1 day 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.

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

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19 hours ago

Poll: How are you feeling about the role of AI in business and everyday life? 🤖💻

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Post reports that nearly two-thirds of business leaders are feeling optimistic about 2026 ... with much of that confidence driven by the rollout of AI.

We want to know: How are you feeling about the growing role of AI in business and everyday life?

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How are you feeling about the role of AI in business and everyday life? 🤖💻
  • 5% Excited
    5% Complete
  • 73.4% Cautious
    73.4% Complete
  • 21.6% Somewhere in between
    21.6% Complete
218 votes
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4 hours ago

Need help with your pets, kids, or around the house?

Olivia from Whitby

Hey everyone!

My name is Livie, I'm 19 years old. I'm new to Neighbourly so I hope I'm doing this right!

As you probably know, it's rough out there trying to find a job. After many applications, I've decided to try another route in hopes of meeting people and getting myself out there.
I have a huge passion for animals and helping others, so whether you need dog walking, pet sitting, baby sitting, gardening, or cleaning, I'm your gal!
I am also Grade 7 in piano and am very happy to provide piano lessons for anyone eager to learn. I have taught keyboard at Tawa Music Center, and love sharing the joy of music.

I don't have any set rates and have no problem working out together what would be affordable for you. Most importantly, I just want to get out of my comfort zone at home, help people, and form connections.

My email address is : livie.turley@gmail.com
And phone number: 021 206 6839

Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope to hear from some lovely people in the area! :)

19 hours ago

Create a Serene Space: Start with Resene Coast

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Step into the wide blue yonder with a tonal colour palette that starts with Resene Coast. Find out how to create your own relaxing tonal palette.

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