Neighbourhood Support Pakūranga/Bucklands Beach/Flat Bush and Ōtara

18/06/2026

🌟 It’s National Volunteer Week and Men’s Health Week!

This week we celebrate the volunteers who quietly make our communities safer, stronger, and more connected every day.

From street coordinators and emergency volunteers to neighbours who check in on others, your time and care make a real difference. Thank you for helping build resilient communities where people feel supported and connected.

At the same time, Men’s Health Week reminds us that looking after ourselves, our fathers, brothers, grandfathers wellbeing is just as important as looking after others.

Sometimes the strongest thing we can do is:
- Check in on a mate and stay connected with your community
- Take time for our own health and ask for help when we need it
- Link in with your GP for an annual/bi-annual full health check and access funded counselling sessions if need be - any little or large concern is worth the visit!

A simple conversation, a shared coffee, or reaching out to a neighbour can have a lasting impact and it all starts with each of us.

Acknowledging and remembering all those who give their time to others and encourage all men to prioritise their health and wellbeing - strong communities start with connected, healthy people!

15/06/2026

Protect Your Car and Prevent Crime for FREE! 🚗

Did you know stolen number plates are often used in petrol drive-offs, burglaries, and other crimes? Don't let your vehicle be an easy target! Join local Counties Manukau Police and the Botany Crime Watch Patrol tomrrow from 10am-1pm at Botany Town Centre to replace your standard plate screws with tamper-proof security screws in just a few minutes at no cost!

TOMORROW Tuesday 16 June, 10am-1pm at Botany Town Centre (undercover carpark beside the food court entrance) for FREE.

Help keep our neighbourhood safe! Drop by and see the team.

🚗 FREE Safer Plates Event at Botany Town Centre 🚗

Did you know number plate theft is on the rise? 👀

Bring your vehicle down to Botany Town Centre tomorrow, 16 June between 10am–1pm, and the team will replace your standard number plate screws with security screws FREE of charge 🙌

A simple upgrade that can help make your plates more difficult to remove and steal.

📅 16 June 2026
⏰ 10am–1pm
📍 Botany Town Centre, in the car park underneath Hoyts Cinema (accessible via the Farmers/Hoyts underground car park)

No booking required - just drive in and get safer plates fitted while you shop 💛

30/05/2026

🍕🚒 Supporting those who support our community🚒🍕

A big shout out to our incredible local fire crew, Greg and his team at Ōtara Fire Station (hidden away on East Tamaki Road) who are always ready to answer the call when our community around east Auckland who needs them most.

Neighbourhood Support Tāmaki Makaurau had the privilege of dropping off some pizzas as a small token of appreciation for the dedication, sacrifice, and service our firefighters provide every day.

Whether it's responding to emergencies, supporting community events, or helping keep our neighbourhoods safe, their commitment does not go unnoticed.

The crew are still on strike for a couple of hours bi-weekly Wednesdays and Fridays, please immediately dial 111 for any fire emergencies.

Thank you for everything you do for our community. We are proud to stand behind you and support you, our local heroes. 🚒❤️

26/05/2026

Expecting parcels from your online shopping, bank cards or important deliveries at your mailbox or door step?

Mail theft is still considered a crime - join Neighbourhood Support New Zealand's Community Cams initaitive and linking in with your local Neighbourhood Support street group (note sure? Email us) for support and catching criminals in the area. Check out our helpful advice in the link to mitigate and preventing mail theft.

If you are a victim of mail theft, please report these through to Counties Manukau Police immediately by dialling or reporting online at 105.police.govt.nz or 105. Keep your police report reference number handy and update it online if neccessary with any footage, images and other evidence from your neighbours.

https://www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz/preventing-mail-theft

Mail theft is frustrating and creates risk to credit card reputation. Whether it be standard mail or courier delivered parcels and packages, when these items are left, they do become vulnerable to theft.

25/05/2026

Winter is nearly officially here and it is FENZ's busiest season: All it takes is a couple of minutes to keep you, your family/pets and property safe from a potential fire emergency.

Our local fire crews in Howick and Otara Fire Station continue to be on strike bi-weekly, Wednesdays and Fridays, however if you find yourself *in an emergency, as always PLEASE immediately dial 111 for help.*

Remember: A metre from the heater; and if you have a chimney, hash and stash that ash!

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.

13/05/2026

Great message from our Ambassador Bryan and Bobby in support of Pink Shirt Day Aotearoa 🩷