Make your bin accessible at the kerbside so we donโt have to touch it
Please make sure you follow these steps during the COVID-19 alert period to help us collect your rubbish bin:
๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ you rubbish bin at the kerbside clear of vehicles and other obstacles
๐๐๐๐ rubbish bins outwards from the kerbside by 7am on your collection day
๐ฆ๐ฃ๐๐๐ your rubbish bin for easy access so no one has to touch it
Donโt forget to sterilize the bin handles and wash your hands thoroughly.
Update your Covid protection
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If youโre 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. Itโs free and recommended for you and many others as long as you havenโt had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.
To book your vaccination, go to BookMyVaccine.nz or talk to your healthcare provider.
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Latest scams to look out for ๐
Neighbourly hopes to keep you safe by keeping you informed of the latest scams circulating. This week, we are sharing two common text message scams:
NZTA / Waka Kotahi scam:
- The scam is a text message saying it's from New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and it encourages the recipient to pay an overdue road toll by visiting a fake website, threatening to take the matter to court within 15 days if they donโt pay up.
- The aim is to trick people into giving away their personal details or pay them money.
- While it is not the first time toll payments have been utilised by scammers, the threat of court action could see more people fall victim.
- The sender will either be a unknown phone number or unknown email address.
Want to report one of these scams? Do so, on Netsafe
NZ Post scam:
- This scam arrives by test message and says it's from NZ Post.
- The premise is that delivery of your parcel was unsuccessful so in order to rearrange delivery. you must click on a link to give your correct address.
- The aim is to trick people into giving away their personal details or pay them money.
- NZ Post advises people not to click the link, but to report the message to the Department of Internal Affairs by forwarding it to 7726.
Think you may have fallen prey to a scam? Get in touch with Netsafe or contact your bank if it involved your bank details.
Remember, if you didn't expect the message and you are now asked to share personal details or money, then stop contact and seek advice elsewhere.
Feel free to share any below that you've encountered recently. This may help others across the country be aware.