on-site services

Here are some services we offer on site. Is there something else you believe we should be supporting the community with? Get in touch.

Kaibasket

We distribute rescued food from Kaibosh to anyone who could use a bit of extra kai. You're welcome to come by and pick up a little extra free food — contents vary each day in quantity, quality, and type.

Enjoy a cuppa and a chat while you wait (just remember to tidy up after yourself!).

If you'd prefer to receive food discreetly, feel free to contact Grant:
📧 grant@mmcc.org.nz
📞 04 388 1944

Thursdays. Arrive by 9.40am.
please remember to bring a bag.

Pātaka Kai

Our Pātaka Kai is here for everyone — a free pantry open 24/7, offering a mix of non-perishables, fresh fruit and veggies, and sometimes even freshly baked bread. You’ll find it just outside, on the street side of our building.

It’s all about sharing and caring:
Take what you need,
and give what you can.
Every little bit helps, and donations are always welcome.

Contact Irihāpeti
iri@mmcc.org.nz for more information.

Food & Beverage Carton Recycling

The Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre is now a collection point for food & beverage cartons to be recycled. Once collected your cartons will be recycled by saveBOARD where the whole carton is shredded, compressed using heat and made into construction boards for homes and offices. There are three steps you must complete before dropping off your cartons:

Cut along the side and top of the carton leaving the cap attached
Completely open the carton until flat
Rinse your carton until clean of any liquids

We cannot accept any cartons that have not been correctly prepared for recycling.

Want to find out more about what is happening to your cartons?

Visit: https://fbcarton.recycling.kiwi.nz and https://www.saveboard.nz

Collection Hours

You can drop off your recycling between Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm or any other time the centre is open.

**Example of a KaiBasket offering**
(Please note: the amount and type of food changes each week.)