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Two years ago the Hibiscus Coast Community Patrol celebrated obtaining a brand new vehicle, and growth in the area is such that already, it needs another – as well as more volunteers.
Community patrols are voluntary organisations that work with police, keeping an eye out for potential trouble and communicating those issues direct to police.
Patrol leader Sandra Sweetman says unprecedented growth in Ōrewa (Pacific Heights and Ara Hills in particular) and surrounding areas mean a second vehicle is needed, along with more patrollers.
“There is a population of over 100,000 in the area we cover – some 40,000 homes, and a rapidly expanding commercial precinct stretching from Puhoi to Okura and inland to Wainui and Kaukapakapa,” Sandra says. “With the many new housing areas and additional people, the community patrol vehicle and trained volunteer team are stretched.”
The organisation relies on donations and sponsorship for its vehicles – the one purchased in 2020 was made possible by the support of Tristram MG and other sponsors, as well as the Rotary Satellite club in Millwater.
“As a charity we are very grateful to have such generous sponsors and support in the past however, we do need more operational donations for our second vehicle,” Sandra says
If you could assist the patrol; either in the form of a grant or sponsorship or you would like to find out more about becoming a patroller, contact hibiscuscoast@cpnz.org.nz or phone 021 0274 6229.
