Community News!
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Upcoming fare changes mean 5–12 year olds need to top up their Metro cards
Children 5-12 will now need to top up their Metro cards in order to pay the $1 bus and $2 ferry concessions as part of the half-price Under 25 concession from May 1. The Council had already planned for the continuation of the Under 25 concession in its 2022/23 Annual Plan, as part of its flat fare trial.
All other Metro concessions for Greater Christchurch will remain the same including Community Services Card holders, tertiary students, and Total Mobility customers.
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APRIL 6TH-
Ōtautahi's small marine invertebrates: Under the microscope with Joyce Yager: https://fb.me/e/4hGAuUfhp
Prepare to be captivated by the stunning diversity of creatures that inhabit our waters.
APRIL 13TH
Litter Intelligence Survey & Audit (Beach Clean-Up) with Sustainable Coastlines at Sumner Beach: https://fb.me/e/1UJdxKomKO
Please register via the registration link: https://sustainablecoastlines.formtitan.com/reg?fld2=09531#/
APRIL 20TH
Sow You Want to be a Gardener: Pumpkins:https://fb.me/e/AWJGZ9nb3
Join us for a collaboration with Canterbury Horticultural Society on the basics of gardening and sowing seeds.
APRIL 27TH
River Rubbish Sort: Avon-Ōtākaro Network & Without Waste at Riverlution EcoPark: https://fb.me/e/1iOK5NcBt
Be prepared to sort through rubbish that has come out of the Avon-Ōtākaro River. Hosted at the Riverlution EcoPark (46a VogeL St. Richmond).
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Christchurch City Council News
Tree Planting Plans – We need to increase our tree canopy
Trees play an important role in combating the effects of climate change. Not only do they soak up carbon, they also bring many other benefits such as reducing ground temperatures, aiding in stormwater management and filtering out air pollutants.
Go to https://letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/treeplantingplans
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Ōtākaro Avon Stormwater Management Plan (SMP)
The Ōtākaro Avon SMP has three key purposes:
1. To meet the targets under the Environment Canterbury Comprehensive Stormwater Network Discharge Consent for reducing stormwater contaminants.
2. To describe the ways stormwater discharges will be improved over time to meet environmental objectives.
3. To discuss how flooding risks will be dealt with, if there are any.
Go to https://letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/otakaro-avon-stormwater-management-plan
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Draft Long Term Plan 2024-2034
The Long Term Plan outlines how much these services and projects will cost, how they will be funded and what rates will need to be.
We need to make sure that we’ve got the right balance of what we can deliver with what’s affordable. We’re keen to hear what you think about our plan and priorities, and other ideas you may have.
Go to https://letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/draft-ltp-2024-2034
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Strengthening Communities Fund (SCF)
Applications close on 12 April 2024. Please ensure that if your community organisation is applying for a grant from this fund the application should be lodged online by the closed of business on Friday 12 April 2024.
This fund supports community-focused organisations whose projects contribute to the strengthening of community wellbeing in the Christchurch city area.
Go to Strengthening Communities Fund - all you need to know
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The Mayor's Welfare Fund
This fund provides assistance to families and individuals in the community who are in extreme financial distress. It is a last resource when people have exhausted other appropriate sources such as Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ). The criteria and instructions on how to apply can be found at the link below:
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