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It’s all go this morning! The Strawberry Fair team are putting the finishing touches in place for what promises to be another great event on Saturday. 🍓
👉 Opens 9am Saturday 8 November
📍 St Andrew’s Church, 100 St Andrew’s Road, Epsom
💳 EFTPOS available
Or maybe you’re caring for someone who is. Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ invites you to join them and local specialists for a patient information evening at Auckland Grammer School,Thursday 13 November. Learn how new therapies, technologies, and innovations are improving outcomes and quality of … View moreOr maybe you’re caring for someone who is. Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ invites you to join them and local specialists for a patient information evening at Auckland Grammer School,Thursday 13 November. Learn how new therapies, technologies, and innovations are improving outcomes and quality of life for men living with advanced prostate cancer.
FREE Entry. Registration required.
For patients, families, whānau, carers, and health professionals.
Every village, every Wednesday, 10am - 3pm
Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to… View moreEvery village, every Wednesday, 10am - 3pm
Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
Social media accounts are often targeted by scams. You may encounter fake messages or friend requests designed to trick you into sharing personal details or clicking on malicious links.
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How Can I Tell If a Follow/Friend Request Is a Scam?
… View moreSocial media accounts are often targeted by scams. You may encounter fake messages or friend requests designed to trick you into sharing personal details or clicking on malicious links.
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How Can I Tell If a Follow/Friend Request Is a Scam?
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Follow requests from accounts you don’t recognise.
Incomplete Profiles
Accounts with little information, few posts, or generic pictures.
Urgent Messages
Direct messages that use urgent language, asking you to act quickly.
Suspicious Links
Links that seem odd or unfamiliar, often found in messages.
Too Good to Be True Offers
Promises of rewards or financial gains that seem unrealistic.
Requests for Personal Info
Asking for sensitive details like passwords or bank information.
Common Social Media Scams to Watch For
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Fake Celebrity Accounts
Impersonating famous personalities to gain followers and send scam messages.
Phishing Links
Links that lead to fake login pages to steal your credentials.
Romance Scams
Fake profiles that engage in romantic chats to eventually ask for money.
Job Offers
Promising high-paying jobs with little effort, asking for personal details.
Giveaway Scams
Claims that you’ve won a prize and need to provide personal info to claim it.
Investment Scams
Offers of quick returns on investments, asking for initial deposits.
Why Am I Getting These Scam Requests?
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Data Breaches
Information leaked from compromised databases.
Random Targeting
Automated systems sending requests to random users.
Public Listings
Information found in public directories or on social media.
What Should I Do If I Receive a Scam Request?
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Do Not Engage
Avoid accepting the request or replying to any messages.
Verify the Profile
Look for signs of authenticity, like verified badges or mutual friends.
Report the Account
Use the platform’s reporting features to report the suspicious account.
Block the Scammer
Block the account to stop further interaction.
Stay Informed
Regularly check your privacy settings and be careful about sharing personal information online.
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Opening day event highlights:
🛍️ Be one of the first through the doors for surprises and celebrations.
🎨 Bring the family for kids colouring & activity sheets.
🎁 Grab a $2 raffle ticket during our first week and go in the draw to win an epic gift basket.
👋 Meet Zoe, one of our… View moreOpening day event highlights:
🛍️ Be one of the first through the doors for surprises and celebrations.
🎨 Bring the family for kids colouring & activity sheets.
🎁 Grab a $2 raffle ticket during our first week and go in the draw to win an epic gift basket.
👋 Meet Zoe, one of our SPCA Community Services Officer in Auckland for any animal services questions (Saturday only).
Our new shop hours are 9am–5pm weekdays, with Saturdays 9-4pm and Sundays 9-2pm.
Everyone is welcome, don’t miss out! ⏰
We’ve recently been made aware of individuals pretending to be Neighbourly Admin and using a forged Neighbourly logo to trick members into sharing personal information.
Please remember:
🔴 Never click on suspicious or unexpected links.
🔴 If something doesn’t feel right, reach out to … View moreWe’ve recently been made aware of individuals pretending to be Neighbourly Admin and using a forged Neighbourly logo to trick members into sharing personal information.
Please remember:
🔴 Never click on suspicious or unexpected links.
🔴 If something doesn’t feel right, reach out to us directly at helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz
While Neighbourly does ask members to verify their details using document submissions, your confidential information (like bank details or spending history) should always be hidden. For verification, we only need to see:
✔️ Your name, and your residential address
✔️ The logo or header from the issuing organisation
You can learn more about how verification works here: Neighbourly Verification
Stay safe and thank you for helping keep our community secure! 💚
Why spend another summer mowing lawns and clipping hedges? Secure your place at The Helier today and kickstart your real retirement in effortless style.
Beautiful homes with all the space and none of the maintenance. Not to mention a $20,000 island holiday, $5,000 moving package, plus your … View moreWhy spend another summer mowing lawns and clipping hedges? Secure your place at The Helier today and kickstart your real retirement in effortless style.
Beautiful homes with all the space and none of the maintenance. Not to mention a $20,000 island holiday, $5,000 moving package, plus your first year’s weekly & hospitality fees free*.
Ready to escape? Call our Retirement Limbo Hotline on 0800 920 002.
*Terms, conditions and eligibility criteria apply. Visit thehelier.co.nz for full T&Cs.
Two untouched bags of 20kg each Pedigree Vital dog food for working dogs for sale as my dog has just passed away. Plus two half bags are for free if anyone buys the 2 bags (expiry: Dec-2025 and July 2026). I bought them at $115 per bag and now sell for $90/each. Contact: Thomas at 02102753453
Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment … View moreJoin us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
Cost-of-living pressures are driving record numbers of Kiwis to seek financial hardship relief through KiwiSaver, while there’s also been a rise in fraudulent attempts to access Kiwisaver money. New data from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) shows a record $48.9 million was withdrawn in … View moreCost-of-living pressures are driving record numbers of Kiwis to seek financial hardship relief through KiwiSaver, while there’s also been a rise in fraudulent attempts to access Kiwisaver money. New data from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) shows a record $48.9 million was withdrawn in September for hardship reasons, and 5530 people dipped into their retirement fund - also a record high. In this year’s first financial quarter $134.6m has been withdrawn from KiwiSaver for hardship reasons, up 22.5% on the same period last year.
Money woes: At the Public Trust, a Kiwisaver supervisor in charge of approving hardship withdrawals, up to 50% of current cases are for repeat withdrawals, spokesman David Callanan said. Typically applications happened when someone’s employment circumstances changed or they had a setback, he said. “But now we’re also just seeing people who found themselves in arrears with bills. They’re unable to pay off their credit card, they’ve just run out of that rainy-day savings account. For many, KiwiSaver is the last accessible pool of funds when you’re in a crisis.” The trust was also seeing fraud on a daily basis - where people were faking documents to prove hardship.
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It’s time to cast your vote for Neighbourly’s Fang-tastic Pet! 🐾👻
Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
🕷 Nevado from Saint Johns – a spooky spider with serious style
👻 Munchkin from New Lynn – rocking his chillingly cute getup
🦴 Bruce from New Brighton – give… View moreIt’s time to cast your vote for Neighbourly’s Fang-tastic Pet! 🐾👻
Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
🕷 Nevado from Saint Johns – a spooky spider with serious style
👻 Munchkin from New Lynn – rocking his chillingly cute getup
🦴 Bruce from New Brighton – give this ghoul a hand!
🦇 Wednesday from Trentham – representing the family in true spooky fashion
Vote for your favourite and help crown this year’s Fang-tastic Pet Champion! 🏆
The winning costume will take home a $200 Prezzy Card! 💸
🕸️ Don’t ghost us — vote now!
Complete beginners, intermediate and experienced join us to explore your creative side!
Losses reported to Netsafe in October totalled $6264, compared to $1865 in September - a 220 percent jump.
In September, losses per incident averaged about $50, whereas the average loss last month was about $220.
However, the number of reports to Netsafe fell from 37 in September to 28 in … View moreLosses reported to Netsafe in October totalled $6264, compared to $1865 in September - a 220 percent jump.
In September, losses per incident averaged about $50, whereas the average loss last month was about $220.
However, the number of reports to Netsafe fell from 37 in September to 28 in October.
Netsafe chief online safety officer Sean Lyons said the sharp rise in financial losses suggested scammers were getting more sophisticated with their tactics.
"The quality of what people are being presented with is, on the whole, increasingly improving.
"Red flags we might've relied on previously - the spelling is wrong, it doesn't look right or I'm pretty sure that's not what the logo of this particular agency looks like - are becoming less valuable as a method for us to check whether something is a scam."
Credit card-related scams typically involve scammers collecting payment card numbers, and using them to make purchases or other payments online.
Lyons said people were being targeted via email, text, private instant messaging platforms - including WhatsApp - website and social media ads, and phone calls.
He said looking up an organisation's contact details and getting in touch with them directly was the best way to confirm whether a message was genuine.
"It might say that you have a payment due or a package waiting to be delivered.
"Don't be pressured into making a decision on the scammer's timeline. Step back, get advice from the people around you or give Netsafe a call.
"Make sure what you're engaging with is actually genuine and you're not being sucked into a scam."
With the festive season and Black Friday approaching, he said people should be extra vigilant, if asked to pay for something or if they saw an offer that seemed too good to be true.
"It's a time when people let their guard down a bit. When we are looking for deals or ordering and expecting the arrival of things, we can be more susceptible to these scams."
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We’re excited to share a limited-time offer at Evergreen Clinic 🌿
✅ Free TCM Consultation
✅ Free First ACC Treatment (with valid claim registration)
📅 Offer ends December 31
📸 Screenshot this poster to claim your special offer!
📍 463A Manukau Road, Epsom
📞 0508 … View moreWe’re excited to share a limited-time offer at Evergreen Clinic 🌿
✅ Free TCM Consultation
✅ Free First ACC Treatment (with valid claim registration)
📅 Offer ends December 31
📸 Screenshot this poster to claim your special offer!
📍 463A Manukau Road, Epsom
📞 0508 EVERGREEN (383 747)
🌐 evergreenclinic.co.nz
The convenience of shopping from the couch is undeniable. But it’s not without risks. Scam sites, tough return policies and packages that vanish all challenge the online shopper.
So, before you click ‘add to cart’, check out our tips for having a good online shopping experience.
1. Know who… View moreThe convenience of shopping from the couch is undeniable. But it’s not without risks. Scam sites, tough return policies and packages that vanish all challenge the online shopper.
So, before you click ‘add to cart’, check out our tips for having a good online shopping experience.
1. Know who you’re really shopping with
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Don’t assume a ‘.co.nz’ website is a New Zealand company. Having a .co.nz domain name can be a way for overseas sellers to win your trust.
If you’re lucky, that might just mean having to wait longer than you thought to get your package. But it can also mean it’s expensive to return an item or that you have to deal with an overseas seller if things go wrong. Having the name of a New Zealand city in the name of a store also doesn’t mean it’s really based here.
Look at the ‘contact’ and ‘about’ pages of websites to try and determine whether you’re really dealing with a New Zealand business.
You can also:
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search the Companies Register to check if the trader is New Zealand registered.
check who has registered a domain name using the Domain Name Commission’s website.
2. Ignore the sales hype
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Be sceptical of pressure tactics when shopping online. Claims like ‘limited stock’ and countdown timers are intentional sales strategies designed to get you to buy and not think too much.
Also beware of special deals on social media. They might use phrases like “1-day flash sale” to get you to act quickly but clicking these links can take you to scam websites. If a deal seems too good to be true it almost certainly is.
3. Be sceptical of reviews
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Fake reviews are everywhere. Often there will be tell-tale signs that a review is fake, like repetitive language and stock phrases that could apply to anything.
Look for independent sources of information, such as our website. We've reviewed thousands of products - this page with all our top tests is a great place to get started.
4. Pay by card
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We recommend using a debit or credit card to shop online – that way, you can apply for a chargeback (where your bank reverses the payment) if the correct goods don’t show up.
Remember to take a screenshot of your completed order or save the order confirmation email, in case something goes wrong. Keep an eye on your bank statements. Contact your bank immediately if you spot anything unusual, such as two transactions for one item.
5. Use price comparison websites
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Make sure a better price isn’t available just around the corner by consulting the price tracking graphs on price comparison websites.
We like to use Priceme and PriceSpy. The graphs show you the prices that stores have been charging for an item – so you can tell if you’re really getting a good deal.
Also check if the store you’re thinking of buying from has a price guarantee, which is when they’ll match or beat the price of another store. You can use theses online with most big box retailers. If you’re buying at full-price, check if they have a price promise so you can get some money refunded if it goes on sale soon.
6. Cover your tracks
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Regularly clear your cache and browsing data to reduce the chances of traders offering you prices based on your online activity.
Double check prices using another device (such as your desktop computer against your iPhone) or a different browser.
7. Check return policies before you buy
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Anticipate what will happen if your item arrives and isn’t to your liking. Will you be able to return it? Will you have to pay courier costs?
See if the policy says where you’ll have to return the item, so you can decide if the risk of paying the return cost is worth it.
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