166 days ago

Keep your vehicle safe with the following tips ...

The Team from New Zealand Police

πŸš— Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
πŸš™ Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
πŸš— Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
πŸš™ Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
πŸš— Number plates secured with anti-theft screws (available at car accessory stores).
πŸš™ Alloy wheels secured with fit locking, anti-tamper wheel nuts.
πŸš— Car ownership information stored at home, not in the vehicle.
πŸš™ Vehicle fitted with an anti-theft device, such as a steering wheel lock or alarm.
πŸš— If the vehicle is keyless, β€˜keys’ (or entry device) kept a safe distance from the car, away from doors & windows so the signal cannot be interfered with.
πŸš™ Get to know neighbours & their vehicles so you’ll know if you see something that doesn’t seem right.

Always report suspicious behaviour in your neighbourhood.

If it's already happened, phone 105 or report at 105.police.govt.nz.
If it's happening now, call 111.

Want to make an anonymous report? Contact Crime Stoppers

For more tips on keeping safe, visit the police.govt.nz website.

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8 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.4% Inside!
    76.4% Complete
  • 23.6% On top!
    23.6% Complete
1201 votes
14 hours ago

We're taking the bus!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The number of Wellingtonians taking the bus and train rose by 3% last week compared to the same time last year, according to Metlink.

Not surprising given petrol prices at the moment. But if you're considering giving up your car commute for a leisurely bus ride in the mornings, it would be worth it.

It's about to get even easier: In April, e-pay will be launched, meaning you can tap on with your credit cards as well as smart devices.

It's better on the environment too: With most Metlink trains running on electricity, 25% of the bus fleet being EV’s and the Ika Rere electric ferry, Metlink is able to move more people using less fuel than any other transport option.

With fuel costs so high, it's a good idea to jump on board if you can. If you've become a public transport convert recently, how have you found it?

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6 days ago

Poll: Tightening the belt at the pump ... How are you pivoting? 🚌🚲🏠

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Between the headlines about the Strait of Hormuz and the creeping costs at our local stations, the "fuel crisis" has moved from the news to our wallets.

A recent opinion piece in The Post suggested that Wellington Councils should be shifting our public facilities to renewable energy ASAP to keep our rates from being vulnerable to these global fuel hikes. It’s a big conversation for the city, but what about your daily commute?

We want to know: With fuel prices staying high for the foreseeable future, are you changing how you get around the capital?

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Tightening the belt at the pump ... How are you pivoting? 🚌🚲🏠
  • 18.7% Yes – I’m a bus/train user
    18.7% Complete
  • 6.1% Dusting off the bike
    6.1% Complete
  • 6.1% Working from home
    6.1% Complete
  • 62.6% Nope, same as always
    62.6% Complete
  • 6.6% Other (Tell us your strategy in the comments!)
    6.6% Complete
198 votes