Protect Yourself When Buying a Vehicle Privately
If you buy a vehicle privately, you are not protected by the Consumer Guarantees Act or the Fair-Trading Act.
👉Some simple things you can do to reduce your risk when you buy a used vehicle in a private sale are to check:
🚗whether the vehicle is subject to a safety related recall
🚗that the vehicle has a current Warrant of Fitness
🚗that the vehicle registration is up to date
🚗whether the vehicle is stolen or has any money owing on it
It’s also a good idea to get a thorough mechanical check of the vehicle. Most garages provide a pre-purchase inspection service.
For more details on how you can protect yourself as a consumer and reduce your risk as a private buyer, visit: cab.org.nz/article/KB00001527
Info and image credit: Citizens Advice Bureau: cab.org.nz
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Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
Auckland, why are we so excited about a new store? 🚗🛒
I think we’ve all seen the traffic notices and headlines about the new IKEA by now!
So here’s the question: why do we get so excited when a new store opens? Convenience? Curiosity? A reason for a weekend outing? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
Keen for an update? The Post has you covered
Keep the kids reading with fun this summer
Highland Park Library is ready to give away prizes...
Raumati Reads is a free, fun summer reading challenge for primary school aged children that will help them maintain their reading levels over the summer break. It’s a must-do for the school holidays offering free events and activities at local libraries across Tāmaki Makaurau, with great prizes to be won from Auckland Live, Auckland Zoo, Auckland Pools and Leisure, Auckland FC and the Maritime Museum.
Tamariki and their whānau can register from Saturday 6 December at their local Auckland Libraries branch to begin the challenge, which runs until Sunday 1 February.
Visit the Raumati Reads school holidays page for all you need to know: new.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz...
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