On the beat

Secondary schools are conducting end of year senior exams and there are a number of students out on the streets, between exams.

Parents should know where their children are during the day and ensure they are not getting into mischief.

A number of secondary schools in the area are finishing the school year in early December. This usually leads to an influx of youths congregating at the shopping centres and the eastern beaches.

There is a liquor ban in place at the beaches in the eastern area and all council-controlled carparks. Parents please remind your kids of this fact.

With summer and the schools winding down there are more  parties. If parties in your area are too noisy then call Manukau City Council noise control on 262-5104.

If parties get out of control with fighting, bottle throwing, wilful damage, dangerous driving or the like, call the police on 111. Out-of-control parties can be prevented by good planning. Hosts should have a plan for when things look like they might get out of hand and a plan to deal with uninvited guests.

A good host would be mindful of protecting the neighbour’s peace and property.  If this isn’t the case don’t be surprised if the neighbours call the police.

It is also timely to remind residents leading into the holiday season to ensure they have secured their property when they leave for work and to set the house alarm. One of the best forms of security for your property is your neighbours, so get to know who lives next door to you. If you would like to get a Neighbourhood Support group going for your street contact the Howick police station on 538-0300 and ask to speak to your community constable for further information.

- Constable Pat Hellier, Howick community constable

Burglaries November 9-15:

Pakuranga: St Johns Lane, Pakuranga Rd, Riverlea Ave

Bucklands Beach: Richard Ave

Highland Park: 0

Howick: 0

Botany Downs: 0

East Tamaki: Trugood Drive

Flat Bush: Stancombe Rd, Jeffs Rd

Whitford, Beachlands, Maraetai: Shelly Bay Rd, Puriri Rd

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