Neighbourhood Support

People often ask why Neighbourhood Support exists. All those reasons can be hard to articulate so I checked out what the organisation Neighbours Day Aotearoa has to say.

Their top five reasons for connecting with our neighbours are: well-being, caring and safety, empowerment, inclusion, and resilience.

At a time like this, it is even more important to reach out to our neighbours particularly older people or those who may be more vulnerable to COVID-19.

Neighbours Day Aotearoa ran from 27th March to 5th April. They hoped to inspire people to do something big or small to reach out to those around them with acts of kindness.

A big shout out to Vista Close for their high visibility of Neighbourhood Support stickers. Visibility of stickers and street signs is a real deterrent for criminal activity so please get those stickers on your letterbox or windows. Ask your Street Coordinator if you need a sticker.

Do you know someone on Lakeside Terrace that would make a good Street Coordinator? Call or text Cathy. Your Ōmokoroa Neighbourhood Support area coordinators are Cathy Taylor 021 704 686, and Annabel Reyes 021 445 476. nsomokoroa@wbopns.org.nz