Posts by Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)
1275 days ago

How To Remedy Cold and Damp Houses Workshop

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

There are 1.6 million existing homes in Aotearoa, many of which are cold, damp and expensive to run. Most need retrofitting. Beacon Pathway have solutions to remedy this problem.
Also, many people are not sure whether they are able to get a warm house in the neighbourhood, so this issue will also be addressed.
ODCOSS (Onehunga District Council of Social Services) presents

Glenda Lock from Beacon Pathway who will have a talk/discussion on how to remedy cold and damp houses.

There will also be representation from Kāinga Ora to talk about what they’re doing in Auckland about housing.

To be held on Thursday July 30th 10.30am – 12noon including lunch at the Onehunga Community House, 83 Selwyn St, Onehunga, Auckland.

Please register if you would like to attend by texting Jeanette on 021 1284493 or by email to jcanthorne@gmail.com

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3 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 33.7% Maybe?
    33.7% Complete
  • 24.8% No
    24.8% Complete
581 votes
2 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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24 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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