AGM
I hope all Howick / Botany Street Coordinators can join us for our AGM on Wednesday 21st May 2025.
As our National Office requests information on how many houses are in your Street, & how many of those houses are part of your Neighbourhood Support group – please bring these details with you or email them.
We will be having our normal door prize draw, as well as distributing Gift Cards.
Emma Goldsworthy, Advisor Community Readiness and Recovery at Auckland Fire and Emergency who will be our guest speaker on the night, has provided the following information:
Home Fire Safety Visits:
These are the free visits we offer to provide people fire safety in their homes. We can also test smoke alarms, install any people have purchased and if they don’t have any smoke alarms we can provide and install one for them for free. They can request a visit through our website.
I have also attached a poster about Home Fire Safety Visits that you can share.
Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) Smoke Alarms:
These are smoke alarms that are linked to a strobe light and vibrating bed shaker for those who can’t hear standard smoke alarms. HAT alarms are fully funded for those who require them and referrals can be arranged through Your Way I Kia Roha and information on this is on their website.
Electric Blanket Testing:
Fire and Emergency are running a free electric blanket testing event in Howick at Nixon Park Community hall on the 24th of May from 10:30am – 2pm.
We are also running a second testing event on the 17th of May at Pukekohe Fire Station.
Hope to see you there
Kind Regards
Shelley (Secretary / Treasurer)
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
Aucklanders, we want to know: How are you feeling about the current property market?
New Zealand homeowners are now more likely to sell at a loss than at any time since 2013, and if you’re in Auckland or Wellington, the odds are even higher.
But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.
So we’re curious…
How are you feeling about the current property market?
If you’re keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
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