Fire news
Aug to Sept25 call outs
20 Aug 15:30 House fire on Pah St, Motueka, not needed, turn back.
23 Aug 18:20 call to backyard fire off Aranui Rd, nothing found.
26 Aug 13:17. Medical at Mapua Mall, assist ambulance.
27 Aug 14:35. 2 car crash H60 near Apple Valley Rd, assist with persons and road control
30 Aug 01:45. cardiac arrest Seaton Valley, CPR. Only 3 fire fighters on this call.
11 Sept 16:43. Cardiac arrest off Marriages Rd, stood down.
20 Sept 14:38 unattended fire on the beach at Pine Hill Reserve, crew put fire out.
Make sure you have put your fire out fully. Short crewed.
all outs for the year =66
For fire safety info go to - fireandemergency.nz...
For rural fire go to - www.checkitsalright.nz...
Short crew = a crew for a fire engine an Officer, a qualified driver/ pump operator and at less two fire fighters, total of four but up to six. At less four are BA wearers, Cylinders/ masks.
We have 3 vacancies at the Fire brigade.
Will have been responding short crewed to some call outs
If you are available day time and have the time to help your community would like to hear from you.
Come and see us on any Thursday night after 7PM. 3 Iwa st. Mapua.
All call the Chief Fire Office (CFO) Aaron Thawley on 0274 275 813
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.5% Yes
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46.5% No
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
Poll: Are you prepared for an emergency?
The Māpua and Districts Community Association have been tidying up their emergency response.
We want to know: Do you have an emergency plan and stored supplies at home? Do you have any suggestions for anyone looking to get their emergency response kit ready?
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66.7% Yes
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33.3% No
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