This has become more evident as a result of Cyclone Gabrielle and the work they have and are doing in our rural communities who were hit hard because of this.

“Along with work we are doing in our rural communities, another project around community resilience and safety specifically targets our Marae’s, Pasifika Communities and the elderly. In collaboration with our Risk Management Team, Civil Defence and the Police we are looking at how best we can support these communities through their Marae, Churches, Halls and senior housing facilities with Community Resilience training and resourcing. Neighbourhood Support is a big part of this, and we have already had some excellent response from a number of these communities.” – John Roberts, Hastings District Council Coordinator

Neighbourhood Support meeting with one of our urban groups in the HSDC.

Rural Neighbourhood Support meeting in Puketapu.