News from the front line

Recent changes to the Katikati Police Boundary have meant we have had five police staff added to our station. We have three new Constables on general duties; one Community Constable and a Youth Aid Officer.

Our new boundary now extends to the Wairoa Bridge. This additional area has added a further 5200 homes to our total.

Obviously, with the change in our boundary over recent months, there has been an increase in dishonesty offending for us to attend.

Recently the Ōmokoroa area had an increase in burglaries with one premise being targeted a number of times. At this stage, Police are following leads in relation to identifying the offenders.

The Katikati station is currently working towards building a better partnership with their local community to help maintain public safety and effective policing.

The roadworks in our area are causing considerable delays for traffic travelling both to and from Tauranga. We ask that drivers be patient.

Also, the speed limit change from 100km to 80 km on

State Highway 2 between Tauranga and Katikati has started. This was the most dangerous road in the Bay of Plenty in recent times, so this change was made to keep motorist safe.

We often get people at our public counter with complaints that can be made via the 105 number. This number should be dialled when an offence has already occurred and ‘urgent’ Police Assistance is not needed.

The 111 number is used for ‘emergencies’ that need Police, Fire or Ambulance immediately.

Complaints can also be made via the NZ Police website.