A note about community mail theft
Please follow our top tips to reduce the risk of mail theft:
✉️ Clear your letterbox in a timely manner
✉️ Put a hold on your mail delivery if you’re going away
✉️ Provide clear delivery instructions for couriers to leave a package safely hidden or secured within your property
✉️ Install security cameras and/or security camera messaging near your letterbox or front of property
✉️ Where practical, consider click and collect over delivery
✉️ Send parcels to a work address or ensuring you're home when they arrive
✉️ Contact Police (111 for immediate issues or 105 if it is after the fact) if you see people loitering around vehicles or looking into car windows
✉️ Engage in neighbourhood groups so more people can keep an eye out for suspicious activity
These tips are being shared after a 44-year-old woman will appear in Pukekohe District Court on 28 March charged with theft.
An alleged mail thief in the Pukekohe area has hand-delivered herself into Police, following assistance from the community.
Counties Manukau South Senior Sergeant MJ Riddle says Police were aware of locals discussing a mail theft on social media. A report was made to Police at the time in January and had included enough detail including CCTV footage and a vehicle of interest. Following Police enquiries, the woman has brought herself into the Pukekohe Police Station a few days later.
“This is a great result for the community and a timely reminder to the public to continue reporting any thefts from letterboxes.”
Senior Sergeant Riddle says
“Our community should be able to receive parcels and mail without concern of interference but unfortunately there are people in our communities who take advantage of opportunities to commit thefts from mail boxes and front porches."
“We encourage anyone who has been the victim of dishonesty offending to report it as soon as possible,” she says."
Spirited Conversations
Café Yaza, Montgomery Square Nelson, Wednesday 22 May.
Yaza opens for dining/drinks 6.00pm - Conversation 7.30 - 9.30pm
Human Resources professional Emily Bissett has worked in industries and organisations focusing on the recruitment of employees across a range of sectors at all levels. She will address challenges facing employers and employees in her presentation:
THE CHANGING FACE OF EMPLOYMENT:
HOW IT WILL LOOK AND FEEL IN THE FUTURE?
Work is beginning to look and feel very different across jobs, industries and the globe. What factors are influencing this; what are some of the implications for employees and employers in the ever-changing market, and what will the future of work look like?
Bring a friend, discuss, eat, drink, listen, question and comment.
Treat yourself and support our partners Yaza Café at the same time.
Come early and try their 'Spirited Conversations' menu!
Koha to cover costs – no reservations.
More info: Barry 0276327869; Karen 548 6241
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