The Brook, Nelson

29 days ago

Scamwatch: How to recognise, avoid and act against scams.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A scam or a fraud is any scheme designed to con you out of money or steal your personal information. If someone contacts you unexpectedly – whether over the phone, through the post, by email, on a website, in person or on social media – always consider the possibility that it may be a scam.

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A scam or a fraud is any scheme designed to con you out of money or steal your personal information. If someone contacts you unexpectedly – whether over the phone, through the post, by email, on a website, in person or on social media – always consider the possibility that it may be a scam.

Scammers target lots of people, often for small amounts of money. They constantly evolve their approach making scams harder to spot. Most scams come from overseas, but they may pretend to be locally based — from a reputable company, bank, or government agency, or even from your friends on social media if your account has been hacked. It is very difficult to get your money back once it is sent overseas.

Scams hurt us all. You can protect yourself and others by learning how to spot scams, share what you see and report them.

Figure out if you are being scammed: Use these questions to help figure out if you have been targeted by a scammer.

Article compiled from information kindly supplied by ConsumerProtection.govt.nz

Q&A regarding Neighbourly data breach

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29 days ago

Roof Rack

David from Stoke

Prorack universal X-bar roof rack for fitting to existing vehicle roof side rails.
Excellent condition

Price: $50

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30 days ago

Baby Q weber

Lesley from Enner Glynn

In excellent condition, has extras, 2 covers, stand, gas bottle and stainless steel rack

Price: $250

31 days ago

Is your New Year's Resolution- GET A WEBSITE? With low FIXED prices?

Jean from I'm Online!

Then you've come to the right place! Whether you need a brand new website, or want help with an existing website - I'll make sure you can EASILY change text and images all by yourself. FIXED PRICING starts at $699, up to only $1800 for a full-fledged catalogue with products, or an … View moreThen you've come to the right place! Whether you need a brand new website, or want help with an existing website - I'll make sure you can EASILY change text and images all by yourself. FIXED PRICING starts at $699, up to only $1800 for a full-fledged catalogue with products, or an ecommerce (online shop) website. Save yourself thousands of dollars...

AND MY REVIEWS SAY IT ALL – "a life saver from start to finish" – "a perfect choice" – "an absolute wizard at creating fantastic websites"– "listened to our ideas & made us this excellent website"…
ALL 5-STAR REVIEWS and UNBELIEVABLY LOW PRICES!

Get that new website that you've been meaning to get round to – or update your current one.You've got nothing to lose and everything to gain from a free, no-strings-attached friendly phone chat about what you think you want in your website. It's time to do it!

Perhaps a bit nervous about what's involved? Are you a small business deciding to get yourself online with a website? Or not happy with your current website? Let me help you get online customers… and I guarantee you a pain-free process. I understand small business because I've run my own for 20+ years… as well as being a web and small-business expert, with excellent reviews!

FIXED PRICES- must be the best around! Get your very own professional website for just $699 simple one page, to $1800 for a catalogue website or an ecommerce site where customers or clients can buy AND even pay online. Or get a Google business page for just $120 … and YES l'll help you to learn, pain-free, how to make your own changes to your new website! or update your old tired website…

I'll make sure you feel comfortable every step of the way –AND I'll also make sure that you're comfortable adding content yourself to your new website! Do check out my website and see my 5-star reviews, as well as more websites I've made, here: imonline.nz (just google this) and then contact me to set up a free NO-STRINGS ATTACHED phone consultation.

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31 days ago

Solid Pine Corner Unit

Jill from Richmond

Glass cabinet at top with 3 open shelves below.
Made by The Villager Collection.
Measurements:

H 1860
W 650

Price: $150

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31 days ago

Single Bed

Jill from Richmond

Ferryway Therapedic mattress and base.
Good condition.
Mattress is reasonably firm.
Happy to consider price options.

Negotiable

J
31 days ago

Coastwood Bedside Tables & Chest of Drawers

Jill from Richmond

2 bedside tables (3 drawers each) and 2 chests of drawers (5 Drawers each).
Made by Coastwood Furniture, Greymouth NZ. Whitewash finish.
Excellent condition.

Negotiable

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31 days ago

Pine Chest of Drawers

Jill from Richmond

Solid pine. 6 drawers.

Negotiable

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31 days ago

Wooden Beside Table

Jill from Richmond

Good condition. See photo.

Price: $25

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31 days ago

Wooden Drinks Trolley

Jill from Richmond

Retro trolley. Good condition.

Price: $30

40 days ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 9.9% Yes! New Year, New Me
    9.9% Complete
  • 16.7% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    16.7% Complete
  • 73.5% Nah - not for me
    73.5% Complete
1356 votes
31 days ago

Update to Neighbourly members on data breach 06/01/2025 8am

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Yesterday in the High Court at Auckland, Neighbourly was successful in being granted an injunction against any unauthorised use of the data taken in a recent breach.

As we alerted you on January 1 and confirmed on January 3, our systems were accessed illegally and members’ information, … View more
Yesterday in the High Court at Auckland, Neighbourly was successful in being granted an injunction against any unauthorised use of the data taken in a recent breach.

As we alerted you on January 1 and confirmed on January 3, our systems were accessed illegally and members’ information, including names, email addresses, GPS coordinates from the address you provided to us, forum posts and direct member communications were among the data that was accessed.

We acted immediately upon hearing of a potential breach: we temporarily disabled the site, notified members and authorities including the Privacy Commissioner and worked with our external security consultants to understand if and how it had occurred. We then confirmed the breach with members, safely restored the site to service and began the process of seeking the injunction. Yesterday’s decision by Justice Johnstone prohibits the use of the data by any unauthorised person, and requires them to permanently delete it, or any information obtained from it.

This does not mean that vigilance against scammers is not still required: there is a large industry globally that seeks to use stolen information for identity fraud or to dupe people into providing details of their financial affairs for theft. Again, to keep yourself safe from scammers it is critical that you:

- Don’t click links in emails. Instead, type the web address directly into your browser. This helps ensure you’re visiting a real site, not a fake one
- Enable two-factor authentication where available as this adds an extra layer of security to your data
- Stay alert for phishing emails. Be cautious of unexpected emails asking for personal information, especially ones that create a sense of urgency.

Again, we want to apologise to you for this illegal access to the Neighbourly database and to assure you that we have carefully worked through how this occurred. We have safely secured the site and its services for use and ensured we have robust processes in place so this cannot happen again.

We are continuing to work with the relevant authorities, including the National Cyber Security Centre, on any further steps we need to take.

If you have any further questions please contact us via our customer support team at helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz.

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32 days ago

Old carpet

Kevin from Richmond

Carpet that needed replacing due to stains and smell. Originally about 2.2 x 3.5 but has been cut into strips and rolled up so that it can fit in wheelie bin. Rather not make more landfill if some one has a use for it such as weed mat etc. Rubbish day is Thursday PM so would need to make contact … View moreCarpet that needed replacing due to stains and smell. Originally about 2.2 x 3.5 but has been cut into strips and rolled up so that it can fit in wheelie bin. Rather not make more landfill if some one has a use for it such as weed mat etc. Rubbish day is Thursday PM so would need to make contact before then if interested.

Free

32 days ago

🌟 We are now recruiting volunteers at Citizens Advice Bureau Nelson Tasman! 🌟

Lenka Caslavska from Citizens Advice Bureau Nelson Tasman

If you are curious about volunteering with us, we would love to hear from you! Training includes supported learning and time alongside an experienced mentor.
“I was surprised by the professionalism of the training. I learned so much about our community, and the support from my mentor helped me … View more
If you are curious about volunteering with us, we would love to hear from you! Training includes supported learning and time alongside an experienced mentor.
“I was surprised by the professionalism of the training. I learned so much about our community, and the support from my mentor helped me find my feet.”
– CAB volunteer
As a CAB volunteer, no two days are the same. One moment you might be helping someone understand their rights after buying something, another you might simply be listening while someone works through a tricky situation. We do not tell people what to do – we help them understand their options and find what works best for them.
While our website is available anytime, many people really value talking with someone face to face. That is why our local offices matter so much.
📍 Our current opening times:
• Richmond (main office), 9a Cambridge Street: Monday to Thursday, 9am-4.30pm
• Nelson: Mondays and Fridays, 9am-4.30pm, sharing space with Age Concern, 18 Bridge Street
• Motueka: Thursdays, 9.30am–1pm at the Motueka Library (reopening soon!)
To offer this free service to everyone in our community, we rely on well-trained volunteers.
To receive an information pack please contact us on:
📧 Email nelsontasman@cab.org.nz
📞 Phone 03 548 2117
Training begins in March 💛

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33 days ago

Mitsubishi Fridge/Freezer

Jill from Richmond

Good working order, just needs a clean!
Would be happy to sell for around $50.

Negotiable

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