Regular patrols
Small teams drive set routes through residential streets, shopping areas and public reserves — often during quieter evening and overnight hours.
Community-led safety · Hibiscus Coast
Volunteers helping keep the Hibiscus Coast safe.
Local people, local patrols — extra eyes and ears for our neighbourhoods.
We are a team of trained, Police-vetted volunteers who patrol the suburbs and public spaces of the Hibiscus Coast, observing and reporting to NZ Police so they can respond where it matters most.
About us
A local volunteer patrol, working alongside Police.
The Hibiscus Coast Community Patrol is made up of residents who give their time to look after the place they live. We are an affiliated patrol of Community Patrols of New Zealand (CPNZ), and we operate in support of NZ Police, and with the regular guidance, training and tasking that CPNZ patrols receive from Police.
Our patrollers are ordinary members of the community — neighbours, retirees, parents, tradespeople — who choose to spend a few hours each month helping keep our streets, parks and shopping areas a little safer. We don't replace the Police, and we don't act as a security service. We simply pay attention, and we report what we see.
Each shift, a small team drives a marked patrol route through residential streets and public spaces, particularly during the quieter hours when an extra set of eyes can make a real difference. If we notice something that looks out of place — a vehicle that doesn't belong, a property that appears unsecured, suspicious behaviour — we radio it through to Police so officers can decide what action to take.
Because we are an affiliated patrol of CPNZ, every volunteer is Police-vetted, trained to the same national standards, and bound by a code of conduct that puts community safety and personal privacy first.
What we do
Observe. Report. Support.
Our role is simple and disciplined: we are a visible, friendly presence in the community, and we pass useful information through to Police. We do not confront, pursue or intervene.
Reporting to Police
When we notice something that warrants attention, we log it and pass it through the appropriate channels so Police can prioritise and respond.
A visible presence
Clearly marked patrol vehicles on local streets reassure residents and can quietly deter opportunistic behaviour.
Working with Police
We operate in support of NZ Police, and with the regular guidance, training and tasking that CPNZ patrols receive from Police, and align our routes and focus with the issues officers want extra eyes and ears on.
Trained & vetted
Every patroller completes CPNZ training, follows a national code of conduct, and is Police-vetted before going on shift.
Community first
We respect privacy, stay impartial, and never act as security or vigilantes. Our job is to support — never to replace — the work of Police.
If you ever see a crime in progress or anyone in danger, please call 111 straight away — don't wait to contact us.
Join us
Become a volunteer patroller.
If you care about the Hibiscus Coast and can spare a few hours each month, we'd love to hear from you. You don't need any special background — just reliability, good judgement and a willingness to learn.
What's involved
- Time commitment. From one shift a month, two to four hours each, scheduled around your availability.
- Always in pairs. You'll never patrol alone — every shift runs with at least one other trained volunteer.
- Observe, don't intervene. The role is to watch and report. You are not asked to confront anyone or put yourself at risk.
- Police-vetted. All volunteers complete a Police vetting check before joining a patrol. CPNZ training is provided.
- Who we're looking for. Anyone 18 or over with a full NZ driver licence, good communication skills and a calm, observant nature.
How to apply
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Get in touch
Send us a short message using the contact form below, or email us directly. Let us know a bit about you and why you're interested.
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Informal chat
We'll arrange a relaxed conversation — in person or by phone — so you can ask questions and we can talk through what's involved.
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Police vetting
You'll complete a vetting form, which Police process on our behalf. This usually takes a few weeks.
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Training
Once you're cleared, you'll be inducted into the team and complete CPNZ's training before your first shift.
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On patrol
You'll be paired with experienced patrollers for your early shifts, building confidence at your own pace.
Community safety tips
Small habits that make a big difference.
A safer neighbourhood is something we build together. These are practical things every household can do, and small signs we keep an eye out for on patrol.
Lock it or lose it
Cars, sheds, garages, side gates — opportunistic offending often relies on something being left open. A quick check before bed is a powerful habit.
Don't leave valuables in the car
Bags, tools, laptops and even loose change are common targets. Take them inside, or stow them well out of sight before you park.
Light up entries and pathways
Good lighting at doors, driveways and side accesses makes properties far less attractive to anyone with the wrong intentions.
Know your neighbours
A neighbour who knows your routine is far more likely to notice when something isn't right. A simple hello goes a long way.
Make your home look lived-in
Heading away? Ask someone to collect mail, leave a light on a timer, and avoid posting holiday plans publicly online until you're back.
Report the small stuff
Suspicious vehicles, unusual activity, a damaged street light — these details help build a picture. If it's not an emergency, use 105.
When to call which number
Emergency
111
Call 111 if a crime is happening now, someone is hurt or in danger, or an offender is still at the scene. Ask for Police, Fire or Ambulance.
Non-emergency Police
105
Call 105 (or visit the Police 105 website) to report something after the fact, share information, or follow up on an earlier report. It's not for emergencies.
Support the patrol
Help keep the patrol on the road.
We're a registered charitable trust run entirely by volunteers. Every donation — large or small — helps cover the day-to-day costs of patrolling: fuel, vehicle upkeep, radios, hi-vis gear and training.
Direct bank transfer
One-off or recurring — set it up through your usual online banking.
- Account name
- Hibiscus Coast Community Patrol Charitable Trust
- Account number
- 38-9022-0049631-00
- Reference
- Your name (and "donation" if you'd like a receipt)
If you'd like a receipt for tax purposes, please drop us an email at hibiscuscoast@cpnz.org.nz with the date and amount of your donation.
Contact us
Get in touch with the patrol.
Whether you'd like to volunteer, ask a question, or share something you think we should be aware of on patrol, we'd be glad to hear from you.
- Area served
- The mainland Hibiscus Coast, north of Auckland — including Ōrewa, Hatfields Beach, Waiwera, Red Beach, Silverdale, Millwater, Stillwater, Coatsville and Dairy Flat. The Whangaparāoa peninsula is covered by our colleagues at the Whangaparaoa Community Patrol.
- In an emergency
- Always call 111. For non-emergency Police matters, call 105.
- Affiliated with
- Community Patrols of New Zealand (CPNZ).