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1306 days ago

Pukekohe Work and Income Centre closed from July 15 until August 09

Sapeer Mayron Reporter from Franklin County News

The Pukekohe Work and Income Centre is closing for upgrades for around three weeks to improve the environment for staff and clients.

The centre at 9-11 Tobin Street, Pukekohe, will temporarily close from Friday, July 15 until it reopens to the public on Tuesday, August 9 at 8:30 am.

Ministry of Social Development (MSD) Regional Commissioner for Auckland South, Jules Lynch said the changes include more privacy for clients, plus added security and "dedicated employment spaces."

"The changes have been tested and are already in place in other parts of the country where they have received good feedback," Jules said.

During the temporary closure, people will still be able to access the help they need through phone and online services outlined below:
Calling 0800 559 009 for Work and Income
Calling 0800 552 002 for Senior Services
Visiting my.msd.govt.nz

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Time to Tickle Your Thinker 🧠

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1 day ago

Bloom Pukekohe Op Shop

Janet Wallington from Bloom Pukekohe Op Shop

CLOSED WAITANGI DAY 📜 FRIDAY 6th FEBRUARY!
Just a reminder that Friday 6th February is Waitangi Day and we will therefore be closed, as we join the rest of the country in marking the anniversary of the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We shop will be open as usual on Saturday and Sunday 9:30am - 2:30pm.

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19 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
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    9.5% Complete
  • 43.4% I want to be able to choose.
    43.4% Complete
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    47.1% Complete
2337 votes