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258 days ago

scams

Salima from Goodwood Heights

reading about scams every day, i thought it would be a good idea to share how we were scammed, or heard about someone who was . we always think we are careful but daily some one falls in a trap. so do put your or some one else's misfortune for others to learn a lesson and be careful. you need not give your personal details.

i regularly received phone calls on the landline, the person said some people had taken control of my computer. i said i had no problem. the calls kept coming. i asked someone in citizens advice bureau and was told i could report it to phone 555(police non urgent) So next time i told the person i had this police phone number and would report him. the calls stopped. the phone number showed they came from london but the person had a south asian accent.

i regularly get phone messages to say i have not paid my speeding ticket fine, road toll fee, and to click on a link.

another scammer - i often order gifts on line for family in australia. i got messages on my phone to say the supplier had to cross a border and had to be paid a custom fee and to click on the link. i took it up with the big organisation with whom i had placed the order, on their chat line, that this only happened for australia. they said they would look into it but i got no feedback.

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Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
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2 hours ago

FLATMATES/BOARDERS WANTED

Praveen from Papatoetoe

FLATMATES/BOARDER/S WANTED
PUHINUI ROAD, PAPATOETOE, MANUKAU CITY

3 bedroom house with 1 bathroom.
FULLY FURNISHED
NO scammers or hasslers

2 ROOMS TO LET
Bright and sunny room, large courtyard, deck, built in wardrobe.
Water,electricity,internet, microwave and Fridge/Freezer provided.

Plenty of parking inside also off street parking, very private/quite.

BTW: You will have you own room

1 Person
The board is 1 week rent $180

2 People Couple/2 boys/2 girls
1 week rent $280
NO STORAGE

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2 hours ago

FLATMATES/BOARDERS WANTED

Praveen from Papatoetoe

FLATMATES/BOARDER/S WANTED
PUHINUI ROAD, PAPATOETOE, MANUKAU CITY

3 bedroom house with 1 bathroom.
FULLY FURNISHED
NO scammers or hasslers

2 ROOMS TO LET
Bright and sunny room, large courtyard, deck, built in wardrobe.
Water,electricity,internet, microwave and Fridge/Freezer provided.

Plenty of parking inside also off street parking, very private/quite.

BTW: You will have you own room

1 Person
The board is 1 week rent $180

2 People Couple/2 boys/2 girls
1 week rent $280
NO STORAGE