NZ Police Is that sun I see? It’s party and BBQ season again (finally). Below are some summer tips to keep you and your family safe and out of trouble. If you and your teenager are hosting a party, sit down with them and sort out ground rules, including who is coming, how many, if alcohol is allowed (or not), if alcohol is present what food will be available and non-alcohol drinks for sober drivers, the time it will finish by, how guests will get home and who will be the adult supervisor. When the guests are teenagers please make sure they have pre-arranged transport to get home. Police have attended an uncountable number of parties that have spilled onto the street, leaving a large number of guests wondering around in an unfamiliar area and in most cases intoxicated. They are potentially an easy victim of crime, and generally can cause havoc on your neighbours’ peace. It is always good if you are hosting any party
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(whether the guests are teenage or adult) to notify your neighbours of the fact including what time it will finish. Please remember that if the party noise level is excessive that Auckland Council Noise Control can be called anytime, day or night. A Noise Control Officer may serve a written notice to reduce the noise, if this notice is breached within 72 hours you could face equipment seizure, $500 infringement and liability up to $10,000. To call Auckland Council Noise Control phone 301 01 01. When you are inviting guests please remember to keep the numbers to a sensible level, and the security of the invites. If you are using social media please set it to private and only invite the people you want to turn up! This avoids gate crashers and the need for Police to be called to close down the party. Please drink responsibly! Police have a zero tolerance towards drunk driving and be
prepared to be stopped by Police, anywhere and anytime. If you need help for drinking you can contact the Alcohol Drug Helpline, which offers free confidential information and support on any problem, issue or query you have about your own or someone else’s drinking or drug taking. Phone: 0800 789 797.
Should I call Police? Just a quick reminder that if you see ANY suspicious activity in your area, call 111. This includes suspicious vehicles, people who come to your door asking for a random name, or if your neighbours alarm is going off. Police make an assessment when you call and prioritise every call, if persons or property are in danger, Police want and need to know. Have a great and safe summer, Newmarket Police