Senior Constable Don Allan's monthly newsletter
Hi Neighbours,
Sorry this post is a bit late this month but hey " better late than never " right ?
The list below of reported incidents is pretty concerning huh !
We must wonder how many incidents are not reported.
Dons newsletter is very helpful with suggestions on how to keep yourself safe and also your property.
Remember crimestoppers allows you to report crime anonymously
0800 555 111
Regards Colleen and Happy " sunny" Sunday
From Don
Last month, residents in Onehunga reported a ten percent increase in property crime compared to incidents reported throughout September 2023.
This increase in reported crime was associated to twenty-two additional burglaries, however vehicle crime incidents decreased around thirteen percent over the same period
The streets with multiple reported incidents were:
Onehunga Mall (10 incidents) 8 x burgs, 2 x stolen motor vehicles. Church St (5 incidents) 3 x burg, 2 x stolen motor vehicles.
Campbell Rd (5 Incidents) 2 x burgs, 2 x stolen motor vehicles, 1 Theft ex-car
Captain Springs Rd (3 incidents) 2 x burgs, 1 x stolen vehicle
Rockfield Rd ( 3 incidents) 1 x burgs, 2 x stolen vehicles
Princes St ( 3 incidents) 1 x burg, 1 x stolen vehicles, 1 x theft ex-car
Trafalgar St (3 incidents) 2 x burgs, 1 x stolen vehicles
Pleasant St (3 incidents) 2 x burglaries, 1 x theft ex-car
Oranga Ave (3 incidents) 1 x burg, 2 x theft ex-cars
Tawhiri Rd (2 incidents) 1 x burgs, x stolen vehicle
Clarke Rd (2 incidents) 1 x burg, 1 x stolen motor vehicle
Namata Rd (2 incidents) 1 x burg, 1 x stolen motor vehicle
Felix St (2 incidents) 1 x burg, 1 x stolen motor vehicle
Normans Hill Rd (2 incidents) 1 x burglary 1 x stolen vehicle
Galway St(2 incidents) 1 x stolen vehicles, 1 x theft ex-car
Neilson St(2 Incidents), 1 x burg, 1x stolen motor vehicle
Beachcroft Ave (2 incidents) 1 x burg, 1 x stolen motor vehicle
Spring St (2 incidents) 2 x burgs
Mt Smart Rd (2 Incidents) 1 x burg, 1 x stolen motor vehicles
Mays Rd ( 2 incidents) 2 x burgs
Selwyn St (2 incidents) 2 x burgs
Rawhiti Rd (2 incidents) 1 x burg, 1 x theft ex-car
Arthur St (2 incidents) 2 x theft ex-car
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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73% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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17.5% Hmm, maybe?
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9.5% Yes!
Have you seen Rowena?
Police are urgently appealing for sightings of Rowena, 39, reported missing from Christchurch.
She was reported missing to Police on 22 October 2025, and was last seen on 14 August 2025. Rowena hasn’t been in contact with her children and her family are worried for her safety.
Police investigating her disappearance have identified her as being in Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch in the recent months prior to her missing person report being made.
If you have seen Rowena, or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact us immediately.
You can contact us via 105 either over the phone or online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” and referencing file number 251022/9026.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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