Posts by Manukau Courier
2382 days ago

Complaints surface following stocktake of emergency housing

Caroline Williams Reporter from Manukau Courier

Gang activity, unsanitary conditions and a lack of smokes alarms made up some of the 39 complaints which surfaced after a Government stocktake of more than 550 emergency housing providers across the country. Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni​ admitted concerns about the Auckland Astro Motel in Ōtāhuhu, which received $3.1 million in Government funding between October 2016 and June 2018, as well as the quality of emergency accommodation generally.
What do you think about emergency housing moteliers that fail to meet ministry standards? Have you experienced emergency housing in a bad condition? Let us know in the comments.
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Video: Chris McKeen/Stuff, published first in February 2019.

More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

Poll: 🗑️ Would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Aucklanders, our weekly rubbish collections are staying after councillors voted to scrap a proposed trial of fortnightly pick-ups.

We want to hear from you: would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?

Keen for the details? Read up about the scrapped collection trial here.

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🗑️ Would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
  • 82.1% Same!
    82.1% Complete
  • 17.9% Would have liked to try something different
    17.9% Complete
145 votes
26 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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4 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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