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1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them … View more1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.
Welcome to the last long weekend for 2024 unless you live in Marlborough. Or Canterbury or Chatham Island or Westland and still have your Anniversary coming up. Looks like it’s going be a normal labour weekend with the weather.
Do you want all young people to have an opportunity to participate in our national sport?
Sense Rugby is an adapted rugby programme for tamariki and rangatahi with disabilities or neurodiversity and we are on a mission to make it available to as many communities as possible across the motu.
… View moreDo you want all young people to have an opportunity to participate in our national sport?
Sense Rugby is an adapted rugby programme for tamariki and rangatahi with disabilities or neurodiversity and we are on a mission to make it available to as many communities as possible across the motu.
Come find out more about our programme and how we change lives for our tamariki and rangatahi.
Hi I’m selling my Nintendo switch. Two weeks ago I was $650. Last week $550 Now it’s only $500. Need this sold. See market page or trade me listing 4985606347.
Take on the terracotta trend and sculpt a unique floral feature painted in Resene FX Paint Effects Medium, Resene Sakura and Resene Apple Blossom. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
I am selling homemade art and crafts as fundraiser to compete at the World Championship Ice Swimming: natural soaps, citronella candles, greeting cards, painted art and unique welding art. Would you like to support me? givealittle.co.nz...
We're excited to announce the opening of BestStart Park Green, our brand-new early childhood centre in Karaka, coming in 2025!
Designed for children from 3 months to 6 years old, our purpose-built centre is where learning meets play, and every day is an adventure. With spacious classrooms,… View moreWe're excited to announce the opening of BestStart Park Green, our brand-new early childhood centre in Karaka, coming in 2025!
Designed for children from 3 months to 6 years old, our purpose-built centre is where learning meets play, and every day is an adventure. With spacious classrooms, high-quality resources, and a fun outdoor playground, your child will thrive in an environment that encourages curiosity and growth.
We can't wait to meet you and your whānau!
— The BestStart Park Green Team
Revamp an old trolley for drinks with a twist with Resene Enamacryl. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Mangere Rugby League Football & Sports Inc. Will be conducting their AGM on Sunday 03 November 2024.
There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.
Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.
As we come up to the festive season, a lot of us want to shop online and look for good bargains 🛍️🛒
Here’s a few tips to help you stay safe, avoid buying stolen property, and not get taken advantage of:
💸If it is too good to be true, it probably is, or it could be stolen property.
… View moreAs we come up to the festive season, a lot of us want to shop online and look for good bargains 🛍️🛒
Here’s a few tips to help you stay safe, avoid buying stolen property, and not get taken advantage of:
💸If it is too good to be true, it probably is, or it could be stolen property.
💸If it’s being sold as new, ask for the receipt for the warranty. If they can’t provide it, that’s a red flag.
💸Check the seller’s profile, is it new or relatively blank?
💸If you make a purchase and need to meet somebody to get it, choose somewhere well-lit and well populated in public, near CCTV. If it has to be somebody’s home, take someone with you and let someone else know where you’re going and when.
💸Be especially cautious when buying power tools or high-end toy brick building block sets.
Sadly, if you unknowingly buy stolen property, you’re aiding criminals and inadvertently supporting them to steal more.
If you find a suspect listing or social media scam, call 105, or report it with us online at 105.police.govt.nz
Looking for ideas for Christmas presents. Join our Handbag Workshop!!!
Come and join us and make your own hand crafted little handbag.
Venue: Uxbridge Howick Centre
35 Uxbridge Road Howick
- Green Room
Date: 30 November 2024
Time: 9am - 4pm
Price: $60 per person
(all materials included) … View moreLooking for ideas for Christmas presents. Join our Handbag Workshop!!!
Come and join us and make your own hand crafted little handbag.
Venue: Uxbridge Howick Centre
35 Uxbridge Road Howick
- Green Room
Date: 30 November 2024
Time: 9am - 4pm
Price: $60 per person
(all materials included)
Cafe: There will be a cafe on site to buy food or drinks.
To Book: Contact Vanessa on
02108533257
Don’t want to attend the workshop but would like to buy a kit, please contact Vanessa.
Pick up from Flatbush.
Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.
Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.
So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?
The winners of the $100 Westfield vouchers are:
Patrice Hamilton from Sunnyhills
Lorraine Heffernan from Wigram
Rodney Norris from Papatoetoe
… View moreThe winners of the $100 Westfield vouchers are:
Patrice Hamilton from Sunnyhills
Lorraine Heffernan from Wigram
Rodney Norris from Papatoetoe
Lucy Ayres from Richmond
If you're a winner, get in touch here.
If you're not a winner this week, check back next week!
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