1982 days ago

About Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS), is a valued partner of central government, local government, and community sector organisations. We run the largest community database and network in Auckland’s, Manukau East.
Within the diversity of community development activity, MECOSS connects, facilitates, and drives community action designed to build and strengthen people and community leading to an improved quality of life.
While our focus is working in communities of Manukau East, we also work regionally and nationally by working with various community networks including: ANCAD, Community Networks Aotearoa, and the NZ Council of Christian Social Services, among others.

MECOSS provides opportunity for networking as one of our core activities. On alternate months we host the Pakuranga and Howick Community Networking Meetings and the Botany, Flat Bush and Ormiston Community Networking Meetings

These and other events are regularly posted in our events listing on the MECOSS Facebook page.

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2 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 60.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
    60.4% Complete
  • 24% No, individuals should take responsibility
    24% Complete
  • 15.6% ... It is complicated
    15.6% Complete
500 votes
3 days ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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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1 day ago

Night-time chipsealing works on SH2

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

From 9 to 17 February, stop/go traffic management will be in place on SH2 between McPherson Road and Dimmock Road on multiple nights between 9pm and 5am (Sundays to Thursdays).

During the day, all lanes will be open, but speed restrictions will apply to allow the chipseal to set and to protect vehicles travelling over the newly laid surface.

There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. This is weather dependent so check NZTA Journey Planner before you travel.
Click to find out more

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