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.

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

• 43.4% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
  43.4% Complete
• 56% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
  56% Complete
• 0.6% Other - I'll share below
  0.6% Complete

1125 votes

Poll: What special qualities should a 5-star New Zealand airport hotel at our largest international airport have?

Pullman Novotel

Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport is New Zealand’s only 5-star airport hotel, given its incredibly close proximity to the airport, the convenience of walking to the airport is a major highlight but there are plenty of other features that make it special. Find out more

What special qualities should a 5-star New Zealand airport hotel at our largest international airport have?

• Unmatched runway views with a private lounge
• Exceptional service from arrival to departure
• Gourmet dining featuring New Zealand's finest, celebrating Te Ao Māori kai
• A soundproof oasis with all desired amenities
• Māori culture reflected throughout, creating an architectural marvel

Vote View Results

• 5.3% Unmatched runway views with a private lounge
  5.3% Complete
• 45.9% Exceptional service from arrival to departure
  45.9% Complete
• 5.3% Gourmet dining featuring New Zealand's finest, celebrating Te Ao Māori kai
  5.3% Complete
• 36.3% A soundproof oasis with all desired amenities
  36.3% Complete
• 7.2% Māori culture reflected throughout, creating an architectural marvel
  7.2% Complete

320 votes