Shout out to an awesome person!
I would just like to publicly say a HUGE thank you to Lauren from the Waimarama Beach Store.
I was out Waimarama yesterday with a van load of our Pakowhai School senior class doing a beach safety day and due to the fire we ended up having a bit of a stressful afternoon making sure we could get our kids out safely. We attempted to leave once but were turned back by the smoke - imagine this - 34 degrees in a van full of tired and hungry kids with no air conditioning and having to have the windows shut due to the smoke - not pretty!
So we took the kids to the store to treat them to an ice block.The store was a tad chaotic due to the power being out and no eftpos but the store employees were doing an amazing job. In the confusion of all that was going on I accidentally left my brand new iPhone 7+ on the counter 😟I went outside, gave the kids their ice blocks and realised right away what I had done, so straight back into the store. Too late. Some dishonest local (confirmed) had claimed the phone as their own. We then get the call that we have to leave right now as the police were going to escort us out, so all I could do was leave my details. We kept trying to call my phone to see if someone would answer but it was switched off, but then someone answers! It's Lauren from the store, who has gone round to the person suspected of taking its house and retrieved it for me. I am now typing this message off said phone as Lauren even brought it back into town for me.
What an amazing person she is and definitely took the sting out of being taken advantage of with her kind deeds!!!!!! Yes the phone could of been replaced but not all the cool photos I took of the kids at the beach that day, so THANK YOU Lauren!!!!!!!!
Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
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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36.7% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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63.3% 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.
🛡️ The "Caller Check" Test
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from ASB and you’re unsure, just ask them for a Caller Check. You will then be able to verify the call through the app.
Remember, banks will:
❌ Never ask for your banking passwords, PINs, or verification codes
❌ Never need to know your full credit card number – especially the CVC
❌ Never ask you to download software or remotely access your device
❌ 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.
Forest & Bird: Upcoming Speaker on Nature-Based Topics
Come and hear HBRC Biodiversity Officer Scott Courtnell talk about plant pests affecting our region.
Full details in the attached document.
We welcome anyone interested in the environment to come along (you don't have to be a member).
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