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Read these top 10 tips to make your home more secure.
1. LIGHTING
Like owls and vampires, burglars like the darkness, so good lighting in and around the home is important. External lighting around the house will fill in the hidden dark spaces and put burglars off. You can get lights that are … View moreRead these top 10 tips to make your home more secure.
1. LIGHTING
Like owls and vampires, burglars like the darkness, so good lighting in and around the home is important. External lighting around the house will fill in the hidden dark spaces and put burglars off. You can get lights that are activated by motion sensors to flood dark spaces, this is great when you come home and you don't want to fumble around for your key in the dark. It is always a good idea to leave a light on inside the house when you go out at night or if you are going away for a few days. You can also get timers for lights, meaning they can be set to turn on only during the evening.
2. LOCKS
If you're moving into a new home, change the locks, so you know you and your family are the only ones with keys. Don't hide a spare key. Burglars know the usual places spare keys get hidden, that plant pot next to the front door or under the mat are the first places they will look. Ever leave home in a rush and get to work wondering if you locked up? There are now smart locks you can install and control remotely from your smartphone, saving you time and worry.
3. FENCING
A good, well-maintained fence creates a solid barrier around your property and hinders access, which is added security. It also stops prying eyes seeing into your property to appraise what you have.
4. SECURITY SYSTEM
Explore the range - from high tech, fully installed and monitored to the more basic. There are a lot of options out there which are becoming more sophisticated as technology progresses. You can have sensors on doors, windows and motion sensors to detect movement within your home. A good option is to install video cameras inside and outside your home to capture footage. Alerts, images and video footage can be sent straight to your smartphone or tablet so you can immediately see if something's amiss at home.
5. DEADBOLTS
These locks are stronger than spring locks and they will make it more difficult to force entry into your property. Whilst more expensive, it's important to try to have at least one deadbolt lock on your main door.
6. SECURE RANCH SLIDERS
One of the weakest entry points to your home can be sliding glass doors. A good way to prevent a burglar from forcing a ranch slider open is to put a metal bar along the bottom track of the door. You can do the same with sliding windows.
7. MEET THE NEIGHBOURS
If you have a good relationship with your neighbours, they can keep an eye on your house when you're away or at work and of course you can do the same for them. You may already have a neighbourhood watch scheme in your area, so it won't just be the people next door looking out for you.
8. CLOSE WINDOWS
It is easy to leave a window open, especially during the summer but an open window is an easy invitation to a burglar. Even if you are just going to pop out to the shop for 10 minutes, take a moment to walk around your home and close any open windows, even better, make sure they have locks.
9. BE SOCIAL SAVVY
Away on holiday and can't resist posting a photo? We don't blame you. However, try to be conscious of who can see your posts, especially if you're away on a longer trip. You can easily share with the world that you're not home. An easy way to combat this is to set all your post sharing to 'private' or 'just friends' rather than 'public'.
10. COME UP WITH A PLAN
Make sure you and your family are on the same page with what would happen if you were ever burgled. Remind your children not to go near the burgled area and move away from the property and phone the police. Look for unusual signs like broken glass or an open window or door. If in doubt, get out and always call the police.
Waterproof mattress protector with cotton terry sleep surface for sale. It is still in its original wrapper. Fits a king single bed and is anti allergy.
White Ribbon Family Fun Day. Sunday 26th November gates open at 12:30pm at Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt. Great music to get you groove on, free fun for the kids and free food.
Hello neighbours! Santa is arriving at your local Harvey Norman. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Plus get your Santa Photo pack - it's the perfect gift for friends, family and...neighbours! … View moreHello neighbours! Santa is arriving at your local Harvey Norman. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Plus get your Santa Photo pack - it's the perfect gift for friends, family and...neighbours! Find out more about Santa's visit now.
Registrations are open for Cigna Round the Bays 2018! Join over 14,000 participants in Wellington’s largest fun run and walk on Sunday 18 February 2018. Choose from one of the family-friendly 6.5km options, Bluebridge 10km or take on the Cigna Achilles Half Marathon – there’s something for … View moreRegistrations are open for Cigna Round the Bays 2018! Join over 14,000 participants in Wellington’s largest fun run and walk on Sunday 18 February 2018. Choose from one of the family-friendly 6.5km options, Bluebridge 10km or take on the Cigna Achilles Half Marathon – there’s something for everyone!
Don’t miss out on the very special Earlybird offer, register before midnight 30 November and go in the draw to win 2 x return flights to Manila, Bangkok or Ho Chi Minh City with Singapore Airlines!* Enter online today at www.cignaroundthebays.co.nz
*Terms and conditions apply, see website for details.
ATTENTION ! Scratchie scam is going around Upper Hutt.
If you receive a letter or brochure in your mailbox which includes scratchie cards, it could be scam!
Warning signs:
You are asked to send a fee or bank account details to collect your prize.
The trader offering the prize claims the … View moreATTENTION ! Scratchie scam is going around Upper Hutt.
If you receive a letter or brochure in your mailbox which includes scratchie cards, it could be scam!
Warning signs:
You are asked to send a fee or bank account details to collect your prize.
The trader offering the prize claims the offer is legitimate.
The trader offering the prize claims the offer has government approval.
It has already happened in Australia with the same company:
White Ribbon Family Fun Day. Sunday 26th November gates open 12:30pm at Harcourt Park Upper Hutt. Free & reasonably priced food, and hold off on the morning coffee as we have your fix well priced also (0:
Can you help your neighbours survive Christmas?
Whether it’s clever ways to untangle the tinsel, the perfect glossy ham glaze, cheap and cheerful gift ideas, or how to manage an unexpected guest, having a few festive tricks up your sleeve never goes astray.
Spread a little joy by … View moreCan you help your neighbours survive Christmas?
Whether it’s clever ways to untangle the tinsel, the perfect glossy ham glaze, cheap and cheerful gift ideas, or how to manage an unexpected guest, having a few festive tricks up your sleeve never goes astray.
Spread a little joy by sharing a little advice. Simply share your top Christmas Survival Tip (or Tips!) with your neighbours and you could win a $100 SuperValue gift voucher. There’s 10 prizes up for grabs!
Join the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at Te Papa for a day of free family fun on Saturday 25th November. Celebrate the Christmas season, enjoy the beautiful music, and even sing along to Christmas Carols as an audience member or as part of a special pop-up choir. We can't wait to see you … View moreJoin the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at Te Papa for a day of free family fun on Saturday 25th November. Celebrate the Christmas season, enjoy the beautiful music, and even sing along to Christmas Carols as an audience member or as part of a special pop-up choir. We can't wait to see you there!
Due to strike action on Thursday 16 November no Metlink train services will be running.
Unfortunately the Rail Maritime Transport Union are on strike for the whole day from 2am on Thursday 16 November until 2am Friday 17 November, so there are no staff to run trains.
There will be no train … View moreDue to strike action on Thursday 16 November no Metlink train services will be running.
Unfortunately the Rail Maritime Transport Union are on strike for the whole day from 2am on Thursday 16 November until 2am Friday 17 November, so there are no staff to run trains.
There will be no train services. At this point in time, there will be no bus replacements either although we are exploring options. In the meantime, please make alternative travel arrangements and check our site regularly for updates.
Hey, just wondering if anyone has another Perma baby gate or extension they would be willing to sell or giveaway? or any other baby gates would be gratefully considered :) Cheers Cam
The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 26 November.
If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone. Check whether your phone is on the list and find out more at … View moreThe nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 26 November.
If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone. Check whether your phone is on the list and find out more at www.civildefence.govt.nz...
White Ribbon Family Fun Day. Free bouncy castles, free roundabout and entertainment for the kids. Music and free food for all the family. Gates open 12:30pm Sunday 26th November at Harcourt Park.
The Warehouse is excited to announce that they are rolling out electric vehicle charging stations across the nation! We already have our first one in Royal Oak, Auckland and 20 more to come over the next few months. Those 20 received have funding from the Government’s Electric Vehicle Contestable… View moreThe Warehouse is excited to announce that they are rolling out electric vehicle charging stations across the nation! We already have our first one in Royal Oak, Auckland and 20 more to come over the next few months. Those 20 received have funding from the Government’s Electric Vehicle Contestable Fund, meaning we have been able to roll these charging stations out to areas that haven’t seen them before.
Show your support for Mary Potter Hospice and enjoy #SundaesforGood at the annual Mary Potter Hospice Strawberry Festival on Wednesday 22 November. We're taking pre-orders now!
Get a group of 5 or more and pre-order strawberry & ice-cream sundaes from $5 each on our website before … View moreShow your support for Mary Potter Hospice and enjoy #SundaesforGood at the annual Mary Potter Hospice Strawberry Festival on Wednesday 22 November. We're taking pre-orders now!
Get a group of 5 or more and pre-order strawberry & ice-cream sundaes from $5 each on our website before Tuesday 21 November at 5pm, and beat the queue! You can collect your order from Midland Park or we can deliver for free within the Wellington CBD on the day between 10am – 3.30pm. Find out more on our website.
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