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A joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.
On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container … View moreA joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.
On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container listed as a shipment of bananas arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, on a vessel from Balboa, Panama.
New Zealand Customs and Police inspected the container and found five duffel bags on top of the banana boxes, which contained 190 blocks of cocaine each weighing around a kilogram that had been wrapped in packaging tape.
🍌 B-A-N-A-N-A-S! 🍌
Anyone who wants to report illegal drug activity can contact their nearest Police station or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
More here: www.police.govt.nz...
You’re invited to visit ACG Strathallan at one of our Guided Tours – every Wednesday at 10am. 2019 is close, so take the opportunity to see one of the most inspirational learning environments in Auckland for yourself.
Kia ora neighbours,
We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!
Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we… View moreKia ora neighbours,
We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!
Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we work together to create safer communities.
Please remember our Neighbourly page and private messages are not monitored by Police and are not the place to report crimes - IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 111.
Win up to $1000* of your shop back with Farmlands!
Spend $150 or more on your Farmlands Card between 1 November 2018 and 15 December 2018 at participating Card Partners to go in the draw to win. Plus, check out the Farmlands Gift Guide to find gift ideas for all the family.
Find out where to… View moreWin up to $1000* of your shop back with Farmlands!
Spend $150 or more on your Farmlands Card between 1 November 2018 and 15 December 2018 at participating Card Partners to go in the draw to win. Plus, check out the Farmlands Gift Guide to find gift ideas for all the family.
Find out where to shop this Christmas: www.farmlands.co.nz/christmas
*Terms and Conditions apply.
Celebrate the first day of summer in our backyard!
When: Saturday 1st December from 12 noon
Where: Woodside, behind Krispy Kreme Manukau
BBQ is $20 and includes; sausages, steaks and salads. There will be drink specials, live music, mini soccer and even a few paddling pools for the kids!
… View moreCelebrate the first day of summer in our backyard!
When: Saturday 1st December from 12 noon
Where: Woodside, behind Krispy Kreme Manukau
BBQ is $20 and includes; sausages, steaks and salads. There will be drink specials, live music, mini soccer and even a few paddling pools for the kids!
Bookings are essential phone 09 261 2670
There will be pop up clinics running in the Tāmaki area soon, so please look out for notices on our Facebook page.
Office hours for Tāmaki are 9am-5pm Mon/Wed/Fri at 100 Neilson Street, Onehunga (Entrance on Galway Street).
Office hours for Papakura are 9am-5pm Tues/Thurs at 29 Broadway, … View moreThere will be pop up clinics running in the Tāmaki area soon, so please look out for notices on our Facebook page.
Office hours for Tāmaki are 9am-5pm Mon/Wed/Fri at 100 Neilson Street, Onehunga (Entrance on Galway Street).
Office hours for Papakura are 9am-5pm Tues/Thurs at 29 Broadway, Papakura.
Please feel free to call 800-ANAHILA if you would like to book an appointment to go into the office to discuss your matters.
Check here for any current events or notices.
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Before you’ve even had your morning coffee, bin inspectors Winston Tupou and Reno Morgan are lifting the lid of your recycling bin and having a look inside. They’re not looking for materials for their next DIY project – they're checking to make sure what you’ve put in the bin can … View moreBefore you’ve even had your morning coffee, bin inspectors Winston Tupou and Reno Morgan are lifting the lid of your recycling bin and having a look inside. They’re not looking for materials for their next DIY project – they're checking to make sure what you’ve put in the bin can really be recycled.
Hi, neighbours, it seems Lorde is not Kanye West's biggest fan.
She's taken issue with a rectangular box that Kanye used to play in above the stage at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles over the weekend.
The New Zealand singer claims it was her idea first.
What do you think?
READ MORE:… View moreHi, neighbours, it seems Lorde is not Kanye West's biggest fan.
She's taken issue with a rectangular box that Kanye used to play in above the stage at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles over the weekend.
The New Zealand singer claims it was her idea first.
What do you think?
READ MORE:www.stuff.co.nz...
Hi neighbours,
Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.
What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's … View moreHi neighbours,
Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.
What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's then redirected through a local number.
- The aggressive scammer could be very convincing.
- Upon answering, they demand money for damages from a vehicle collision they claim you were involved in.
- Police are urging people to warn elderly relatives so they do not fall victim to the scam and lose money.
- If you receive a call of this nature, police advise you to hang up immediately.
Bowel cancer can develop with no warning signs. Finding it early with the free bowel screening test could save your life.
Within the next two years, everyone aged 60 to 74 who lives in the Counties Manukau area and can receive publicly funded healthcare, will get an invitation letter, a consent … View moreBowel cancer can develop with no warning signs. Finding it early with the free bowel screening test could save your life.
Within the next two years, everyone aged 60 to 74 who lives in the Counties Manukau area and can receive publicly funded healthcare, will get an invitation letter, a consent form and a test kit.
It’s important that you do the test as soon as possible, and post it back. The test is easy, clean, and you can do it at home.
To find out more call 0800 924 432, visitwww.timetoscreen.nz, or talk to your family doctor.
White Ribbon is asking men to take the online pledge and stand up, speak out and act to prevent men's violence towards women.
With 41% of a front line officers time spent dealing with family violence, we need you to stand up by taking The Pledge.
Find out more at whiteribbon.org.nz
Hi neighbours,
Hamilton police are looking for a man seen filming a woman outside her bedroom window.
Around 12.50am on Friday a woman was changing in her home in Silverdale when she spotted a man standing outside her room. He appeared to be filming her on a device, likely to be a phone.
The … View moreHi neighbours,
Hamilton police are looking for a man seen filming a woman outside her bedroom window.
Around 12.50am on Friday a woman was changing in her home in Silverdale when she spotted a man standing outside her room. He appeared to be filming her on a device, likely to be a phone.
The woman called police immediately but the man ran away.
Anyone in the Hillcrest and Silverdale area who may have seen a suspicious looking man in the area of Beech Cres overnight, or who may have had a similar experience, is asked to contact Hamilton police on 07 858 6200 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
To read more about the incident, click here.
Today is World Kindness Day 2018.
Piri mai ki a Oti te Nanekoti i a ia e tūtakitaki haere nei ki ōna hoa i tēnei haerenga nui whakaharahara ōna. Pānuihia te kōrero paki mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... He mea … View moreToday is World Kindness Day 2018.
Piri mai ki a Oti te Nanekoti i a ia e tūtakitaki haere nei ki ōna hoa i tēnei haerenga nui whakaharahara ōna. Pānuihia te kōrero paki mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... He mea kinaki nā Te Tira Puoro o Aotearoa. Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha.
Join Oat the Goat as he embarks on the adventure of his life and meets some surprising new friends along the way. With music performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy Oat the Goat, in English and te reo Māori www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... Helping children learn … View moreJoin Oat the Goat as he embarks on the adventure of his life and meets some surprising new friends along the way. With music performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy Oat the Goat, in English and te reo Māori www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... Helping children learn the power of kindness!
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