Manukau East Shopping Shuttle
Manukau East Shopping Shuttle - A door-to-door service for people in our community, who do not have any transport or available family members to assist with shopping for groceries and/or sundry items.
Operates - Every Thursday.
Shopping destination - Botany Town Centre or Pakuranga Plaza.
Details - Morning pick-up, 2 hours shopping, return early afternoon.
Cost - $10 includes return trip and a cup of coffee or tea courtesy of mall cafes.
Bookings - Phone 0800 632 677 on Monday before Thursday. Please do leave a message if you receive an answer phone and your call will be returned
Assistance available - Book a companion shopper or mobility equipment
Pick-up area - Botany Downs, Bucklands Beach, Burswood, Cockle Bay, Dannemora, Eastern Beach, Farm Cove, Golflands, Half Moon Bay, Highland Park, Howick, Huntington Park, Mellons Bay, Northpark, Pakuranga, Pakuranga Heights, Shelly Park, Somerville, Sunnyhills.
Cancellations - Must be advised as soon as possible.
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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59.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.9% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... 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?
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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