Senior Constable Don Allan's monthly newsletter & "coffee session dates with Don"
There's some good news about property crime in Onehunga, Epsom and Penrose last month, there was a reduction.
Most burglaries happen between 10am – 3pm, when people tend to be out. There are three important things that you can focus on to protect your home and property:
• LOCKS
• LIGHTS
• LINES OF SIGHT
Don follows with a checklist of these ..... then he moves to .....
The majority of car thefts and break-ins happen in broad daylight. .
Vehicles are 86% more likely to be broken into or stolen during the afternoon.
Vehicles are often targeted when valuables (such as handbags, laptops, or wallets) are visible inside. Most thefts are opportunistic so you can help protect your vehicle by:
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May Issue Community Police Newsletter 2024
• LOCKING IT
• REMOVING VALUABLES
• PARKING IN A VISIBLE LOCATION
There's more good "stuff" in the pdf :-)
Stay safe & it might be time to pull y woolies out of storage.
Regards
Colleen
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.1% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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20.2% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.6% Keep it as is
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32.5% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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11% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
Winner winner!
Congratulations to the winners of our $100 Mitre10 vouchers:
Justine Terrill from Mount Albert
Suzette Gibson from Nelson
Soumya Manoj from Lower Hutt
Millie George from Richmond Hill
If you're a winner, get in touch here.
Not a winner this week? There's always next week!