Rarangi Golf Club Results
Wednesday 6 September - Mens Midweek Stableford
Dick Hubert 39, Len Barlow 39, Bill Keenan 37, Hans Bloemberg 36, Bruce Curgenven 36, Ezra Kahaki 36, Owen Gibbs 36, Philip Shouler 35, Alan Rutledge 35, John Jones 35, Allan Hogg 35.
Thursday 7 September - Ladies Midweek Net Medal
Bridget Quaife 70, Mariann Grant 73, Annie Hubert 74, Pat Olliver 74, Anne Newman 74, Dale McCrindle 75, Rete Kydd 75, Maria McConway 76, Margaret Tapp 76.
Saturday 9 September - Net Medal
Ladies - Emma Kaye 73, Tracy Bary 76, Marilyn Smith 77, Sue Lang 80, Mariann Grant 80.
Mens - Len Barlow 68, Brian Gill 70, Dennis Wye 71, Terry Lane 71, Terry Allen 71, Paul Silke 72.
Sunday 10 September - Veterans Tournament
Ladies - Pat Olliver 71, Anne Newman 71, Carla Hepplethwaite 71, Margaret Tapp 71, Marg McLeod 72, Sue Lang 73, Marilyn Smith 73, Bridget Quaife 74, Mariann Grant 74.
Mens - David Best 66, Gary Barnett 67, Ray Tomlinson 68, Allan Ryder 69, Owen Gibbs 69, Brian Gill 70, Allan Hogg 70.
Future Vets - Laurie McGlone 68, Jake Nurse 70, Gavin Coombs 72, Paul Silke 72.
Poll: Are swear words no longer?
In 2023, Apple amended its autocorrect function to allow Iphone users to freely use their intended word without mentioning 'ducks'. Is this a sign of the times? Are swear words no longer taboo in our communities or workplaces?
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20.4% Yes - swear words don't phase me
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48.8% No - it's still inappropriate to swear
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30% It's depends on the word
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0.7% Other - I'll share below!
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Make your family aware: Scam posing as officers returns
A phone scam is re-emerging with cold calling swindlers claiming to be Police officers.
New Zealand Police are advising the public to be vigilant, after a handful of reports have been made in recent days. Unfortunately, at least two elderly Aucklanders have been conned out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Waitematā CIB’s Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting says scammers are cold calling, mainly on landlines, and claim to be a Police officer.“They will also provide a fake ID or badge number to make their call seem legitimate,” he says.“This person will carry on and provide a reason for their call: either they are investigating fake bank notes, or that your credit card has been cloned.
“As part of this scam, they will ask you to withdraw money from a nearby bank to be collected or ask you to provide further financial or banking information to aid their investigation.”
Be aware: this is a scam call.
Police are investigating two reports this week, in south Auckland and the North Shore, where two people have fallen victim to the scam. “Both victims withdrew cash from a bank and handed this over to someone who arrived at their door to collect it under the fake cover story,” Detective Senior Sergeant Bunting says.“These victims have had their good-will and trust trodden on by these scammers.”
Investigation staff have ensured there is support available for the victims. Detective Senior Sergeant Bunting says: “Scammers have no ethics whatsoever and will take any opportunity to try and con you.“These scams take many forms, and the offenders trick people under a variety of guises or storylines.”
There are occasions where legitimate Police officers will contact people as part of their duties, he says.
Police are asking the community to be aware and take the opportunity to spread the word amongst friends and family members. “We are particularly keen to ensure elder family members are aware of what is happening,” Detective Senior Sergeant Bunting says. “If anyone receives a call of this nature, hang up.
“If you have had the unfortunate position of being a victim to this scam and have not reported this, we encourage you to report this to Police.”
Please remember:
- Police will never call to ask you for bank details, pin numbers or passwords
- Police do not offer prize money
- Police will not ask you to go to a bank to withdraw money
- If you receive a call out of the blue of a similar nature: challenge the caller to identify themselves, ask for their details.
- Hang up, contact 105 to verify the ID and request the officer to contact you
- If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.