Neighbourhood Support Waitākere is Community Connection — Building trusted relationships, creating belonging, encouraging participation, and strengthening street and neighbourhood connections through collaboration and inclusion. Your local Neighbourhood Support Waitakere organisation works alongside our partners NZ Police, Auckland Council, FENZ Fire & Emergency New Zealand, Auckland Emergency Ma
nagement CD, and Community Patrols NZ as well as other local community services to create safe, caring neighbourhoods and communities, reducing the incidents and effects of crime, building community resilience and strengthening community networks to improve the quality of life and enhance well-being. Neighbourhood Support is a nationwide community led movement that brings people and neighbourhoods together to create safe, resilient and connected communities. A well-connected community helps to improve the safety, resilience and well-being 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.
• Know who the vulnerable people are in your street in the event of any kind of emergency.
• Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including NZ 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.
• Be a part of a sustainable network that provides resources and support.
• Your information is safe with us and is held as required under the privacy act. You can either join an existing group or form a new one or join as an individual
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:
Stay connected online or by email or phone / mobile
Host street barbecues or events. Volunteer to be a group contact and connect your street. Get organised and undertake some neighbourhood projects.
3 WAYS TO CONNECT WITH YOUR NEIGHBOURS…
• Reach Out Wave, say ‘Kia Ora!’ or introduce yourself. Welcome new residents to your street when they move in.
• Look Out Help keep your community safe by looking out for your neighbours. If something doesn’t look right let them know or get help if needed.
• Help Out Share any surplus from your garden or fruit trees. Offer to take the rubbish out for someone who needs a hand. Take time to have a chat with someone who lives alone. There are many ways you can make a difference in your community! Neighbours that know each other are more likely to offer assistance, accept and ask for help when they need it. Let’s build a stronger Aotearoa by staying more connected. CALL US NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION TO GET YOUR GROUP STARTED! Sharon & Sarah
Phone: 09 838 0132
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nswaitakere.org.nz
Neighbourhood Support Waitakere
7 Buscomb Ave, Henderson, 0610
PO Box 21160, Henderson, 0650
