Drop-in sessions supporting Community Services Cardholders to receive cheaper public transport fares
Our last drop-in sessions are scheduled on Saturday 29 July. After this time, you can still get help to apply and a free Snapper card by calling Metlink on 0800 801 700.
Want to know more about our Community Connect Concession, or need some help registering?
Our Metlink Ambassadors will be visiting local libraries and community centres across the Wellington region.
Ambassadors can:
- Answer any questions you have about our new Community Connect Concession
- Help you choose the best Concession to give you the greatest discounts on travel
- Provide free Snapper cards to current Community Services Card holders
- Support you with your online application for the new Community Connect Concession.
Drop-in Sessions
Arapaki Manners Street
Mondays from 10am – 5pm on 3, 10, 17, 24 July
Tuesdays from 10am – 5pm on 4, 11, 18, 25 July
DCM Wellington
Wednesday from 9am – 12pm on 26 July
Fridays 9am – 12pm on 21, 28 July
Johnsonville Library
Mondays from 10am - 5pm on 17, 24 July
Thursdays from 11am - 7pm on 20, 27 July
Karori Library
Monday from 10am - 4pm on 24 July
Tuesday from 10am - 4pm on 25 July
Kilbirnie, Ruth Gotlieb Library
Thursdays from 10am – 6pm on 6, 13, 20, 27 July
Fridays from 10am – 6pm on 7, 21, 28 July
Linden Community Centre
Friday 10am – 2pm on 7 July
Newtown Library
Mondays from 11.30am - 4pm on 17, 24 July
Ngaio, Cummings Park Library
Monday 10am - 5pm on 24 July
Strathmore Park, Freshen Up for School at Te Tūhunga Rau
Thursday from 11am – 1pm on 13 July
Strathmore Park, Kaibosh at Raukawa Community Centre
Fridays from 2pm - 3.30pm on 7, 21 July
Strathmore Park, Kaibosh at Te Tūhunga Rau
Mondays from 9am - 11am on 10, 17, 24 July
Tawa Community Centre
Monday 9.30am – 12pm on 3 July
Tawa, Mervyn Kemp Library
Mondays from 10am – 12pm on 10, 17 July
Friday from 10am – 5.30pm on 21 July
Te Awe Brandon Street
Wednesdays from 8.30am – 4.30pm on 5, 12, 19, 26 July
Victoria University of Wellington
Clubs Expo at Kelburn Campus
The Hub
Tuesday from 11am – 3pm on 11 July
Wednesday from 11am – 3pm on 12 July
Clubs Expo at Pipitea Campus
Rutherford House Ground Floor Atrium and Mezzanine Floor Foyer
Thursday from 11am – 2pm on 13 July
Wadestown Library
Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm on 19, 26 July
Wellington Regional Hospital main atrium
Tuesdays from 9.30am - 4.30pm on 4, 11 July
Wednesdays from 9.30am - 4.30pm on 5, 12 July
Thursdays from 9.30am - 4.30pm on 6, 13 July
Friday from 9.30am - 4.30pm on 7 July
Saturdays 9:00am - 2:30pm on 8, 15 July
Cannons Creek Library
Mondays from 1pm – 5pm on 3, 10, 17, 24 July
Tuesdays from 9am – 12pm on 4, 11, 18, 25 July
Thursdays from 9am – 12pm then 1pm – 5pm on 6, 13, 20, 27 July
Porirua City Centre Library
Tuesdays from 9.30am – 5.30pm on 4, 11, 18, 25 July
Wednesdays from 9.30am – 5.30pm on 5, 12, 19, 26 July
Thursdays from 9.30am – 5.30pm on 6, 13, 20, 27 July
Fridays from 9.30am – 5.30pm on 7, 21, 28 July
Saturdays from 10am – 5pm 8, 15, 22 July
Pukerua Bay Library
Tuesdays from 2pm – 5pm on 4, 11, 18 July
Titahi Bay Library
Wednesdays from 10am – 1pm on 5, 12, 19, 26 July
Whitby Library
Wednesdays from 2pm – 4.30pm on 5, 12, 19, 26 July
Paekakariki Library
Wednesdays from 1.30 – 4.30pm on 5, 12, 19, 26 July
Paraparaumu Library
Mondays from 9am – 5pm on 3, 10, 17, 24 July
Thursdays from 9am – 12pm on 6, 13, 20, 27 July
Saturdays from 10am – 12.30pm on 8, 15, 22, 29 July
Otaki Library
Fridays from 12.30pm to 4.00pm on 7, 21, 28 July
Waikanae Library
Tuesdays from 9am – 5pm on 11, 18, 25 July
Wednesdays from 10am – 12.30pm on 5, 12, 19, 26 July
Thursdays from 1pm – 5pm on 6, 13, 20, 27 July
Fridays from 9am – 11.30am on 7, 21, 28 July
Eastbourne Library
Thursday from 11am - 2pm on 27 July
Lower Hutt Foodbank
Monday from 9am - 11.30am on 17 July
Friday from 9am - 11.30am on 21 July
Lower Hutt, Salvation Army Foodbank (corner of Kings Cres and Cornwall Street)
Wednesday from 9.30am - 12pm on 19 July
Fridays from 9.30am - 12pm on 21 July
Lower Hutt War Memorial Library
Tuesdays from 10am – 6.00pm on 4, 11, 18, 25 July
Wednesdays from 11.00am – 7pm on 5, 12, 19, 26 July
Thursdays from 9.30 - 5.30pm on 6, 13, 20, 27 July
Fridays from 10am – 6pm on 7, 21, 28 July
Saturdays from 9.30am – 5pm on 8, 15, 22, 29 July
Moera Library
Mondays from 12.30pm - 3pm on 17, 24 July
Naenae Library
Tuesdays from 1pm - 4pm on 18, 25 July
Petone Library
Wednesdays from 1pm - 4pm on 19, 26 July
Fridays from 1pm - 4pm on 21, 28 July
Stokes Valley Hub
Wednesday from 11am - 4pm on 26 July
Taitā, Walter Nash Centre
Tuesdays from 9.30am - 12pm on 18, 25 July
Waiwhetū Fruit and Vege Co-op at St Paul's Anglican Church
Tuesdays from 11.30am - 12.30pm and 5.30pm - 6.30pm on 18, 25 July
Wainuiomata Hub
Tuesdays from 9am – 5pm on 4, 11, 18, 25 July
Thursdays from 9am – 5pm on 6, 13, 20, 27 July
Saturdays from 9am – 5pm on 8, 15, 22, 29 July
Upper Hutt Central Library
Tuesdays from 9.30 – 5.30pm on 4, 11, 18, 25 July
Wednesdays from 9.30am – 5.30pm on 5, 12, 19, 26 July
Thursdays from 11am – 7pm on 6, 13, 20, 27 July
Fridays from 9.30am – 6pm on 7, 21, 28 July
Saturdays from 9.30 – 4pm on 8, 15, 22 July
Carterton Library
Wednesdays from 2.00pm – 5.00pm on 5, 12, 19, 26 July
Featherston Library
Tuesdays from 2.30pm – 5.00pm on 4, 11, 18, 25 July
Thursdays from 9.30am – midday on 6, 13, 20, 27 July
Greytown Library
Wednesdays from 9.30am – 1.00pm on 5, 12, 19, 26 July
Martinborough Library
Thursdays from 1pm – 5.00pm on 6, 13, 20, 27 July
Masterton District Library
Mondays from 9.30am – 3:30pm on 3, 10, 17, 24 July
Tuesdays from 9.30am – 1pm on 4, 11, 18, 25 July
Fridays from 9.30am – 5.30am on 7, 21, 28 July
Saturdays from 9.30am – 1pm on 8, 22, 29 July
Drop-in sessions supporting Community Services Cardholders to receive cheaper public transport fares
Drop-in sessions supporting Community Services Cardholders to register for the ‘Community Connect Concession’, which halves public transport fares for the holder, have started this week.
Greater Wellington Transport Chair Thomas Nash said the Metlink-run sessions are key to ensuring cardholders are supported in applying for it. “Our region has over 94,000 Community Services Card holders and we need to make sure they’re aware of the subsidy and how to apply for it.”
That includes those who might not know they’re eligible or how to apply for a Community Services Card, Cr Nash added. “No one should miss out on half price fares because they’re uncertain of their eligibility. Please speak with family and friends or reach out to the Ministry of Social Development if you’re unsure.”
The sessions, held in 28 libraries and community centres across the region, will be open until 29 July.
Metlink ambassadors will be on hand to answer questions, support with the online application process and provide a free Snapper card while stocks last.
To receive the ‘Community Connect Concession’ it must be loaded onto a Snapper card. As Snapper cards can only hold one concession at a time, Cr Nash urges customers eligible for multiple concessions, to compare the discounts of each to ensure they’re paying the cheapest fare available.
“I encourage holders of both Community Services and Snapper cards with an existing concession, as well as SuperGold card holders to weigh up the benefits on discount value and when it applies.”
In most cases the ‘Community Connect Concession’ offers the best discount for eligible passengers once our regional extension of half price fares(external link) end in August, Cr Nash said. “However, that's a key focus of the drop-in sessions. We want to make sure passengers, who may also be eligible for other concessions, continue to receive the best available discount for their journey with Metlink, especially during these trying financial times and with the increased cost of living pressures”.
Our friendly Metlink contact centre staff are also available to support those unable to attend a drop-in session”, added Cr Nash.
Information on all Metlink concessions can be found at metlink.org.nz/concessions(external link).