Warnings/Notices/Scams

Warnings/Notices/Scams

Do you know any scams, council notices, or other warnings that the public need to know about?

Like toxic algal blooms in the river, a new email scam, phone scam, or anything like this?

Contact the editor, and they’ll be posted here.

1080 aerial drop in Pākuratahi Forest during May

Yogurt pouches recalled by New Zealand Food Safety due to the presence of black plastic

Energy Safety restricting sale of Serene S2068, S207T, and S2069 bathroom heaters – Fail to meet New Zealand Safety Standards

NZ Police - The Upper Hutt Connection

Police warn to beware of phone scammers, posing as police officers

Value Pack and Refill Pack peanuts recalled over high level of aflatoxins

Zany Zeus Halloumi cheese recall after bacteria is detected

Ban on outdoor fires as Wellington District is placed under “prohibited fire season”

Warrant to Arrest: Have you seen Edward Smith?

Train services on the Hutt Valley, Wairarapa, and Melling lines to be reduced next week as “urgent” safety inspections are to be carried out

Toxic algae warning now at “High Risk” – Be on guard near Silverstream bridge

Toxic algae reappears in the Hutt River / Te Awa Kairangi, upstream of Silverstream Bridge

The Homegrown Juice Company “Raw Kombucha Sparkling Ginger” product recall

Upper Hutt Volunteer Fire Brigade: Dryers and lint fires

K-mart’s ANKO baby activity chair product recall

Countdown’s Woolworths brand pickled onions recalled due to possible presence of glass

A message from the council: Personal water resilience

Safety with Multi-Boards: Check its load before you plug devices in

Durra tahini and halwa products recalled due to potential salmonella contamination

Direct debit police refund scam

Free travel being advertised by/associated with Metlink on Facebook? Don’t be fooled, these have nothing to do with Metlink

Look who died? More like, look who wants to empty your bank account

Scam Alert – A text message from Waka Kotahi (NZTA) saying that your license needs to be renewed or unpaid tolls

Greater!, Lisa’s, and Prep Kitchen, brands of hummus and tahini being recalled due to possible presence of Salmonella

$2000 Pak ‘n Save voucher scam

A message from the police: Police urge caution with scam email circulating

Foodstuffs recalls Pams frozen berries due to Hepatitis A risk

Look out for Air New Zealand Airpoints scam

Stop and think before clicking on the link! – IRD income tax refund email scam

The Upper Hutt Connection

Police warn over WhatsApp scam

Fake animal control officer attempts to collect payments for fines

No fluoride in Upper Hutt water – A message from Upper Hutt City Council

The Upper Hutt Connection

NZTA email scams continue – Warning signs to look out for

Severe weather update

Wallet

BNZ warns customers over text message scam

Train Warning Tracksafe NZ

Heading back to school? Look out for trains

Temporary changes to Upper Hutt Libraries opening hours

NZ Post

NZ Post warns of parcel scam

The Upper Hutt Connection

Warnings for Facebook users – Hackers post ISIS images resulting in accounts being closed / Businesses being victims of credit card fraud.

Ban on sprinklers and irrigation systems

Wallet

Westpac warns of investment scam

Medsafe issues warning after skin-whitening products found to contain mercury and lead

Computers: Log4j – A warning to businesses, and a reminder for home computers

Warnings / Scams

Real Me verification scam

Wash your bottles, tins, and jars before putting them in the recycling

The Upper Hutt Connection

Upper Hutt Home Buyers: Get a building report before moving in.

NZ Police - The Upper Hutt Connection

Lost in the bush? Call 111 (rather than update your voicemail)

Surf Lifeguards restricted by Covid this summer (24/10/21)

Be warned, thieves are striking – even when you are home – NZ Herald (17/10/21)

Police are advising people buying or selling electronics on Facebook to be wary of scams and fake profiles (15/10/21)

Waka Kotahi asks New Zealanders to beware of new rego scam (12/10/21)

‘Bigger than Ben Hur’ – 56,000 Kiwis report parcel text scam – NZ Herald (3/10/21)