Hawks Bay Residents Group Rules and Guidelines:

Helps Hawks Bay neighbours understand the group rules, what’s okay to post, and how to keep the community chat respectful and useful.

1. Residents only

This group is for Hawks Bay residents and owners. Before being added to the group, new members may be asked to provide their house number simply to confirm that they are part of the development. This information is only used for verification and will not be shared in the group.

2. Keep it respectful

Please keep conversations respectful and friendly. We welcome and respect people of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and religions. Personal attacks, name-calling, naming and shaming, or sharing another resident’s personal details are not appropriate.

3. Keep it relevant

The group is here to share information and things that are useful to the Hawks Bay community, such as local updates, events, recommendations, services, lost and found, safety concerns, etc. Please avoid political or religious debates, as these can easily become divisive.

4. Support local

If you run a local business or offer a local service, please feel free to share it with the group. We are happy to support businesses within our community.

5. Keep it relevant

Please keep posts relevant to the Hawks Bay community and avoid excessive personal or unrelated posts. The group is intended for information, updates, recommendations and events that may be useful or of interest to residents.

6. Moderation

The admin is here to keep the group respectful, safe and useful for everyone. Posts may be removed if they do not follow these guidelines.

These guidelines are here to help keep the group enjoyable and useful for everyone. They can be reviewed and changed as the community grows, and suggestions are always welcome.