The Hawera Community Patrol

The Hawera Community Patrol Your local community patrol page. We patrol Hawera, Manaia, Ohawe, Kaupokonui, Okaiawa, Kapuni, Normanby and Whareroa.

07/06/2026

MYTH vs REALITY: Hawera Community Patrol
Many people see our patrol vehicle around South Taranaki , but not everyone understands what
we do. Let's separate FACT from FICTION.
🔸 MYTH: "Community Patrol members are just volunteer police oficers."
🔹 REALITY: We are not Police oficers and we don't have Police powers. Our role is to
observe, record, and report information directly to Police in real time. We are the extra eyes and
ears that help keep our community safe.
🔸 MYTH: "Patrollers are just ‘wanna-be cops’."
🔹 REALITY: Our volunteers are not trying to replace Police - we support them. Community
Patrol is about service, not authority. It’s about being present, observant, and responsible, and
passing on accurate information so the right agencies can respond appropriately.
🔸 MYTH: "Community Patrols confront ofenders."
🔹 REALITY: Safety comes first. Our volunteers are trained to observe and report, not
intervene. We focus on gathering accurate information and ensuring it reaches the appropriate
emergency services.
🔸 MYTH: "Driving around doesn't make a diference."
🔹 REALITY: A visible patrol presence can deter anti-social behaviour, vandalism, and
opportunistic crime. More importantly, the information we report helps Police build intelligence
and respond more efectively.
🔸 MYTH: "Community Patrol only works at night."
🔹 REALITY: Community Patrol operates both day and night, attends community events,
supports emergency services when required, and patrols across Hawera and wider South
Taranaki.
🔸 MYTH: "The patrol is funded by the government."
🔹 REALITY: We are a charitable organisation powered by volunteers and supported through
sponsorships, grants, and community donations.
🔸 MYTH: "Patrollers are all old, retired people - what are they going to do?"
🔹 REALITY: Our patrol is made up of people from all walks of life - working professionals,
parents, students, and retirees. What matters isn’t age, its awareness, communication, and
sound judgement.
🔸 MYTH: "What diference are they making anyway?"
🔹 REALITY: The impact is often unseen but real. Patrols support Police with timely information,
increase visible deterrence in key areas, and provide reassurance to the public duringvulnerable moments. All patroller reports, when combined, help build a clearer picture of what is
happening across the community.
🔸 MYTH: "One volunteer can't make a diference."
🔹 REALITY: Every patrol adds another set of eyes and ears. Together, our volunteers
contribute thousands of hours each year helping to create safer neighbourhoods across South
Taranaki .
💙 Our mission is simple: Observe. Report. Reassure. Support.
Together with Police, emergency services, local organisations, and residents, we’re helping
build a safer South Taranaki for everyone.
If you’ve ever wondered how you can contribute to community safety, sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is simply pay attention and report what you see.
Join us, send your name and email address to [email protected]

Why did the chicken cross the road? Because it was asleep in the middle of the road and the HWCP vehicle woke it up 😂🤣
06/06/2026

Why did the chicken cross the road? Because it was asleep in the middle of the road and the HWCP vehicle woke it up
😂🤣

And the bowl of petunias thinks, "Oh no, not again." Rain is getting heavier, oooh aaaahs are on the way.
05/06/2026

And the bowl of petunias thinks, "Oh no, not again." Rain is getting heavier, oooh aaaahs are on the way.

Out and about last night. Have you heard of 4 seasons in one day? We pretty much had that in an hour. Bright stars, ligh...
04/06/2026

Out and about last night. Have you heard of 4 seasons in one day? We pretty much had that in an hour. Bright stars, lightning, thunder, torrential rain, bright stars .....

02/06/2026

Community patrols - known as the as 'eyes and ears' for Police - are calling for volunteers, with vacancies open around the country.

Singing in the rain? Yeah, nah, maybe. But driving in the rain needs your total focus. The roads are slippery with a bui...
02/06/2026

Singing in the rain? Yeah, nah, maybe. But driving in the rain needs your total focus. The roads are slippery with a buildup of oil and gunk. Take care out there.

31/05/2026

Heads up -

It's Gypsy Day!! Farmers are on the move and so are their cows. Be careful on the roads this weekend, watch for stock a...
28/05/2026

It's Gypsy Day!! Farmers are on the move and so are their cows. Be careful on the roads this weekend, watch for stock and equipment moving from farm to farm. Give them space, be patient and a smile and a wave will help everyone 😊

22/05/2026

If your vehicle has automatic headlights, don’t rely on the auto lights in bad weather. Turn your lights on manually.

With fewer daylight hours now and plenty of winter weather on its way, you should be using your dipped headlights more proactively.

Newer vehicles have auto lights that turn on when it's dark, but you’ll often need to manually turn the headlights on in dim conditions during the day. The automatic function often doesn't activate during daytime, even when visibility is low.

You should turn your headlights on dipped when it’s raining – you’ll also likely need to do this manually during the day.

Use your headlights when it’s raining because many of us have silver, grey, or white vehicles which easily blend into the road, grey sky, and water spray. Having your headlights on dipped activates your rear position lights. Together your lights make you much more visible to people behind you and people coming towards you.

Put simply: If your wipers are on, your lights should be on too.

You can’t have your headlights on full beam when you’re around people – it’s illegal. Your headlights must be dipped, even in heavy rain. Practically, that means you should only consider using full beam when you're not around other people and you’re driving on an unlit or poorly-lit road.

When the weather is bad, always check our pages to see if state highways are affected before you travel. Follow us if you aren’t already. You can find more information in this post: https://www.facebook.com/nztransportagency/posts/pfbid034secJjPNHzD1dEZcVPA5uY9GzqfUjgPZJQvXiCz8c7V1zXzxBjQq6VK3dnLBHJgFl

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