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Real Police officers are warning Kiwis to be vigilant of cold callers posing as Police officers, as a pesky scam rears its head.
In the past year, Police have worked quickly to warn the public as these scam calls emerged.
Waitematā CIB’s acting Detective Senior Sergeant Ben Bergin says, … View moreReal Police officers are warning Kiwis to be vigilant of cold callers posing as Police officers, as a pesky scam rears its head.
In the past year, Police have worked quickly to warn the public as these scam calls emerged.
Waitematā CIB’s acting Detective Senior Sergeant Ben Bergin says, “unsuspecting victims are essentially being called out of the blue under a ruse”.
“The story changes slightly, but it will usually involve some sort of investigation and this ‘officer’ will report having located a valuable item of yours, such as a passport.
“He will need your help or ask for your personal information.
“The caller speaks with an English accent and provides a bogus ID number to the victim.”
If you receive a phone call such as this, Police advise the public to be extremely cautious.
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Bergin says previous iterations of this scam has involved scammers asking people to withdraw cash as part of ‘an investigation’ or handing over bank details.
Police made several arrests last year over the scam.
“We strongly advise that you hang up,” he says.
“From time-to-time, Police officers may contact you as part of their genuine duties.
“It can be a bit surprising to receive a call unexpectantly, so stop and think if you get a far-fetched story shared down the telephone line.”
In the past week, Police have received reports from Kiwis on both islands, including: Warkworth, Riverhead, Royal Oak, Ngaruawahia and in the Clutha and Queenstown-Lakes districts.
“Fortunately, at this stage we are not aware of any victims losing money,” acting Detective Senior Sergeant Bergin says.
“Those recipients have done the right thing and ended the call and reported it to the real Police.”
If you have received a similar call, please report this to Police online now or call 105.
𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 ⤵️
🚔Police will never ask for your bank details, pin numbers or banking log in.
🚔Police do not offer prize money
🚔 Police will never ask you to go to a bank and withdraw your own cash
🚔 Stop and think: If the call seems off, hang up and call 105 to verify the officer’s identity, or request a callback.
For the 11th time, you’ve voted us your Most Trusted Brand and that means the world to us. Because trust this strong doesn’t happen by chance. Ten years? That’s a perfect score. But eleven? That’s off the charts. Whether it’s your first visit or you call a village home, that feeling of … View moreFor the 11th time, you’ve voted us your Most Trusted Brand and that means the world to us. Because trust this strong doesn’t happen by chance. Ten years? That’s a perfect score. But eleven? That’s off the charts. Whether it’s your first visit or you call a village home, that feeling of trust is what sets us apart.
EarthDiverse, the Waikato Interfaith Council, Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park and Te Kaararo Nature Precinct, the Waikato Multicultural Council, the Bahá’í Community, Nepal New Zealand Waikato Friendship Society (and other partners) are co-organising a Community-wide tree planting event to … View moreEarthDiverse, the Waikato Interfaith Council, Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park and Te Kaararo Nature Precinct, the Waikato Multicultural Council, the Bahá’í Community, Nepal New Zealand Waikato Friendship Society (and other partners) are co-organising a Community-wide tree planting event to take place in Hamilton on Saturday 14 June 2025, 10:00am-3:00pm (This event will take place Rain or Shine). Please use the Baverstock Rd entrance gate, up the hill past the corner of Baverstock and Rotokauri Rd instead of the entrance across from the Zoo. If you use the entrance across from the Zoo you won't find us as we'll be on the side of the Park!
Bring a spade or shovel, gumboots, appropriate outdoor weather gear (e.g. hat, rain gear, sunglasses), some gardening gloves, water and a big smile. If you don’t want to dig there are other ways to help out (like bringing a small food donation, or helping with setting out and serving a light lunch). A light lunch will be served (courtesy of EarthDiverse, Kaivolution, Waikato Interfaith Council, the Bahá’í Community, Nepal New Zealand Waikato Friendship Society, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Trust, and others). Any ready to eat food donations (e.g. bread, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, baked goods, UHT milk, tea bags, instant coffee, juice, etc.) will be much appreciated. Please bring your own plates, cutlery or mugs in order to minimise waste. As we aim to plant over 4500 saplings, 100 people would mean planting about 45 saplings each, 200 people about 23 each, 300 people about 15 saplings each, so the more the merrier!
Come for either for the morning or afternoon sapling planting sessions, have some lunch on us, or stay for both sessions!
This event is free, family-friendly and fun! Open to all. Mark this date in your diaries now. Come and help offset your carbon usage!
Organisers:
• 9:00-10:00am: set up marquees, booths, tables, food, etc.
Schedule:
• 9:45-10:00am: arrive and find parking on Baverstock Rd.
• 10:00-10:20am: Intro, welcome, instructions and health & safety briefing at entry point on Baverstock Rd.
• 10:20-12:30pm: plant saplings in Waiwhakareke reserve
• 12:30-1:30pm: shared free buffet lunch; mingling and networking
• 1:30-2:45pm: second afternoon planting for those who wish to do more, or come later in the afternoon
NOTE: Please do not use the car park across from the Zoo entrance on Brymer Rd. Instead, please park along the Baverstock Road gate on Baverstock Road. Helpers will be there to guide you. You can park on either side of the street. Once parked, enter the Park via the Baverstock Road Gate. Marquees and tables for organising groups can be set up there. We will gather here, just inside the Baverstock Rd gate for our 10:00am orientation, then we will walk to the tree planting area down the hill. The light lunch will be served near the Baverstock gate.
In the end, it wasn’t just bike parts or passion that kept Go Eco’s beloved Bike Hub running - it was old Hamilton parking meters, carried out by collectors.
“Some of them literally cradled the parking meter in their arm like a newborn baby,” laughed Jo Wrigley, chief executive of Go … View moreIn the end, it wasn’t just bike parts or passion that kept Go Eco’s beloved Bike Hub running - it was old Hamilton parking meters, carried out by collectors.
“Some of them literally cradled the parking meter in their arm like a newborn baby,” laughed Jo Wrigley, chief executive of Go Eco. “They’d ring their mates, and then their mate would show up and do the same.”
Pundits expect farmers to be “speaking with their wallets” and investing in big ticket items like tractors and utes at Fieldays.
The four-day agricultural event at Mystery Creek starts on Wednesday, and with strong export prices across the sector it’s expected to be a good one.
Are you … View morePundits expect farmers to be “speaking with their wallets” and investing in big ticket items like tractors and utes at Fieldays.
The four-day agricultural event at Mystery Creek starts on Wednesday, and with strong export prices across the sector it’s expected to be a good one.
Are you heading to Fieldays in 2025? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A $10,000 grant from a CCS Disability Action regional fund has helped 63 athletes, supporters and staff from Parafed Waikato attend the 2025 Halberg Games – an unforgettable experience that strengthened bonds and inspired a renewed passion for sport.
The support came from the Fund for CCS … View moreA $10,000 grant from a CCS Disability Action regional fund has helped 63 athletes, supporters and staff from Parafed Waikato attend the 2025 Halberg Games – an unforgettable experience that strengthened bonds and inspired a renewed passion for sport.
The support came from the Fund for CCS Disability Action Waikato, a philanthropic endowment fund at Momentum Waikato Community Foundation established and grown through generous bequests and donations from supporters in the region.
Whakatāne District Council plans to crack down on residents recycling mistakes with a "three-strikes" rule - contaminate your bin three times and you could lose it for three months.
The goal? Less landfill, more proper recycling.
The search for missing 25-year-old Travis Langford remains ongoing, nearly five months after he was last seen.
His vehicle was located burnt out on a Tolley Road farm in Ngaroma in January, and his dog was found in a nearby paddock the following day.
Police recovered personal items belonging to… View moreThe search for missing 25-year-old Travis Langford remains ongoing, nearly five months after he was last seen.
His vehicle was located burnt out on a Tolley Road farm in Ngaroma in January, and his dog was found in a nearby paddock the following day.
Police recovered personal items belonging to Travis near his vehicle, and the Eagle helicopter surveyed the area not long after his vehicle was found.
An alleged sighting of Travis was reported to Police around Waitangi weekend, where it was believed he was seen at Lake Waipapa, however Police have not been able to confirm whether this was Travis or not.
A further alleged sighting was reported on 2 March, however it was confirmed this was not Travis.
Travis’s family are grateful for all the information that has been provided since he went missing.
His family are continuing private searches, and Police would like to remind the public to stay alert and report any unusual activity or potential sightings of Travis to Police.
His appearance may have changed over the last five months. Travis did not have any tattoos, however he does have a dark heart-shaped birth mark, about 3cm wide, on the left side of his neck. He is a slim build and approximately 5’10” tall.
There are serious concerns for his wellbeing. Travis was known to be very wary of people, however possibly has help from outside sources if he is hiding somewhere remotely.
Police are asking everybody in the wider Waikato region to keep an eye out for a man matching the description of Travis, and report any potential sightings to Police.
Please contact 105 either over the phone or online, referencing file number 250119/4439.
Stay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the … View moreStay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the life you want. Find a class near you today.
Imagine walking through Hamilton’s Garden Place and being followed by a futuristic - and slightly Dalek-like - robot the size of a dining table, rolling beside you, recording everything you do, and ready to speak up if it spots trouble.
It might sound like a sci-fi movie, but Hamilton City … View moreImagine walking through Hamilton’s Garden Place and being followed by a futuristic - and slightly Dalek-like - robot the size of a dining table, rolling beside you, recording everything you do, and ready to speak up if it spots trouble.
It might sound like a sci-fi movie, but Hamilton City Councillor Ewan Wilson says it’s worth exploring as the city grapples with increasing drug use and antisocial behaviour in the CBD. “It’s an option,” he says. “Maybe it’s a discussion that we should have.”
What do you reckon? Yes or no to the robots? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A council boss has apologised for a lack of communication after it installed a series of speed-cutting chicanes that were panned by Tamahere locals.
And a top cop says motorists even started speeding and using the wrong lane to get through them.
The contentious issues of free parking and higher fines in Hamilton’s CBD are set to come under the spotlight at a special 2.5-hour councillor workshop on Wednesday, with two leading mayoral contenders taking differing positions ahead of the discussion.
“Fiscal conservative” councillor Tim… View moreThe contentious issues of free parking and higher fines in Hamilton’s CBD are set to come under the spotlight at a special 2.5-hour councillor workshop on Wednesday, with two leading mayoral contenders taking differing positions ahead of the discussion.
“Fiscal conservative” councillor Tim Macindoe, who’s calling for a return to two hours free parking, said on Monday he’ll also highlight calls for a more flexible approach when it comes to handing out fines.
What do you reckon - should we bring 2 hours free back or is that a 'kneejerk' reaction?
As the cooler months settle in and we spend more time at home, a burst of greenery can brighten up your space and lift your mood.
But if you think you need a big backyard to nurture your green thumb, think again.
Just ask Kate, a Ryman resident, who has transformed her apartment into a lush … View moreAs the cooler months settle in and we spend more time at home, a burst of greenery can brighten up your space and lift your mood.
But if you think you need a big backyard to nurture your green thumb, think again.
Just ask Kate, a Ryman resident, who has transformed her apartment into a lush retreat filled with thriving plants and year-round colour.
Click read more for the full story.
The atmosphere at Hamilton Airport was electric as the freshly refurbished international terminal was blessed, paving the runway for a new era in air travel for the Waikato.
But for Emii Durham, a newly hired passenger service agent, it was more than just a ceremony - it was the launchpad for … View moreThe atmosphere at Hamilton Airport was electric as the freshly refurbished international terminal was blessed, paving the runway for a new era in air travel for the Waikato.
But for Emii Durham, a newly hired passenger service agent, it was more than just a ceremony - it was the launchpad for her long-awaited return to aviation.
Will you be booking an international flight out of Hamilton? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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