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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...
nsomanu
Nov 17, 20243 min read
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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...
nsomanu
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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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...
nsomanu
Sep 22, 20241 min read
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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...
nsomanu
Sep 17, 20242 min read
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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...
nsomanu
Sep 13, 20242 min read
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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...
Cathi Barker
Aug 13, 20246 min read
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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.
Linda Thompson
Jul 23, 20242 min read
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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...
Cathi Barker
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
May 29, 20243 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
May 7, 20242 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
Apr 29, 20242 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
Nov 19, 20232 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
Oct 30, 20232 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
Sep 15, 20232 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
Jun 14, 20232 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
Feb 21, 20232 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
Aug 16, 20222 min read
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Neighbourhood Support brings agencies together
Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support is bringing community leaders together this month to help build resilience through...
Linda Thompson
Aug 3, 20221 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
Jul 11, 20222 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
Jun 13, 20222 min read
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Neighbourhood Support brings communities together
Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support is working with community leaders and its street coordinators to build more resilient...
Linda Thompson
May 3, 20222 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
Mar 2, 20221 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
Feb 2, 20221 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
Dec 13, 20211 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
Nov 3, 20211 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
Oct 2, 20211 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
Jun 5, 20213 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
Jun 2, 20211 min read
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Your neighbourhood needs you
Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support is looking for more volunteers to help create resilient and connected communities. Due to...
Linda Thompson
May 1, 20212 min read
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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...
Linda Thompson
Feb 10, 20212 min read
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Community celebrates a win
Neighbourhood Support groups in Leander and Carysfort streets are celebrating the recent installation of a CCTV camera at Horoipia...
Linda Thompson
Jan 11, 20214 min read
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