Safer Communities

Whakakitenga |Our vision

Safe, resilient and connected communities in the Timaru District.

Kaupapa | Mission

To  collaborate and empower our communities safety and wellbeing.

Matapono | Principles

Commitment to contribute: Faciliate an inclusive, empowering, and progressive process of promoting safety and wellbeing in the Timaru District.

Collaboration and coordination: To identify and record opportunities for a collaborative approach.

Support: Provide information and advice required to secure funding, enable organisations and key stakeholder to deliver and evaluate best-practice activity relating to safety and wellbeing.

Proactive action: Have the flexibility to respond to any new issues and opportunities that arise in the Timaru District.

Integrity: Treat each other with respect, honesty, and fairness.

Whāinga Rautaki | Strategic Priorities

1. Empower a collaborative community that promotes wellbeing and social connectedness

2. Optimise pathways and opportunities for the community to thrive

3. Value, support, and showcase diversity

4. Reduce social and family harm

Safer Communities Committee

The Safer Communities Committee is made up with representatives from a number of organisations and community groups covering education, health, police, youth, older people and te ao Māori. Any group or agency with an interest in improving Timaru District's safety and wellbeing is welcome to join. Mayor Nigel Bowen is the Chairperson of the committee, and Deputy Mayor Scott Shannon is the Deputy Chairperson.

Contact

If you have any questions about Safer Communities please email Jessica Hurst, Community Development Advisor, on jessica.hurst@timdc.govt.nz

Last updated: 07 Aug 2024