Pa¯pa¯moa neighbour wins support bag for his kindness to all
He takes my bins in each
week after they have been emptied and will put them out if I’m away.
A Pa¯ pa¯ moa man has won the admiration of his neighbours for his helpfulness — and a well-equipped emergency Neighbourhood Support Go Bag for his kindness.
Kevin Low of Ohope Place was nominated by Tracy Mcnaughton for Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support’s Nominate Your Neighbour competition.
Tracy said Kevin is a great neighbour.
“He keeps an eye on our street when walking his dog, and regularly chats to everyone on the street. He recently updated our street list and organised a very successful barbecue so all the new residents could meet everyone.
“He takes my bins in each week after they have been emptied and will put them out if I’m away. He also keeps an eye on my property and cat if I’m away. Kevin and Colleen are great neighbours.”
Kevin wins a $200 Go Bag for emergencies, and a barbecue with his neighbours when the weather warms up.
Second-prize winners are Glenda and Rex Tucker, of Victoria Rd, Mount Maunganui nominated by neighbour Merilynn Crean and third prize of a $50 New World voucher goes to Pauline Herrington of Contour Ave, Pyes Pa, nominated by Kim Sherlock.
Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood
Support general manager Bruce Banks said the entries from neighbours showed many people are making their neighbourhoods a better place and there were inspiring stories of how streets were coming together.
Entries were judged on whether the nominee had been involved with more than one neighbour, how long they had been supporting their neighbourhood and the amount of effort put in.
“We have some amazing streets full of friendly and helpful neighbours around the Western Bay,” he said.
With 16,000 members in the Western Bay, Neighbourhood Support intends to run the competition annually around Neighbours Day in March.
Tracy Mcnaughton