http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.safercambridge.co.nz en-us Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:05:30 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/post/171485/a-fresh-start-for-burns-street-connections/ Burns Street residents recently gathered for a neighbourhood coffee morning to reignite community connections and restart what was once a vibrant and active street network. A small but enthusiastic group of neighbours came together to reconnect, share ideas, and discuss ways to strengthen the sense of community that has long been a feature of the street.The gathering marked the first step in encouraging neighbours to get to know one another again and explore ways they can work together to create... Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:59:33 +1300 http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/#post171485 http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/post/171474/patrollers-benefit-from-road-safety-workshop/ Community Patrollers recently enjoyed a fantastic coffee catch-up with special guest Megan Jolly, Road Safety Specialist contracted to Waipā District Council.Megan shared a range of interesting road safety insights as well as practical tips that are relevant to both everyday road users and Community Patrollers. The highlight of the session was an engaging road safety quiz, which gave attendees the opportunity to test their knowledge while having some fun along the way.Everyone enjoyed the sessi... Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/#post171474 http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/post/169608/webber-street-welcoming-watchful-and-well-connected/ Recently, residents of Webber Street came together for a neighbourhood evening aimed at building connections, strengthening community spirit, and enhancing local safety.As a small through street, Webber Street is ideally placed to foster the kind of neighbourly relationships that make a real difference. When neighbours know one another, they are more likely to notice when something is out of place, offer support when needed, and work together to create a safer and more connected community.The ev... Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/#post169608 http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/post/171007/emergency-ready/ In an emergency, Civil Defence and emergency services may be working over entire regions and will focus on those in greatest need.  As they cannot reach everyone immediately, people may be without essential services such as electricity, drinking water, communications, and flushing toilets for days or even weeks. [civildefence.govt.nz]Emergency services simply cannot be everywhere at once. The more prepared we are, the better they can focus their efforts on those in greatest need.Think Beyon... Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:16:51 +1300 http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/#post171007 http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/post/170986/grab-and-go-could-you-leave-home-in-2-minutes/ When an emergency happens, there often isn't time to stop and think about what to pack. In a house fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to get out safely. Other emergencies can also require a rapid evacuation. During Cyclone Gabrielle, some communities faced rising floodwaters, road closures, power outages and urgent evacuation warnings, leaving little time to gather belongings. [rnz - warning system] [rnz - evacuations..]That's why it's a great idea to have a grab and go bag ... Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:58:32 +1300 http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/#post170986 http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/post/170780/could-your-property-be-safer-by-design/ Did you know the way your property is designed and maintained can help reduce opportunities for crime?Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is an approach that focuses on creating safer environments through good design, visibility, and maintenance. New Zealand's national CPTED guidelines highlight the importance of clear sightlines, a sense of ownership, quality environments, and physical security measures.One of the key principles of CPTED is natural surveillance, often summed u... Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:07:28 +1200 http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/#post170780 http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/post/170415/safer-cambridge-neighbourhood-supports-role-in-an-emergency/ When an emergency or disaster affects a community, one of the strongest predictors of how well people cope is how well they know and support one another.Knowing your neighbours, understanding who may need extra assistance, and being aware of the skills and resources available within your neighbourhood are all important parts of emergency preparedness. Yet these are often overlooked. At Safer Cambridge Neighbourhood Support, helping neighbours connect and support one another is at the heart of wh... Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:08:34 +1200 http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/#post170415 http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/post/169890/bupa-emergency-session-winners/ September 2026We were thrilled with the feedback we got after the emergency preparedness session we held for the Bupa Retirement Village. We left them with a challenge to get important things together in case they needed to leave the house early......"We would like to sincerely thank Eileen Hawkins from Neighbourhood Support Cambridge for taking the time to visit our residents and provide such an informative and engaging session. Our residents really enjoyed learning practical ways to be better ... Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:09:32 +1200 http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/#post169890 http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/post/169593/safer-cambridge-trust-visits-lions-club/ Our recent visit to the Cambridge Lions Club was a lively, thoughtful, and genuinely enjoyable conversation about what the Safer Cambridge Trust is doing to strengthen neighbourhoods, reduce crime, and build a more connected, resilient community.The Power of Connection — And Why It Saves LivesOne of the key themes we shared was the importance of social connection. Research consistently shows that strong social ties reduce stress, improve wellbeing, and even lower the risk of premature death. I... Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:51:18 +1200 http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/#post169593 http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/post/169275/scam-webinar-with-netsafe-trendlife-spark-consumer-nz/ Scams are changing fast. Gone are the days of clumsy messages full of spelling mistakes — today’s scammers are organised, well resourced, and increasingly using AI to target anyone, including highly experienced people. Automated bots choose victims, deepfake technology creates convincing voices and videos, and attacks are timed to moments when people are vulnerable.AI driven scams can even be timed to major events in your life — such as the death of a loved one — when you’re distracted... Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:12:08 +1200 http://www.safercambridge.co.nz/blog/#post169275