Safer Communities
Safer Communities are ones where all individuals make daily economic and social choices without the fear of becoming a victim of crime or of feeling unsafe.
To keep communities safe involves more than just preventing crime and disorder and we are working with other agencies to achieve safer communities across the district.
Our Long Term Plan and Annual Plan set our direction through the Community Outcomes.
Community Outcome No 2
- we have a clean, tidy and vibrant district with identity and spirit.
- people of all ages feel safe in our district.
- graffiti is not tolerated in our district.
- safe, convenient and well maintained cycle lanes and footpaths are available.
- communities are supported to provide solutions to their individual issues.
- we have a greater police/Maori wardens/dog control presence in the community.
- urban development and renewal activities take safety issues into consideration.
Two programmes form the foundation of our community safety work. These are collaborative programmes which involve other agencies and a range of activities.
CITY SAFE
‘CITY SAFE’ is a collective of activities designed to develop positive perceptions of safety in the central urban area of Whangarei.
For more information about CITY SAFE, follow the link below.
City Safe
Community Safety Officer
The core responsibility of our Community Safety Officer (CSO) is to oversee the CITY SAFE Project and Graffiti Response Initiatives. The CSO also assists the Community Services Team in liaising with partner agencies and responding to matters of safety within the district as they arise.
To contact the Community Safety Officer, phone +64 9 430 4230 extn 8110.
Council’s work with community agencies
We have a long history of working with different community organisations in the district to achieve various goals.
Our partner agencies include:
- New Zealand Police
- Whangarei Chamber of Commerce
- Environmental Northland Ltd
- Northland DHB
- Manaia PHO
- Housing New Zealand
- ACC
For further information about other Council activities and services which also relate to community safety, select from the links below.
Urban Design Cycling