NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT
RODNEY - 2021
CONNECTING YOU TO A SAFER COMMUNITY
About Neighbourhood Support
History
Neighbourhood Watch was introduced to New Zealand as a crime prevention initiative in the late 1970s. 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 the 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 manmade or natural disaster affecting residents.
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.
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A word from your co-ordinators
-Margaret Faed and Sue Robertson
Welcome to our 2021 magazine.
We would like to thank our committee members, volunteer street contacts, members and supporters for your valuable time and commitment to Rodney Neighbourhood Support.
We especially would like to thank our funders and doners for their financial support:
• NZ Lotteries Commission
• Hibiscus/Bays Local Board of Auckland City Council
• Markat
• Neighbourhood Support NZ.
All of the above organisations enable us to continue to keep our communities safe and connected.
It is a privilege to assist where and when required in helping to reduce crime in your neighbourhood, advise of traffic and weather alerts, and hold Emergency Management database requirements for local Community Response Groups to pass on valuable information with updates to our members in emergency situations.
During the COVID-19 pandemic Alert Levels 4 and 3 from March until June, we were proactive in assisting people over 70 years of age and those who may have had compromised health with their grocery and pharmacy requirements.
We wish to thank the Ministry of Social Development for their grant which enabled us to run our Rodney Neighbourhood Support Vehicle during that timeframe.
Please find below our contact details:
A big thank you to our sponsors and our volunteers
Without your support and the support of our volunteers, we would not be able to support our 5,900-plus members.
Margaret Faed
021 258 3737
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What is Neighbourhood Support?
Neighbourhood Support is a nationwide, community led movement that brings people and neighbourhoods together to create safe, resilient and connected communities.
We work alongside New Zealand Police and other partners to equip neighbourhoods to improve safety, be prepared for emergencies and support one another so that our communities are great places to live.
Why join?
A well-connected community helps to improve the safety, resilience and wellbeing of all residents. When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:
• Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.
• Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police.
• Gain tips and resources to improve your household and neighbourhood safety.
• Learn how you can be better prepared for emergencies.
By working together we can support each other, solve local issues and make our neighbourhoods safer and more welcoming. Best of all, it’s FREE to join!
How do I get involved?
It’s easy! You can either join an existing group or form a new one. When you join a group you get to decide what works best for you. You can share the information you want with who you want and your group can meet when and how it likes.
You could:
• Meet regularly or as needed
• Stay connected online or by email
• Host street barbecues or events
• Volunteer to be a street contact
• Get organised and undertake some neighbourhood projects
To learn more, visit our websiteneighbourhoodsupport.co.nz, give us a call on 0800 4NEIGHBOURS or contact your local coordinator.
A General Report
Our Committee assisted by the Co-ordinators Margaret Faed, Susan Robertson and Julie Walles, has continued to work together as a vibrant and enthusiastic team to support not only our members, but their local communities.
Our team includes Chair Daphne Schollum, committee members John Nealie, David Stranaghan, Stephanie Pickering and Debbie Vercoe and Norm Greenall. Also co-ordinators Margaret Faed, Susan Robertson and Julie Walles and Sergeant Brett Hanly, who co-oordinates his community constables who support us in their local communities.
We thank Melissa Haven of Helensville, Dmitry Pantileev of Kumeu, Rebbeca of Orewa, Sam Webb of Whangaparaoa, Gary Morning of Wellsford, Hamish Buick of Mahurangi East. We also acknowledge Sergeant Mark Stallworthy of Warkworth and all the other Police staff we communicate with.
We are supported in our office at the Mahurangi East Policing Centre by Dianne Taylor, Doug Stewart, Stan Armiger, Mary Upton, Penny Webster. This office is open from 10am to 2pm weekdays at 1 Hamatana Road, Snells Beach.
We recently farewelled Lesley Leversha from the role of Snells Beach Co-ordinator and welcomed Kay Flower. They have over 65 Street Groups which covers over a thousand households.
The support and enthusiasm received from our ‘street’ and ‘rural contacts’ is very much appreciated.
During the year to 31 March 2020 we had 418 new members who received information packs.
Our street and rural contacts have now grown to 954, which equates to 5,792 households across Hibiscus Bays, Rodney and Mangawhai Local Board areas.
Our Facebook group has now grown to 989 members-an increase of 56.
As of 30 September 2020, we have 5,973 households belonging to Rodney Neighbourhood Support, plus 1,100+ members in our Facebook group. Where publicly available Police updates are shared.
We continued to communicate with the Auckland Emergency Management to develop systems to help our members to know how to cope in an emergency.
Our members have taken part in various public events holding displays. These include the Kowhai Festival, Kumeu Show and Warkworth Library Community Club Day. A number of groups celebrated Aotearoa Neighbours’ Day before COVID-19 put our whole country into lockdown.
We acknowledge the huge amount of help our members are or have given in many different ways to help their neighbours, as well as various members and
organisations within our communities during the pandemic.
Our new branded vehicle was extremely vital in enabling Sue Robertson to develop trust among our community, while offering her volunteer service to assist members of our elderly community who did not have the internet, or were not familiar with online shopping, or in isolation, by doing their shopping both for grocery and chemist.
We acknowledge Hibiscus Bays Local Board, New Zealand Lotteries Grant
Board, Kin Finder, Markat Publishing, as well as all the companies who advertise in the magazine.
Also Mahu Trading Post and Neighbourhood Support New Zealand who in various ways have provided the funds that have helped us to continue to accomplish our aims and objective.
Prepared by Margaret Faed Co-ordinator
A presentation
A presentation was made to Lesley Leversha who has co-ordinated Neighbourhood Support in Snells Beach.
Warkworth police sergeant Mark Stallworthy presented an award to Lesley for her “exemplary service” to the Mahurangi East community.
As a volunteer Lesley has given 15 years’ service as the local co-ordinator for Rodney Neigbourhood Support.
She also organised the roster and volunteered at the Mahurgangi East Police Station.
Margaret Faed, from Rodney Neighbourhood Support, presented her with an Appreciation Certificate.
From 2005, when only a few households were involved, Lesley has now recruited 79 street contacts and 1,195 households.
Lesley saw her role as being part of the community.
A big thank you to a great volunteer.
Photo reprinted with kind premission of Mahurangi Matters
Sue Robertson and David Stranaghan receiving a donation on behalf of Rodney Neighbourhood Support from Mahu Trading Post representatives, president John Carr and secretary Desiree Hoey.
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Crime Prevention Week
Bunning’s Silverdale invited us to hold a display during Crime Prevention Week.
It was a great opportunity to talk to the public about the new 105 number for non-emergencies and dialing 111 for emergencies, or what is happening now.
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COVID-19 alert assistance to the Mahurangi community during the Level 3 & 4 lockdown
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COVID-19 alert assistance to the Mahurangi community during the Level 3 & 4 lockdown
After a letterbox drop offering assistance to all the people who live in the four streets in Warkworth that I am the street contact person for in Warkworth, I started getting phone calls to assist with grocery shopping for people who did not want to go to the supermarket for their groceries, or to the pharmacy to collect prescription medications.
As I also worked for Age Concern Rodney, as their Visiting Service co-ordinator, and I was also asked to assist anyone who contacted them in need in the Warkworth/ Wellsford areas, to get grocery shopping and to collect pharmacy prescriptions.
New World Warkworth and Fire Emergency Management Kawau Island were then contacting me on a regular basis to assist people who could not get groceries online, due the backlog and emand, or who did not have online banking facilities.
I had two volunteers from Age Concern Rodney who live in Warkworth and one volunteer from my Hauiti Drive Neighbourhood Support group offer valuable assistance during this time.
I helped people in Leigh, Matheson’s Bay, Ti Point, Algies Bay, Tawharanui and Kawau Island.
They would email their grocery list to me or deliver it to my letterbox.
I would then pick the groceries, pay for the groceries out of my personal bank account and deliver the groceries all over the greater Mahurangi District and to Kawau Island ferry depot at Sandspit.
The people I assisted were very grateful and all those people paid me back promptly, which enabled me to assist more people the next day.
It was great to be able to use the Rodney Neighbourhood Support vehicle to do all these deliveries.
I would like to commend the management and staff at Warkworth New World who were working under pretty stressful conditions for being so helpful, amazing and kind.
Through the Ministry of Social Development we were also able to provide $20 vouchers to 100 families with small children.
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A big thank you
A big thank you to the following for their help as Street Group contacts.
We wished them well when they retired from these roles.
Top Picture: Ron Smalley
Left Picture: Judy Henrickson
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On Anzac Day, 25 April, 2020
On Saturday, 25 April, 2020 many of our members united to Stand at Dawn (6am) with our bubble, wearing our poppy and listened to the special dawn service.
We gathered in our courtyards, in our driveways, in our gardens or held our own service in the country.
A rural service in Barrett Road, Riverhead.
On Anzac Day, 25 April, 2020
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A fun day in Dida Park
We joined the Community Constables from Kumeu and Helensville for the ‘Fun day in Dida Park’ Huapai.
This was held in new subdivision and was a great opportunity to get to meet the local residents and for children to have a plenty of fun during the many activities.
Helensville Show with Auckland Transport
Red Beach
Setting up a new group in Red Beach, residents chat with Margaret.
Jenny and Margaret at the Fletcher Living display at Red Beach.
Snells Beach
Neighbours Day celebration at Snells Beach.
Margaret enjoying a juice at the Snells Beach Neighbours Day celebration.
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Another activity during the lockdown
A number of communities had children’s painting activities.
Here are two examples, one at Snells Beach and the other at Waimauku,
where kids and adults alike combined to paint and create fairy gardens for children to appreciate in our local parks during their walks.
Neighbours to the rescue
During August/September we had a pair of Masked Lapwings (or Plover as they’re known here in NZ) decide they were going to nest on the reserve in our street.
The spot they decided on was right next to the road and where the council mow with their large tractor. Oh dear - what a dilemma this was for us!
I’m not sure if you know anything about these birds, but they nest right on the ground, with no nest as such. They are known to turn up in cow paddocks, golf courses and other wide-open spaces and they are fiercely protective of their young.
So here we are with three eggs to watch over for the next six weeks with mum and dad squawking every time someone walked past the nesting site.
With people walking their dogs on the reserve, neighbourhood cats out hunting at night, cars parking too close, I had some very sleepless nights, as everytime I heard them squawking I would get up to see what the commotion was all about.
We decided we were going to do whatever it took to see these eggs through to chick stage and beyond.
We cordoned the area off with poles and rope, and spread lemons and grapefruit, lavender and rosemary around the
Neighbours to the rescue
exterior of the site to keep the cats at bay.
We found an old orange cone, so used that to make a sign to attach to it to make people aware of the eggs.
Norman Watson, our neighbour, put a flyer together and delivered it to all the homes in the street asking residents to please keep their cats in at night. We pretty much had the entire street keeping an eye out.
Well, it worked a treat, as we were blessed with three gorgeous chicks who straight away began fossicking around on the reserve for food.
They are such tough birds I must say, as two days after hatching, they left the reserve with their mum and dad for greener pastures.
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Bear hunting
Here are some wonderful pictures from Motutapu Avenue and nearby The Circle, taken by members and sent to our group to lighten the mood during our first long lockdown.
It’s amazing the efforts some people put into their displays, with some changing them each day or so. It was fun to walk down the streets to see what was new!
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Winter fire safety tips
Winter brings a unique set of fire dangers that you need to be aware of. Follow these fire safety tips to help keep yourself and your family safe, no matter the season.
Fireplaces and Chimneys
• Clean chimneys and flues before you light the first fire of the season.
• Always use a fireguard or spark-guard when using an open fire.
• Never throw rubbish into the fireplace –particularly batteries and aerosol cans.
• Always empty ashes and ashtrays into a metal bin and pour water over them before disposal. Remember that ashes can take up to five days to cool.
• Keep matches, lighters and anything else that can create fire out of reach of children.
Electric Blankets
• Replace your electric blanket every five years with newer heat-protected models, which are safer.
• Worn and old electric blankets can cause an electric shock, fire and possibly even death.
• At the first sign of wear have your electric blanket checked by a qualified electrician.
• Don’t place heavy objects on the bed while the blanket is on.
• Make sure the blanket is always flat on the bed and that controls or cords are not twisted or caught between
the mattress and the base of the bed. Twisted cords are a common cause of electric blanket fires.
• Roll your blanket when you store it for the summer, don’t fold it.
Heaters and Clothes Dryers
• Remember the heater-metre rule –always keep furniture, curtains, clothes and children at least one metre away from heaters and fireplaces.
• Never cover heating appliances or store objects on top of them.
• Don’t overload clothes dryers and clean the lint filter after each load cycle.
Portable LPG Gas Heaters
• Check to see the gas hose is in good condition and doesn’t show any signs of damage or wear.
• If the heater does not light straight away, turn it off and then try again. Don’t let the gas build up before trying to relight it.
• Always have fresh air coming into rooms where a gas heater is in use.
• Have your heater serviced every 12 months.
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Emergency Preparedness For Pets
Often when we prepare for an emergency or disaster we think about ourselves, our family, neighbours, colleagues and friends. But is there someone else you might be forgetting?
Although they are often considered as part of the family, it’s easy to forget some extra planning might be needed to ensure your pets are also prepared. The following is a list of items you can store together to keep your furry, fuzzy, fluffy and feathered loved one comfortable and safe:
Food + Water
Store at least five days of non-perishable pet food (canned or dried) in an airtight or waterproof container - don’t forget a can opener! Try to use the same food as what you normally feed them to avoid possible stomach upsets. Store at least five days of water, additional to your family needs. Remember to include bowls for both.
Carrier
One for each animal. Label these in advance with your name, contact number and address. The cage/carrier should be sturdy and made from metal or plastic, not cardboard which may disintegrate when wet. For dogs, also include a muzzle, harness and lead.
Medical Supplies + Vet’s Details
Store extra medical supplies (such as bandages and tape, scissors, tweezers and gloves) and your pet’s medicines or
supplements in a waterproof container. You should also store copies of any medical and vaccination records in a waterproof see-through storage bag. Include your vet’s name and phone number, in case you have to board or place your pets in someone else’s care. Provide extra contact details for nearby family and friends.
Towels, Blankets + Bedding
It helps to use bedding your pet is familiar with to make them feel at ease, especially if you become separated. A favourite toy can also help reduce stress. Towels and blankets will come in handy to keep your pet warm and dry in severe weather.
Sanitation
Include litter and a litter box if needed and any other useful items such as newspapers, paper towels, plastic bags, doggie bags, disposable gloves and sanitising solutions.
Photographs + ID
Store a current photograph of your pets in a waterproof container, including notes on any distinguishing features as well as name, sex, age, colour and breed. Also include a photograph of you together to help prove ownership if you get separated.
Make sure your pets are microchipped and wearing ID tags if possible.
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Community Patrols New Zealand (CPNZ) was formed in 2001 to establish and promote a collaborative working relationship with Police and provide resources, support and guidance to affiliated local community patrol groups.
Community patrols are members of the public, they work with the Police, who assist in gaining public trust and confidence through effective patrol techniques.
Informal social contact between individuals and neighbours is the most effective form of crime prevention.
Community Patrol groups prevent crime and reduce harm through the active presence of trained patrollers.
Community Patrollers act as ‘eyes and ears’ for the Police.
Patrolling their community in pairs, patrollers note anything that could be suspicious and inform police
immediately of incidents requiring urgent attention.
If you are able to commit to five hours a month, and willing to take responsibility within your own community to help the Police make your community a safe environment in which to live, then please contact your closest community patrol group.
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Well what a year it has been for us all.
Under COVID-19 the Citizens Advice Bureau was closed to the public, but many volunteers offered to work from home taking calls and emails from all over New Zealand. The topics were varied covering issues like employment, redundancy, housing and for many the added stresses of marriage breakups.
We were also asked by the Ministry of Social Development to phone some of our more vulnerable citizens to see if they were coping during lockdown. It was surprising how many were ready to tell us of their experiences and have a good chat.
The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Te Pou Whakawhirinaki 0 Aotearoa is an independent community organisation which has had a long association with the Rodney District going back to the 1970s.
During these years we have helped thousands of locals with a variety of issues. As our motto is “Not sure, ask us” whatever the query is, we’ll try to help.
If we can’t help you directly, we’ll find someone who can. When you visit or phone us you can be assured that our service is totally free and confidential.
At the CAB we try to help people to know and understand their rights and obligations and how to use this information to get the best outcomes. We provide people with the confidence and support they need to take
action. We work for positive social change within our community and wider society.
We have over 80 bureaux throughout NZ plus our National Office in Wellington. The three Rodney-based bureaux are Hibiscus Coast, Helensville and Wellsford:
Hibiscus Coast
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IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT THAT THIS IS A DISCUSSION YOU HAVE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND A PLAN IS SET IN PLACE.
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THE EVENT THAT YOU MIGHT BE REQUIRED TO EVACUATE YOUR HOME, DO YOU HAVE A PLAN?
A FEW QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
Based on the information available, and my knowledge of the area...” Do I need to evacuate?” If the answer is “YES”... Do you have a place to go? How will I get there?... Will I take my vehicle? Will transport be provided?, Will I have to walk? What do I need to take with me?
SO... LET’S TAKE THESE DETAILS ONE AT A TIME. DO YOU KNOW:
Where will you go?
The safest route to get there?
How long it will take to get there?
What do I need to take with me?
Medications (regualry taken)
Important documents (Birth/marrigae certifactes; Home insurance; Drivers license; Passport etc)
Sturdy Shoes (especially if leaving on foot)
Snacks/Water
Warm Jacket (both wind & waterproof)
Money (A small amount of cash in small denomations - not $100 bills)
Do I need to evacuate?
If the answer to this is YES... where will you be going?
To a friend or family?
To a welfare centre?
Simply to higher ground?
How will I get there?
Am I going by vehicle?
Am I going to walk?
Is transport provided?
IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT THAT THIS IS A DISCUSSION YOU HAVE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND A PLAN IS SET IN PLACE.
For Further Assistance
IF IT’S AN EMERGENCY, ALWAYS PHONE 111
NZ Police, Fire or Ambulance - 111
Non-urgent Police reporting - 105
You can also report online: 105.police.govt.nz
Crimestoppers - Report anonymously - 0800 555 111
Victim Support - 0800 842 846
Are You OK Family Violence Helpline - 0800 456 450
Alcohol and Drug Helpline - 0800 787 797
Mental Health - Call or text 1737 anytime for free support from a trained counsellor
Healthline - Free advice from trusted medical professionals - 0800 611 116 or health.govt.nz
Rural Support Trust - 0800 787 254
Youthline - Free call 0800 376 633 | Free text 234
Seniorline - Advice for older people - 0800 725 463
New Zealand Newcomers Network - newcomers.co.nz
Tenancy Services - 0800 836 262 or tenancy.govt.nz
Auckland Council for noise concerns, dog control, tree removal etc. 09 301 0101.
Citizens Advice Bureau - 0800 367 222 or cab.org.nz
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Who to contact in a Civil Defence Emergency
The primary responsibility for Civil Defence emergency management (CDEM) at a local level rests with your local council. Local and regional councils work with emergency services (police, fire, ambulance) and other relevant agencies to plan for, and respond to disaster events.
CDEM groups are the consortium of local councils and agencies in each region and they have a responsibility to plan for, and manage regional hazards and risks. Contact the Civil Defence emergency management office at your nearest local council for information on local hazards and community response arrangements.
During a disaster event, telephone lines need to be kept clear for emergency calls to get through, so please avoid making calls unless absolutely urgent. If life or property is threatened always dial 111 for Police, Fire or Ambulance.
Radio stations to listen to
The following radio stations work collaboratively with your local council and the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management to broadcast important information and advice before, during and after an emergency.
Ensure you have a battery operated radio. In an emergency, find and tune in to your local radio station as they will broadcast official Civil Defence information that is appropriate for your community and situation.
Rodney Neighbourhood Support
Rodney Neighbourhood Support includes, Rodney District, Hibiscus Coast of Hibiscus Bays Local Board area and Kaiwaka and Mangawhai of the Kaipara District.
Remember: To report anything suspicious happening now, ring 111, or if it has happened, 105.
Request an incident report number so you can follow up the incident if you wish. Your report could help with the investigation into any other crimes that might have been committed in the area.
Remember at no time should you put yourself at risk.
How to join Neighbourhood Support
Mailing address: (if different than above) Sign:
Sign that you agree for your details be used only by Rodney Neighbourhood Support Inc. (Expect in an emergency when Emergency Management or the Police may require information)
Contact
Head Office
Mahurangi Community Policing Centre
1 Hamatana Road
Snells Beach, 0920
OPEN WEEKDAYS - 10am to 2pm
Managed by volunteer members of Rodney Neighbourhood Support
To make an Appointment with Margaret Faed - Co-ordinator
Free phone: 0508 763 639
Mobile: 021 258 3737
Write to head office or
Email: rns.coordinator@gmail.com
Website: http://nsrodney.org.nz
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/rnsinz
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rnsinz
Associated Groups
NZ Crime & News: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NZCNN
Missing People: https://www.faceboook.com/missingpeopleNZ
New Zealand Crime and News Alerts
Police Information: http://www.police.govt.nz
Police Safer Communities Reports: https://www.police.govt.nz/subscribe/news-alerts
Emergency Contacts
Police,
Fire, Ambulance - Dial 111
Auckland Emergency Management: 0800 22 22 00 Auckland Council: 09 301 0101
764 76
Police Stations
Helensville:
Looking After Yourself
Physical, mental, and emotional wellness are equally important to our overall health. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
Whether you, a family member, friend, or neighbour is experiencing verbal abuse, mental and emotional distress, or even physical harm –know that no one has to go it alone. There are free resources and services out there to support you and get people the help that they need.
Remember, abuse of any kind is never okay. It’s a crime and needs to be reported to Police. After all, nearly half of all homicides in New Zealand are family violence related. If someone’s safety is threatened, phone 111.
How safe is your home?
Complete this survey — reduce your risk of being burgled.
Doors and Windows Yes No
1. Are all locks to outside doors either dead locks or strong bolt locks?
2. Can door locks be opened by breaking a window and reaching through?
3. Can internal doors be locked?
4. Are all locks in good working order?
5. Do you lock the internal door from your garage?
6. Can you account for all copies of keys to your home?
7. Are window locks properly and securely mounted?
8. Do you keep windows locked when they are shut?
9. Do you use locks that allow windows to be secured partly open?
Garage
10. Do you lock your garage door at night?
11. Do you lock your garage door when away from home?
12. Do you have good secure locks on garage windows and doors?
13. Do you lock your car when its parked in your garage?
Holiday
14. Do you notify neighbours when away on holiday?
15. Do you have mail and circulars collected for you when you are away?
16. Do you stop deliveries and newspapers when on holiday?
17. Do you have shades up and lights on when on holiday?
18. Do you use timers on lights & radios to make it look like you are home?
19. Do you arrange to keep lawns and gardens maintained?
20. Are you a member of a neighbourhood support group? Environment
21. Do you have sensor lights around your house?
22. Are shrubs and bushes well trimmed near your house and boarders?
Safe Practices
23. Have you recorded all serial numbers and stored them away from home?
24. Have you uniquely marked valuable items (etch or invisible)?
25. Do you have a description of valuable property?
26. Have you displayed a sign that items are marked for identification?
27. Do you have an alarm?
28. Have you displayed a sign stating that your house is alarmed?
29. Do you report suspicious activity or people to Police immediately?
30. Do you know not to disturb anything if you are burgled? just to call Police?
Important contact numbers
Doctor
School
Police - non emergency
