2198 days ago

Pakuranga and Howick Community Networking Meeting

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

Thank you to all those who attended the Pakuranga and Howick Community Networking Meeting held at Te Tuhi, on Friday afternoon.
We hope you found the meeting informative and worthwhile.
MECOSS' primary goal was to help increase understanding of the social services available within Auckland's, Manukau East.
There were many topics covered during the meeting and the speakers did an outstanding job of sharing their knowledge and expertise with you.
We especially acknowledge;
Neha Priya - Volunteering Auckland
Hiraani - Te Tuhi
Jenny Carter - Pakuranga Counselling Centre
Chris Barnard - Children's Day Expo & Family Festival
Maureen Julian-Miles - Beginning Experience
Lily Xu - Community Health Promoter
Cat Finai - Citizens Advice Bureau, Pakuranga-Eastern Manukau
Petter Passi - I am my own mentor
Nigel McConnachie - Sowers Trust
If you have questions for any of the presenters, please phone the MECOSS office on 9 533 3685 and we will put you in contact.

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Is Auckland’s economy improving?
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Denim, but make it one-of-a-kind 💙

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Not every pair of jeans makes it to the rack... but that doesn’t mean their story ends there. Our talented volunteer Annie has been transforming damaged denim into handcrafted bags, hats and aprons in our Onehunga SPCA Op Shop ✂️🧵

This latest batch even features her own hand-sewn designs, and customers have been loving them, they sell almost as soon as they hit the shelf!

It’s creativity, sustainability and community all stitched together, helping animals in need 🐾

📍 217 Onehunga Mall, Onehunga
🕘 9am–5pm, 7 days