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It's Netsafety week! Our friends at @Netsafe are hosting Netsafety Week again this year to help provide practical tools and harm prevention support for our ever-evolving digital lives. Check out their range of resources and educational materials here: netsafe.org.nz/netsafety-week…

CERT NZ is looking for SME owners to take part in a co-design session for a new website which will help to keep businesses and their customers secure online. This will be a two-hour workshop on Monday 24 July in Wellington. Please email info@cert.govt.nz if you’re interested.

Falling confidence in New Zealand’s consumer protection regime has triggered a new campaign to help the public know their rights and effectively 'normalise' complaining through dispute schemes such as the Telecommunications Dispute Resolution. interest.co.nz/personal-finan…

I can let you know that we've checked in with the major telcos in Auckland and all are monitoring the weather but report no issues at this point. We will hold a Telco Emergency Forum (TEF) call this afternoon to see if we need to activate the forum. ^PB

ALERT: Phishing scams target NZers to install remote access software. You may be at risk if you receive an unsolicited txt that contains a link or a number to call. Don't click the link or call the number provided. Find full information here: cert.govt.nz/individuals/al…

The sandbagging stations will be open from 8am to 8pm (or while stocks last) on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 February at: 📍 East Coast Bays Church, 87 Hastings Road, Mairangi Bay 0630 📍 Glover Park, Glover Road, St Heliers 1071 📍 13-15 Westgate Drive, Westgate 0614

The TCF has activated our Telecommunications Emergency Forum (TEF) in preparation for the arrival of Cyclone Gabrielle. We will work with NEMA and regional civil defence agencies to support the sector through the storm. ^PB

Interesting read from our friends at CERT NZ. They have noticed new techniques and tactics across many common scams including phishing, phone scams, online shopping scams and romance and investment scams. cert.govt.nz/it-specialists…

Update from the lawyers on the new public safety communications network for New Zealand's first responders. ow.ly/lKTT50M2KTk

Every year in the lead up to Christmas there is a spike of second hand mobile phone sales online. Online scams are on the increase across all digital platforms. Don't be caught out. ow.ly/QJV750M2HH6

Thinking of buying a 2nd hand phone this Christmas? You may want to think again. There is always an elemnt of risk because the phone may have been reported lost or stolen and be blacklisted. Always check the IMEI number before you buy. ow.ly/LxOT50LX2Pl

About 30,000 households and businesses in rural communities will be receiving better broadband connections after new contracts were signed between the government and Crown Infrastructure partners. #broadband #tcfnz farmersweekly.co.nz/rural-househol…

Is your telco on the naughty list? There are a handful of providers locking out 100,000 consumers from the Telecommunications Dispute Resolution scheme. #broadband #tcfnz #telecommunications #commercecommission #tdr consumer.org.nz/articles/comme…

And the winners are...... Check out the award winners for Broadband and Mobile in the NZ Compare awards 2022 #winners" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">awards.nzcompare.com/#winners #broadband #telecommunications #tcfnz

Our December newsletter has landed. Find out about the latest scams and fraud circulating, read the update on the new Public Safety Network for NZ and look into the remote users scheme to get remote households connected to broadband. ow.ly/BcLw50LRYCS

A new governance framework is coming for the TDR with more autonomy and an increased emphasis on public awareness. That’s important because not all telcos belong to the TDR scheme and it’s a vital part of the relationship between telcos and customers. ow.ly/8n8950LROXq

NZ Compare have just launched Mobile Compare - a complete win for consumers. It is a quick and easy tool to use which is 100% free. #Prepay / #PayMonthly / endless #data - you can choose the filter to find the results which fit you. Check it out mobilecompare.co.nz

In the Black Friday scramble for bargains, do keep an eye out for fake websites. Here is a helpful article highlighting three mistakes to avoid. #scams #FraudAlert #tcfnz #telecommunications #blackfriday stuff.co.nz/business/money…

It's your chance to input on the way @ChorusNZ roll out fibre. How important is speed versus reliability? How about closing the digital divide by extending fibre to more communities? Take the survey and have your say. #broadband #fibre #tcfnz bddy.me/3tUEH7f

@CERTNZ has recorded a “massive” jump in online fraud, with scammers draining nearly $9 million from unsuspecting victims in just three months. #broadband #tcfnz #cybercrime #newzealand #fraud #scam #scamawareness #certnz nzherald.co.nz/nz/scammers-si…