Neighbourhood Support

Papakura District Council supports the aim of Neighbourhood Support and its partner the New Zealand Police, to make our homes, streets, neighbourhoods and communities safer and more caring places in which to live.

Neighbourhood Support works closely with the Police and many other organisations in our community to reduce crime, improve safety and prepare to deal with emergencies and natural disasters.

Papakura has 6,000 homes involved in neighbourhood support. If your street does not have an active neighbourhood support group, contact your local Neighbourhood Support District Representative, Carol Dickson, on 09 295 2319 for advice on how to organise one in your neighbourhood.

The District's Neighbourhood Support Groups enable people to share information, ideas and insights. Your local Neighbourhood Support Group will:

• Encourage neighbours to talk to each other

• Share information that will help reduce the risk and fear of crime

• Help foster a sense of community spirit, where everyone is respected and valued

• Educate and empower neighbours to take responsibility for their own safety

• Identify the needs of neighbours and ways to assist each other

• Identify the strengths and skills of neighbours to contribute to solving local problems

• Minimise burglaries and car crime in the local area

• Reduce graffiti, vandalism, violence and disorder

• Support victims of crime

• Enhance the safety features and appearance of the neighbourhood

• Decide on ways to handle any civil emergencies that may occur

• Know when and how to contact Police, other emergency services or support agencies

• Liaise and co-operate with other community groups

The purpose of neighbourhood support is to prevent people becoming victims of criminal activity, particularly burglary. For further information, contact your local Neighbourhood Support District Representative Carol Dickson on 09 295 2319.