Protect Your Property: Safer Plates Day in Rānui

🔒 Join us for a community safety event at FreshChoice Rānui! Protect your number plates and valuables at our Safer Plates & FREE Tool Engraving Event.

When: Tuesday 12th August 2025, 10am-2pm

Rain Date: Thursday 14th August, 10am-2pm

Where: FreshChoice Rānui, 433 Swanson Road, Rānui

🛠️ Did you know 1131 number plates were stolen in our district in 2024, with 626 from the West Auckland area alone? Prevent becoming a victim of number plate theft by getting your plate screws changed to secure stainless steel versions.

What's on offer:

• Number plate screws changed for just $4.00 (covers cost of stainless steel screws)
• FREE number plate screws for SuperGold Card holders
• FREE tool engraving service

⚠️ IMPORTANT: CASH ONLY - No EFTPOS available

This community initiative is brought to you by NS Waitākere, Waitākere Police, Swanson / Rānui / Waitākere Community Patrols and FreshChoice Rānui, with generous sponsorship from West City Autos, MEGA MITRE 10 Henderson/Westgate, and Stanley Black & Decker.

Why Protecting Your Property Matters in West Auckland

Number plate theft is a growing concern across New Zealand, particularly in urban areas like West Auckland. Stolen plates are often used in fuel drive-offs, burglaries, and other criminal activities. By securing your plates with anti-theft screws, you're not only protecting your property but also helping to prevent your registration from being associated with criminal activity.

🔍 Tool marking and engraving provides several important benefits:

• Theft deterrence: Marked tools are less attractive to thieves as they're harder to sell
• Identification: If your tools are stolen and recovered, police can easily identify and return them to you
• Insurance claims: Proper identification makes the insurance claim process smoother

Community safety events like this one reflect the Kiwi spirit of looking after our neighbourhoods and each other. By taking simple preventative measures, we all contribute to making our communities safer and more secure.

These practical security measures are especially important for tradespeople, DIY enthusiasts, and vehicle owners in West Auckland. The small investment of time to attend this event could save you significant hassle and expense down the track.

🛡️ Join your local community in taking a stand against property theft. It's a small step that makes a big difference to our collective security and peace of mind.

No registration required - simply drop in between 10am and 2pm on Tuesday 12th August. Remember to bring cash if you need number plate screws replaced (unless you're a SuperGold Card holder).