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Take usual precautions: lock vehicles, don't leave valuables unattended, and avoid poorly lit areas late at night. The city is pedestrian-friendly, and the main streets are well-patrolled. Scams are rare, but be wary of unsolicited offers in tourist areas.\"","oceania-new-zealand-manawatu-wanganui-palmerston-north","Pacific\u002FAuckland","City","2026-09-22T11:42:58.789Z",[],[],[],{"experience":47,"event":47,"place":47}]