Gisborne Neighbourhood Support

13/05/2026

Neighbourhood Support is a nationwide movement that brings people and neighbourhoods together to create safe, resilient, and connected communities.

We work alongside NZ Police and other partners to equip neighbourhoods to improve safety, be prepared for emergencies, and support one another so that our communities are great places to live.
Neighbourhood Support is free to join and offers a wide range of benefits.

You will:
• Have opportunities to connect with those around you.
• Receive emails with what’s happening in your community.
• Get tips to improve the safety of your home and your community.
• Learn how to be prepared for emergencies.
• Be invited to attend community events organised by Neighbourhood Support.
• And more!

Being involved in Neighbourhood Support comes in many forms.
You might:
• Stay connected online or by email.
• Attend street meetups.
• Host or join street barbeques.
• Participate in kai swaps or seed swaps.
• Join street beautification projects.
• Or more!
By staying connected and supporting each other, we can make our neighbourhoods safe and welcoming for all.

You can also keep in touch with us here

13/05/2026

Eastern District Police have seen an increase in counterfeit $50 notes being used within the community.

We would like to warn retailers and those accepting cash to be extra wary of counterfeit cash, and to educate themselves on how to identify counterfeit money.

Police will be out and about engaging with local retailers and the wider community to provide guidance on how to identify counterfeit money and what key features to check.

If you believe someone is trying to pass you a counterfeit note, do not accept it.

If you find you have already received a counterfeit note, put it in an envelope to avoid handling it further and get in touch with Police.

Police are making enquiries into reported counterfeit notes.

You can contact Police online or by phone via 105, or you can provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has clear guide outlining security features of New Zealand bank notes and how to spot counterfeit notes - https://www.rbnz.govt.nz/money-and-cash/banknotes-and-coins/how-to-spot-a-fake-banknote-or-coin

12/05/2026

Keen on Podcasts??? Have a look at this from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

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11/05/2026

Ever wondered what a Local State of Emergency means for your community? Check here to learn more.

We've had a lot of states of local emergency this year, but what does that actually mean?

Declaring a state of local emergency gives the relevant Civil Defence Emergency Management Group special powers to deal with the emergency, including:

👉 closing roads
👉 providing rescue, first aid, food and shelter
👉 entering property to rescue people or save lives
👉 evacuating places.

If a state of local emergency isn't declared, Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups can still help during a response - they just don't have access to these special powers.

Find out more about states of emergency and who does what at getready.govt.nz/who-does-what-in-an-emergency

11/05/2026

To celebrate Youth Week next week (18-24 May) we're doing a giveaway! 🎉 Youth Week aims to amplify young people’s valuable contributions to their communities, so in the comments below we want you to shoutout a young person/people who are going above and beyond in your community and tell us why they deserve to win 📢 Also make sure you like/follow our page to be in the draw 👍

11/04/2026

07/04/2026

This month we’re celebrating the diverse array of people who call New Zealand home. Regardless of our different faiths, abilities, cultures, ages, opinions, choices, orientations, and genders - we want to make sure that our communities are safe and welcoming for all.

There are many ways to take part! From hosting a multicultural potluck or film screening, to providing prevention information / resources in other languages - there are thousands of ways, big and small, to make our households, neighbourhoods, schools, and businesses even more inclusive. It could even be as simple as learning from a neighbour how to say ‘hello’ in their first language, ensuring local footpaths are clear and accessible, or creating a shared space like a community garden for everyone to use.

Let us know how you’re creating inclusive communities this month by commenting below or tagging us in your posts! 💬

18/03/2026

We would love to see more neighbourhoods with support groups... have a look and these ideas and get in touch with us.

16/02/2026

🌦️ Fine one minute, stormy the next? That’s a summer storm. Some storms build slowly. Others can develop fast and arrive with little warning. Understanding the different types of can help you understand the risks and plan ahead.

🌩️ Thunderstorms
While can be forecast ahead of time, they are also highly unpredictable and often develop suddenly with little or no warning. They affect very localised areas over a short period of time.

Thunderstorms can bring:
• Torrential rain (25mm per hour or more) causing dramatic surface flooding, reduced visibility and rapidly rising rivers and streams
• Large hail up to 2cm in diameter that can damage roofs, windows, vehicles and livestock
• Lightning
• Strong, gusty winds (110km per hour or more) that uproot trees, break branches and damage powerlines, and send outdoor furniture and trampolines flying
Occasionally this can also cause a tornado.

MetService New Zealand issues two types of advisories when they see potential for thunderstorms: yellow severe thunderstorm – stay alert and red severe thunderstorm – act now.

🌀 Tropical cyclones (and their remnants)
Tropical cyclone season in the Southern Hemisphere usually runs from November to April, peaking in February. We work closely with MetService New Zealand to stay informed and ready to respond to incoming tropical .

Tropical cyclones and their remnants can pose a serious risk to people and property. Even when these systems lose their tropical classification as they move toward New Zealand, they can still be powerful and damaging. They can bring:
• Heavy rain causing flooding and potentially landslides
• Gale force winds (63km/h or more) that uproot trees, break branches and damage powerlines causing widespread power outages
• Thunderstorm activity
• Rough seas impacting boats and causing coastal erosion and inundation

👉 Learn more about summer storms. Be : aem.govt.nz/summerstormready

16/02/2026

Many homes are without power across the North Island today. Stay safe when the power is off and be ready for when it comes back on.

If you or someone you know has no power:
👉 Turn off all appliances including cookers and heaters so that when power comes back on, you reduce the risk of a fire from unattended cooking, or flammable items left close to heaters.
👉 If you are using camp cookers or alternative forms of heating, always make sure they are on a stable surface. Do not use outdoor cooking or heating equipment inside.
👉 You may be able to charge your phone with your car’s battery using a car charger.
👉 If you no longer have access to a phone, a solar- or battery-powered radio or your car radio can help you keep up to date with the latest news and alerts.
👉 If you use a portable generator, it must be located in a well-ventilated place. The generator must never be used in an indoor space where people are present; this includes areas such as an internal garage.

Avoid getting sick from unsafe food if you have no power:
👉 Eat foods that will expire soon first.
👉 Eat canned and non-perishable pantry foods last.
👉 Open your fridge and freezer as little as possible to help keep it cooler for longer.
👉 Leave already frozen food in the freezer if possible. Freezers will remain colder for longer if they are full than if they are half full .
👉 Throw away all food and drinking water that has come in contact with floodwater, including things stored in containers.