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Get ready for Ormiston Safer Communities Day

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

๐Ÿšจ Get ready for Ormiston Safer Communities Day ๐Ÿšจ
Mark your calendars, East Auckland! Ormiston Safer Communities Day โ€” a FREE family-friendly event celebrating our everyday heroes! ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿš‘

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, 3 May 2025 (RAIN-DATE: Saturday 10th May, same time)
๐Ÿ•™ 10:00am โ€“ 1:30pm
๐Ÿ“ Northwestern event grounds (beside St Paul's Anglican Church), Sir Barry Curtis Park, 141 Chapel Road, Flat Bush, Auckland 2019
๐ŸŽŸ FREE Admission | All Ages Welcome

Come meet our local legends โ€” first responders, community champions, and non-profit heroes โ€” and learn how to stay safe and empowered!

๐Ÿ’ช Theme: Community Resilience & Empowerment
โœจ Highlights include:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Fire safety & crime prevention tips
๐ŸŒช Disaster preparedness demos
๐Ÿ“ธ Photo ops with our heroes in action
๐Ÿ’ฌ Info about local services that support YOU

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Visitor Tips:
Please walk, cycle, or bus โ€” parking is limited
This is a SVAD-free event (no smoking, vaping, alcohol, or drugs)

Proudly presented by Neighbourhood Support Pakuranga/Bucklands Beach/Flat Bush (NSNZ) with support from Howick Local Board, NZ Police, FENZ & Auckland Emergency Management.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Want to get involved or have questions? Email: howick@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

Letโ€™s celebrate resilience, safety, and community spirit โ€” see you there! ๐Ÿ’š

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