1452 days ago

This week with MECOSS

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

MECOSS has a full line-up of community events happening from mid-week onwards. And there's still time to be involved!

Wednesday: -
LEADING COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS WORKSHOP SERIES
25 November, 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga
Managing staff and volunteers – people, process and practice is the first in our series of 10 x Leading Community Organisations workshop programme. Sandy Thompson from LEAD will explore with you how to make sure our staff and volunteers are being supported to be the best they can be and to be highly engaged in the work of your organisation. It includes coaching approaches, uncovering motivation and performance management.
Enrol in the entire programme or select one of more workshops to attend.
$100pp programme (includes10 x workshops) or
$10pp 1 x workshop
For more information about the series and to enrol please email admin@mecoss.org.nz

Thursday: -
MANUKAU EAST SHOPPING SHUTTLE
26 November, 9:00am – 2:00pm
MECOSS provides a low-cost, door-to-door transport service to Botany Town Centre or Pakuranga Plaza for people living in Auckland's, Manukau East who're restricted in their ability to access shopping centres. $10 includes morning pick-up, 2 hours of shopping, a free cup of coffee or tea and a chat before returned home early afternoon. For no extra, request a 'Companion Shopper' or 'Mobility Equipment', if assistance is needed.
To book please call 0800 632 677

Thursday: -
DANCE YOURSELF HAPPY – exercise in disguise
26 November, 8:00pm – 9:00pm at All Saints” Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick
We dim the lights, pump up the volume, and you dance for 60 minutes. Our music guru Mari Pettersson adds songs, both old and new, but she's also shaken up the entire list to reflect our evolving taste as well as the durability of some songs over others.
FREE entry.
All welcome.
Please note: This is the last session for 2020

Friday: -
BOTANY & FLAT BUSH & ORMISTON COMMUNITY NETWORKING MEETING
27 November, 1:30pm - 3:00pm at the Old Flat Bush School Hall,
Corner of Murphy's Road and Flat Bush Road, Flat Bush, Auckland
This meeting enables community organisations, social services providers, government agencies and the general public an opportunity to connect and network with each other, share information about their own activities and a platform to form collaborative working relationships within the Manukau East locality.
FREE to attend
To book a speaking spot please email admin@mecoss.org.nz

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What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 84.5% Yes
    84.5% Complete
  • 14% No
    14% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
    1.5% Complete
1303 votes
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Riddle Me This: Can You Out-Smart Yesterday’s Champ?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How can the number four be half of five?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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