1196 days ago

Manukau East Shopping Shuttle

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

The Manukau East Shopping Shuttle, organised by the Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS), provides a door-to-door service to Botany Town Centre and Pakuranga Plaza for people who find it difficult to access their shopping requirements.

$10 includes the return trip and a cup of coffee or tea.

The service relies on a number of loyal volunteers who drive the shuttle, act as companions when necessary and assist people with their shopping

We always welcome new shoppers who might like to take advantage of the service as well as volunteers to help out.

MECOSS started the service in 2007 after identifying a need to help people who depended on family or friends or had to pay to get their shopping done.

Many of these people were isolated in their homes with few and limited choices for socialising. That was when MECOSS felt they could organise a weekly shopping trip.

The service was born after finding a van for use and when Botany Town Centre and Pakuranga Plaza came on board to offer free hot drinks and a good shopping venue for people with limited mobility.

With a host of cafes involved and a queue of keen shoppers every week the Manukau East Shopping Shuttle Shopping keeps going from strength to strength.

For more information and to book a shopping trip please contact Maureen on 0800 632 677

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2 Bedroom Unit – Half Moon Bay/FarmCove/Highland Park available for rent

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2 Bedroom Unit – Half Moon Bay/FarmCove/Highland Park available for rent.

A lovely 2-bedroom unit coming up for rent close to mid October 2024 (final date yet to be confirmed). Offers
- 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom, toilet.
- open plan kitchen with dishwasher, separate laundry 
- spacious living area 
- heat pump 
- alarm system.
- own private deck 
- piped gas for cooking and on demand hot water supply.
- separate gas, electricity and water meter
- Plenty On-street parking.
 
Walking distance to Wakaaranga Primary, Farmcove Intermediate and Pakuranga college. Close proximity to Highland Park supermarkets, public transport and ferry services. Suitable for up to 3 tenants.
Ideal tenant: Small family with school going child or professional couple. Will need to provide good rental references and good credit history. Please note photos are not current since tenants still residing. They were taken when unit was just built. Fridge in photo not included.
 
Listed elsewhere.
 
Moving cost:
Bond: 4 weeks rent
Rent: 1 week rent in advance
Tenant is responsible for water, power, lawn, garden maintenance, and other outgoings.
 
Sorry No pets, Smokers/Vapers please
Rent : $590 per week
Prefer long term commitment.
Those interested please contact by email  2bedroomunit4rent@gmail.com with a short introduction about yourself and include a completed tenancy application. Form is available on www.tenancy.govt.nz...
 
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