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A fun day in the sun at Gate Pā Koha Ice Cream Day

nsomanu

Nov 173 min read

A fun day in the sun at Gate Pā Koha Ice Cream Day

It was a beautiful day in Gate Pā on Saturday as the community came together for a fantastic event in ANZAC Park. What started as a bit...

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Neighbourhood Support and Trust combine for safety day out

nsomanu

Oct 242 min read

Neighbourhood Support and Trust combine for safety day out

Haeata Charitable Trust and the Gate Pā community are joining forces with Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support to host a free...

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Neighbourhood Support coordinator brings community together

nsomanu

Sep 221 min read

Neighbourhood Support coordinator brings community together

Tauranga has a new Neighbourhood Support Area Coordinator with a wealth of experience in working with communities. Nga Utanga is the new...

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Neighbourhood Support a vital partner in community safety

nsomanu

Sep 172 min read

Neighbourhood Support a vital partner in community safety

Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support is a vital partner in community safety, Tauranga Mayor Mahe Drysdale told about 60 members at...

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If it looks like it's too good to be true...

nsomanu

Sep 132 min read

If it looks like it's too good to be true...

September 13, 2024 Facebook has become an easy place to buy and sell goods - but police warn it’s also become a platform for criminals to...

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CPTED Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Cathi Barker

Aug 136 min read

CPTED Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

I have put together this information following a workshop I attended recently, run by Emma McGill, Neighbourhood Support Senior Area...

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Colleen steps up as Te Puke Area Coordinator

Linda Thompson

Jul 232 min read

Colleen steps up as Te Puke Area Coordinator

Te Puke stalwart Colleen Pye has stepped up as Area Coordinator for Te Puke and Paengaroa for Neighbourhood Support Western Bay of Plenty.

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Cathi Barker

Jul 101 min read

Join Neighbourhood Support Today

Do you want to be part of a Safe, Supported and Connected Community Then join Neighbourhood Support - It’s Easy and its Free We are a...

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Police warn of growing financial scams - The Bay's News First

Linda Thompson

May 293 min read

Police warn of growing financial scams - The Bay's News First

If it seems too good to be true then it probably is, Tauranga Police Inspector Zane Smith says. Working with Western Bay of Plenty...

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Join the Movement: Become a Member of Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support Today

Linda Thompson

May 72 min read

Join the Movement: Become a Member of Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support Today

Join the Movement: Become a Member of Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support Today Are you looking to make a positive impact in your...

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Tool Theft is a Growing Problem in the Western Bay

Linda Thompson

Apr 292 min read

Tool Theft is a Growing Problem in the Western Bay

Tool thefts continue to be a growing problem across the region, according to Police and Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support, with...

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Get to know Neighbours for a Safer & Friendlier City

Linda Thompson

Apr 222 min read

Get to know Neighbours for a Safer & Friendlier City

Want to get to know your neighbours - and your city - better? Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support is keen to find more volunteer...

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Linda Thompson

Nov 19, 20232 min read

Sirens, Ice Cream & Plenty of Fun!

The rain poured down on Sunday - but despite the bad weather Neighbourhood Support Western Bay of Plenty's Sirens and Services Koha Ice...

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Pāpāmoa neighbours gather to rescue food hub

Linda Thompson

Oct 30, 20232 min read

Pāpāmoa neighbours gather to rescue food hub

About 40 Pāpāmoa residents and those from further afield gathered at Golden Sands Baptist Church to discuss how to establish a new...

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Community a vital partner in preventing crime

Linda Thompson

Sep 15, 20232 min read

Community a vital partner in preventing crime

The community is a vital partner in preventing crime, the Annual General meeting of Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support heard...

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Neighbours herd together when donkeys and sheep go walkabout

Linda Thompson

Jun 14, 20232 min read

Neighbours herd together when donkeys and sheep go walkabout

Out of the gate and off for a walk went Lucy and Heidi the donkeys and their two sheep friends. Much to the alarm of a group of...

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Residents feel safer with Neighbourhood Support’s smoke alarms

Linda Thompson

Feb 21, 20232 min read

Residents feel safer with Neighbourhood Support’s smoke alarms

Some Pāpāmoa residents are feeling safer in their homes now they have brand new 10-year smoke alarms installed by Neighbourhood Support...

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Linda Thompson

Aug 16, 20222 min read

Neighbourhood Support encourages families to join

Another “scary” stranger entering a Bethlehem home last week has prompted Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support to encourage more...

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Linda Thompson

Aug 3, 20221 min read

Neighbourhood Support brings agencies together

Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support is bringing community leaders together this month to help build resilience through...

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Linda Thompson

Jul 11, 20222 min read

Most Tauranga residents feel safe in their neighbourhoods

Most Tauranga residents who are members of Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support feel safe in their neighbourhoods, according to a...

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Join Neighbourhood Support to protect against crime

Linda Thompson

Jun 13, 20222 min read

Join Neighbourhood Support to protect against crime

Tauranga households concerned about crime and home invasions in their neighbourhoods could join Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood...

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Neighbourhood Support brings communities together

Linda Thompson

May 3, 20222 min read

Neighbourhood Support brings communities together

Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support is working with community leaders and its street coordinators to build more resilient...

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Linda Thompson

Mar 2, 20221 min read

Neighbourhood Support looks for board members

Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support is looking for new board members, especially those with experience in accounting and...

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Our Zoom discussion on strengthening communities

Linda Thompson

Feb 2, 20221 min read

Our Zoom discussion on strengthening communities

We had a great turnout to our discussion forum on Wednesday 16 March via Zoom., with more than 30 taking part. If you missed it, the...

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Linda Thompson

Dec 13, 20211 min read

Emergency Services Neighbourhood Support food drive a winner

Tuesday night’s Emergency Services Neighbourhood Support food drive around parts of Mount Maunganui, Mataphihi, Ōtumoetai and Maungatapu...

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The Christmas Food Drive with Emergency Services

Linda Thompson

Nov 3, 20211 min read

The Christmas Food Drive with Emergency Services

Tuesday night’s Emergency Services Neighbourhood Support food drive around parts of Mount Maunganui, Mataphihi, Ōtumoetai and Maungatapu...

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Linda Thompson

Oct 2, 20211 min read

Nominate your neighbour

Do you love your neighbours? Do you have someone in your street who goes the extra mile to help create a great community? Tell Western...

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Linda Thompson

Jun 5, 20213 min read

Helpful neighbours rewarded

A Papamoa man has won the admiration of his neighbours for his helpfulness - and a well-equipped emergency Neighbourhood Support Go Bag...

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Linda Thompson

Jun 2, 20211 min read

Neighbourhood Support raising funds for community barbecue

Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support has launched a Givealittle campaign to raise funds for a community barbecue. Manager Bruce...

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Linda Thompson

May 1, 20212 min read

Your neighbourhood needs you

Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support is looking for more volunteers to help create resilient and connected communities. Due to...

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Linda Thompson

Feb 10, 20212 min read

All the bells and whistles for food drive nights

Western Bay of Plenty’s Neighbourhood Support will be leading the emergency services food drive around the streets of Pāpāmoa on November...

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Linda Thompson

Jan 11, 20214 min read

Community celebrates a win

Neighbourhood Support groups in Leander and Carysfort streets are celebrating the recent installation of a CCTV camera at Horoipia...

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