An Auckland Indian takeaway restaurant is being praised after offering free food to those in need.
Paradise in Sandringham has installed a cupboard full of food with a sign above saying: "Free food for people in need".
In the cupboard are containers filled with rice and curry meals as well as bananas and apples.
Labour politician and former television host Tamati Coffey posted a photo to Twitter throwing his support behind the move.
"This Indian takeaway shop on Sandringham Rd just made me smile and feel good about humanity. #Paradise", he wrote.