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New Zealand Police is urging parents to be alert to the potential risks facing children and young people online.
Today is Safer Internet Day – a global event to promote safe and positive online experiences.To ensure a collaborative approach to internet safety, Police works closely with our … View moreNew Zealand Police is urging parents to be alert to the potential risks facing children and young people online.
Today is Safer Internet Day – a global event to promote safe and positive online experiences.To ensure a collaborative approach to internet safety, Police works closely with our partner agencies, including the Department of Internal Affairs, Netsafe, and New Zealand Customs.
Detective Senior Sergeant Kepal Richards, officer in charge of New Zealand Police Online Child Exploitation Across New Zealand Team (OCEANZ), says supervising children and young people online is the best way to keep them safe.
“The internet opens up a world of opportunity but there are offenders online looking to exploit people, and they target the most vulnerable.
“In the worst-case scenario, we see online extortion groups trying to persuade children and young people to record self-harm and sexually explicit acts, alongside other violent crimes.
“The footage is then circulated among members of the extortion group to gain notoriety and further extort victims.
“Offenders may also threaten to share these videos or images online or with the victim’s family and friends.
“While we’re not seeing a large number of this type of offending here in New Zealand at this time, we know this is having a significant impact overseas.
“We want parents to be alert to the possible risks, but not alarmed.”
Police urge parents and caregivers to educate themselves on this topic and have conversations with their young people about the dangers of having an online presence.
“Having open and regular conversations is the most important tip we can give any parent or caregiver,” Detective Senior Sergeant Richards says.
"This ensures their young children feel comfortable to come forward about any online issues that may arise.”
For parents and caregivers:
- Supervision is essential. This means knowing what your children are doing online, who they are interacting with, and what platforms, apps, or games they are using.
- Check privacy settings. We recommend parents and caregivers research and understand app settings, including privacy settings. This can include turning off location settings, setting profiles to private, or turning off chat functions.
- Long term impact. Offenders will often use tactics such as fear or shame to manipulate young people, and make them feel alienated or trapped, like they cannot escape the situation. These situations can be very distressing and can have long term impacts and need to be addressed appropriately.
- Report suspicious behaviour. Make a report and seek help and support.
For victims:
- Stop talking to the offender and avoid sending any more images or videos – even if they are threatening you.
- Once you have complied with their demands, there is nothing preventing them from targeting you again.
- Save all the online chat, immediately take screenshots. This is important for making a report to the Police, we need all the evidence that you can gather.
- Report the content and person’s profile to the platform and request the content is removed.
- Block the profile.
Where to report offending:
- To report any offending to Police, please call 111 in an emergency, and for non-emergencies, online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Make a Report” or by calling 105.
- If you have seen content online that you wish to report, make a report to the Department of Internal Affairs HERE.
- If you would like advice and support from Netsafe, text ‘Netsafe’ to 4282 or call for free on 0508 NETSAFE (0508 638 723).
- You can also report online at netsafe.org.nz/report or by email at help@netsafe.org.nz.
Bev and John are no strangers to adventure. Whether it’s overseas escapades to the Great Wall of China, Vietnam, and Hong Kong, or exploring New Zealand’s stunning landscapes, this intrepid couple has seen their fair share of the world. But these days, they prefer to keep their travel plans … View moreBev and John are no strangers to adventure. Whether it’s overseas escapades to the Great Wall of China, Vietnam, and Hong Kong, or exploring New Zealand’s stunning landscapes, this intrepid couple has seen their fair share of the world. But these days, they prefer to keep their travel plans closer to home - with their beloved Cavoodle, Skye, always in tow.
“We’ve done all the overseas trips we wanted to do,” says Bev. “Now, it’s all about enjoying what’s on our doorstep.”
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This shade dome was originally purchased from Fishing Camping Outdoors (FCO) at their liquidation sale in June 2015.
It covers a massive area of 420cm x 420cm at a height in the center of 230cm, so great as a communal meeting/gathering place to sit under between shared campsites.
Unfortunately, … View moreThis shade dome was originally purchased from Fishing Camping Outdoors (FCO) at their liquidation sale in June 2015.
It covers a massive area of 420cm x 420cm at a height in the center of 230cm, so great as a communal meeting/gathering place to sit under between shared campsites.
Unfortunately, some of the elastic/shock cords inside the poles to keep them together have snapped, so some poles are now loose, however, they are all there and the canopy which has a UPF rating of 50+ is still in good condition.
If you are interested call or text Mark on 027 573 1965.
You are also welcome to come and have a look first before you buy.
This tent was originally purchased from Fishing Camping Outdoors (FCO) at their liquidation sale back in June 2015. It has only been used a few times and is still in good condition.
It features 2 rooms one 300cm x 300cm, the other 300cm x 225cm, and height at 210cm, and can accommodate up to 8 … View moreThis tent was originally purchased from Fishing Camping Outdoors (FCO) at their liquidation sale back in June 2015. It has only been used a few times and is still in good condition.
It features 2 rooms one 300cm x 300cm, the other 300cm x 225cm, and height at 210cm, and can accommodate up to 8 people.
The storage/carry bag is, unfortunately, a bit worse for wear with splits on the seams, however, the tent and poles are all in good condition.
If you are interested call or text Mark on 027 573 1965.
You are also welcome to come and have a look first before you buy.
We have moved on from our camping days and are having a good clear-out of the shed.
A variety of Tents are available at bargain prices,
Camp Master Family Dome II Tent - can sleep up to 5 people - $40.
North Trail Brookside 3 Tent - can sleep up to 3 people - $50
If you are interested … View moreWe have moved on from our camping days and are having a good clear-out of the shed.
A variety of Tents are available at bargain prices,
Camp Master Family Dome II Tent - can sleep up to 5 people - $40.
North Trail Brookside 3 Tent - can sleep up to 3 people - $50
If you are interested call or text Mark on 027 573 1965.
You are also welcome to come and have a look first before you buy.
We have moved on from our camping days and are having a good clear-out of the shed.
A variety of Camping Equipment at bargain prices is available.
Campmaster small pantry cupboard with 3 shelves, great for pantry items or clothes/toiletries. Helps keep the tent tidy and organized - 2 available … View moreWe have moved on from our camping days and are having a good clear-out of the shed.
A variety of Camping Equipment at bargain prices is available.
Campmaster small pantry cupboard with 3 shelves, great for pantry items or clothes/toiletries. Helps keep the tent tidy and organized - 2 available at $25 each.
If you are interested call or text Mark on 027 573 1965.
You are also welcome to come and have a look first before you buy.
We have moved on from our camping days and are having a good clear-out of the shed. A variety of Camping Equipment at bargain prices is available.
Camping Kitchen Unit with 2 cupboards, providing plenty of storage for pantry items and dedicated space for cooking with surrounding wind protection.… View moreWe have moved on from our camping days and are having a good clear-out of the shed. A variety of Camping Equipment at bargain prices is available.
Camping Kitchen Unit with 2 cupboards, providing plenty of storage for pantry items and dedicated space for cooking with surrounding wind protection. This all folds down into a compact carry bag. - $75
Campmaster 2-plate gas cooker, with reversable cast iron plate, also includes an adapter to fit 9kg LPG bottles and a separate metal folding frame for the gas cooker. This gas cooker however also fits perfectly into the dedicated space on the kitchen unit above—all for only $85. (9kg LPG bottle not included)
Take both for a special deal of $150.
If you are interested call or text Mark on 027 573 1965.
You are also welcome to come and have a look first before you buy.
Janet Lovelock from Papanui, Christchurch has won the category of Best Floral Garden for her stunning floral garden in this small space. Congratulations, Janet!
Janet and her husband both enjoy tending to their garden and shared this about their garden:
"We are both in our eighties and … View moreJanet Lovelock from Papanui, Christchurch has won the category of Best Floral Garden for her stunning floral garden in this small space. Congratulations, Janet!
Janet and her husband both enjoy tending to their garden and shared this about their garden:
"We are both in our eighties and have lived in the Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village for three and a half years. Our passion for gardening spans many years. We change our display every six months to cover Spring and Summer.
The residents in the village regularly bring their visitors to see our display and take plenty of photographs. When you hear comments such as “It lifts my spirits when I get to this corner” you realise how much it means to everyone. We will continue to create a beautiful garden for as long as we are able."
Click on the photos below to have a good look! And give Janet's garden a Like below if you think they've done a great job.
The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and we are looking forward to seeing the entries on this one!
This week's category is......... Best Floral Garden.
Whether your garden is bursting with wildflowers, perfectly coordinated roses, or elegant neutrals, we want to see it!
… View moreThe Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and we are looking forward to seeing the entries on this one!
This week's category is......... Best Floral Garden.
Whether your garden is bursting with wildflowers, perfectly coordinated roses, or elegant neutrals, we want to see it!
So share a photo, or two, in a comment below of your floral garden to be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher. Winner will be announced next Monday 🌿🌱🍃
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