The people behind Neighbourhood Support in east Auckland are asking residents to remove its old signs from their homes.
Howick/Botany Neighbourhood Support Group chairperson Gay Sykes says the organisation is committed to creating safe, resilient and connected communities.
“We do this by appointing a street co-ordinator in each street, whose role is to encourage neighbours to become more familiar with each other.
“A street co-ordinator provides an opportunity for you to meet and get to know your fellow citizens in your street, strengthening cohesion and helping each other in times of need such as floods, fire, emergency or just that cup of sugar.”
Sykes says having an active street co-ordinator means a street has current information on safety and security and residents have a channel to voice their concerns.
“As part of the process when setting up a Neighbourhood Support group, as well as the information packs supplied to residents, the local committee will provide street signs for attaching at the end of your street to indicate to any undesirables that you’re looking out for each other.
“These street signs have been updated over the last few years. We’re asking any old signage be removed so as not to indicate your area is no longer protected by vigilant people.”
People who would like new Neighbourhood Support signs and want to re-establish a support group in their street can contact the local organisers.
“We believe the new signage passes on the message to prospective thieves that members in your street are organised, active and attentive,” Sykes says.
“The committee is happy to help set up new street co-ordinators so the primary message of safety and security can be passed on to as many members of our community as possible.”
Email the Howick/Botany Neighbourhood Support Group at howickbotanynhs@gmail.com or phone or text 027 271 2494.
