Western Bay neighbourhoods are being urged to reconnect through a new website helping neighbours build stronger, safer communities.
Website "Neighbourly" lets neighbours get to know each other through a secure, address-verified network to swap goods, advertise events, offer services or help prevent crime.
Once signed up, neighbours can swap restaurant tips, recommend local gardeners or find their area's best babysitter.
The move has been praised by Western Bay neighbourhood support members, who say anything which brings neighbours together is positive.
Users can start interest subgroups such as fishing, or book clubs, or public or private street groups.