Protect Your Property: Safer Plates Event | Kelston Mall

🔒 Join us for a Community Safety Event at Kelston Mall! Protect your vehicle and valuables at our Safer Plates & FREE Tool Engraving Event.

When: Tuesday, 24th June 2025, 10am-2pm

Where: Kelston Mall Under Cover Car Park, 16 West Coast Road, Glen Eden, Auckland

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

• 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 Waitakere, Waitakere Police, New Lynn / Kelston Community Patrol and Kelston Mall, with generous sponsorship from West City Autos, MEGA MITRE 10 Henderson/Westgate, and Stanley Black & Decker.

Why You Should Protect Your Number Plates & Tools

Number plate theft is a growing concern across New Zealand, particularly in urban areas. 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. The small investment of time to attend this event could save you significant hassle and expense down the track.