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Contents About Neighbourhood Support

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Message from the editorial team

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Foreword 7 When is it appropriate to call 111? 9 Neighbourhood online support groups 11 Pukekohe Show 2019 17 Street Meetings Papakura District 23 Coping during power cuts

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Community Patrols 29 Preventing graffiti vandalism 31 Getting prepared for an emergency 37 Tough Love

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CanTeen

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Alcoholics Anonymous 45 Victim Support 47 Civil Defence 49 How safe is your home?

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Neighbourhood Support contacts

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Local Police Contacts Counties Manukau

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Pass this book on to others

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About Neighbourhood Support

History Neighbourhood Watch was introduced to New Zealand as a crime prevention initiative in the late 1970’s. The initiative evolved to become Neighbourhood Support New Zealand, a community owned and managed organisation with a wide-ranging interest in community support, safety and crime prevention.

Neighbourhood Support became an Incorporated Society in 2000. In 2001 it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the New Zealand Police. The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding is to establish and promote a collaborative working relationship between Neighbourhood Support New Zealand Incorporated and the Police.

Objectives Neighbourhood Support aims to make homes, streets, neighbourhoods and communities safer and more caring places in which to live.

This is primarily achieved through establishment of small cells of households known as a “Neighbourhood Support Group”, comprising anywhere from 4 to 50 residential households in a single street or suburb. Groups throughout a single suburb or a wider town or city area are co-ordinated either via a civilian co-ordinator, or through a Community Constable based at a local Police station.

The main purpose of the groups is to encourage neighbours to know one another and share information on crime or suspicious activities in their area. Early contact with authorities such as the Police is also encouraged for reporting of unusual observations or unacceptable behaviour. Crime prevention information can also be shared with group members via Community Constables, or Neighbourhood Support Area Co-ordinators.

A secondary objective of Neighbourhood Support is to facilitate communication between Civil Defence (Emergency Management) and the community during a man-made or natural disaster affecting residents.

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Message from the editorial team Sadly, the world in which we live is not as law-abiding as it was a generation or two ago, which makes the work of all sorts of government and voluntary organisations vital.

Neighbourhood Support is a lively, worthwhile and necessary organisation which provides avenues for neighbours and communities to socialise and look out for each other.

Our sincere thanks to the contributors of all the articles contained here. A lot of hours have gone in to making this book as relevant, useful and convenient to use as possible.

This book is a vehicle for the latest news and messages of many of the above, in an easy to use format. Please keep it by your phone for ready reference.

The community minded advertisers represented in this book have provided the finance for its manufacture and distribution as well as critical funding for your local Neighbourhood Support groups to continue their important work.

Please support these advertisers as they are supporting you!

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Foreword Kia ora, I hope you’ve all had a wonderful summer and have taken the opportunity to get out and about in our beautiful city.

We have been working hard over the summer to reduce the number of car break-ins and the amount of valuable items that are stolen from cars but we need your help to do this. If you’re parking your car in a carpark or on the side of the road, do not leave things like laptops, cameras, wallets, iPods or satellite navigation systems in plain view. Either take these items with your or keep them well hidden in the boot. Try to park your car in a well populated and well lit area.

We advise you to try to use EFTPOS and credit cards when you do you shopping to avoid holding large amounts of cash. Additionally, hold your bag close to you and stick to well lit public areas when walking. Don’t leave your handbag unattended, especially in the supermarket. You should also take particular care when loading groceries into the car. Place your handbag inside the car, re-lock it, and then put the shopping bags in the boot.

Never leave your handbag unattended in a car and remember parking in busy areas reduces the opportunities for theft.

With the Police and the community working together, we can ensure Counties Manukau becomes a safer place for everyone to live, work and visit. Make sure you call Police if you experience anything that concerns you in your neighbourhood.

Safer Communities Together.

Superintendent Jill Rogers District Commander Counties Manukau

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Results of Safer Communities

Neighbourhood Support Papakura District

Police and Neighbourhood Support have been actively encouraging residents to call 111 if they see suspicious activity. Many residents have listened to this advice and we have seen a marked increase in the number of calls for suspicious activity. This is great to see as it shows that residents are being more vigilant and are taking notice of what is happening in and around their homes.

Those suspicious activity calls that are responded to by police are most likely preventing an offence from occurring in the area.

The locations where we are seeing an increase in 111 calls for suspicious activity are currently having fewer offences committed. Remember that a large number of offenders are opportunists that are actively looking for cars or property to break into.

If you see someone who you don’t recognise in your area and they don’t appear to be there for a legitimate reason call 111.

When police talk to that individual and explain that they were called by a vigilant resident that will have a marked impact on the offender, deterring them from offending in and returning to that area. Also 111 calls allow police to track where and when things are happening in the community allowing police to deploy prevention patrols to the right area at the right time.

If you would like to be a part of a Neighbourhood Support Group or Crime Watch patrols or you require any crime prevention information please email the Takanini Neighbourhood Police team: takanininpt@police.govt.nz.

Further information and crime prevention advice can be found on our Police website or Facebook page: http://www.police.govt.nz f Counties.Manukau.Police Page 9

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Connecting Communities Home Safety Tips Neighbourhood Support Papakura District Neighbourhood support groups who use a Facebook group for their community have had success in getting information relating to crime or suspicious activity out to members of the neighbourhood efficiently.

This extra form of communication has allowed neighbours to respond quickly to reports of many issues, ranging from suspicious activity to identifying intruders, resulting in the apprehension of offenders.

If you are a part of a neighbourhood support group, the police suggest you set up either: A Facebook group or a similar form of quick social communication for your group.

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Community Cam

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Mangere Neighbourhood Support

Michelle Hohepa is a Neighbourhood Support champion based in Mangere Bridge. Like many of us, she works full time, has a family and cares about her community safety. By the way, she also runs a business, collects and distributes donated items to those in need and has created (self-funded) a website called COMMUNITY CAM. A not for profit community initiative where people can register a property with CCTV, and upload CCTV footage, to help solve crime in their neighbourhood.

Michelle is currently on a journey to promote the website wider, to Police and other stakeholders, so that it could become a tool for all Neighbourhood Support communities to use for FREE! Community Cam - https://communitycam.co.nz

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Eyes in our community Franklin Neighbourhood Support Just like a resident in a street, keeping your eyes open and reporting suspicious activity is important. Our Community Patrols do the same thing while driving around residential and business areas. Franklin has four Community Patrols operating in Tuakau, Pokeno, Waiuku and Pukekohe.

Franklin Neighbourhood Support and our CPNZ (Community Patrols New Zealand) teams work side by side with NZ Police to make our communities a safer place to live, gathering intel and reporting incidents.

Our members range in age from as young as 18 up to people in their 70s.

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With massive growth underway in Franklin, volunteer patrollers are rostered to work in pairs and will give as many hours as their schedule will allow.  If you think this would be something you could volunteer some time to, please contact the CPNZ website for more information. www.CPNZ.org As a volunteer all training will be provided and a police vetting check will be carried out before patrolling.

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Hamish was very popular and it gave us a great opportunity to discuss Neighbourhood Support with everyone.

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Christmas Cracker

By Toni Helleur

Mangere Neighbourhood Support

Away in manger no crib for a bed...

For some Christmas is a time of struggle, hardship and depression.

Many of our neighbours face loneliness with no family around to share a meal with. Families struggle to supply the perceived expectations of a ‘normal’ Christmas day of happy children waking to the smell of a freshly cut Christmas tree laden with a pool of beautifully gift-wrapped presents for all from Santa.

This makes it even more difficult to achieve as many of our community and families are now calling a hostel or lodge “home”. This is if you are lucky enough to access one at all.

With all of this in mind, a local Favona (Mangere) Pataka Kai champion Faye wanted to lift some spirits by preparing a Christmas feast on Christmas day with an “open to all” invite. Mangere Connect (Neighbourhood Support Mangere) offered support to help with food costs and equipment to help keep the financial burden for Faye low.

The Christmas spirit of giving also flowed on to Mangere Town Centre, who also gave back to the community by serving freshly carved roasted pork and apple slaw rolls, and gifted christmas fruit puddings. We all enjoyed being entertained by New Covenant Ministry, who also had on offer donated furniture to give away.

So, next year be mindful of what Christmas may mean to some, and that sharing a bit of love to your neighbour could bring happiness and joy over this year’s Christmas period.

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Orion Street Champions of the Year It was with great excitement that one of Papakura’s leading Neighbourhood Support Groups was named Champions of the Year at the Neighbourhood Support New Zealand’s National Awards.

Orion Street is a prime example of what residents can achieve when they work together with the goal to make their street a friendly, safe and connected community.

In little over three years they have gone from a street with a tough reputation to now having a reputation for being welcoming, supportive and safety conscious.

Working with Police, the council, and together as a community, has led to the street being named Champion of the Year.

A ceremony was held at the local Smiths Ave Community Hall, along with a morning tea for residents and a certificate and gift basket were presented on behalf of Neighbourhood Support by Local Board Chair Brent Catchpole.

Orion street residents are now working with nearby streets to spread the Neighbourhood Support message.

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This year Neighbourhood Support Papakura District have been taking to the streets of Papakura with coffee evenings and the local Policing Teams, to set up whole streets for Neighbourhood Support.

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Helping you cope during a power outage We’ve put together some useful information on how to cope during a power outage and who to contact for help.

Remember, you are not alone – there are many people here to help you or provide advice.

All broken or downed power lines should be treated as live. You should stay well away and not attempt to cut or move trees that are in contact with lines. Call 111 to report this as a risk to life and/or property.

Report trees down on public land to Auckland Council on 09 301 0101.

Let’s help each other out Think about visiting neighbours, friends and family that could need your help or consider inviting them to your place. Share what you can.

Here are some ideas of what you could provide: thermos of hot water for tea and coffee, a hot meal, fresh food, hot water bottles, blankets, a camp stove or BBQ, batteries for torches and radios, access to alternative power sources to charge a mobile phone. If you’re concerned about a neighbour, friend, or loved one, let one of the support agencies in this brochure know.

Heating, lighting and cooking DON’T be tempted to use unsafe ways to heat your home. Only use fireplaces that have been safety checked, follow the manufacturer’s advice when using gas heaters, NEVER use outdoor gas heaters inside or try to use your BBQ for indoor heating.

DO boil water on your camp stove or BBQ for hot water bottles. Wear extra layers of clothing and use extra blankets, close internal doors and curtains to retain heat.

DO use camp stoves or your BBQ outside and make sure food is cooked thoroughly before eating. Take care with candles or use battery-powered lanterns or torches instead, to prevent fire risk. If using a generator ensure you have enough fuel to keep it going.

Medical help and advice Contact your doctor or call the Healthline on 0800 611 116 if you’re concerned about health issues. Contact your health provider if you need support such as home support services (including those you currently receive). If life is at risk, call 111.

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Helping you cope during a power outage Animal welfare Pets are just as likely to become unwell by consuming unsafe food. If you are disposing of food due to the power outage and it is not safe for you to eat, it is not safe for your pets to eat. If you are boiling water to drink, do the same for your pets. If medication for your pets requires refrigeration, have a backup plan in place.

If your stock drinking water supply is reliant on power to fill troughs, you will need to ensure it does not run out. Keep your pets away from flooding or contaminated water.

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Security and crime prevention Unfortunately emergency situations can also prompt criminal activity. Check that neighbours’ properties are secure and remember, if you see anyone committing a crime or behaving suspiciously, phone 111 and report it to Police. If they are in a vehicle, write down the number plate, vehicle description and any other information. DO NOT put yourself in harm’s way.

Hot water Electric hot water in some parts of Auckland is on a separate lines network to electric power.

This means you may have power but no hot water.

If your power and hot water lines have been restored but your hot water cylinder is not reheating after six hours of the hot water line being reconnected, contact your lines provider Vector on 0508 832 867 or Counties Power on 0800 100 202 for advice.

Staying up to date and in touch Listen to the radio for up to date news and advice. If you don’t have a battery operated radio, perhaps listen in your car. Conserve phone battery by limiting mobile calls and data use.

Make use of local community facilities

If your local library or community centre has power, consider dropping in to meet friends, charge your phone, use the free internet, stay warm and read a book!

If you’re driving and traffic lights are out, remember to follow the road code and give way rules.

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Community Patrols Making a difference in your local community

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Do you want a more active role in your local community?

Do you want to join the police?

Or maybe you have recently moved to New Zealand and want to get more involved in your community?

For the past 25 years, Community Patrols New Zealand have had community patrols working alongside Police, being the eyes and ears within their local communities.

The Mangere Community Patrol has celebrated an important milestone in its goal to provide greater safety for the Mangere area. The patrol officially began patrolling the Mangere area in its yellow patrol car on the 23rd of November 2017. These patrols have continued into the New Year with the patrol out in the community most Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

The high visibility of the Mangere Community Patrol is providing both reassurance and a sense of safety to the local community, they are the capable guardians of the community.

Ask any volunteer why they are willing to give up their personal family time and you get the same answer, we live here, it’s my neighbourhood, my community. They see the benefit first hand of what the patrol provides to their local community and this is why they volunteer their personal family time.

There is also a close relationship between Police, Mangere Neighbourhood Support and the local Mangere Community Patrol. The patrols’ volunteers are an extra pair of eyes and ears within the community and through established lines of communication they are able to report incidents of concern to Police in a timely manner.

The patrol has identified and built strong partnerships with local business and through these close personal relationships have been able to secure funding and sponsorship. As with all volunteer organisations, without the support and funding from the local community the longevity of the organisation is always in doubt.

The patrol now has over thirty Police vetted volunteers that are actively patrolling the Mangere area, with new expressions of interest being received all the time.

Moving forward we want to grow our community patrols further and strengthen the safety of our local community.

If joining our community patrol interests you and you have a driver’s licence, please contact the Mangere Community Patrol coordinator Shelley Leef at shelley.leef@police.govt.nz.

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Take action against graffiti vandalism The best action against graffiti vandalism is to remove it, or report it for removal, as soon as you see it.

Graffiti vandalism is a community issue, which can have a negative impact on those living in the area. Graffiti vandalism can lower property values and encourage crime in the community.

Visible graffiti vandalism in the area creates a perception that nobody cares and can attract more graffiti and other types of crime.

Auckland Council is committed to take action against graffiti vandalism and needs your help to prevent it. If you do nothing, you are helping the graffiti vandals achieve their goal.

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A strong community response sends a clear message to those who are involved in graffiti vandalism that it will not be tolerated.

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Help stop graffiti vandalism Graffiti vandalism prevention tips • Paint your wall or fence a dark colour • A painted wall or fence is easier to keep graffiti-free because any further vandalism can be easily painted over • Retain any unused fence paint in case you need it to cover graffiti vandalism • Remove graffiti vandalism immediately • Remove graffiti vandalism from unpainted walls or fences by sanding or water blasting • Protect the driveway and footpath from paint drops with a cloth or cover • The chemicals in graffiti removal products can be hazardous so always wear protective clothing including a mask. Store out of children’s reach • Fresh graffiti may be removed using methylated spirits, turpentine, paint stripper, graffiti removal products or even oven cleaner. Test first on a small area.

How to deter graffiti vandalism Graffiti vandalism has a negative impact on communities if it is not promptly removed.

One tag ignored will attract more vandalism and anti-social behaviour.

If your property is continuously hit by graffiti vandals, there are steps you can take to prevent it: • Plant a hedge, shrubs or hanging plants in front of the fence or wall • Increase visibility at night by installing lighting. Consider using motion sensors • Install video surveillance cameras. The possibility of being caught on film is a good deterrent • Graffiti vandalism is a crime. If you see any suspicious activity, report it to the police immediately on 111.

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Help stop graffiti vandalism Any person, community group or business association can volunteer to adopt a spot (any-sized area) in their neighbourhood to help keep it graffiti-free.

Volunteers will be supplied free materials and equipment for prompt graffiti removal.

To join the Adopt-a-Spot programme or get information about preventing graffiti vandalism, contact: Auckland Council on 09 301 0101 or visit www. aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

Contacts: To report graffiti vandalism, become a volunteer or seek advice, call Auckland Council on 09 301 0101.If you see a graffiti vandal in action, call Police on 111.

Other contacts for reporting graffiti vandalism: • Vector 0508 832 867 • Chorus 0800 222 638 • Motorway 09 5200 200 • Adshel bus shelters 0800 802 999.

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Get prepared for an emergency – working together Counties Manukau Neighbourhood Support is working with the team at Auckland Emergency Management to make sure we can all keep safe and secure in any emergency.

It can happen to anyone at any time – think about fire - (Nelson), earthquakes (Christchurch), high winds and rain and power outages (West Auckland).

1. Do you have a plan to make sure your whanau and pets would be safe?

2. Do you have food and water supplies to last for 3-4 days within your own community?

3. Do you know your neighbours?

4. If you had to leave your home at very short notice – do you know what you would take with you?

5. Do you know where people in your street who might need more help during an emergency (e.g. elderly, living alone) live? How could you help them?

If you answered ‘yes’ to all of the questions – well done. Maybe you belong to a Neighbourhood Support group – if not we’d love to hear from you.

Contact us to find out more.

Email us at manurewans@hotmail.co.nz.

Colleen Brown, Chair - Counties Manukau Neighbourhood Support.

The Counties Manukau Neighbourhood Support Team with Auckland Emergency staff.

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Tough Love Many parents struggle when their children’s attitudes and behaviours change as they hit the teenage years.

It can be a frightening and frustrating time and family life can end up revolving around dealing with the unacceptable behaviour of their pre-teens, teenagers, and older children.

TOUGHLOVE supports parents to find caring and achievable solutions to help their teenager take responsibility for their actions.

TOUGHLOVE’s aim is to help parents and young people maintain their relationships.

TOUGHLOVE Parent Support Groups meet weekly following a carefully planned structure.

The group offers support from other parents dealing with unacceptable adolescent behaviour, and information on tools, new ideas and alternatives for working with the child/ teenager. Once in a Parent Support Group, parents have access to support 24 hours a day, seven days a week (as crises don’t just happen during the day!).

TOUGHLOVE can help with ideas for dealing with teenager use (or over use!) of technology; how to address an adolescent’s lack of motivation; the pressure/arguing from a teen to get what they want; not coming home on time, disrespect and non-cooperation; and parents with different parenting styles and how to work together, or if a parent just wants to check out, in this changing world of adolescence, what is fair and realistic.

TOUGHLOVE is not a parenting course. Dealing with adolescents is a bit like standing on sand, the ground is always shifting under your feet, and different strategies and approaches suit different families. There isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ answer. Research has also shown that time-limited courses improve parenting skills but only for a limited time. Without reinforcement the ‘usual’ parenting style is often reverted to.

With TOUGHLOVE parents can stay as long as they want. Some parents stay for 6 to 10 weeks to get the basics of the programme and others stay to make sure that new skills and approaches are sustained, for ongoing support, to get more techniques and ideas, and because if the issue with the teenager has been ongoing for some time it can take more time for things to resolve.

TOUGHLOVE also offers one-off interactive workshops with parenting tips for parents with pre-teens or teens. These one and a half hour seminars are generally co-hosted by a high school or community group and cover things like learning how to step away from arguments; disentangling our responsibilities from the teenager’s (do we as parents even need to be involved with this issue?); and conflict and manipulation and ideas on how to address these. The seminars are also an opportunity to learn more about the TOUGHLOVE parent support programme.

TOUGHLOVE is a community based not-for-profit and a registered charity.

Contact TOUGHLOVE on 0800 868 445, email on toughloveusi@xtra.co.nz or see our website at www.toughlove.org.nz Page 41

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CanTeen CanTeen supports young people when cancer turns their world upside down and helps them cope with the physical, emotional and practical impact of living with cancer.

We’re here for 13-24 year olds at every stage of their cancer journey, whether they’re dealing with: • having cancer themselves • a brother, sister or parent being diagnosed with cancer • the death of a brother, sister or parent.

We provide funding for counselling and individual assistance as well as peer support programmes and services to help our young people thrive in life after cancer. CanTeen is also there to advocate for our young people, helping ensure their voice is heard and empowering them to speak up for themselves.

CanTeen believes that the best people to support young people living with cancer are those who have ‘been there, done that’. We provide a relaxed, friendly, and fun environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared with other young people whose lives have been affected by cancer.

With 14 regional branches across New Zealand, CanTeen ensures there is support nearby for all young Kiwis living with cancer because we believe no young person should go through cancer alone.

Here is what some of our members say about CanTeen: “CanTeen has helped me in so many different ways. CanTeen has developed my confidence, self-awareness and leadership. It has helped me deal with grief and undesirable circumstances to result in a positive outcome.”

“I am so much more confident. I feel like I’m not alone. I have friends. I have life skills.

I have a greater respect for people who seem different.”

“CanTeen has given me the opportunity to meet friends that understand and support me through the toughest times. It provides me with a second family and I don’t know where I would be without it!”

With no government funding, CanTeen relies on the generosity of the New Zealand public and local businesses to continue supporting over 1500 young people on their cancer journey. If you want to learn more about our services, ways you can donate or if you’d like to become a volunteer, please visit canteen.org.nz. You can also follow us on Facebook for regular updates.

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• Three very experienced GPs- Dr Chris Gross, Dr Rama Velalagan and Dr ( Mrs) Kalash Deva.

• Full range of GP services.

• Subsidised fees for Community Service Card holders.

• Other visiting health professionals are Midwife, Podiatrist, Physiotherapist.

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Alcoholics Anonymous New Zealand

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership, we are self supporting through our own contributions.

A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation, or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes.

Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

A.A. can help people of any age and background so youth drinking, teen drinking, drinking alone, drinking at home, solo drinking and elderly drinking are all factors that have brought people to A.A., and we have members aged from 16 through to 96.

If you find problem drinking, binge drinking, drinking blackouts or other alcohol problems are affecting your life and that of your friends and family, Alcoholics Anonymous may have the solution for you.

To find out if we can help, try our ‘Are you an alcoholic?’ quiz at www.aa.org.nz or contact AA by ringing 0800 229 6757. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

To find out if we can help try our ‘Are you an alcoholic?’ quiz at www.aa.org.nz or contact AA by ringing 0800 229 6757 Page 45

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Victim Support Victim Support New Zealand is an independent charity that provides support to those affected by crime, trauma and suicide. The service is free and available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Victim Support works closely with Police and Neighbourhood Support to help victims not only cope with trauma, but to stay and safe and participate fully and fairly in the justice system.

Every day people find themselves suddenly and unexpectedly the victim of a crime or trauma. It may be from a road or recreational accident, holiday tragedy, sudden death, family violence, sexual violence, homicide, burglary, serious assault, natural disaster, and more. They might be bereaved by suicide and need help.

Victim Support provides immediate practical and emotional support. They ensure the victim has the right information for their decision making, has access to counselling and other specialist services, emergency grants and financial assistance, where eligible. They help liaise with authorities, Police and others, prepare victim impact statements, attend family group or restorative justice conferences, provide support through the Court process and help the victim to regain control of their life through a terribly difficult time.

The support is non-judgemental, independent and free – and will continue for as long as the victim needs it. People may not know how they will react to a traumatic event, how they will cope in the face of grief and official processes. The Victim Support workers tailor their support to fit the needs of each person they support.

Having an independent person helping you to cope when you might have suddenly been brought to your lowest ebb can help a person get through, restore their life, deal with Police and the Courts, and access many other important support and services in the community.

Support is provided by highly trained volunteers and staff, and is available here in this area, but also nationwide, every single day of the year. Last year alone Victim Support responded to 35,000 call outs nationwide.

Victim Support’s work in the community is recognised as an essential service, so is partially funded by government, with the remainder raised from community fundraising.

Call 0800 VICTIM (842 846) for help. COULD YOU BE THERE TO HELP? To find out more about becoming a Victim Support volunteer support worker, visit www.victimsupport.org.nz or call 0800 VOLUNTEER (865 868).

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Our fleet of vehicles will suit every budget

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Help you to settle claims efficiently Mr Nek Mohammed Ph 09 279 7222 | 021 657 636 39D, Top Floor, East Tamaki Rd, Papatoetoe Page 48

Building Community Resilience together Would you know what to do if your home was flooded? Or if a serious weather event caused widespread power outages that lasted for several days? Being prepared for disasters can seem like a big job. Many people don’t know where to start so they don’t start at all.

But getting prepared is easier than you think. Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management believe many Aucklanders are better prepared to cope with an emergency than they think they are, mostly when it comes to emergency survival items.

At recent public events, Auckland CDEM has been asking people if they think they are prepared, with most people answering no. When we have a chat with them they often find they have most of the required emergency survival items and a basic household emergency plan, they are very encouraged and are then keen to complete the journey to being fully prepared.

So why prepare?

Experience has shown that, after a disaster, it may take three days or more for emergency services such as Police, fire and ambulance to reach many neighbourhoods and individuals. In areas that are isolated or have limited access, it may take longer.

So, take the test now and see how far along the journey you are. Complete the checklist to find out what items you already have in your household.

To find out more visit Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management, contact Auckland Council on 09 301 0101 or visit www.aucklandcivildefence.org.nz.

Follow Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management on Facebook and Twitter @AucklandCDEM. Resilient Business website provides user-friendly tools for the small to medium sized businesses. Visit www.resilientbusiness.co.nz for more information.

If you have a smartphone, please download the Auckland Civil Defence app from the Auckland Civil Defence website to receive instant updates.

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FOR ALL YOUR TILING NEEDS New home - bathroom - kitchen renovations - patios - swimming pools - indoor/outdoor areas stonelaying, plus waterproofing and underfloor heating services.

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Licensed Family orientated and Family run café.

“Not Just Pizza”

The Pizza Box Pukekohe Cnr Edinburgh & Wesley Streets Phone 09 239 0099

The Pizza Box Papakura 58 Wood Street Phone 09 2996677

Email: pbox@xtra.co.nz | www.pizzabox.co.nz

HOUSEHOLD EMERGENCY CHECKLIST WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO GET THROUGH

Emergency Survival Kit (suggested contents) ¨ Torch with spare batteries or good quality wind up torch ¨ Transistor radio with spare batteries ¨ First aid kit and essential medicines ¨ Blankets or sleeping bags

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¨ Pet supplies ¨ Emergency toilet – toilet paper and large rubbish bags (can be placed in toilet if sewerage system not working ) ¨ Face and dust masks

Check all batteries every 3 months ¨ Non-perishable food (preferably canned food before dried food) ¨ Infants needs ¨ Older persons needs ¨ Water (at least 3 litres per person, per day) for drinking

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Water for washing and cooking A primus or gas barbeque to cook on A can opener Hand sanitiser Toiletries

Check dates on food every 6 months

Storing Water Store water in new food rated containers or zz and juice bottles. DO NOT store water in milk bottles.

Wash bottles thoroughly in hot water. Fill each bottle with tap water until it overows. Store in a cool dark place and replace the water every 12 months. If uncertain before drinking, boil the water rst, if unable to do so add the recommended dosage of aqua tabs or a small amount of household bleach (half teaspoon for 10 litres)

Note : Do not use scented bleach or ones that contain detergents

Grab Bag Individual Grab bags or one for the family, suggested contents could be : ¨ Torch and radio with spare batteries ¨ Light Blanket ¨ Hearing aids and spare batteries, glasses or ¨ Face and dust masks ¨ Pet supplies mobility aids ¨ Water bottle and easy-to-carry food rations ¨ Important documents: Identication (copies birth and marriage ( Muesli bars etc ) ¨ Extra supplies of special dietary items certicates/driver's licences and passports ¨ First aid kit and essential medicines Financial (copies of insurance policies numbers, ¨ Infants need Benet details and mortgage details) ¨ Wind / waterproof clothing, walking shoes Copies of family photos etc ¨ Toiletries – towel, soap, toothbrush, sanitary items, toilet paper

If we have to evacuate we will ¨ Take our Grab Bag ¨ Tell someone where we are going & pin our plan to the front door

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Police 111 shakti 0800 742 584 YoUthliNe 0800 376 633

How safe is your home?

Complete this survey, reduce your risk of being burgled Doors and Windows 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Are all locks to outside doors either dead locks or strong bolt locks?

Can door locks be opened by breaking a window and reaching through?

Can internal doors be locked?

Are all locks in good working order?

Do you lock the internal door from your garage?

Can you account for all copies of keys to your home?

Are window locks properly and securely mounted?

Do you keep your windows locked when they are shut?

Do you use locks that allow windows to be secured partly open?

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Do Do Do Do

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Do you notify neighbours when you go on holiday?

Do your neighbours collect mail and circulars when you are on holiday?

Do you stop deliveries of newspaper when on holiday?

Do you have shades up and lights on when on holiday?

Do you use timers on lights & radios to make it look like you are home?

Do you arrange to keep lawns and gardens in shape?

Are you a member of a neighbourhood support group?

Garage

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lock your garage door at night? lock you garage when you are away from home? have good secure locks on the garage doors an windows? lock your car when it is parked in the garage?

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21 Do you have sensor lights around your house?

22 Are shrubs and bushes well trimmed near your house and borders?

Safe Practices

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Have you recorded all serial numbers and stored them away from home?

Have you uniquely marked valuable items (etch or invisible)?

Do you have a description of valuable property?

Have you displayed a sign that items are marked for identification?

Do you have an alarm?

Have you displayed a sign stating that your house is alarmed?

Do you report suspicious activity or people to Police immediately?

Do you know not to disturb anything if you are burgled, just to call Police?

Every "NO" shows a weak point and may help the burglar.

Every "YES" improves your protection.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT AREA

PROPERTY IN THIS HOUSE HAS BEEN MARKED FOR POLICE IDENTIFICATION

IF I DON’T CALL THE POLICE MY NEIGHBOUR WILL

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Help make your neighbourhood safer 111-Police Emergency • If there is serious risk to life or property • Someone is badly injured or in danger • You are witnessing someone committing an offence or the offenders are still there or have just left

Start Beating Burglary Right Now go to www.snap.org.nz

• Crime prevention people breaking into cars • Someone acting suspiciously, or you’ve come across a major public inconvenience, such as trees blocking a highway • Any of these things are happening now or have just happened • If you cannot decide if it is a real emergency and you are still worried, call 111 and ask us, we’ll help you work out what to do.

Non-emergency: • Contact your nearest local Police station • To report incidents or crimes that have already happened e.g. theft sometime in the past and a rapid police response is not likely to affect the outcome.

302 6400 Police Crime Reporting Line • You wish to report an offence or suspicious behaviour that has happened and does not require emergency attendance.

*555 for Urgent but not life-threatening incidents • You wish to report poor driving, traffic congestion, boy racer activities, breakdowns, and obstructions on the highway.

O800 555 111 Call Crimestoppers • You wish to report some information about crime that has happened anonymously.

• Crimestoppers gives an absolute guarantee that calls cannot be traced.

(09) 301 0101 - Auckland City Council • You wish to make a noise complaint (it can be loud cars, music or people) • You wish to report graffiti.

O800 7867 8247 (0800 STOP TAGS) • You have information about a tagger operating in your area.

Community Constable Name and contact number •

Keep this next to your fridge or near the phone to help you when you wish to report something.

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Neighbourhood Support contacts Howick Botany

Papakura

Neighbourhood Support

Neighbourhood Support PO Box 72-426, Papakura

Shona Scandrett Phone: 029 9693509 Email: howickns@xtra.co.nz

Kim Ainsworth Phone: 022 428 0233 Email: info@nspapakura.co.nz Facebook: Neighbourhood Support Papakura District www.nspapakura.co.nz

Otara Neighbourhood Support PO Box 61-474 Otara, Auckland 2159

Pakuranga/ Bucklands Beach

Maddi Schmidt

Neighbourhood Support

Green Prescription Active Families & Community Services Coordinator Email: maddi@otarahealth.org.nz Phone: 265 2746 Mobile: 027 274 8005 www.otarahealth.org.nz

Lyn Blaker, Secretary Email: info@nsupport.co.nz Mobile: 027 2164 396

Manurewa Neighbourhood Support

Franklin Neighbourhood Support Carol Steele Phone: 021 0838 4073 Email: franklin.nz.ns@gmail.com

Heather Raudon Email: manurewans@hotmail.co.nz

Mangere Neighbourhood Support Mangere Police Station Phone: 09 250 0500 Email: mangerens1@gmail.com

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Local Police Contacts Counties Manukau Team Name: Clendon South NPT Office: Manurewa Team Leader: Rakana Cook M: 021 926 043

Team Name: Otahuhu West NPT Office: Otahuhu Team Leader: Andrew Johnson M 021 191 0843

Team Name: Howick Community Office: Howick Team Leader: Brett Meale M: 021 191 0747

Team Name: Otara NPT Office: Counties Manukau East Area HQ Team Leader: Scott Baker M: 021 191 0710

Team Name: Flat Bush NPT Office: Counties Manukau East Area HQ Team Leader: Gavyn Berntsen M: 021 192 0741

Team Name: Papakura East NPT Office: Papakura Team Leader: Jeremy Steedman M: 021 926 175

Team Name: Homai NPT Office: Manurewa Team Leader: Niki Te Miha M: 021 191 3730

Team Name: Pukekohe North NPT Office: Pukekohe Team Leader: Noel Foster M: 021 191 2147

Team Name: Mangere East NPT Office: Mangere Team Leader: Geoff Bray M: 021 191 5883

Team Name: Takanini NPT Office: Papakura Team Leader: Alan Nash M: 021 191 2036

Team Name: Mangere South NPT Office: Mangere Team Leader: Ross Donaldson M: 021 191 0850 Page 59

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We are so confident, that if you aren’t 100% happy after the first month, you won’t pay a cent for the management fee. And if you mention this ad, set-up is free – a service other companies charge up to $3,000 for.

Right now there are people looking for a business just like yours. However, if you don’t have AdWords, there’s a very good chance they’ve just clicked one of your competitors’ websites.

FREE call tracking, which means you can actually hear recordings of the phone calls coming into your business to see if your staff are doing things correctly or if they need more training. This tool can make a massive difference to the FAT on your bottom line.

Most businesses would benefit from Google AdWords.

It’s simple to set up, it’s fast, you set the monthly budget, and you can see the results immediately.

Available to the first 25 people who book a consultation.

Included is a complimentary call tracking service to measure daily results, plus you get a monthly report that’s explained in as much detail as you like.

We have many success stories where people have thought marketing is a waste of money, but have finally found something that gives them a transparent Return on Investment.

With 15 years’ experience - we know what we’re doing.

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Call 0800 FATWEB, or email enquiries@fatweb.co.nz to book a FREE consultation.

If you would like to be our next success story, please call or email: enquiries@fatweb.co.nz

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