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Dog registration going digital
By Frank Neill
Dog registration is going digital in Wellington this year.
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The traditional printed dog registration forms have been replaced by the new dog registration and the re-registrations online forms. These are available of the Welling-
Public art
Wellington City Council is calling for artists and curators to propose public art projects.
The deadline for proposals is 9am on Monday 24 July.
This funding round is for public art projects taking place from mid-September 2023. More information is at https://wellington.govt.nz/arts-andculture/arts/projects-and-opportunities/public-art-proposals.
Travel discounts
Holders of Community Services Cards or combined SuperGold and Community Service Cards are about to get a 50% discount when travelling on public transport.
The discount, which is part of the government’s Community ‘Connect programme, will apply from 1 July. People can now apply for the discount, and can learn about how to access it by visiting the Work and Income website.
Free off-peak public transport continues for all SuperGold Card holders.
Canine Vitality
ton City Council website, https://wellington.govt.nz/ dogs-and-other-animals/dogs.
“The new system is set to save a lot of time and paper and is a good follow up to the sustainable introduction of reusable metal One Tags in 2021, which has saved an estimated 50,000 plastic tags from being produced in Wellington since the initiative began,” the council says.
“With nearly 16,000 dogs in the Wellington City Council region, going digital will streamline the process for the council’s Public Health Team.”
Under the Dog Control Act
1996, all dogs must be registered, with fees paid, by the time they are three months old.
People who are new to the city, can switch their dog’s current registration from another council. This service is free. Dog registration fees are due by 31 July each year.
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