Latest scam - nationwide
Police are warning people to be on alert for the latest round of email scams referencing Police and other justice agencies.
The email claims authorities have done a search of the email recipient’s computer and located explicit illegal material.
The recipient is directed to reply within 72 hours, or a warrant will be issued for their arrest. This email is a scam and anyone who receives it should not reply under any circumstances.
Although some versions of the email do not specifically reference money, other similar scams involve the recipient being issued a ‘fine’ when they respond.
While the nature and specific details of scams often varies, it’s important to note that Police and other government agencies will never contact you out of the blue and ask for your password, credit card or bank details.
Police have received several reports of this scam and enquires are underway.
Anyone who received this email can either forward the spam email to the Department of Internal Affairs directly at complaint@spam.govt.nz or use their online reporting portal: www.reportspam.co.nz...
Police recommend taking a cautious approach to unsolicited emails. Trust your gut instinct - if it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.
Information on other scams currently operating can be found on the Consumer Protection NZ website: www.consumerprotection.govt.nz...
Consumer Protection NZ, along with Netsafe, also provides helpful advice about keeping safe online.
Anyone who has received this email can report it to police online via www.police.govt.nz.... Please reference file number 240830/5842.
🌿 N8tidy - Garden Waste – Large Volumes? We’ve Got It Covered 🌿
At n8tidy, we don’t just tidy gardens — we make sure the waste is handled properly too.
Besides our offer to dispose your green waste with our trailer, for larger garden clear-outs, hedge reductions, or full property transformations, we’re pleased to be working together with TowBin and their excellent skip bins available in multiple sizes.
We’ve just completed a job in Enner Glynn, where a skip was professionally positioned on site as planned — practical, efficient, and keeping the property clean and organised throughout the project.
✔️ Large skip bin options (3m³, 6m³, 9m³)
✔️ Delivered and removed as arranged
✔️ Clean, structured and hassle-free process
Whether it’s a tidy-up or a major garden overhaul, we’ll organise the right solution for you.
Local Care for Garden & Homes
Serving Nelson & Tasman
Feel free to message us if you’d like to discuss your next garden project.
Fred - N8tidy
Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story
A Valentine’s-inspired wedding dress show at Ryman Healthcare’s Logan Campbell Village is providing the perfect opportunity for residents to share memories of their romantic day.
But for Emma Muller, it has also turned into an opportunity to celebrate her late daughter Nicola, who died 19 years ago at the age of 37.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.2% ... It is complicated
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