Manukau East Shopping Shuttle
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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With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.9% Yes
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20.9% No
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