A few tickets still available!! High tea at historic Alberton.
Alas, April's Market Day at Alberton may have to be cancelled but next week's high teas will still be going ahead from 27-29 March! Please support our event! This one is so expensive to run so we are hoping for a good turn out.
There are still tickets left for the Friday afternoon session if you'd like an indulgent end-of-the-week treat. In the serene setting of the verandah or the ballroom, savour dainty sandwiches, scones, savouries and cakes by award winning caterers LittleWolf with a glass of Lindauer bubbles and a select menu of Harney & Sons Fine Tea served from the vintage china. With live harp music, a goodie bag and entry to explore the house included, the tea services are always such a lovely occasion.
If you are interested in booking for one of the other services we may be able to fit in a few more and will know closer to the time. To to be added to the wait list please email alberton@heritage.org.nz.
Use the promo code - TGIF2020 - for 10% off Afternoon Tea at 2pm on Friday 27 March. Book via Eventfinda:
www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? ๐ป๐จ๐
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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37.6% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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62.4% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
Scam Alert: Bank cold calls
ASB is warning customers about reports of cold calls from scammers claiming to be from ASB. These scammers are trying to obtain personal information, including usernames, dates of birth, and verification codes sent to your mobile phone.
๐ก๏ธ The "Caller Check" Test
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from ASB and youโre unsure, just ask them for a Caller Check. You will then be able to verify the call through the app.
Remember, banks will:โโ
โ Never ask for your banking passwords, PINs, or verification codesโโ
โ Never need to know your full credit card number โ especially the CVC
โ Never ask you to download software or remotely access your deviceโโ
โ Never ask you to purchase gift cards or transfer funds.
If you have received a phone call and think your account has been compromised, call ASB on 0800 ASB FRAUD (0800 272 372), or visit your local branch.
Some Choice News!
DOC is rolling out a new tool to help figure out what to tackle first when it comes to protecting our threatened species and the things putting them at risk.
Why does this matter? As Nikki Macdonald from The Post points out, weโre a country with around 4,400 threatened species. With limited time and funding, conservation has always meant making tough calls about what gets attention first.
For the first time, DOC has put real numbers around what it would take to do everything needed to properly safeguard our unique natural environment. The new BioInvest tool shows the scale of the challenge: 310,177 actions across 28,007 sites.
Now that we can see the full picture, it brings the big question into focus: how much do we, as Kiwis, truly value protecting nature โ and what are we prepared to invest to make it happen?
We hope this brings a smile!
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