Building a Safer North Taranaki Community

Creating safe, resilient, and connected communities.
Kia haumaru, kia kaha, kia kotahi hoki ngā hapori.

our purpose

By creating safe and caring neighbourhoods and communities we help reduce the incidences and effects of criminal offending, building community resilience and strengthening community networks to improve the quality of life and enhance wellbeing. Working closely with the Police, Fire and Emergency (FENZ) and many other organisations in our community, we promote and support the development of Neighbourhood Support groups throughout the North Taranaki area.

some of the free services we provide are listed below:

crime prevention advice
useful tips and information
EWatch newsletter
Creating street groups in your area building community connection
Providing inclusive safe networks for people of all walks of life
Vulnerable victim support
Referrals to partner organisations age concern, fire and emergency, multi ethnic and many more
Referrals for free installation of antitheft screws for license plates
Sending out special alerts on behalf of NZ Police to help prevent petrol theft
Alerts about current local Scams

Why Join?

A well-connected community helps to improve the safety, resilience and well-being of all residents. When you join you will:

Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you
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

Experience

With over 30 years of experience, we have developed effective strategies for community safety and resilience throughout the North Taranaki region.

Members

North Taranaki Neighbourhood Support has over 10,000 members in our community.

Victims of crime supported

Annually we support over 100 victims of crime in our community.

what you Receive as a member

As a new member you will receive from us, a digital or paper welcome pack, containing useful fact sheets and booklets to help you keep yourself and your possessions safe along with a Street Group information PDF Detailing who is in your group, location and contact details. Our Field Officer will also personally deliver your Neighbourhood Support Stickers to place on your mailbox and window.

All members who have registered their email with us will receive our weekly EWatch Newsletter on a Friday. This e-newsletter contains a summary of reported crimes for the previous week, special alerts from NZ Police, information on current scams and useful information on keeping you, your family and community safe.

What does it cost?

Neighbourhood Support is always FREE to join and your level of participation is completely up to you.

Our Trust Board Members and staff

Debbie Gut-Gower

Chairperson

Sgt Phillip Quinn

Vice-Chairperson

Joanne Sutherland

Treasurer

Amy hendrix

Secretary

Kristel Gillespie

Field Officer

Janette Denson

Trustee

Marion Sturmer