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Contents Message from the Editorial Team---------------------------------------------------------------5 Rodney NS Coordinator---------------------------------------------------------------------------7 From the National Manager----------------------------------------------------------------------9 Contacting Rodney Neighbourhood Support---------------------------------------------- 11 Welcome from Superintendant Searle------------------------------------------------------- 13 A Re-established NS Group at Waiwera----------------------------------------------------- 15 Stillwater - My Community---------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 Rodney NS AGM - 26th August---------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Waitoki Neighbourhood Support-------------------------------------------------------------- 23 NS Network pays off once again-------------------------------------------------------------- 25 Snells Beach clean up--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 Neighbours Day Celebration, Snells Beach------------------------------------------------ 29 Neighbours Day, Big Manly Beach----------------------------------------------------------- 31 How to report a crime---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33 Call Crimestoppers------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37 Keeping your home safe------------------------------------------------------------------------ 39 Robberies------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41 Success Story-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43 Thefts from cars----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45 Te Whare Oranga o Parakai--------------------------------------------------------------------- 47 Thank You to our Sponsors--------------------------------------------------------------------- 48 How to join Neighbourhood Support--------------------------------------------------------- 49
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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.
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Rodney NS Coordinator Since being appointed to the Role of Coordinator in November 2014. I have driven over many of the roads in both the Hibiscus Coast and the Rodney Local Board areas as well as the area of Mangawhai. • Met and introduced many people to our organisation. • Delivered Magazine to many areas and observed the Neighbourhood Support signs as well as how many roads have put up their own security cameras. • The data base has been upgraded and updated. It is so easy now to identify streets with Neighbourhood Support Groups. • I now have an excellent Cell Phone, so easy to use. • I can work from anywhere and take photos so easily. • The membership has increased from 598 groups November 2015 to 710 November 2016. I thank the committee and the Police members for their support. Greg Sayers has now moved on to new challenges.
kind person managed to put in gear for me to drive the fifty km back to the local garage. The picture shows me dressed for an occasion sitting on the side of the road when the alternator went waiting for the tow truck. At least it was a fine afternoon.
What Support? Well the is carNeighbourhood is back to running well. I am happy toNeighbourhood drive anywhere to meet members. Support Newnew Zealand Inc. was established in 1999 to promote and support the
development of is Neighbourhood Support in New This magazine only successful because of Zealand. Neighbourhood Support works closely you the contributors. Thank you. with the Police and many other organisations in your community to help reduce crime, improve
safetyour and new prepare to deal with emergencies and Note email: natural disasters. rns.coordinator@gmail.com Neighbourhood Support or for0212583737 you, is all about Phone: 0800942011 knowing who your neighbours are and being there Margaret for them inFaed times of need as they would be for you. Rodney Neighbourhood Support Coordinator
Our District Rodney Neighbourhood Support includes, Rodney, Hibiscus Coast , and Mangawhai..
I welcome our new committee recently appointed. Our Police representatives: Sergeant Steve Perris, Community Constable Mike Brown. Committee Members: Sue Bright, Colin Smith, Julie Walles, Astrid Lopez, Susana Peres, Stephan Green, John Ranson. Coordinator: Margaret Faed The car has had two problems this year the gear lever came off. It is an automatic and
Remember, If you see anything suspicious or become a victim of a crime yourself, contact your local Police Station. Request an incident report number for ease of follow-up. There is a policeman on call 24 hours a day for your area. 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. Page 7
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From the National Manager Kia Ora to all Neighbourhood Support members, sponsors, stakeholders and public within the Rodney area who are reading this great publication. It is an honour for me to have an article in this magazine, so a big thank you to Rodney Neighbourhood Support for the opportunity. At a national level, we have been working very hard to strengthen the communication and assistance from national office through to neighbourhood support offices on the ground. I have visited six out of twelve districts across New Zealand and Waitemata (including Rodney) was one of those I visited as part of the national tour, so am half way there. Each district/area operates just a little different to ensure they suit the requirements of their community. The highlight for me has been meeting members of the larger neighbourhood support organisation in their own communities. These are the people on the ground who work tirelessly for the better of neighbourhood support – our unsung heroes. You guys and gals are the real champions of neighbourhood support. We appreciate each and every one of you and thank you for all you do.
With the temperature heating up it means summer is definitely on its way, and what better time to get together with your neighbours over a summer BBQ or day out at the beach. Thank you again to all those special individuals who are at the heart of our work, and stay safe this summer. If you would like to contact me I can bereached on manager@ neighbourhoodsupport. co.nz Kelsey Scarr National Manager Neighbourhood Support New Zealand
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Welcome from Superintendant Searle Hello and welcome to Prevention 101, a new regular communication from Waitemata Police. Our District covers the area from the Harbour Bridge north to Mangawhai and New Lynn west to Karekare and up to South Head on the west coast. We also look after the Auckland motorway network from our Harbour Bridge station. Our work with our partners and our community is essential to reducing and preventing crime throughout the District. Prevention is at the forefront of what we do and it’s what’s helping us ensure we have less victims of crime than ever before. While crime in our District has trended downward over the last few years, we need our community to play their part to help prevent crime from occurring. By supporting our friends, family, whanau and neighbours, we will be able to work towards achieving some great results which will benefit our community. The public counter at the Waitakere Police Station, located on Sel Peacock Drive, is
Superintendent Bill Searle District Commander, Waitemata Police
open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can call them on 09 839 0600. In an emergency call 111 immediately. With your help we can ensure Waitemata Police District continues to be a great, and safe, place to live, work and visit.
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A Re-established NS Group at Waiwera Welcome to Waiwera. A small beachside community surrounded by native trees and bush covered hills situated 35km North of Auckland. Waiwera has around 280 residents ranging from young families, semi retired and retirees. Waiwera is not only unique for its hot mineral water that flows into the public pools and residents private pools, you may also be lucky enough to hear the cackle of a Kookaburra or have an endangered Dotterel bird dance for you on the beach. Having been away from my hometown for some 20 years, it was a great honour to take on the role of Neighbourhood Support Coordinator for a community that is so precious to me and my family. Our first Neighbourhood Support Meeting went better than expected. The Riverhaven Community kindly offered the use of the hall which was a perfect setting given the walls are decorated with many beautiful photos of historic Waiwera and its past residents, many of who still have family living in the area. With the attendance of 60 residents, our local Community Constable Mike Brown, Margaret Faed our NS area Coordinator and myself it was a great start to our new group. Throughout the year we have made some positive changes to our community which I am proud to be a part of. Our next meeting is scheduled for the end of November which will be a joint community meeting with Neighbourhood Support and Civil Defence.
New Members
Sheree Waiwera Group Contact, Community Constable Mike Brown and Margaret RNSI Coordinator at the re launch of Neighbourhood Support in Waiwera.
Community Constable Mike Brown explains the importance of our communities working with the Police and other community organisations to help make our neighbourhood a safe place to live.
As Waiwera changes with major development plans afoot, I look forward to continuing to work towards a well connected, supportive community. Sheree Markovina, Group Coordinator
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Stillwater - My Community Neighbourhood Support provides a valuable service for communities like mine. Stillwater has a population of approximately 800 people, but lives surrounded by the big Auckland City. It is isolated by about 5Km. of hilly winding road at one end, and at the other, by the Weti (Wade) river which divides it from the Hibiscus Coast. Because of our relative isolation, we are reliant on neighbours getting to know each other so that they can be called upon in the case of emergencies or to report suspicious activities. The area around Stillwater was settled by the Ngati Kahu, the attraction being the sheltered land which was accessible from the sea. The earliest European settlers began arriving in the 1800’s. The Weiti River provided a conduit from Silverdale and the surrounding farmland to Auckland. Stillwater forms part of the Weiti Wildlink, which is part of a bigger initiative, the NorthWest Wildlink. This is a collaborative effort between Forest & Bird and the Auckland City Council, with support from DOC, in order to establish wildlife corridors across Auckland. Of particular interest to Stillwater is the protection of New Zealand Dotterel and oystercatcher populations of birds that breed near the mouth of the Weiti river which is found on the Okura Bush Walkway not far from the Stillwater entrance. Access to the Okura Bush Walkway is only one of the attractions of Stillwater. Last year we were very fortunate in having a community hall built. At the last tally up of our regular bookings, these included Sea Scouts, Thai Kick boxing, Yoga, Guitar class, Children’s Play group, Quilters and Stillwater Kids Craft group.
Our Coordinator at the Neighbourhood Support Display at Stillwater.
We have also tried to incorporate a regular “Market” day, but are so dependent on the weather, that we have decided to scale it back to the summer only. It also caters for private functions such as birthdays and weddings. So, keep this in mind if you are planning such an event in the future. Another major attraction of Stillwater is its boat club. This has been part of Stillwater for many year. It provides an all weather / tides ramp for boaties and provides a central place for locals to meet and have a drink and a meal, as well as providing social events such as Bingo and Quiz nights. But for many at Stillwater, it is the annual raft race that provides the major attraction of the year. This is an all day event that consists of groups of locals creating home made rafts, and then competing to see who can win a race on the river. Needless to say this is a real fun day out. There are raffles, food stalls and competitions of all sorts for both young and old. I regard myself as very fortunate to live in Stillwater. Out of the big city, but close by. Colin, A Neighbourhood Support Member. Page 19
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Rodney NS AGM - 26th August
Margaret our coordinator executed an excellent AGM and we have recruited at least four new members to the committee and have achieved keeping Rodney Neighbourhood Support up and running with the committee and sponsors support. Margaret’s introduction covered her achievements over the past year, recruiting new groups whilst maintaining contact with present groups. Our numbers have increased significantly. Margaret has also kept up with the play by keeping us in the loop by attending relevant courses. Our new committee for the year was formed with our current Treasurer, Police Representative, IT person, Web Page Social Media Person, and four new members nominated at the meeting. We have had excellent support from our local police and Greg Sayer’s our local board representative and were given talks on local crime by our Area Rodney Commander Inspector Mark Fergus and Sergeant Steve Perris.
we as a community need to be more aware of reporting small matters as they often tie into the big picture.” Our coordinator had a surprise raffle for everyone which evoked some amusement as items were chosen. This was followed by a wonderful supper provided by St Chad’s Anglican Church which was greatly appreciated by all on this cold wet night. Our thanks go to those who supported us on this wet, cold and windy night. Looking forward to another safe year. Sue Bright, Treasurer We thank our sponsors: Auckland City C o u n c i l C o m m u n i t y Fu n d i n g , a n d Discretionary Funding, Rodney Local Board, Hibiscus Bays Local Board, Jim’s Mowing, GJ Gardner, Kaipara Cat Fishing Charters, Internal Affairs and The NZ Lottery Board.
“The new currency in crime being tools and Page 21
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Waitoki Neighbourhood Support There was a rash of burglaries in Waitoki a few years ago – so a Neighbourhood Support Group was formed to try to make the area safer. Neighbourhood Support aims to create wellinformed, well-connected neighbourhoods where people know each other and watch out for each other – as a way to increase safety and decrease crime in an area….. and hopefully have more FUN!! Information is forwarded to members by Neighbourhood Support as it is received from the Police about local crime. Also from Civil Defence when there are any weather warnings in your locality. We held an evening with our Community Constable, who gave us some great tips on how to keep your home and resources safe – as well as ourselves.
CALL
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• When an incident is happening now. It may be a person acting suspiciously or something you see that looks out of place. Dangerous driving or an accident etc. • For disasters AND preventing crime – better to be sure than sorry! • Strange visitors to your home: ‘picking up’ something bought from Trademe (or other excuse); ask them for address/ name of the person they’re wanting to see. If they can’t give a name, then that’s very suspicious.
CALL YOUR LOCAL POLICE STATION: • If the Incident has happened • OREWA 09 426 4555 • HELENSVILLE 09 420 8967
KEEPING SAFE AT HOME • Have a phone beside your bed • CCTV can now link to your smart phone – so you can see who’s at your front door when you’re away from home, and save the picture. • Get a free ‘Life Tube’ from Aged Concern (beside Orewa Westpak Bank) age_concern_rodney@xtra.co.nz – It is a small plastic cylinder containing a completed medical and information sheet which when completed is kept in the household refrigerator. Emergency services know where info is - a 'life saver'. • Use a lock-box with a code if you want to store a spare key on your property; thieves know all the other tricky places you hide keys! • Identify your valuables with DNA forensic property marking – e.g. http:// www.theforensicgroup.co.nz/forensicnews/tag/property-marking-dna/ invisible, but shows up under blue light. • Home alarm systems, & gate solarpowered alarm. • Sensor lights • SNAP: register your assets for free with Police: www.snap.org.nz (Serial Number Active Partnership).
KEEP YOUR IDENTITY SAFE! • If a person calls your home ‘by mistake’ DON’T give them your name/number etc! • Consumer Scamwatch – on Consumer Affairs website. www.scamwatch.govt. nz - how scams work and how to protect yourself. • Be careful about safe disposal of personal details – e.g. accounts, statements, etc Page 23
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NS Network pays off once again A car had been parked in our street for a couple of days …most of us assumed it was just parked. Luckily one of our more alert and worldly wise neighbours noticed one of the windows was slightly open. Suspicious on closer inspection She found it had been tampered with and was obviously stolen, so she checked the registration on the police website. Even though it wasn’t listed she called the police to report it, it turned out it had just been reported stolen and not yet added to the data base of “vehicles of interest”. Thanks to being in a neighbourhood support street with close contact with neighbours, it was easy to alert other neighbours about the car. A neighbour returning home from work that afternoon saw two youths working on the car with the bonnet up, they claimed to be fixing it so it could be removed as it had over heated the previous night. Suspicious she called other neighbours to see if they knew anything about the owner, luckily the neighbour who reported it knew the owner had been told by police not to move it. Two neighbours went to get more information about the youths and their car registration, while the other neighbour called the police. Unfortunately by the time the two neighbours got there, the youths had left in their car and the stolen car now had four wheels removed. While checking the stolen car for other damage another neighbour arriving home pulled up …once he had been filled in on the events … He said he had seen the car leaving our road with four tyres tied to the
Is this an abandond car? How long has it been on the side of a rural road?
top of the car, suspicious he had turned around and followed them to get their registration number. With this information the police were again called … interviews were done and the car towed. Unfortunately we are unaware of the outcome of our neighbourliness, but we are happy to know we once again have been able to help each other. We discussed possible indications of a stolen vehicle: 1. Windows down 2. Parked strangely 3. Damage to key locks 4. Unknown car = check with surrounding neighbours
Kind Regards, Sue
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Snells Beach clean up
On parade with our helpers.
Saturday was a beautiful sunny morning for the twenty six volunteers all members of Neighbourhood Support, who came to help take part and complete the Annual Snells Beach Clean Up. Thank you to the two men who brought their tractors and trailers. One tractor and trailer and half the volunteers worked each end of the beach. It was pleasing to note that there was hardly any 'litter' on the beach.
Beach rubbish ready for the Auckland Council workers to collect.
Trailer loads of mostly large logs and wooden debris were collected and stacked at the Sunburst Road and Snells Beach Road, ramp areas. An arrangement had been made for the council to send a truck to collect it. Thank you to Lesley and Bob Leversha for the scones, coffee and tea which everyone enjoyed eating while chatting in the sun when the work was done. What a great way for new residents to meet and become part of the local community.
Lesley serving our Devonshire morning tea. Page 27
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Neighbours Day Celebration, Snells Beach On 19th March 2016, some people from a Neighbourhood Support group in Snells Beach tried to brave the weather for a get-together for Neighbours Day. However, the rain came as well! Despite the weather there was much laughter and chatting.
What a cheerful scene all nice and dry.
The table not quite big enough.
Between the showers.
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Neighbours Day, Big Manly Beach Neighbours Day at Big Manly Beach on Sunday 20th March 2016 from 4.00pm till 6.00pm. Local people pictured enjoyed a BBQ, high tide and loud music thanks to Brent and Jocelyn.
Jan, Ann, Lucia & Mia.
Ann, Fran & Judy.
Rob, Robert, Christine & Jenny.
Shirley, Judy, Milton, Murray & Fran.
Gwendalyn, Joscelyn, Clair & Derek
Sydney, Estelle, Grant & Cherry. Page 31
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How to report a crime There are various ways you can report a crime. Always call 111 in an emergency. For non-emergencies contact your local police station. You can report crimes anonymously to Crimestoppers and driving incidents to Roadwatch. Emergency: call 111 Call 111 and ask for Police when: • someone is badly injured or in danger • there's a serious risk to life or property • a crime is being committed and the offenders are still there or have just left • 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 can't decide if it's a real emergency and you're still worried, call 111 and ask us. We'll help you work out what to do.
officer or by an employee working at the front desk. In either case they will be able to tell you what to do next. You may be put through to the Crime Reporting Line. Staff will then collect as much information as possible about your complaint. You will get an email confirming your complaint has been received. As with any complaint taken by Police, it will be analysed to see whether there is sufficient information to pursue. Police will contact you to let you know what action has been taken. Reporting crime in person You don't need to make an appointment. Talk to the person on the front desk and they will tell you what you need to do next. Depending on your complaint you may be able to speak to an officer straight away or you may need to make an appointment to come back. Report a bad driver or traffic incident There are two ways to report bad driving and traffic incidents.
Non-emergency: contact your nearest police station
Urgent but not life-threatening incidents: Call *555
Phone or visit your nearest police station: Orewa Police Station 09 426 4555
For incidents such as minor crashes (noninjury), continuous poor driving, traffic congestion, breakdowns and obstructions on the highway, call *555 from a mobile phone. *555 is not intended to take the place of the 111 emergency number. Always call 111 in an emergency. *555 calls are answered with less priority than 111 calls.
• to report incidents or crimes that have already happened some time in the past and a rapid police response is not likely to affect the outcome • for general enquiries. Reporting crime by phone The phone may be answered by a police
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How to report a crime public, complete a Community Roadwatch report, either via the online Community Roadwatch form or at your nearest police station. No investigation or prosecution will take place for a Community Roadwatch report. If you wish the incident to be investigated with a view to the offender being prosecuted you must lodge a formal complaint at your nearest police station. Report crime anonymously: contact Crimestoppers Crimestoppers is an independent charity working to solve and prevent crime. It’s a way for people, who for whatever reason may be reluctant to tell Police what they know, to
anonymously report information about crime and criminals via an independent third party. You can contact Crimestoppers anonymously when you know about a crime that has been, or is being committed, you suspect a crime is being planned, or any other activity you think is illegal. To report a crime anonymously: • Call Crimestoppers free on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers gives an absolute guarantee that calls cannot be traced. Calls are not recorded and the caller ID number is not able to be viewed in the call centre. Find out more on the Crimestoppers website.
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Call Crimestoppers Remember if you don’t feel comfortable talking to Police you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with any crime information. You should call Police or Crimestoppers with any information you have on crime, such as a suspicious looking person in your neighbourhood or someone you know who is in possession of stolen property, or someone you know who is actively committing a crime. With Crimestoppers you can tell them what you know without telling them who you are.
If you have any feedback for me about crime in your area or working together please send me an email on william.searle2@police. govt.nz Superintendent Bill Searle | District Commander | Waitemata Police Safer communities together - Haere pai atu, hoki pai mai (Travel safely).
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Keeping your home safe Burglary continues to be a strong area of focus for us, and a few simple steps could prevent a burglary to your home. • Ensure that your home is left as secure as possible, any broken windows or faulty window latches need to be repaired immediately. Doors and windows should be secured and burglar alarms need to be set and used, even if you’re planning on only being away for a short time. • If your home has multiple levels then please don’t assume these upper level windows are safe if left open or insecure, some offenders are adept at using these points as entry into your home.
With doors and windows open, tools left lying around and keys in the vehicle, this house would be an attractive target for burglars.
• With the evenings getting darker earlier, please make sure that your security lights are all working and the sensors are set appropriately. Security lighting is still a very effective way to deter offenders from targeting your property. • Please make sure that garages, sheds and out buildings are always locked and kept secure, cover any windows with curtains to prevent people from looking in to the space and seeing what you may have inside.
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Robberies During April 2016 we saw an increase in cars being stolen and then being used in other crimes across Auckland. This offending was occurring during the early hours of the morning and premises selling alcohol, cigarettes and small portable electronic items were predominantly targeted. Often the value of what they stole was not high but the damage they would do was massive. We recently ran a two week operation during night shift where teams would target known offenders and locations, and then commence proactive patrolling of motorway ‘gateways’ from 9pm to 4am, when these incidents are likely to occur. Thankfully this operation saw a significant decrease in stolen cars and other associated offences through prevention work. We are working hard with retailers particularly dairies and liquor outlets to address concerns about safety and security and provide prevention advice and reassurance and reduce the chances of becoming a victim of a robbery. We also need the help of our community to report any suspicious activity. This could be people hanging around a vehicle or a property when you don’t think they should be. Nine out of ten times your intuition will be right; please don’t think it isn’t important enough to let us know. We need your eyes and ears out there to help us keep our community safe.
Police are working with retailers, providing safety and security advice, to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of robbery.
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Success Story Recently an observant member of the public noticed an unfamiliar vehicle in their neighbour’s driveway. Not being convinced that it was supposed to be there they contacted Police. A nearby unit attended and the neighbour advised by phone that the vehicle had fled and provided a direction of travel and a description. The vehicle was seen leaving the area by another unit and stopped, and the occupants were spoken to. As a result it was revealed that the three adult occupants had just committed a burglary at the address. A full examination of the vehicle showed the offenders had committed three residential burglaries and the most recent one was a full “clean out” of the house.
Electrical items, expensive jewellery and food from the kitchen cupboards and freezer had been taken. These home owners can be very thankful for the swift thinking of their neighbour. Remember that you are the best judge of whether someone or something in your area appears suspicious. It is best to contact Police on 111 in these instances as you may be able to help prevent a crime.
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Thefts from cars Unfortunately we’re seeing increasing reports of cars being stolen or valuable items being stolen from cars that are parked in driveways and left unlocked. Just a reminder that although you are on your own property, it is still a good idea to make sure your car is locked once you exit it. Securing your car will significantly reduce the chance of it being stolen. Thieves will often look for the easiest car to steal, which will be the one that is left unlocked. Additionally if you have a trailer parked on your property, please ensure it is secured, particularly if there is something valuable such on it like tools, a jetski, etc. Advice for all vehicle owners: • Lock your car when you are not in it – even for “ just a second”
we can prevent them from creating more innocent victims. Anyone with information on car crime, receivers of stolen property or any other crime is urged to contact the organisation Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
• Keep your car parked in well-lit and populated areas if possible • Lock your car even when you are parked in the driveway of your home • Keep car keys in a secure place – not in obvious places like the kitchen table or next to the back door • Invest in a wheel lock or immobiliser for additional security • Do not leave valuable items visible in your car – laptops, handbags, cellphones and GPS devices should be hidden from view or taken with you when you leave the car We need your assistance to not only make an effort to ensure your vehicle isn’t targeted, but also to provide us with information on the individuals who are committing these crimes and tell us about their activities so Page 45
CANTON FLAVOR Seafood Restaurant (Fully Licensed & BYOW) Canton Flavor Seafood Restaurant has established itself as a must-visit eatery on the Hibiscus Coast Proud to be part of the local community & support Neighbourhood support
Phone: 09 426 6618 5 Palm Ct, Silverdale
specialising in new homes, renovation and project management RYAN BRIDGENS 021 560 889 | ryan@btbuild.co.nz www.bridgensandthomson.co.nz
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Te Whare Oranga ō Parakai On any given day at Te Whare Oranga o ¯ Parakai, you might walk by a room bustling with mums and their babies enjoying their regular coffee group; while at the other end of the building, the weekly horticulture course is underway. Later that night, there’ll be a yoga class and a meeting for a local community group. The vision of Te Whare Oranga is to be a place that “facilitates the greater well-being of the South Kaipara and its people. In 2013, the former Parakai Tavern was gifted to the Helensville District Health Trust. The challenging and ambitious task then began of transforming the rundown pub into the modern, functional facility that it is today. It now boasts meeting rooms, learning spaces, “hot desks” for hire and a state-of-the-art
The monthly South Kaipara Harvest Market at Te Whare Oranga o Parakai
commercial kitchen. One of the busiest days on Te Whare Oranga’s calendar is the last Sunday of each month when the regular South Kaipara Harvest Market is held. Since opening its doors in March 2015, Te Whare Oranga o Parakai has been run by a small but passionate team who are determined to see it live up to its potential as a hub for the entire South Kaipara community to thrive.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Thank You to our Sponsors
Rodney Neighbourhood Support Incorporated thank the following sp R SPONSORS Rodney Neighbourhood during the past year.Support This has enabled our Coordinator and Voluntee hoodIncorporated Support Incorporated thank the following sponsors who have supporte thank the following members as well as developing new Groups by joining up new memb sponsors who have supported us r. This communications, has enabled our Coordinator and Volunteers to support our 5000 plus visiting Groups, forming new Groups etc. during the past year. developing new Groups by joining up new members. By regular This has enabled our Coordinator and siting Groups,toforming Groups Volunteers support new our 5000 plus etc. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
members as well as developing new Groups Rodney Neighbourhood Incorporated the following sponsors who have supported us by joining up newSupport members. By thank regular during the past year. This has enabled our Coordinator and Volunteers to support our 5000 plus communications, visiting Groups, forming rporated thank the following sponsors who have supported us members as well as developing new Groups by joining up new members. By regular new Groups etc. communications, visiting Groups, forming new Groups etc.
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How to join Neighbourhood Support Find out more information: • By Emailing: rns.coordinator@gmail. com • Txt: 0212583737 • Cell Phone: 0212583737 • Phone: 0800 9420 111 • Writing to: Rodney Neighbourhood Support Incorporated, C/- Mahurangi Policing Centre, 1 Hamatana Road, Snells Beach 0920.
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Auckland Civil Defence:09 420 8565 Auckland Council: 09 301 0101 Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111
Poison Centre: 0800 764 766
From your Cell Phone Report suspicious activities: *555
Police Stations Helensville: 09 4208967 Kumeu/Huapai: 09 412 5193
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