Prevent parcel theft this Christmas
We’re heading into the busiest time of year for postal deliveries and Police want to remind everyone to do what they can to stop parcel theft.
Coming into Christmas there are more parcels being delivered, and more chance for your presents to be stolen.
Thieves will take any opportunity to steal, and parcels left on front doorsteps or in apartment building common areas are an easy target.
Our advice is:
📦Get packages delivered to a place where someone will be home to receive them, or to a work address.
📦If you do have deliveries made to your home, make sure you're going to be home to sign for them, or have a secure location where they can be left.
📦Make sure your delivery instructions are clear, and ask for packages not to be placed at your front door, or on top of an apartment building post box.
📦If you're not going to be home when the parcel is delivered, arrange to collect your parcel from the depot, or have the parcel redirected to the address of someone you trust.
📦Be smart when disposing of packaging, so passers-by can’t see what you’ve been buying.
📦Report any suspicious behaviour to Police - e.g. if you see a car following a courier van, or an unexpected visitor knocks on your door asking for someone you don't know.
Refresher Course for Older Drivers in Wellington
Staying Safe: This FREE classroom-based course will help you re-familiarise yourself with traffic rules and safe driving practices. Includes free lunch. Join Age Concern at their old premises in Anvil House (1st floor), 138 Wakefield Street, Wellington on 27 November from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm.
Call Age Concern Wellington: 044996648 for more information and to register.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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5% Second half of November
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44.6% 1st December
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16.7% A week before Christmas
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32.5% Whenever you wish
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
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