Papatoetoe Neighbourhood Support 

Ask yourself… 
 

• Would you know what to do if you heard screams from next door?

• How quickly could you get help from people in your street to look for a missing child? 

• Would you know if your neighbour was assaulted/threatened/burgled? 

• What would you do if you had to wait half an hour for the police to arrive when you need them? 

• Would you know how to help a child you saw regularly covered with bruises? 

Neighbourhood Support encourages people to share ideas and insights while supporting each other in creating a more safe and sustainable community. 

Papatoetoe Neighbourhood Support aims to:
 

• Encourage neighbours to talk to each other

• Help foster a sense of community spirit, where everyone is respected and valued

• Educate and empower neighbours to take responsibility for their own safety

• Identify the needs of neighbours and ways to assist each other

• Identify the strengths and skills of neighbours to contribute to solving local problems

• Minimise burglaries and car crime in the local area

• Reduce graffiti, vandalism, violence and disorder

• Support victims of crime

• Enhance the safety features and appearance of the neighbourhood

• Decide on ways to handle any civil emergencies that may occur

Basically, Papatoetoe Neighbourhood Support wants to help you feel more involved with the community. From community BBQs and Picnics to Street Safety awareness programs and self-defence classes… we strive to achieve a safer and happier Papatoetoe.