Issue 49
April 2017
Connecting Communities
HELLO AND GREETINGS TO YOU ALL
Since our last newsletter, we have certainly begun to
transition from summer conditions to that of autumn.
Daylight is diminishing, temperatures are down and
there are more days when rain falls. Leaves are
turning, along with our minds, to that of preparing for
the colder months.
That may sound a bit depressing, but it’s good to
know our rural fire guys can breathe easier. The
grass is growing where previously dry conditions
were such a challenge.
I guess the key word here is “preparing”. The
dictionary definition of ‘preparing’ (and associated
synonyms), all generally indicate a process of getting
ready to do something in the future.
I guess the challenge to us all is to make sure that we
don’t wait too long to initiate a process of ‘getting
ready’.
So, autumn is a good time to clean the
chimney, check the spouting, and secure
loose bits and pieces in the back yard.
It is also about having an intentional catch-up with
your neighbours. Talk about what is required for you
to be collectively Watchful, Supportive and Resilient;
in other words - ‘being prepared’!!
Let’s just get out there and do it, eh!?
Safer Communities Together
In This Issue

Anzac Day

Library News

Community Plans
COMMEMORATIVE
SERVICES
Road Closures—25 April
25 April marks the day in 1915 when Australian and New
Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landed at Gallipoli in
Turkey. This was the site of New Zealand’s first major
battle of World War One, with the loss of over 2,700 New
Zealand soldiers.
The Anzac Day dawn service is a moving rite of passage
for many kiwis. Every year, thousands of Kiwis and
Australians – young and old – attend services in their local
communities. Some even travel to Gallipoli. Since the first
commemorative services in 1916, Anzac Day has evolved
into the observance we know today. Kiwis and Australians
of all ages attend services and events across the world,
from dawn until dusk.
HASTINGS
Eastbourne Street East from
Karamu Road to Russell Street
Russell Street from
Heretaunga Street East to
Lyndon Road East
Lyndon Road East from
Railway Road to Warren Street
These road closures will be
from 5:15am until 6:15am
HAVELOCK NORTH
Middle Road from the bank
corner to the central roundabout
LIBRARY NEWS
ANZAC SPEAKER
Te Aute Road from Porter
Drive to central roundabout
WWI Voices - a talk by
Anna Mackenzie
Anna Mackenzie will share, in images and words, her
journey into and beyond the war, focussing particularly on
the war stories often ignored: the role of the medical
services, of women, of those tasked with ‘mopping up’.
Venue: Hastings War Memorial Library
Date:
Wednesday 5 April 2017, 7.00pm
Tickets : $10.00
Tickets are available from Hastings, Havelock North and
Flaxmere Libraries, or online at Eventfinda
Havelock Road from the motel
entrance to the central
roundabout
Napier Road from Columba
Way to the central roundabout
Te Mata Road from Columba
Way to the central roundabout
Joll Road from the Cinema
Gold entrance to the central
roundabout
The central roundabout
These road closures will be
from 9:30am until 11:15am
Safer Communities Together
COMMUNITY PLANS
Currently Hastings District
Council has nine active
Community Plans, some
have been in place for up
to 13 years:
Community
Helping our diverse communities develop their
strengths is very important for all of us.
Hastings District Council assists neighbourhoods to come up
with a community plan. No two communities are the same,
which means no two plans are identical – some have
priorities around play spaces or encouraging further
education. Others are focussed on job creation or safety.
The sky is the limit.
Council’s role is to help a community consult with its
residents. develop a plan, then assist with any processes
and relationship-building that grows from the plan. This
might be advising on how to lodge a resource consent,
which charitable organisation might consider a funding
request, or Introduce the community to the appropriate
central government organisation.
Having a community plan also means Council is aware of
the wishes of a community, so when it is working on its own
plans it can ensure goals don’t clash.
Population
Flaxmere
Raureka
Cape Coast
Camberley
Clive
Anderson Park
Maraekakaho
Waimarama
Whakatu
9261
4194
2271
2151
1827
1545
1296
1092
948
Take a few moments to
review the Making Magic
video and booklet. Follow
the links below. If you
think your community
might be ready to
develop its own plan, or
you just want to know
more, contact us by
email [email protected]
To see the movie:
https://hastings.wistia.com/
medias/zahojfxn56
To see the booklet:
https://issuu.com/gtgh/docs/
making_magic/1
Safer Communities Together
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Did you know…?
BE PREPARED
Being safe works best when we are
prepared:… especially coming into winter
Always lock all doors - make it a habit!
Keep curtains open. Turn down the ring
tone on your phone.
Always secure all tools, ladders axes,
hammers and saws – anything that will
deter thieves breaking into your house.
In an emergency where the
water supply is cut off or in
some way unsafe to drink:
 You will still need 3 litres of
drinking water for each
person each day
 You need 1 litre of water
for each of the following:
-
washing food and
cooking each day
- washing dishes after a
meal
- washing yourself
 You can use your hot water
cylinder, header tank and
toilet cistern for all water
needs except drinking
water
 You may need to make a
temporary toilet in your
backyard
Always let a trusted local know if you’re
going away…. it just makes sense!
Always ‘watch out’ for each other ….
that’s being neighbourly!
Always expect the best, but plan for the
worst …. prevention & deterrence are
the key here!
Always be available to help …. you
might need it yourself one day!
Information on all of this and
much more is available free
from Civil Defence.
Contact Us
John Dawson
Neighbourhood Support
Hastings District Council
Phone: (06) 871 5000
[email protected]
Visit us on the web at:
www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/communitysafety
Safer Communities Together