Safer Communities Action & Investment Plan

If communities are safe, people feel secure to explore their neighbourhood and the wider city.

About safer communities

Safety is a core component to building an inclusive city, and an essential part to building a city people want to be in.

In the past two years, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic we have experienced uncertainty on a global scale, while locally, flooding and other natural hazards present more regular challenges to our sense of safety. We also have places that can be unsafe for people who do not understand the dangers they present, for example our beaches and ocean.

Neighbourhoods are safe places when they are designed well, there are good relationships within the community, and between locals and public safety organisations such as NZ Police, community patrols, Māori Wardens and the Bay of Plenty District Health Board.

Together, we’re committed to working closely with our communities and key partners to ensure safety is put at the heart of our communities.