Spirited Conversations 27 March 2024
JULIA AMUA WHAIPOOTI
"Giving life to the founding rights and constitutional document in Aotearoa: Te Tiriti o Waitangi. What does it look like; what could it feel like?"
Julia (Ngāti Porou) is Tatau-Urutahi / Tino Rangitiratanga (Shared Leader) at the Human Rights Commission, working alongside Chief Executive Meg de Ronde. She is a respected advocate and community leader in the areas of judicial reform and children's rights. Her dream is to continue the important work of the Commission to uphold the mana and status of human rights in New Zealand.
When? Wednesday 27 March at 7.30pm Café opens 6pm.
Where? Yaza! Café, Montgomery Square, Nelson CBD
Bring a friend and discuss, eat, drink, listen, question and comment.
Treat yourself and support our partners Yaza Café at the same time.
Come early and try their 'Spirited Conversations' menu!
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Warnings about scams
This Fraud Awareness Week, we’re reminding everyone to stay sharp and look out for the warning signs of scams to stop them before they start.
Here’s what to watch out for:
🔍 Unrealistic offers or promises of easy money that are too good to be true
🔍 Pressure tactics: Scammers may rush or threaten you to act immediately.
🔍 Requests for personal info: Be cautious if you’re asked for bank details, passwords, or sensitive information.
🔍 Unusual payment methods like gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers.
🔍 Unverified contacts: Emails, calls, or messages from unknown or suspicious sources.
How to protect yourself:
✅ Stop and think before sharing personal details or making payments.
✅ Don't click on any links until you know that it is safe.
✅ Verify the source: Contact the organisation directly using official channels.
✅ If something’s not right, it's OK to hang up, walk away, ignore it and move on.
If you wish to report a scam, contact Police on 105 or report it online via 105.police.govt.nz/use-105.