E-bike thefts in Hawke's Bay
There has been an upsurge in e-bikes being taken from vehicles parked in public car parks, accommodation providers and freedom camping areas in the Hawke’s Bay area.
Some of these bikes are worth well in excess of $5000. The offenders are not opportunist thieves, they are well prepared with tools to steal these bikes. We want people to store their bikes wisely to mitigate these thefts occurring.
𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲-𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 ⬇️
🔒If possible, do not store your bike on the back of your vehicle and leave it.
🔒 If you must, use high-quality, durable locks – and consider using two locks with at least one being a D-lock. Do not use cable locks as they are easy to cut.
🔒 If you are staying at motels/hotels or campgrounds, ask if there is a secure lock-up for bikes or if you can store them in your unit.
🔒 Ensure the frame and wheels are attached to a secure stand or anchor point.
🔒 Keep photos of your bike and frame. Record serial numbers for police and insurance companies.
𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝗲-𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱?
🚲 If possible, lock it in a garage or park in well-lit areas around the back of your property.
🚲 Always lock your vehicles, even in a garage, and take your keys with you.
🚲 Trailers on your property can be immobilised by a wheel clamp if necessary.
🚲 Note and report any car registrations and descriptions of suspicious vehicles or people in or around your home or where you’re staying.
Report any thefts to police ASAP by doing the following:
Call 111 in an emergency if something is happening right now, illegal or suspicious.
If it’s already happened you can provide information via the Police non emergency number – call 105 or go online at 105.police.govt.nz
Sleeping Beauty - The Pantomime
A family comedy where a stitch in time saves nine thousand years.
Aurora is the people’s princess of Wellingtonia – with a curse.
On her first birthday an evil spell is cast: One day she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel, sending her into an unbreakable deep sleep. With the help of fairy god-daddies that watch over her and a surprise visit from two interdimensional travellers, Aurora must venture through the time-space continuum to stay conscious and reclaim her throne from evil forces. An original pantomime that takes a beloved fairytale and adds equal amounts of song, dance, and sci-fi to bubble up a perfect potion the whole whānau will love. A high-energy romp of comedy and capers – Sleeping Beauty is anything but a snoozefest. Celebrating 20 years of Circa Theatre pantomimes.
REVIEWS:
“fabulous, funny, and flirty” – Regional News
“a fast-paced show driven by some serious star power.” – The Post
“it is clear the entire cast is superb” – Theatreview
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.3% Yes
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14.8% No
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2.9% Other - I'll share below
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️