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2601 days ago

Poll: How do you feel about washing your hands at a public toilet without soap?

Matthew Dallas Reporter from Manawatū Standard

Public loos in Palmerston North are going soap-free as the council is sick of the vandalism to soap dispensers. The DHB is on board, saying washing hands with water and drying them properly is enough, but for some people it just seems so wrong.
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How do you feel about washing your hands at a public toilet without soap?
  • 19.9% Totally fine with it - washing and drying thoroughly is key.
    19.9% Complete
  • 9.8% Maybe at home, but at a public loo? Yuck.
    9.8% Complete
  • 65% No way - without soap it is not washing your hands.
    65% Complete
  • 5.2% I'm a germ freak and never use a public toilet.
    5.2% Complete
286 votes
2602 days ago

Watch out for this phone scam neighbours!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.

What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's … View more
Hi neighbours,

Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.

What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's then redirected through a local number.
- The aggressive scammer could be very convincing.
- Upon answering, they demand money for damages from a vehicle collision they claim you were involved in.
- Police are urging people to warn elderly relatives so they do not fall victim to the scam and lose money.
- If you receive a call of this nature, police advise you to hang up immediately.

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