A woman who stole almost $7,000 from her grandmother has conceded it was wrong, but says it was easy money

Lana Maree Saunders' spending spree started when she and her family moved back to New Zealand from Australia and into her 85-year-old grandmother's home.

Open Justice reports the 32-year-old asked to borrow some money and used her grandmother's Eftpos card and pin, then bought drugs and paid off debt.

While out on bail, she also went on a shoplifting spree, stealing from several shops while having a child in a pram with her.

Saunders was sentenced to six months community detention, with 18 months of intensive supervision, and was ordered to repay the money she stole.