93 days ago

Papanui High School Term 1 Nightclasses Enrolling Now

Bryan and Barbara Roper from Papanui High School Adult and Community Education

Are you wanting to learn something new or just wanting to further your knowledge and skills in a particular area? There are many reasons why people wish to continue to learn. Come along to Papanui High School and enrol in one of our popular nightclasses where you will learn a new skill/hobby and meet some new people and have fun. For a list of our courses and enrolment information please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz... or email ace@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 033520701.

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4 days ago

Poll: What could the Christchurch City Council fund if it didn't have to pay GST on rates?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger says GST on rates, currently taken by central government, would be better spent locally.

The comments follow an Infometrics analysis that found over $1.1 billion of rates revenue nationwide was collected by the Government in 2022 as GST.

According to Infometrics, $88.5m of that came from Christchurch city ratepayers. It would be enough to save the Christ Church Cathedral from ruin; restore the Dux de Lux seven times over; cover both the Art Centre and Orana Wildlife Park’s request for regular public funding for over 26 years; contribute to light rail in Greater Christchurch; or get the South Library rebuild completed.

Read the full story by reporter Sinead Gill here and share your thoughts in the comments below. (Note: Subscription required. You can still read two free stories a month if you're not a ThePress.co.nz subscriber).

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What could the Christchurch City Council fund if it didn't have to pay GST on rates?
  • 20.1% Light rail
    20.1% Complete
  • 5.8% South Library
    5.8% Complete
  • 40.9% Orana Wildlife Park
    40.9% Complete
  • 11% The Arts Centre
    11% Complete
  • 3.2% Dux de Lux
    3.2% Complete
  • 13% Christ Church Cathedral
    13% Complete
  • 5.8% Something else (share your thoughts in the comments)
    5.8% Complete
154 votes
18 hours ago

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