ELECTIONS !!! 2nd - 14th October
1 day to go…..
* The Democrat Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. If it stops moving, subsidize it. - Ronald Reagan (1986)
*. I don’t make jokes… I just watch the government and report the facts. - Will Rogers
* In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one party of the citizens to give to the other. - Voltaire (1764)
* Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you! - Pericles (430 B.C.)
* No man’s life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session. - Mark Twain (1866 )916. Talk is cheap…except when Congress does it. - Anonymous
* The government is like a baby’s alimentary canal: a happy appetite at one end and no responsibility at the other. - Ronald Reagan
* The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of the blessings. The inherent blessing of socialism is the equal sharing of misery. - Winston Churchill
* The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin. - Mark Twain
* There is no distinctly Native American criminal class…save Congress. - Mark Twain
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
‘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
Needing a Skip Bin Recommendations
Good Folk can any of you Recommend a Skip Bin Company who do not cost an arm and leg please?
Who have you used from experience and are a good price?
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