Posts by Western Leader
1516 days ago

Drive-through Christmas foodbank opens in West Auckland as demand spikes

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a new drive-through Christmas foodbank has opened in West Auckland to help first-time users “maintain their dignity”.

The foodbank will see food and toy parcels given out via a contactless drive-through model.

West Auckland charity Visionwest Waka Whakakitenga said its research had shown a surge in Covid-related financial hardship was placing a strain on the mental health of many Kiwis.

Read the full story at the link below

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22 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.5% Complete
  • 43.4% I want to be able to choose.
    43.4% Complete
  • 47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.1% Complete
2518 votes
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2 days ago

Housie

Kelly from Massey

Housie restarts this Thursday 7pm at Hobsonville RSA. 114 Hobsonville Road. Good cheap night out and you might even win. There will also be $2 Raffles available come along have some fun.

4 days ago

Buy fresh flowers

Emma from Ranui

Does anyone know where I can buy fresh flowers? Thanks in advance.