14
millwaterRomeos In February, the Millwater ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) visited the Orewa Police Station. We were met by Community Constables Mike Brown (Orewa Station) and Sam Webb (Whangaparaoa Station). They gave us a quick tour of the Station grounds and buildings, which are a lot more spacious than they appear from the Riverside Road frontage. The building, which has car parking for Police vehicles behind, runs right though to Courthouse Lane (aptly named). There are approximately 60 staff based in the building. Mike informed us that the duties of a Community Constable are varied. That morning he had been for a ride around the Te Ara Tahuna estuary cycleway on his Police pushbike, encouraging school children and others to wear cycle helmets. At the other end of the scale, they are often called in to help on a major crime scene. We then went into the conference room and were given a presentation on CPTED (Crime Prevention Though Environmental Design). The
CPTED principles are: Surveillance, Natural Access Control, Territorial Reinforcement, Quality Environment and Space Management. You are recommended to Google CPTED for more really useful information. The Police actively encourage the public to call 111 if they see any suspicious activity. Maybe a false alarm? But better to be sure! We then headed off to the Beach House eatery at the Orewa Surf Club. There are stunning views across the beach to the water and islands beyond – and enough choice on the lunchtime menu to keep everybody happy. The day was rounded off by returning to the organiser’s home for coffee, tea and Afghans, where all the world’s problems were discussed and sorted out. Another great day out, enjoyed by the Millwater ROMEOs.
WAINUI 2.0 GREEN THE VIEW EATERY locals choice for a great lunch or dinner FEE, PERSONAL PIZZA The reservations are recommended & BEER $99 BUNDLE Available now until 31st March
CHAMPIONSHIP 18
EAT. PLAY. MEET 35 Windmill Dr Wainui, Aukland 0992 Tel (09) 444 3437
wainui.online
Take the #396 Millwater exit on Wainui Road for 5 minutes to Windmill Drive turn left to arrive PUBLIC WELCOME!
