About Neighbourhood Support Rodney District
Who We Are
Neighbourhood Support Rodney District is a community-led volunteer organisation that helps people and neighbourhoods connect, look out for one another, and build safer, more resilient communities across the Rodney District of Aotearoa New Zealand.
We are part of the nationwide Neighbourhood Support movement that works together with local residents, NZ Police, Civil Defence, and partner agencies to deliver timely information and practical community support.
What We Do
Neighbourhood Support Rodney District works to:
- Share local safety alerts and crime prevention information
- Provide community resilience resources for emergencies and severe weather
- Connect neighbours and encourage local communication
- Amplify trusted information from NZ Police, Civil Defence, and partner agencies
- Support residents in staying informed, connected, and prepared
We are not a replacement for emergency services — we complement them by helping neighbours stay informed, aware, and connected
Why It Matters
A supportive neighbourhood helps everyone feel safer and more secure.
Neighbours who know one another are more likely to:
- Notice and report concerns early
- Share important information
- Offer practical help
- Support each other after emergencies
Many small actions — like checking on a neighbour after a storm, sharing safety tips, or simply greeting someone new — add up to stronger, more resilient communities.
Our History
Rodney Neighbourhood Support began as a grassroots effort by local residents who wanted to bring neighbours together, share safety information, and strengthen community connection in our district.
Since our beginnings, we have worked to grow membership, foster community resilience, and improve communication throughout the district.
We operate on the simple belief that strong neighbourhoods are built by neighbours who know each other, watch out for each other, and help one another. Over time, our collective actions have helped reduce fear of crime, encouraged local support networks, and strengthened readiness for emergencies and unforeseen events.
As the organisation has matured, we have formalised processes, connected with national partners, and consistently delivered community-focused initiatives while retaining our local volunteer spirit.
The Communities We Cover
Rodney District is large, diverse, and geographically spread across rural and coastal communities.
We proudly support members throughout the district including:
- Ahuroa
- Coatsville
- Dairy Flat
- Glorit
- Helensville
- Kaipara Flats
- Kaiwaka
- Kaukapakapa
- Kumeu
- Leigh
- Mahurangi East
- Mahurangi West
- Mangawhai
- Matakana
- Muriwai
- Omaha
- Parakai
- Parkiri
- Point Wells
- Puhoi
- Riverhead
- Stillwater
- South Head
- Taupaki
- Te Hana
- Waimauku
- Wainui
- Waitoki
- Warkworth
- Wellsford
- Woodhill
We acknowledge that every neighbourhood is unique — and our role is to provide information, connection, and support that helps each place thrive.
Who Can Join?
Everyone!
Membership in Neighbourhood Support is:
- Free
- Open to households and individuals
- Non-political and non-commercial
You can join whether you are new to the area or have lived here for many years. You don’t need to volunteer time unless you want to — many members simply stay informed and connected.
How You Can Be Involved
You can choose how involved you want to be:
- Join Neighbourhood Support and receive alerts
- Update your contact details so we can reach you when needed
- Stay informed about issues affecting your area
- Share information with your neighbours
- Offer or accept help when it matters
Neighbourhood Support doesn’t just happen — it’s built by people who care about where they live.
Image & Font Use Notice
Images used throughout this website and in the header slideshow are representative views of the Rodney District and surrounding rural and coastal areas. They are used to highlight the natural beauty and community spirit of the area.
Some images are original or sourced imagery, and others are AI-generated illustrations created for visual and educational purposes. All images are used in good faith and are not intended to depict specific properties, individuals, or events unless explicitly stated.
Fonts used on this website reflect Neighbourhood Support New Zealand branding guidelines. Where required, approved brand fonts are used in accordance with their permitted use for community, informational, and non-commercial publications.
Summary of Our Vision
We are committed to building safe, resilient, and connected communities across the Rodney District.
Together, through small everyday connections and shared information, we help people feel safer, more supported, and more connected to the place they call home.
Neighbourhood Support aims to make homes, streets, and communities safer and more caring places in which to live. This is achieved through the establishment of small, local groups of households known as Neighbourhood Support Groups. Each group typically includes between 4 and 50 residential households within a single street or suburb.
Groups across a suburb, town, or wider area are coordinated by a civilian Neighbourhood Support Coordinator, or supported by a Community Constable based at a local Police station.
The primary purpose of these groups is to encourage neighbours to know one another and share information about crime or suspicious activity in their area. Early contact with authorities, such as the Police, is also encouraged for reporting unusual observations or unacceptable behaviour. Crime prevention information can be shared with group members via Community Constables or Neighbourhood Support Area Coordinators.
Supporting Community Resilience (Civil Defence Connections)
A key secondary objective of Neighbourhood Support is to strengthen communication between Civil Defence (Emergency Management) and the community during both man-made and natural disasters that affect residents.
This supportive role helps ensure that reliable information, resources, and assistance can reach households when they need it most — particularly during severe weather events, emergencies, or prolonged power outages. By fostering strong communication networks before an event, neighbourhoods are better prepared to respond and recover together.