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Every year, summer means an influx of Kiwis to beaches, rivers and campgrounds all over Aotearoa. Kiwis love summer – it’s in our DNA – but if we’re honest, we’re not always very good at it. Stay safe with a few tips from Westpac:
- Don’t turn your back to the waves.
- Always take … View moreEvery year, summer means an influx of Kiwis to beaches, rivers and campgrounds all over Aotearoa. Kiwis love summer – it’s in our DNA – but if we’re honest, we’re not always very good at it. Stay safe with a few tips from Westpac:
- Don’t turn your back to the waves.
- Always take your lifejacket.
- Tell someone when you’ll be back.
- Don’t drive when you are tired.
And remember if you stray too far, the Choppers can help. In the last 12 months, Wellington’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew 415 missions keeping Kiwis safe.
Stay safe in Chopper Country.
The Westpac NZ Team
Hi neighbours,
Keep your eyes peeled for the latest scam to be fooling Kiwis. Scammers are taking advantage of people looking for a home to call their own, creating fake competitions and giveaways to win a tiny home.
A recent scam asked people to sign up on their page which went through a process… View moreHi neighbours,
Keep your eyes peeled for the latest scam to be fooling Kiwis. Scammers are taking advantage of people looking for a home to call their own, creating fake competitions and giveaways to win a tiny home.
A recent scam asked people to sign up on their page which went through a process of multiple surveys so the scammers can collect more information about the Facebook user in the hope of collecting personal details, including bank accounts. To read all about the scam, click here.
A fraud education manager says:
- People are helping the scammers by liking and sharing the post as it spreads the virus
- As soon as you like the Facebook post it gives scammers access to information
- If unsure whether it's a scam or not, look for terms and conditions - often these scams do not have them
- If you think you've been made a victim of an online scam, contact Netsafe and report it immediately. You can access Netsafe's page here.
"Our state house was a launchpad into my career and where I wanted to be. It truly helped me to follow my dream.”
Sam Cowley-Lupo, aka Sammy Salsa, is one of New Zealand’s most influential fashion stylists, working with the likes of Lorde and Stan Walker. He also grew up in a state … View more"Our state house was a launchpad into my career and where I wanted to be. It truly helped me to follow my dream.”
Sam Cowley-Lupo, aka Sammy Salsa, is one of New Zealand’s most influential fashion stylists, working with the likes of Lorde and Stan Walker. He also grew up in a state house in Mt Roskill, Auckland.
The Zoofari programme helps Kiwi kids enjoy a day of learning at their local zoo because we believe that teaching children today can lead to a lifetime of love for animals and the environment.
Show your support before the 18th December by donating in your local store today!
The Warehouse, … View moreThe Zoofari programme helps Kiwi kids enjoy a day of learning at their local zoo because we believe that teaching children today can lead to a lifetime of love for animals and the environment.
Show your support before the 18th December by donating in your local store today!
The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.
We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.
For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities.
There’s a lot happening this weekend, with four Christmas parades across the Wellington region. This means there will be road closures and therefore some bus diversions. Please check our website or the Metlink Commuter app before your travel.
- Saturday 1 Dec 10am-1pm – Johnsonville Christmas … View moreThere’s a lot happening this weekend, with four Christmas parades across the Wellington region. This means there will be road closures and therefore some bus diversions. Please check our website or the Metlink Commuter app before your travel.
- Saturday 1 Dec 10am-1pm – Johnsonville Christmas Parade
- Saturday 1 Dec 2pm-2:20pm – Tawa Christmas Parade
- Sunday 2 Dec 10:30am-11am – Kilbirnie Santa Parade
- Sunday 2 Dec 12pm-5:30pm – Upper Hutt Santa Parade
To see what services will be diverted and the temporary bus stops visit our website.
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