Have you seen Pat?
Hawke’s Bay Police are working to locate a missing man and are asking for assistance.
What you need to know:
- The missing man is Earle Taka – known as Pat.
- Police and his family have concerns for his wellbeing.
- Pat’s last known location is a service station at the intersection of Russell Road and SH2 Waipukurau. Police ask anyone who has seen Pat at the service station to get in touch.
- Pat often hitchhiked from his home address of State Highway 2 Ōtāne, near Te Aute College, to Waipukurau or Hastings. Police are asking anyone who may have picked Pat up mid to late March.
You can report any information to Police via 105 referencing file number: 240416/0517. Alternatively you can report any information anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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42.9% Yes
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31% Maybe?
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26.1% No
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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73.1% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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15.9% Hmm, maybe?
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11% Yes!
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