What we do

 
Porirua Community Guardians supports groups of volunteers which patrol their local areas. These include the Porirua CBD, Eastern Porirua, Titahi Bay, local bus transport and the northern suburbs.
 
 
Our Community Guardians:
  • provide a safe point of contact for those in need
  • report safety and nuisance issues, such as faulty lighting, damaged seats, tagging etc
  • reduce property damage, theft and injury by their presence
  • promote a family friendly environment at major events
  • are ambassadors for the city
  • inspire community involvement through crime prevention initiatives such as car park safety checks, car seat checkpoints
  • visit licensed premises and deliver safety messages
 
 
Our Graffiti Guardians:
 
Porirua Community Guardians work with the Waitangirua Action Group to deliver initiatives and services that reduce graffiti vandalism in Porirua.
 
This includes:
  • reporting tagging and undertaking rapid removal across Porirua City
  • advising property owners on prevention/removal and encouraging quick removal of tagging (less than 24 hours)
  • supervising community service work of graffiti offenders
  • connecting with and mentoring young taggers into other pursuits
  • assisting graffiti art workshops for local youth
We need more volunteers to spot and report graffiti across Porirua to be even more effective.
 
To report tagging please call the Porirua City Council call centre phone 237-5089 or email enquiries@pcc.govt.nz.
 
 
Tired of tagging? Contact us NOW! info@communityguardians.org.nz
 
 
Our Guardian for a Day programme provides an opportunity for organisations to:
  • increase our safety presence
  • mentor volunteers
  • deliver professional development
  • fulfil corporate responsibility to the community in Porirua
 
Guardians and Street Make Overs:
 
The Guardians are key supporters in the annual Street Make Over in Eastern Porirua that focuses on a high crime and/or uncared for neighbourhood by building stronger, healthier and safer communities through:
 
  • community development practices
  • safety/crime prevention audits and changes
  • enhancing the built environment
  • developing stronger relationships between residents, organisations and service providers
 
Join our team and Volunteer NOW! info@communityguardians.org.nz