Still house hunting

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

We are still seeking a new house, to rent. We need 2 or more bedrooms plus a garage. Cat permitted is a must.

We essentially need to move the equivalent of 2 houses into one, so storage space is a must.
A cottage would suit nicely.

We just need somewhere in, or near, Havelock North, for school and work.
I only work part time, for now, so my budget is not huge.
I am very handy and have excellent references.

Please private message me if you have or know of somewhere potentially suitable. Even if just for a year, to give us time to find somewhere more permanent.

Poll: Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Some spare wood, used furniture or children's toys - do you mind when your neighbours leave goods on the street for others to make use of?

Share your thoughts in the comments and poll below.

Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?

• It's fine!
• It annoys me!
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 83.1% It's fine!
  83.1% Complete
• 15.1% It annoys me!
  15.1% Complete
• 1.8% Other - I'll share below
  1.8% Complete

3431 votes

Latest scam - nationwide

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are warning people to be on alert for the latest round of email scams referencing Police and other justice agencies.

The email claims authorities have done a search of the email recipient’s computer and located explicit illegal material.

The recipient is directed to reply within 72 hours, or a warrant will be issued for their arrest. This email is a scam and anyone who receives it should not reply under any circumstances.

Although some versions of the email do not specifically reference money, other similar scams involve the recipient being issued a ‘fine’ when they respond.

While the nature and specific details of scams often varies, it’s important to note that Police and other government agencies will never contact you out of the blue and ask for your password, credit card or bank details.

Police have received several reports of this scam and enquires are underway.

Anyone who received this email can either forward the spam email to the Department of Internal Affairs directly at complaint@spam.govt.nz or use their online reporting portal: www.reportspam.co.nz...

Police recommend taking a cautious approach to unsolicited emails. Trust your gut instinct - if it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.

Information on other scams currently operating can be found on the Consumer Protection NZ website: www.consumerprotection.govt.nz...

Consumer Protection NZ, along with Netsafe, also provides helpful advice about keeping safe online.

Anyone who has received this email can report it to police online via www.police.govt.nz.... Please reference file number 240830/5842.