and tricks to bring a little more calm to your household.https://events.humanitix.com/teens-and-their-emotions

Connecting and communicating with our teens - online event:

Join youth worker Amber for a fun-filled session where we will explore how to nurture and build strong relationships with your teens! In this engaging and interactive workshop, we will dive into effective communication strategies, trust-building activities, and ways to support and understand your teenagers better. Amber will share valuable insights and practical tips to help you connect with your teens on a deeper level, fostering a positive and supportive environment for their growth and development.https://events.humanitix.com/connecting-with-our-teens

New Zealand Traveller Declaration

The New Zealand Traveller Declaration is an online system that travellers can use to complete a declaration before they travel into New Zealand. The new digital system was launched in August 2023 and not many people know they can now do it online – replacing the paper card you used to fill out on the plane.