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National | Novel Coronavirus / COVID-19

Papakura Marae community unites to support whānau in need

The demand for food parcels is skyrocketing as whānau feel the pinch, due to financial strain from COVID-19 restrictions.

One of the largest foodbanks is Papakura marae in South Auckland.

Marae CEO Tony Kake describes what their kaimahi have been dealing with during this lockdown period and how the community has really supported their whānau in need.