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A phone scam is re-emerging with cold calling swindlers claiming to be Police officers.
New Zealand Police are advising the public to be vigilant, after a handful of reports have been made in recent days. Unfortunately, at least two elderly Aucklanders have been conned out of tens of thousands … View moreA phone scam is re-emerging with cold calling swindlers claiming to be Police officers.
New Zealand Police are advising the public to be vigilant, after a handful of reports have been made in recent days. Unfortunately, at least two elderly Aucklanders have been conned out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Waitematā CIB’s Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting says scammers are cold calling, mainly on landlines, and claim to be a Police officer.“They will also provide a fake ID or badge number to make their call seem legitimate,” he says.“This person will carry on and provide a reason for their call: either they are investigating fake bank notes, or that your credit card has been cloned.
“As part of this scam, they will ask you to withdraw money from a nearby bank to be collected or ask you to provide further financial or banking information to aid their investigation.”
Be aware: this is a scam call.
Police are investigating two reports this week, in south Auckland and the North Shore, where two people have fallen victim to the scam. “Both victims withdrew cash from a bank and handed this over to someone who arrived at their door to collect it under the fake cover story,” Detective Senior Sergeant Bunting says.“These victims have had their good-will and trust trodden on by these scammers.”
Investigation staff have ensured there is support available for the victims. Detective Senior Sergeant Bunting says: “Scammers have no ethics whatsoever and will take any opportunity to try and con you.“These scams take many forms, and the offenders trick people under a variety of guises or storylines.”
There are occasions where legitimate Police officers will contact people as part of their duties, he says.
Police are asking the community to be aware and take the opportunity to spread the word amongst friends and family members. “We are particularly keen to ensure elder family members are aware of what is happening,” Detective Senior Sergeant Bunting says. “If anyone receives a call of this nature, hang up.
“If you have had the unfortunate position of being a victim to this scam and have not reported this, we encourage you to report this to Police.”
Please remember:
- Police will never call to ask you for bank details, pin numbers or passwords
- Police do not offer prize money
- Police will not ask you to go to a bank to withdraw money
- If you receive a call out of the blue of a similar nature: challenge the caller to identify themselves, ask for their details.
- Hang up, contact 105 to verify the ID and request the officer to contact you
- If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
We've pulled four names this week of members across the country. The winners of the $100 Prezzy® cards are:
Sheena Bond from Napier
Ralph Dixon from Rotorua
Katie Johnston from Invercargill
… View moreWe've pulled four names this week of members across the country. The winners of the $100 Prezzy® cards are:
Sheena Bond from Napier
Ralph Dixon from Rotorua
Katie Johnston from Invercargill
Samantha Sanderson from Beckenham
Winners can get in touch here or by emailing helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz before 18th June.
Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite green testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to the New Zealand Trees That Count programme.
Offer applies to all Resene green 60 mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers … View moreSimply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite green testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to the New Zealand Trees That Count programme.
Offer applies to all Resene green 60 mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 1-30 June 2024 at Resene owned ColorShops.
Trees That Count are an environmental charity on a mission to plant millions more native trees throughout New Zealand. Trees That Count runs the country’s only marketplace which provides a place for anyone to fund or gift native trees. This support is matched with planters throughout the country who are restoring, and growing, precious wildlife corridors or pockets of native forest, turning small projects into mighty ones.
To find your nearest Resene ColorShop, click here.
For more information on Trees That Count, visit us.
We think there are unspoken rules for bin day, but are we adhering to the same ones?
Do you think twice about dragging your bin to the pavement in the early hours? Do you mind if neighbours put excess rubbish in your bin? Share your bin day etiquette and let's compare notes!
Type … View moreWe think there are unspoken rules for bin day, but are we adhering to the same ones?
Do you think twice about dragging your bin to the pavement in the early hours? Do you mind if neighbours put excess rubbish in your bin? Share your bin day etiquette and let's compare notes!
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
Big news in our community!
Ryman has been voted New Zealand’s Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care & Retirement Villages for the 10th time! So we want to say Thank You Aotearoa, for your continued trust and support. Together, we’ll continue building vibrant communities where everyone can … View moreBig news in our community!
Ryman has been voted New Zealand’s Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care & Retirement Villages for the 10th time! So we want to say Thank You Aotearoa, for your continued trust and support. Together, we’ll continue building vibrant communities where everyone can thrive.
Here’s to 10 more years of trust and excellence!
Click read more for more information.
Respite care is a great short break option for a family member or loved one that also helps give carers some time out to recharge the batteries. There are a range of circumstances which might require respite overnight or support for day care.
It could be needed after a hospital stay or just as a… View moreRespite care is a great short break option for a family member or loved one that also helps give carers some time out to recharge the batteries. There are a range of circumstances which might require respite overnight or support for day care.
It could be needed after a hospital stay or just as a little extra support for caregivers. Respite care ranges from a few days and even up to a few weeks. A loved one, who lives in their own home, will have their short respite stay in one of our village centres.
Click read more for the full article.
These members have been drawn as our winners of the $150 Farmers vouchers:
Melissa Mary from Motueka
Devangi Patel from Blockhouse Bay
Olive White from Ilam
… View moreThese members have been drawn as our winners of the $150 Farmers vouchers:
Melissa Mary from Motueka
Devangi Patel from Blockhouse Bay
Olive White from Ilam
Simon Cullen from Paraparaumu
Not a winner? Good luck next time!
Winners can get in touch here or by emailing helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz before 11th June.
This is a Whangarei Community Event for Matariki to be held at Reyburn House Art Gallery & Art Studio and gardens. There is a Matariki Market - Friday 7th June 2024, 4.30pm
@ Reyburn House, Town Basin, Whangarei.
Check out the website on www.reyburnhouse.co.nz....
The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!
Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots… View moreThe skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!
Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots in your neighbourhood that bring a smile to your face and add a little colour to your day.
There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!
Enter your local bright spots pics today and be in to *WIN*.
Wooden top and steel legs.
Has a few marks on the top as seen in the pictures, also is slightly wobbly but a simple brace would fix this. Table has been dismantled.
Length 2.3m
Width 1m
Height 760cm
We're starting a podcast: Whangārei Matters. What topics would you like us to explore?
Once or twice a month we'll take a "deep dive" into a local issue and the experts questions from our listeners. What's the story with parking? Storm-water? Road maintenance? We can … View moreWe're starting a podcast: Whangārei Matters. What topics would you like us to explore?
Once or twice a month we'll take a "deep dive" into a local issue and the experts questions from our listeners. What's the story with parking? Storm-water? Road maintenance? We can ask all this and more.
We've recorded a first episode - "Dogs in our District" which will come out in the next few days. Tell us below what you'd like to see next.
Why not enter the Matariki Colouring Competition for School Aged tamariki?
Please get your parents or caregivers to come into the Reburn House Art Gallery and pick up entry sheet or email us on office@reyburnhouse.co.nz for a PDF. Or visit the website on www.reyburnhouse.co.nz...
Competition … View moreWhy not enter the Matariki Colouring Competition for School Aged tamariki?
Please get your parents or caregivers to come into the Reburn House Art Gallery and pick up entry sheet or email us on office@reyburnhouse.co.nz for a PDF. Or visit the website on www.reyburnhouse.co.nz...
Competition is now open and closes on 28th June 2024.
This is a community event for Matariki @ Reyburn House (Northland Society of Arts) at Town Basin, Whangarei:
Matariki Art Exhibition - opening 4.30pm
Matariki Markets - starts at 4.30pm
Matariki Disco Party - starts at 5.00pm for 2 years old - 12 years old - parents and grandparents can dance … View moreThis is a community event for Matariki @ Reyburn House (Northland Society of Arts) at Town Basin, Whangarei:
Matariki Art Exhibition - opening 4.30pm
Matariki Markets - starts at 4.30pm
Matariki Disco Party - starts at 5.00pm for 2 years old - 12 years old - parents and grandparents can dance for free! $4.50 per ticket.
Looking for volunteers please email: office@reyburnhouse.co.nz.
Check it out there is a Matariki Disco Party @ Reyburn House Art Studio for 12 years and under. Any children under 5 years old they must be supervised by their parents or grandparents.
The tickets are $4.50 each and bring some extra money there is a tuck shop, Facepainting, candy floss, sausage … View moreCheck it out there is a Matariki Disco Party @ Reyburn House Art Studio for 12 years and under. Any children under 5 years old they must be supervised by their parents or grandparents.
The tickets are $4.50 each and bring some extra money there is a tuck shop, Facepainting, candy floss, sausage sizzle and much more!!!
While parents are lookking
Matariki Colouring Competition has been extended to 28/06/2024.
Enquiries to Reyburn House on www.reyburnhouse.co.nz....
This winter, we are celebrating the 2024 Olympics with our TV Guide readers with a chance to win 1 of 4 65” Panasonic 4K TVs worth $3,999 each.
Pick up a copy of the TV Guide each week starting from the June 1 - 7 issue, find the codeword, and follow the directions to be in to win! We’ve put… View moreThis winter, we are celebrating the 2024 Olympics with our TV Guide readers with a chance to win 1 of 4 65” Panasonic 4K TVs worth $3,999 each.
Pick up a copy of the TV Guide each week starting from the June 1 - 7 issue, find the codeword, and follow the directions to be in to win! We’ve put a codeword in each of the following three issues, so find them all for more chances to win. You’ll have until July 3 to enter online or mail in your codeword. T&Cs apply.
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