22 days ago

Takanini burglaries this morning

The Team from Counties Manukau Police

Police made three arrests following aggravated burglaries at two Takanini businesses this morning.

Just after 1am, an alarm was activated at a business on Great South Road.
Detective Senior Sergeant Michele Gillespie, of Counties Manukau CIB, says staff had arrived on scene and found the offenders failed to gain access to the cash converters business.
“The group had used a hammer to try and smash their way inside but instead left the scene.”
Meanwhile, about an hour and a half later Police were called to a nearby vape shop.
“A burglary was in progress, with offenders gaining entry to the store,” Detective Senior Sergeant Gillespie says.
“The business was closed at the time and products were stolen from the store as a result.”

Police were quickly on scene and began making enquiries.
“One Police unit was carrying out area enquiries and located three males on Manuroa Road,” Detective Senior Sergeant Gillespie says.
The group, all aged 17, were all detained in relation to both burglaries.
Police have charged one male with two counts of burglary and assaults Police.
He will appear in the Manukau Youth Court today. The other two males have been referred to Youth Aid.

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1 day ago

Poll: Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the US tariffs ramping up and the stock market taking a hit, many are noticing a change in their Kiwisaver amounts.

If you've had a peek at your Kiwisaver balance since, have you seen it decrease?

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Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?
  • 86.2% Yes, it's decreased
    86.2% Complete
  • 11.3% Nope
    11.3% Complete
  • 2.5% Other - I'll share below
    2.5% Complete
282 votes
9 hours ago

Have you nominated a local business yet?

Prospa

The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back and we’re searching for the standout local businesses that have made a real impact over the past year!

It’s time to celebrate the incredible businesses that help make our communities such special places to live. Nominations are now open – click the link below to nominate your Local Business Hero and help them get the recognition they deserve.

If you haven't nominated your favourite local business yet, make sure you do it today.
Nominate now

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9 hours ago

This week's prize winners...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The winners this week get to choose between a Mitre10 or Bunnings voucher to the value of $100. The lucky members are:

Anaru Gray from Ranui

Felicia Gear from Palmerston North

Brettan Floyd from Paihia

Maureen Callaghan from Burnside

Winners, get in touch with the Neighbourly team before 22nd April to claim your prize.

If you're not a winner, check back next Tuesday!

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