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Community Networking Meetings

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

MECOSS Community Networking Meetings are an opportunity for local community groups, social and health and safety providers, not-for-profit organisations and interested general public to make solid connections, learn from each other and to share and discuss ideas.

Attendees are invited to speak and inform the audience about the great things they're doing in the community. It's also a place where individuals and groups can voice their opinion and/or raise concerns about what they feel need addressing. In some circumstances, MECOSS may then act as an advocate for change through Community Networks Aotearoa (CNA); a national organisation with strong links to government.

During 2020, MECOSS meetings will be held at venues in the Pakuranga and Howick area and the Botany and Flat Bush and Ormiston area of Auckland's, Manukau East.

Next Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting:
Day and date: Friday, 21 February 2020
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga
Refreshments: Tea and coffee
Entry: No charge
Car parking: William Roberts Road, Pakuranga

Next Botany & Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting:
Day and date: Friday, 20 March 2020
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Old Flat Bush School Hall, corner Flat Bush School Road and Murphy's Road, Flat Bush
Refreshments: Tea and coffee
Entry: No charge
Car parking: Cranford Drive carpark (free)

Increase your organisation's visibility at our meeting by becoming a 5 minute or 30 minute speaker. Please contact lindsay.upton@mecoss.org.nz to book a speaking time slot.

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