Connected Communities March was a vibrant month for Neighbourhood Support North Shore as we engaged with our community through various events, promoting our kaupapa of fostering connected communities. We came along to Westfield Albany for their Safer Plates initiative and helped 67 cars with tamper-proof screws, enhancing community safety in our Albany area. Big mihi to the Westfield staff for inviting us along for a great afternoon. Our very own Taylor, also the Neighbours Aotearoa Connector for 2024, hosted a community talk event at the East Coast Bays Library “after hours” and had the awesome Rebecca share about what we do here at Neighbourhood Support and next steps in growing this kaupapa on Shore. The evening followed with inspiring speakers from The East Coast Bays Library, Dear Em, Bays Work in Progress, Jobs for Mums, Mairangi Arts Centre, and Open and Connect all sharing how they’re Growing Together and supporting connections within our Bays community. We set up a neat little stall at the Beach Haven Block Party in the Opaketai Garden and offered some family-friendly activities and spot prizes. It was a lovely afternoon with live music, Kapa Haka and amazing food. Big thanks to Birkdale Beach Haven Community Project for inviting us along. Melissa Powell, our Devonport Takapuna Local Board Member, invited Neighbourhood Support along for a lovely street BBQ in the Sunnynook area. Despite the weather, neighbours still came out and shared notices, concerns, and hopes for their street. March’s bustling activities reflect our commitment to ‘Connected Communities: Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa’—keeping close together, not wide apart. We eagerly anticipate more opportunities to foster unity and connection within our Northshore community in the months ahead. 17 Page NS North Shore
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