Manukau East Shopping Shuttle
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.
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% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15% ... It is complicated
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.
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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