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The case for a dedicated Bell Block fire station continues to build, and I believe the time has come for it to be treated with real urgency. As our community expands, so too do the risks, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the gap between what Bell Block needs and what is currently in place.

To: Sam Bennett, Chair, Taranaki Local Advisory Committee From: Adrian Sole, Chairperson, Puketapu-Bell Block Community Board Subject: Submission in support of a daytime Yellow Watch and Type 3 appliance based in Bell Block Dear Mr Bennett and members of the Taranaki Local Advisory Committee, I write as Chairperson of the Puketapu-Bell Block Community Board to formally support the establishment of a daytime Yellow Watch based in Bell Block, operating five days a week with one daytime...

One of the things I’m most proud of about Bell Block is something that can’t easily be measured — our sense of community. It’s in the small things. Kids are still playing outside until the streetlights come on. Neighbours who know each other by name. People stop for a chat at the shops, the beach, or along the walkway. It’s a place where families feel safe, supported, and connected — and that’s something very special. In a world that often feels busy, disconnected, and sometimes uncertain,...