Preventative measures to avoid theft
Police in Counties Manukau West have located a plethora of stolen items after executing a search warrant in Māngere East last week.
Burglary is a serious offence and brings with it a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment.
There are a number of preventative measures people can take to avoid theft from occurring:
• Ensure your vehicle is locked and don’t leave valuables in plain sight
• If you need to park on the street, park in a well-lit area and near CCTV cameras if you have them
• If possible, have an alarm system in your vehicle/house and tinted windows to deter opportunistic offenders
• Engrave your tools with your driver licence number – that way, if we find your tools, there’s a better chance of us getting them back to you
• Keep a record of the serial numbers
• If you work on a construction site, be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Police
• If you can’t take your tools home with you, lock them up in a shed on site
• Second-hand dealers and the public should be wary of tools being offered to them at a price that’s too good to be true
Anyone who sees suspicious activity around vehicles can call Police on 111 if they are witnessing the activity, or 105 after the matter.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.6% Yes
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31.8% Maybe?
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26.6% No
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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