Howick Botany Neighbourhood Support
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Our next Street Coordinators meeting is on Wednesday 23rd July at Nixon Hall with a talk from an Age Concern representative. As usual, the meeting will begin at 7.30pm with refreshments available from 7.20pm. Hope to see you there.
I hope all Howick / Botany Street Coordinators can join us for our AGM on Wednesday 21st May 2025.
As our National Office requests information on how many houses are in your Street, & how many of those houses are part of your Neighbourhood Support group – please bring these details with … View moreI hope all Howick / Botany Street Coordinators can join us for our AGM on Wednesday 21st May 2025.
As our National Office requests information on how many houses are in your Street, & how many of those houses are part of your Neighbourhood Support group – please bring these details with you or email them.
We will be having our normal door prize draw, as well as distributing Gift Cards.
Emma Goldsworthy, Advisor Community Readiness and Recovery at Auckland Fire and Emergency who will be our guest speaker on the night, has provided the following information:
Home Fire Safety Visits:
These are the free visits we offer to provide people fire safety in their homes. We can also test smoke alarms, install any people have purchased and if they don’t have any smoke alarms we can provide and install one for them for free. They can request a visit through our website.
I have also attached a poster about Home Fire Safety Visits that you can share.
Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) Smoke Alarms:
These are smoke alarms that are linked to a strobe light and vibrating bed shaker for those who can’t hear standard smoke alarms. HAT alarms are fully funded for those who require them and referrals can be arranged through Your Way I Kia Roha and information on this is on their website.
Electric Blanket Testing:
Fire and Emergency are running a free electric blanket testing event in Howick at Nixon Park Community hall on the 24th of May from 10:30am – 2pm.
We are also running a second testing event on the 17th of May at Pukekohe Fire Station.
Hope to see you there
Kind Regards
Shelley (Secretary / Treasurer)
Please find the latest article from Brett Meale (NEW ZEALAND POLICE Community Services Supervisor) attached for your information.
The Value of CCTV
Whilst there are differing views on the use of CCTV cameras, they have become an essential tool in supporting the policing of our community. … View morePlease find the latest article from Brett Meale (NEW ZEALAND POLICE Community Services Supervisor) attached for your information.
The Value of CCTV
Whilst there are differing views on the use of CCTV cameras, they have become an essential tool in supporting the policing of our community. They act as both a deterrent to criminal activity and are also a vital resource during investigations.
The presence of CCTV cameras can prevent crime before it happens. Criminals are less likely to target an area if they are aware that they are being watched. Whether the cameras are in a shop, public place, or around residential properties, they are an extra set of eyes working towards discouraging criminal behaviour.
Likewise, when crimes do occur, CCTV footage is an essential resource for investigators as they enable suspects to be identified, provide a clear picture of the events that have occurred and is crucial evidence to be presented in court if needed.
A recent local example of how CCTV evidence contributes towards the solving of offences, includes a spate of thefts from local retail businesses, where CCTV footage of the offending was supplied to Police. The offender was subsequently identified and linked to numerous offences through the footage and is now before the courts facing 30 charges of theft.
Another was a recent break in of a vehicle in a public carpark in Howick, where the Business Association CCTV cameras captured the offending where items of a significant value were stolen. Further analysis of other Business Association cameras identified the registration of the offender’s vehicle, with the offender subsequently being identified from that footage. They are now before the courts charged with theft.
There are many other examples as well, so if you are looking to protect your property, I would encourage any businesses or local homeowners to consider installing CCTV as part of their security measures.
Sergeant Brett Meale
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