Onehunga enews 16 December 2013

In this issue

Onehunga Security Update

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For Security Help

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Be mindful of where you leave your valuables

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Just a reminder to lock all mobile phones, handbags and other personal belongings away — do not leave them on top of, behind and under your shop counter. Leaving them behind the counter makes them a very easy target for thieves — don’t be the next victim of crime, lock them away.

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Thieves often work in groups, one will distract you and the other will go straight to the counter to get your valuables, especially your mobile phone.

Call Onehunga Town Centre’s Security Guard

Liquor Ban Area

Satia Sami

There is a liquor band in place on the street for Onehunga Mall and public places including St Peter’s church graveyard. If you spot anyone drinking where they are not meant to be or in a uncontrollable state please contact Satia immediately. She will ask them politely to move or contact local police.

02 0401 13040 Or contact the OBA office ph

636 8535

Please report your crimes Over the Christmas break, even though we a closed down for a period of time, please report your crimes! Our CCTV records images 24/7 and we are able to go back and review incidents.

No matter how small, your call will be kept on record.

Keep your shop front lit up For security reasons we advise that all businesses turn on their verandah light outside their businesses at night. And keep all window displays brightly lit up when you leave for the day.

Onehunga Event Calendar

See more events at www.onehunga.net.nz/events If you’ve got an event coming up, email us at admin@onehunga.net.nz. We’d love to hear about it 22 December — Binford Luthiery Open Day 24 December—5.30pm Christmas Pageant—St Peters 11:00pm Xmas Eucharist w Carols 25 December—Christmas Day Eucharist—St Peters 6 January—Archaeological dig with Matt—Library 2 February—Music in Parks—Jellicoe Park

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16 December,2013

Do not leave valuables in your car, if you can see them, thieves can too. If you leave valuables in plain sight it tempts them.

If you are a victim of a crime or witness of a crime. Call 111 and report it!

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Outside business hours, on Sundays & Public Holidays please call Police —Dial 111

REMEMBER: Report all suspicious activity to the Police.

The more Police reports made, the more Police are assigned to Onehunga. If we do not report criminal activity to the Police, Onehunga becomes a low Police priority.

The OBA wishing you a Merry Christmas Get Your Business Listed In The 2014 Onehunga Guide Staff Update Scammers use fake invoices to infect Computers Christmas Security Check list Onehunga CAB collecting for the Onehunga Food bank Watch out for Counterfeit Notes Onehunga Santa Parade a great success!

Onehunga Security Update Events Calendar

www.onehunga.net.nz www.facebook.com/onehunga

The OBA wishing you a Merry Christmas What to do during the Holiday period

With the Christmas period flying by, the Onehunga Business Association would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Safe Holidays!

Our Christmas Office hours: 24th December 25th December—13th January 14th January

10am-1pm Closed Resume normal operating hours

If you need to contact us during this time please leave a message on 09 636 8535 or email admin@onehunga.net.nz.

If your matter is urgent please contact Amanda Kinzett on 021 amanda@onehunga.net.nz and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

922

744

or

email

In a security emergency please ring 111. Report everything to the police no matter how small. If they do not show up, your call is on record and highlights problem areas. You can also download a CCTV search request form off our website http://www.onehunga.net.nz/security/ cctv-search-request-form/ and we will do out best to help you with your incident.

Rubbish Collections Red bins are emptied every Tuesday morning. Blue bins every 2nd Tuesday: NEXT on December 24 and January 7th Please put your bins out ready for Tuesday collection on Monday nights after close of business and remove bins off the footpath and back onto your business property first thing Tuesday morning.

This e-news is sent to you by Onehunga Business Association, because you are either a member, or you have an interest in the organisation or the area. If you do not wish to receive these communications, please let us know by phoning 636 8535.

Please note: If your business lies within the Onehunga business precinct you are automatically a member of Onehunga Business Association - paying a part of your rates to fund the OBA.

One free listing for OBA members

Get your applications in NOW for next year’s Onehunga Guide! If you are a member of the Onehunga Business Association you get ONE FREE LISTING in this directory. If you are a not a member, a listing costs only $60 +GST. If you would like an additional listing for an additional category, it will cost $60 + GST. Even though your contact details may not have changed, we still need you to confirm your details and tick the business category that best fits your business.

Advertising in the Guide is another option available to members — to view advertising rates click here:http://www.onehunga.net.nz/featured/2013-onehunga-guide/

Cheers Amanda, Alex and Satia OBA Committee (2013/14 year) Peter Gibson, President (Parkinson & Bouskill) - 636 3300 Debbie Leaver (The Library Café & Function Venue) - 636 7292 Elizabeth Bedford (Changes) - 634 1913 Gaylene Powell (Dress Smart) - 622 2400 Rob Gallagher (Westpac) - 634 8555 Ross Mudafar (Onehunga Family Pharmacy) - 622 2865 Ross Reddy (Daniel Overton & Goulding) - 6222222 Christine VanGisburgen (Onehunga Jewellers) - 6364760

Get Your Business Listed In The 2014 Onehunga Guide

17,000 Onehunga Guides will be printed and distributed to all local businesses and residents, so it’s a great opportunity to advertise to your business throughout the area.

Onehunga Business Association Amanda Kinzett, Manager Satia Sami, Security 149 Onehunga Mall P: 09 636 8535 F: 09 636 8542 E: business@onehunga.net.nz

www.onehunga.net.nz

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Contact details forms have been distributed widely with the Onehunga Community News but further forms can be downloaded here http://www.onehunga.net.nz/featured/2013-onehunga-guide/ or alternatively, we can bring you one if you call us on 636 8535.

PLEASE BE AWARE: The Onehunga Business Association is the only Onehunga Guide in the area. If you are a OBA member, one listing is free. Please do not get scammed by anyone else who claims they are making a Onehunga directory and request money from you.

Staff Update

Onehunga CAB is collecting for the Onehunga Food bank

All the best for the future

Have a spare moment in this crazy Christmas period?

Anne Dunlop who has dealt with communications for the past 2 years has resigned to take up a new opportunity. We acknowledge her time with us and wish her all the best in her new endeavors.

The Citizens Advice Bureau at 81 Church Street, Onehunga (by the Library) has created a special

Now that we have been in our new offices for 6 months, we have a far better understanding of the skills needed to deal with increased visitors to our office along with all the other activities. Soon we will be employing someone to take up that role. Look out for a fresh face joining us early in the New Year.

Christmas collection box for the Onehunga Food bank. The box will be in the CAM for the next week leading up to Christmas and will regularly deliver all items donated to the Onehunga Food bank who make up the food parcels that are much needed in the area.

Donations of non-perishable food, washing powder, soap and other essential items are all welcome. The CAB are open Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday 9.30am-4pm, Wednesday 9.30am—6pm and on Saturdays 10am-12pm

Scammers use fake invoices to infect Computers Users completely locked out of their computers unless they pay ransom

All donations are greatly appreciated!

Some New Zealand computer users have paid $500 ransom demands after finding their machines encrypted and a ransom note demanding cash.

Watch out for Counterfeit Notes

The computers became infected after users received an email with a compressed ―zip‖ file attachment which appeared to be an invoice or statement. Those who opened the attachment instead activated a programme which encrypted the entire contents of the user’s computer hard drive. It then displayed a message demanding a payment in order to get a code which will unlock the data.

Counterfeit Notes are usually made of paper instead of the genuine water resistant polymer notes, and recently have been surfacing in $50 and $100 denominations. The notes found were easily ripped, and felt different to the plastic-like texture of polymer. They did not carry the signature watermarks of real money, nor the markings in the transparent windows

There have been 6 cases in the past fortnight. The ransom demand was 0.5 Bitcoin, an online currency which is about $500. The targets of the scam are from home users to small businesses.

PCs running on older XP operating systems that had not been regularly updated are most vulnerable.

If the machine has been fully infected and you have no back up/also encrypted backups, the real truth of the matter is you either abandon the computer or you pay the ransom.

AVOID THIS SITUATION ANE BE AWARE DO NOT OPEN the ―zip‖ file attachment from emails you are unsure of.

Source—David Fisher— The NZ Herald

Police have warned retailers to be on the look out for counterfeit notes being circulated

How to detect a fake bank note?  A real note has ridges which are easily felt on the note.  Real notes have two transparent windows. One has a fern on the left had side and an ovoid shape which has the number of the denomination etched on the right hand side.  Real notes are made of a tough polymer which is resistant to rips and tears. If the note you receive is torn it is probably fake.  Real notes have a shadow of the Queen of England between the person pictured and the ovoid transparent window. Holding the note up to the light will show the shadow of the Queen.

If you think you have received fake money, contact Counties Manukau Police Financial Investigation Unit on (09) 262 9121 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 Source – Cassandra Mason – The NZ Herald

Christmas Security check list from Global Security This period is particularly high risk for security breaches



Take some time to check all sensors and alarm equipment are free from cobwebs. Make sure you don’t spray directly on the sensors – just around them. Check the area around the sensors is clear from dust, curtains, any air conditioning or fan equipment and any other items that might move and trigger a false alarm. This will avoid unnecessary costs incurred from guard call outs due to false alarms over this time.



Update your monitoring company on any special instructions and trading hours



If you require additional patrols or bed down services over this period, let us know as early as possible



Tidy up your property, removing anything that could be used to damage or break into your property – including wheelie bins, etc, that can be used to climb up windows, etc.



Do not hesitate to question outside maintenance personnel to ensure they have legitimate reason to be there



All visitors should be monitored while on your premises



Never leave the reception area unattended or valuable items such as laptops, ipad, mobile phones within view



Be alert during the two "30 minute danger zones" Special care should be taken during the times most suited for pilferage -- the 30 minutes just after opening and just before closing -- when there is maximum movement to and from work areas and offices. Retailers especially need to take extra precautions during these times, including cash control.

Onehunga Santa Parade a great success!

Great feedback from Saturdays events

The Onehunga Business Association has received positive feedback from the days events! We had a superb range of floats and it was great to see so many people from the community involved.

Next year we are looking at doing things a little bit differently. There will be no Party after the parade, in order to make the Parade the main focus. That way we can concentrate on making it as business friendly as possible. It was great to see a lot of you involved.

Congratulations again on the Prize winners of the Business Section: First place—Luscious Café Second place—Stardome Observatory & Planetarium Third place—Child Youth and Family Please look out for registrations next year.

Counterfeit Note

Staff Update

Onehunga CAB is collecting for the Onehunga Food bank

All the best for the future

Have a spare moment in this crazy Christmas period?

Anne Dunlop who has dealt with communications for the past 2 years has resigned to take up a new opportunity. We acknowledge her time with us and wish her all the best in her new endeavors.

The Citizens Advice Bureau at 81 Church Street, Onehunga (by the Library) has created a special

Now that we have been in our new offices for 6 months, we have a far better understanding of the skills needed to deal with increased visitors to our office along with all the other activities. Soon we will be employing someone to take up that role. Look out for a fresh face joining us early in the New Year.

Christmas collection box for the Onehunga Food bank. The box will be in the CAM for the next week leading up to Christmas and will regularly deliver all items donated to the Onehunga Food bank who make up the food parcels that are much needed in the area.

Donations of non-perishable food, washing powder, soap and other essential items are all welcome. The CAB are open Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday 9.30am-4pm, Wednesday 9.30am—6pm and on Saturdays 10am-12pm

Scammers use fake invoices to infect Computers Users completely locked out of their computers unless they pay ransom

All donations are greatly appreciated!

Some New Zealand computer users have paid $500 ransom demands after finding their machines encrypted and a ransom note demanding cash.

Watch out for Counterfeit Notes

The computers became infected after users received an email with a compressed ―zip‖ file attachment which appeared to be an invoice or statement. Those who opened the attachment instead activated a programme which encrypted the entire contents of the user’s computer hard drive. It then displayed a message demanding a payment in order to get a code which will unlock the data.

Counterfeit Notes are usually made of paper instead of the genuine water resistant polymer notes, and recently have been surfacing in $50 and $100 denominations. The notes found were easily ripped, and felt different to the plastic-like texture of polymer. They did not carry the signature watermarks of real money, nor the markings in the transparent windows

There have been 6 cases in the past fortnight. The ransom demand was 0.5 Bitcoin, an online currency which is about $500. The targets of the scam are from home users to small businesses.

PCs running on older XP operating systems that had not been regularly updated are most vulnerable.

If the machine has been fully infected and you have no back up/also encrypted backups, the real truth of the matter is you either abandon the computer or you pay the ransom.

AVOID THIS SITUATION ANE BE AWARE DO NOT OPEN the ―zip‖ file attachment from emails you are unsure of.

Source—David Fisher— The NZ Herald

Police have warned retailers to be on the look out for counterfeit notes being circulated

How to detect a fake bank note?  A real note has ridges which are easily felt on the note.  Real notes have two transparent windows. One has a fern on the left had side and an ovoid shape which has the number of the denomination etched on the right hand side.  Real notes are made of a tough polymer which is resistant to rips and tears. If the note you receive is torn it is probably fake.  Real notes have a shadow of the Queen of England between the person pictured and the ovoid transparent window. Holding the note up to the light will show the shadow of the Queen.

If you think you have received fake money, contact Counties Manukau Police Financial Investigation Unit on (09) 262 9121 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 Source – Cassandra Mason – The NZ Herald

Christmas Security check list from Global Security This period is particularly high risk for security breaches



Take some time to check all sensors and alarm equipment are free from cobwebs. Make sure you don’t spray directly on the sensors – just around them. Check the area around the sensors is clear from dust, curtains, any air conditioning or fan equipment and any other items that might move and trigger a false alarm. This will avoid unnecessary costs incurred from guard call outs due to false alarms over this time.



Update your monitoring company on any special instructions and trading hours



If you require additional patrols or bed down services over this period, let us know as early as possible



Tidy up your property, removing anything that could be used to damage or break into your property – including wheelie bins, etc, that can be used to climb up windows, etc.



Do not hesitate to question outside maintenance personnel to ensure they have legitimate reason to be there



All visitors should be monitored while on your premises



Never leave the reception area unattended or valuable items such as laptops, ipad, mobile phones within view



Be alert during the two "30 minute danger zones" Special care should be taken during the times most suited for pilferage -- the 30 minutes just after opening and just before closing -- when there is maximum movement to and from work areas and offices. Retailers especially need to take extra precautions during these times, including cash control.

Onehunga Santa Parade a great success!

Great feedback from Saturdays events

The Onehunga Business Association has received positive feedback from the days events! We had a superb range of floats and it was great to see so many people from the community involved.

Next year we are looking at doing things a little bit differently. There will be no Party after the parade, in order to make the Parade the main focus. That way we can concentrate on making it as business friendly as possible. It was great to see a lot of you involved.

Congratulations again on the Prize winners of the Business Section: First place—Luscious Café Second place—Stardome Observatory & Planetarium Third place—Child Youth and Family Please look out for registrations next year.

Counterfeit Note

In this issue

Onehunga Security Update

e

For Security Help

e e

Be mindful of where you leave your valuables

e e

Just a reminder to lock all mobile phones, handbags and other personal belongings away — do not leave them on top of, behind and under your shop counter. Leaving them behind the counter makes them a very easy target for thieves — don’t be the next victim of crime, lock them away.

e e

enews

Thieves often work in groups, one will distract you and the other will go straight to the counter to get your valuables, especially your mobile phone.

Call Onehunga Town Centre’s Security Guard

Liquor Ban Area

Satia Sami

There is a liquor band in place on the street for Onehunga Mall and public places including St Peter’s church graveyard. If you spot anyone drinking where they are not meant to be or in a uncontrollable state please contact Satia immediately. She will ask them politely to move or contact local police.

02 0401 13040 Or contact the OBA office ph

636 8535

Please report your crimes Over the Christmas break, even though we a closed down for a period of time, please report your crimes! Our CCTV records images 24/7 and we are able to go back and review incidents.

No matter how small, your call will be kept on record.

Keep your shop front lit up For security reasons we advise that all businesses turn on their verandah light outside their businesses at night. And keep all window displays brightly lit up when you leave for the day.

Onehunga Event Calendar

See more events at www.onehunga.net.nz/events If you’ve got an event coming up, email us at admin@onehunga.net.nz. We’d love to hear about it 22 December — Binford Luthiery Open Day 24 December—5.30pm Christmas Pageant—St Peters 11:00pm Xmas Eucharist w Carols 25 December—Christmas Day Eucharist—St Peters 6 January—Archaeological dig with Matt—Library 2 February—Music in Parks—Jellicoe Park

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16 December,2013

Do not leave valuables in your car, if you can see them, thieves can too. If you leave valuables in plain sight it tempts them.

If you are a victim of a crime or witness of a crime. Call 111 and report it!

e

Outside business hours, on Sundays & Public Holidays please call Police —Dial 111

REMEMBER: Report all suspicious activity to the Police.

The more Police reports made, the more Police are assigned to Onehunga. If we do not report criminal activity to the Police, Onehunga becomes a low Police priority.

The OBA wishing you a Merry Christmas Get Your Business Listed In The 2014 Onehunga Guide Staff Update Scammers use fake invoices to infect Computers Christmas Security Check list Onehunga CAB collecting for the Onehunga Food bank Watch out for Counterfeit Notes Onehunga Santa Parade a great success!

Onehunga Security Update Events Calendar

www.onehunga.net.nz www.facebook.com/onehunga

The OBA wishing you a Merry Christmas What to do during the Holiday period

With the Christmas period flying by, the Onehunga Business Association would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Safe Holidays!

Our Christmas Office hours: 24th December 25th December—13th January 14th January

10am-1pm Closed Resume normal operating hours

If you need to contact us during this time please leave a message on 09 636 8535 or email admin@onehunga.net.nz.

If your matter is urgent please contact Amanda Kinzett on 021 amanda@onehunga.net.nz and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

922

744

or

email

In a security emergency please ring 111. Report everything to the police no matter how small. If they do not show up, your call is on record and highlights problem areas. You can also download a CCTV search request form off our website http://www.onehunga.net.nz/security/ cctv-search-request-form/ and we will do out best to help you with your incident.

Rubbish Collections Red bins are emptied every Tuesday morning. Blue bins every 2nd Tuesday: NEXT on December 24 and January 7th Please put your bins out ready for Tuesday collection on Monday nights after close of business and remove bins off the footpath and back onto your business property first thing Tuesday morning.

This e-news is sent to you by Onehunga Business Association, because you are either a member, or you have an interest in the organisation or the area. If you do not wish to receive these communications, please let us know by phoning 636 8535.

Please note: If your business lies within the Onehunga business precinct you are automatically a member of Onehunga Business Association - paying a part of your rates to fund the OBA.

One free listing for OBA members

Get your applications in NOW for next year’s Onehunga Guide! If you are a member of the Onehunga Business Association you get ONE FREE LISTING in this directory. If you are a not a member, a listing costs only $60 +GST. If you would like an additional listing for an additional category, it will cost $60 + GST. Even though your contact details may not have changed, we still need you to confirm your details and tick the business category that best fits your business.

Advertising in the Guide is another option available to members — to view advertising rates click here:http://www.onehunga.net.nz/featured/2013-onehunga-guide/

Cheers Amanda, Alex and Satia OBA Committee (2013/14 year) Peter Gibson, President (Parkinson & Bouskill) - 636 3300 Debbie Leaver (The Library Café & Function Venue) - 636 7292 Elizabeth Bedford (Changes) - 634 1913 Gaylene Powell (Dress Smart) - 622 2400 Rob Gallagher (Westpac) - 634 8555 Ross Mudafar (Onehunga Family Pharmacy) - 622 2865 Ross Reddy (Daniel Overton & Goulding) - 6222222 Christine VanGisburgen (Onehunga Jewellers) - 6364760

Get Your Business Listed In The 2014 Onehunga Guide

17,000 Onehunga Guides will be printed and distributed to all local businesses and residents, so it’s a great opportunity to advertise to your business throughout the area.

Onehunga Business Association Amanda Kinzett, Manager Satia Sami, Security 149 Onehunga Mall P: 09 636 8535 F: 09 636 8542 E: business@onehunga.net.nz

www.onehunga.net.nz

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Contact details forms have been distributed widely with the Onehunga Community News but further forms can be downloaded here http://www.onehunga.net.nz/featured/2013-onehunga-guide/ or alternatively, we can bring you one if you call us on 636 8535.

PLEASE BE AWARE: The Onehunga Business Association is the only Onehunga Guide in the area. If you are a OBA member, one listing is free. Please do not get scammed by anyone else who claims they are making a Onehunga directory and request money from you.