Staying safe while surfing the net this summer!
With the school holidays approaching parents are encouraged to have a think about what information they share online. Scammers may target parents, offering free tickets to family related activities, in order to gain private information.
Please remember:
- If it seems too good to be true, it very well may be
- If in doubt, don’t do it
- If they have asked for information in regards to your children, do not give this out
- If they request photos of your family, do not give them out
- If you are uneasy about anything they have asked, contact the site admin, block the person from your profile or phone, and advise police
Further information on online safety is available through www.netsafe.org.nz...
Anyone who believes they have been a victim of a crime, in person or online, should report the matter to their local Police.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.4% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below!
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
Food and product recalls
These items have been recalled during the last month. If you have any of these items at home, click on the title to see the details:
Product recalls
Avanti, Malvern Star & Raleigh bicycles
Yoto Kids Speaker
Anko Kids Pyjamas
Battery drill chainsaw attachment
Industrial pedestal misting fan
Yamaha adaptor
Zero Tower safety harness
Naturacoco moisturising cream
Thule child bike seat
Food recalls:
Maketū pies mussel pie
The Catering Studio cottage pie
Matakana Smokehouse gravlax/salmon
Our Fruit Box fruit juices
ProLife Foods value packs - nuts, raisins.
YY Dumplings & Fu Yuan ready-to-eat meat products
Waiheke Herbs italian herb spread
We hope this message was helpful in keeping your household safe.