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Community Delivery
Presenter/s: Deb
Doyle
Michael Alofa Specialist Advisor
Richard Emery Chair of North Harbour Community Patrol
Greg Walden Chair of North Shore Neighborhood Support
Rod Bell Bluelight
Governance role: Keeping
informed
Proposed Outcome/s: Receive
update on progress
The local board was provided with an
introduction to the Community Patrols New Zealand (CPNZ), North Shore
Neighbourhood Support (NSNS) and Bluelight.
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CPNZ informed the
board of their work programme and partnership with NZ police.
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CPNZ informed the
board that they are currently developing long term strategy.
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Bluelight informed
the board of their work programme with youth
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CPNZ acknowledge
the benefits of the recently installed CCTV cameras in Waiwharariki and
relationship with the Takapuna Beach Business Association and NZ police
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NSNS informed the
board of its work programme, history and recent changes to its legal status.
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Acknowledge that
there are challenges with our vulnerable communities and homeless.
The local board raised the following
points and questions in response to the presentation:
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CPNZ
o Acknowledge the work done by
volunteers
o Clarity around CPNZ use of data they
are given by NZ police, as well as the number of patrols to support, times of
patrols, and effectiveness.
o Clarity around CPNZ role, they are
eyes and ears and report back to the NZ police on any serious issues
o Clarity on CPNZ’s vehicle
equipment and branding. They are not NZ police staff
o Local knowledge is important for their
patrols
o CPNZ generally do not visit every site
on foot but can call on the NZ police for support if required
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NSNS
o Clarity of the organisation legal
status and increased staffing levels
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Bluelight
o Clarified the benefits of an establish
relationship with NZ Defence force.
o Confirmation that the programe can
enable youth to achieve NCEA credits.
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General
o Clarity around CCTV responsibilities and
access aside from NZ police
o Confirmed that Liquor ban infringement
notices are issued, but the opportunities also taken to educate on alcohol
harm and appropriate behaviour
o Confirmed that the Crime Prevention Fund
was a one off programme
Next Steps
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The Local Board welcomes
further communication with the workshop participants.
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