Fluro against the wall

The Wellington Pasifika Community Patrol keeps an eye on Courtney Place. Photo RNZ / Daniela Maoate-Cox

Constable Loretta Hunt-Tevaga started the patrol to help curb the number of Pasifika troublemakers and victims. Photo RNZ / Daniela Maoate-Cox

The Pasifika patrol has a mid-evening chat with their backs against the wall as a safety measure. Photo RNZ / Daniela Maoate-Cox

Maori wardens in Porirua give the Pasifika patrollers some tips. Photo/Supplied

Part of the Pasifika patrol's success is down to the range of its members. Young, old, students, retirees, and full time workers are members. Photo/Supplied

The Pasifika Patrol are always paired up and stay in constant communication with other members. Photo/Supplied

The patrollers check out camera base another set of eyes keeping watch over the city. Photo/Supplied

Wellington Pasifika Patrol members work closely with the Wellington City Council. Photo/Supplied