1700 days ago

Fine for using cellphone while driving jumps to $150

Brian from New Lynn

The fine for drivers caught using their phones behind the wheel almost doubles from TODAY, but those who have had their lives turned upside down by distracted drivers say it doesn't go far enough. The fine for anyone caught goes from $80 to $150 from Friday. Police issued more than 400,000 infringement notices for using a phone while driving last year. Between 2015 and 2019 there were 22 deaths and 73 serious injuries from crashes in which drivers were distracted by a phone.
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4 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 79.4% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    79.4% Complete
  • 20.6% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    20.6% Complete
763 votes
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1 day ago

Suspicious Guy

Jan from Te Atatu South

Keep an eye on this guy, pretended to read the water meter, then wandered up the drive crowbar in hand when I asked what he wanted he said power and is there a dog.We have smart meters. He opened my neighbours gate (we are 3 units) and went in the back of her place with his crowbar. My son went round there and he took off. Police informed.

9 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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