Make sure you keep your property safe these holidays by taking basic crime prevention measures, say police.
Bay of Plenty prevention manager Inspector Scott Fraser warned people to make sure they didn't let burglars near gifts received during the festive season.
He said the joy of receiving the latest high-tech gadget people had been dreaming of all year could be short-lived if they didn't take some basic crime prevention measures.
All too often the "hot property" took pride of place in the home and the boxes were discarded outside for recycling.
"It's tantamount to putting a sign on your door saying: 'Look what I got for Christmas, come and burgle me'," Mr Fraser said.