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Safer by design (CPTED)

Auckland Council is creating its own “Safer by Design”  Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) guidelines. In the meantime, you can refer to the Ministry of Justice’s CPTED guidance provided below. 

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National Guidelines for Crime Prevention through Environmental Design in New Zealand Part 1

Published 2005

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National Guidelines for Crime Prevention through Environmental Design in New Zealand Part 2

Published 2005 - Published by the Ministry of Justice

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