Community Notices

Great news for those under 25! From 1 July, your students can get discounted public transport fares as part of the Government’s Budget 23. We’ve listed some of the details that might relate to your students, so you’ve got information if you need it.
Free travel for children aged 5 to 12 years
From 1 July, children aged 5 to 12 years can travel for FREE on our bus, train and ferry services.
If their date of birth for their registered HOP card falls between these ages, they are eligible for this discount.
We’ll apply this discount for them, so they don’t need to do anything.
50% off child fares for children aged 13 to 15 years
From 1 July, children aged 13 to 15 years will continue to get 50% off the previous child fares on our bus, train and ferry services. They can also travel for free on weekends and public holidays.
If their date of birth for their registered HOP card falls between these ages, they are eligible for this discount.
We’ll apply this discount for them, so they don’t need to do anything.
50% off child fares for secondary students aged 16 to 19 years
From 1 July, secondary students aged 16 to 19 years will continue to get 50% off the previous child fares on our bus, train and ferry services.
If their date of birth for their registered HOP card falls between these ages and have an existing secondary student concession, they will be eligible for this discount.
We’ll apply this discount for them, so they don’t need to do anything.
50% off adult fares for young people aged 16 to 24 (students who do not have a secondary concession)
From 1 July, young people aged 16 to 24 years can get 50% off regular adult fares on our bus, train and ferry services.
As the date of birth for your registered HOP card falls between these ages, they are eligible for this discount.
We’ll apply this discount for them, so they don’t need to do anything.

Here are some things for students to remember when traveling:
  • They will need to tag on and off with a registered HOP card.
  • Their HOP card needs to have their correct date of birth and can’t have a negative balance (needs to have a balance of $0.00 or more).
  • There are some excluded services e.g. tourist ferries (Waiheke and Rakino).
  • If the student also has a secondary concession, they will need to have their Student ID card on hand.
You can find a full breakdown of the new fares for all ages on our website.
Ngā mihi
The AT Team
 
There is a maximum of 25 students per class so please register and pay to confirm your spot. 
These classes will be held in Room 22 on Thursdays starting on 10 Aug and last session on 14 September.  
Junior class (6-8 year olds)
Senior class (9-11 year olds)
The Splash Holiday programme is a fun and safe opportunity for children aged 8-15 to improve their water safety competence and knowledge, while enhancing their swimming ability. Places are limited to 25 per day and cost $30 per child.
 
Splash is now in its 10th year, and our experienced instructors provide a friendly and inclusive environment where confidence is built, and kids are encouraged to give new aquatic activities a go!
Activities include lifejacket safety, snorkelling, bystander rescue, beach safety with safer boating and Manu safety (bombing) on offer for the older age group sessions.
Further information and registration is available on our website. Parents will need to enrol their children in the correct session based on age group (8-10, 11-15) and select the location and date that suits. www.dpanz.org.nz/community/holiday-programmes
 
 ‘The Flash Bang Science Club are offering After school Children’s Science classes in Term 3 for students aged 6-12 years on Wednesday’s, Course A (4.00-5.30pm) or Thursday’s, Course A (Home school 1.00pm – 2.30pm) in Pukekohe.  For more information or to book please email: admin@flashbangscienceclub.co.nz or check out our website: www.flashbangscienceclub.co.nz’
We are grateful for your continued support.  Any questions please feel free to ask.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend ahead.
 
Best Regards

Anna Molineux

The Flash Bang Science Club
Mob. 0297 712 923
www.facebook.com/The-Flash-Bang-Science-Club   |   www.flashbangscienceclub.co.nz 

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