Neighbourhood Support

Hibiscus Coast residents are no strangers to the unpredictable nature of our local weather, with extreme events over the past few years showing how quickly...

As we navigate another year of unpredictable weather on the Hibiscus Coast, staying “Safe, Resilient, and Connected” means being prepared for the unexpected. You may...

We’ve all experienced it: you search for a specific product and suddenly ads for that exact item follow you across every website you visit. While...

The severe landslip in Waiwera on April 24 served as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities facing coastal communities. When a massive aging pine tree...

We recently held a “Let’s Connect” session at the Ōrewa Library with Police Constable Sam Webb, focusing on a critical reality for our community: house...

You may have noticed small, silver metal canisters discarded in local parks, beach carparks and on the streets. Known as “nangs,” “nos,” or laughing gas,...

Local businesses often talk about site safety and warehouse security, but last week we had a wake-up call regarding something much smaller: our licence plates....

In an emergency, every second counts. Getting the right help quickly depends on using the correct contact method, a choice that affects not just your...

Community Cam, a voluntary not-for-profit platform, is creating a powerful network of neighbourhood CCTV systems that’s proving invaluable for police. Recognising the importance of this...