Changes to kerbside collections this Christmas
*Wellington City Council*
Rubbish and recycling are not collected on Christmas Day or New Year's Day. Instead, the collection is moved to the Saturday that follows. On all other holidays, collection days are as normal. For more information, phone 04 499 4444.
Public holiday Alternative collection date
Christmas Day, Tuesday 25 December 2018 Saturday 29 December 2018
New Year's Day, Tuesday 1 January 2019 Saturday 5 January 2
*Hutt City Council*
This year Christmas and New Years fall on a Tuesday and our collectors are having the day off. To make sure your rubbish and recycling gets collected, we're doing a Christmas run on Saturday 22 December and a New Years run on Saturday 29 December. Please make sure your rubbish and recycling is on the kerb by 7.30am on these days. Read more here.
*Porirua City Council*
There will be no Christmas Day collection on Tuesday 25 December: if your rubbish and recycling is normally collected on a Tuesday, we're bringing forward your Tuesday, 25 December collection (Christmas Day) to Saturday, 22 December this year. Your collections will go back to normal again from Tuesday, 1 January.Read more here
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Scam Alert: Bank cold calls
ASB is warning customers about reports of cold calls from scammers claiming to be from ASB. These scammers are trying to obtain personal information, including usernames, dates of birth, and verification codes sent to your mobile phone.
🛡️ The "Caller Check" Test
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from ASB and you’re unsure, just ask them for a Caller Check. You will then be able to verify the call through the app.
Remember, banks will:
❌ Never ask for your banking passwords, PINs, or verification codes
❌ Never need to know your full credit card number – especially the CVC
❌ Never ask you to download software or remotely access your device
❌ Never ask you to purchase gift cards or transfer funds.
If you have received a phone call and think your account has been compromised, call ASB on 0800 ASB FRAUD (0800 272 372), or visit your local branch.
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