Senior Constable Don Allan's monthly newsletter
Hi Neighbours,
Dons newsletter is attached with a comment about a 6% increase in reported vehicle crime offences and the same % of burglaries as March. Police recovered 9 stolen vehicles that were abandoned in our community.
Sadly also, several complaints from local businesses regarding persons urinating in the main street. A graph showing a snap shot of reported incidents from Jan 24 - April 25 for Onehunga area. There's a note below the graph with the figures showing "not offical" . Burglaries certainly lead the graph in most cases.
The Onehunga Community Patrol is aways looking for volunteers over 18 for a 3 hour patrol once a month either day or evening. I have done it in the past and it's a very rewarding community
last but not least ......Don't forget Coffee with a Cop & Piper plus our local MP Greg Flemming- everyone is welcome on Thursday 29 May , 10.30 am at Cosy Cafe on Onehunga Mall. You can ask questions and discuss issues about our community. Everyone is very friendly.
All the phone numbers for Police 111 & 105 & *555
Ak City Council , and stop tags are on page 16 with Don;s contact info of course.
Remember crimestoppers is confidential
0800 555 111
Stay safe & "dry"
Regards
Colleen :-)
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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