Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.

Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?

Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?

• Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
• No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 41.8% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
  41.8% Complete
• 57.7% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
  57.7% Complete
• 0.6% Other - I'll share below
  0.6% Complete

1616 votes

Six tips for improving security around your home

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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 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.

HARAWENE Unveiling. This Wednesday 16th Oct

Ray from Owhata

Hi-de-hi neighbourly folks.
This coming Wednesday 16th October 2024 at 1pm the unveiling and blessing of Harawene MkII will be celebrated at her original statute site on TeNgae Rd, opposite McDonalds.
Thanks to the generosity of an Auckland man, Alan Cato, $10, 000 was donated by him to reproduce the Harawene statue to replace the one stolen about a year ago.
It's a shame the person or persons who stole the original haven't been caught....yet!
Fiona Cairns is the key person who has worked in with the sculpturer to create a new Harawene from the casts kept from the original, well done organisers.
Unfortunately our Mayor Tania Tapsell won't be able to be there as she has another engagement in Wellington. Fiona says Mr Mitchell will be there to officiate.
If anyone knows Kevin Coutts and or Steve Brown 'Brownie', please let them know as they were involved in looking after Harawene at the time and might like to be there too.

So PLEASE, come on out for the unveiling this Wednesday at 1pm and be part of the Owhata history.
When Harawene 'vanished' , I wrote a monologue dedicated to her, if you're interested you can go take a look and listen on this link in YouTube. www.youtube.com...
See you there

Ray Tombs
Radio Cindy 107.7FM
ROTORUA