Pukekohe Work and Income Centre closed from July 15 until August 09
The Pukekohe Work and Income Centre is closing for upgrades for around three weeks to improve the environment for staff and clients.
The centre at 9-11 Tobin Street, Pukekohe, will temporarily close from Friday, July 15 until it reopens to the public on Tuesday, August 9 at 8:30 am.
Ministry of Social Development (MSD) Regional Commissioner for Auckland South, Jules Lynch said the changes include more privacy for clients, plus added security and "dedicated employment spaces."
"The changes have been tested and are already in place in other parts of the country where they have received good feedback," Jules said.
During the temporary closure, people will still be able to access the help they need through phone and online services outlined below:
Calling 0800 559 009 for Work and Income
Calling 0800 552 002 for Senior Services
Visiting my.msd.govt.nz
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⚠️ DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS. If you love them, don't leave them. ⚠️
It's a message we share time and time again, and this year, we're calling on you to help us spread that message further.
Did you know that calls to SPCA about dogs left inside hot cars made up a whopping 11% of all welfare calls last summer? This is a completely preventable issue, and one which is causing hundreds of dogs (often loved pets) to suffer.
Here are some quick facts to share with the dog owners in your life:
👉 The temperature inside a car can heat to over 50°C in less than 15 minutes.
👉 Parking in the shade and cracking windows does little to help on a warm day. Dogs rely on panting to keep cool, which they can't do in a hot car.
👉 This puts dogs at a high risk of heatstroke - a serious condition for dogs, with a mortality rate between 39%-50%.
👉 It is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act to leave a dog in a hot vehicle if they are showing signs of heat stress. You can be fined, and prosecuted.
SPCA has created downloadable resources to help you spread the message even further. Posters, a flyer, and a social media tile can be downloaded from our website here: www.spca.nz...
We encourage you to use these - and ask your local businesses to display the posters if they can. Flyers can be kept in your car and handed out as needed.
This is a community problem, and one we cannot solve alone. Help us to prevent more tragedies this summer by sharing this post.
On behalf of the animals - thank you ❤️