Street Ambassadors

Nelson's Street Ambassadors patrol the streets during summer months from 9.30pm till 4am looking out for young people who might find themselves in strife while out partying. Māori Wardens  maintain a similar voluntary presence on the streets of Nelson all year round.

In 2008/09 the Street Ambassadors were in their fourth year of service. They are funded by Ministry of Justice/Crime Prevention Unit, the Canterbury Community Trust, Nelson City Council, and the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board.

The Ambassadors are all experienced youth workers provided by HYPE-GS (Help for Young People at Events and Gathering Spaces). They work in pairs throughout the weekend nights, delivering safety messages, offering advice and assistance when needed and intervening when they spot potentially dangerous situations.

For more information

Phone the Community Liaison office, Safe City, on +64 3 546 0368