Community Networking Meetings
MECOSS Community Networking Meetings are an opportunity for local community groups, social and health and safety providers, not-for-profit organisations and interested general public to make solid connections, learn from each other and to share and discuss ideas.
Attendees are invited to speak and inform the audience about the great things they're doing in the community. It's also a place where individuals and groups can voice their opinion and/or raise concerns about what they feel need addressing. In some circumstances, MECOSS may then act as an advocate for change through Community Networks Aotearoa (CNA); a national organisation with strong links to government.
During 2020, MECOSS meetings will be held at venues in the Pakuranga and Howick area and the Botany and Flat Bush and Ormiston area of Auckland's, Manukau East.
Next Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting:
Day and date: Friday, 21 February 2020
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga
Refreshments: Tea and coffee
Entry: No charge
Car parking: William Roberts Road, Pakuranga
Next Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting:
Day and date: Friday, 20 March 2020
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Old Flat Bush School Hall, corner Flat Bush School Road and Murphy's Road, Flat Bush
Refreshments: Tea and coffee
Entry: No charge
Car parking: Cranford Drive carpark (free)
Increase your organisation's visibility at our meeting by becoming a 5 minute or 30 minute speaker. Please contact lindsay.upton@mecoss.org.nz to book a speaking time slot.
Poll: Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?
The Post recently shared an opinion piece on the Harbour Crossing and why a more democratic approach might be needed 🚗🚲👟
While most decisions sit within the political arena, many organisations—like NZTA—manage long-term projects that go beyond party lines. Politics can sometimes disrupt progress, and the next Harbour Crossing is a big decision that will affect all Aucklanders.
We’d love your thoughts: Should near-complete, shovel-ready designs be shared with the public, or should the community have a hand in shaping the designs from the start?
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0% Community feedback and transparency is needed.
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0% No. This would be impossible in practice.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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