2103 days ago

Manukau East Shopping Shuttle

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

MECOSS is pleased to announce the Manukau East Shopping Shuttle service will resume on Thursday 2nd July.
This service is available to all people who are unable to access their grocery shopping. On alternate weeks, trips are made to Botany Town Centre and Pakuranga Plaza.
Morning pick-up, 2 hours of shopping, returned home early afternoon.
$10 includes return trip & a cup of coffee or tea.
Book a 'Companion Shopper' or 'Mobility Equipment' if you require assistance.
To book, please call 0800 632 677
Passengers should be mobile enough to independently enter and exit shuttle-bus with minimal help. Unfortunately wheelchairs cannot be accommodated on the shuttle-bus.
Pick up areas include Pakuranga, Howick, Bucklands Beach Peninsula, and Dannemora.
Bookings must be made a minimum of 4 days in advance or on Monday of every week. Please leave a message if you receive an answering service.

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Is Auckland’s economy improving?
  • 16.9% Yes
    16.9% Complete
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313 votes