54 days ago

A note about community mail theft

The Team from Wellington District Police

Please follow our top tips to reduce the risk of mail theft:
✉️ Clear your letterbox in a timely manner
✉️ Put a hold on your mail delivery if you’re going away
✉️ Provide clear delivery instructions for couriers to leave a package safely hidden or secured within your property
✉️ Install security cameras and/or security camera messaging near your letterbox or front of property
✉️ Where practical, consider click and collect over delivery
✉️ Send parcels to a work address or ensuring you're home when they arrive
✉️ Contact Police (111 for immediate issues or 105 if it is after the fact) if you see people loitering around vehicles or looking into car windows
✉️ Engage in neighbourhood groups so more people can keep an eye out for suspicious activity

These tips are being shared after a 44-year-old woman will appear in Pukekohe District Court on 28 March charged with theft.
An alleged mail thief in the Pukekohe area has hand-delivered herself into Police, following assistance from the community.
Counties Manukau South Senior Sergeant MJ Riddle says Police were aware of locals discussing a mail theft on social media. A report was made to Police at the time in January and had included enough detail including CCTV footage and a vehicle of interest. Following Police enquiries, the woman has brought herself into the Pukekohe Police Station a few days later

“This is a great result for the community and a timely reminder to the public to continue reporting any thefts from letterboxes.”
Senior Sergeant Riddle says
“Our community should be able to receive parcels and mail without concern of interference but unfortunately there are people in our communities who take advantage of opportunities to commit thefts from mail boxes and front porches."

“We encourage anyone who has been the victim of dishonesty offending to report it as soon as possible,” she says."

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1 day ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?

85.9% Yes

85.9% Complete
12.5% No

12.5% Complete
1.7% Other - I'll share below!

1.7% Complete

1148 votes

1 day ago

DOUGHNUT SALE THIS SATURDAY

Mark from Johnsonville

We've just secured a weekly location in Johnsonville for our SOURDOUGH DOUGHNUTS.
Across the road from Roroa Park and Malvina Major Retirement Village, we'll have a gazebo and have 7 flavours of artisan doughnuts available.
Pre-ordering from our website is easy if you'd prefer, plus there'll be no chance of them running out.
THIS SATURDAY FROM 9 AM - 1 PM. I'll post the flavours later today but they're on my website already to order.
WE WILL SELL DOUGHNUTS FROM THIS LOCATION EVERY WEEKEND.
www.familykitchenwithmark.co.nz...
Chocolate Sprinkle- filled with whipped vanilla creameux, topped with chocolate ganache and coloured candy sprinkles.

Apple and Quince Crumble- stuffed with poached & spiced apple and quince, glazed with vanilla icing and topped with buttered crumble.

Toffee and Pistachio-filled with toffee custard and topped with toffee icing and roasted pistachio nuts

Lemon and Raspberry- Filled with whipped sweet and sour berry compote, glazed with lemon icing and crispy meringue biscuit.

Cinnamon Sugared- Our sourdough doughnut tossed in sugar syrup and finished in cinnamon sugar.

Mango and Coconut Creme Brulee- Crispy glazed sugar topping with a whipped coconut cream and mango infused creme brulee filling

Eton Mess- Fruit jam and cream filling, raspberry, vanilla and crushed meringue topping