";s:4:"text";s:31954:""I'm not saying that the situation we find ourselves in is ideal, it isn't, but it's the least worst option of all those on the table at this point of time. Two men in their 20s have been charged over a shootout at a Napier bar in February - the biggest incident in a recent spate of gang violence across the region. "From what I can see, my perception is they're absolutely stretched to the limits and we need additional support. The Napier Police Station, which was opened in 2016. How police deployed staff was imperative, he said, questioning if single-crewing was still appropriate. He insisted the government was trying to fix the housing issues. He maintained the problems in the city were largely around housing and that was not a policing problem but a "community problem". Riot police and firefighters were called out to Napier Barracks in Folkestone on Friday evening, which is being used to shelter around 400 asylum seekers as it … He said the Armed Response Teams, which was rejected by the communities they were trialled in, "were badly communicated, it wasn't explained what they were doing". Ten One Magazine. Peter Lui Source: Supplied On … Lui was assaulted … "Moving the main base from Napier to Hastings, so having to travel there to process prisoners has had an effect as well. How we’re tracking. The party held a community meeting in Napier just over a week ago to address gang violence. "More police need to be put out on the street.". Featured and latest news, stories, alerts and more. Mayor Kirsten Wise said she sent a letter to Police Minister Poto Williams to address her concerns. Police want information from truck drivers and people with … "Social housing certainly an issue," he said, adding that almost all motels were "so booked out with social housing, it's had a big impact". He said the force had managed to retain officers as a result of the pandemic which meant it was a good time for new recruits to learn from experienced staff. "But what I'm hearing is that there's simply not enough of them and they're not able to respond as quickly as they would like and in the ways that they would like.". Police were now working towards an option that would help the community and the safety of officers, he said. Photo: RNZ / Dom Thomas. How we’re tracking. ", Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise. The operation recovered 21 weapons including a high-powered assault rifle, sawn-off weapons and a revolver, plus methamphetamine, cannabis and cash. Updates about local and national traffic issues and crime incidents. Napier MP Stuart Nash, who also used to be the Minister of Police, said about 50 or 60 police were due to join the Eastern District in the next couple of years. Any comment containing bad language is automatically deleted … Crime and gang activity are “escalating” in Napier and more police officers are needed on its streets, says the city's mayor. Traffic alerts. "But what I'm hearing is that there's simply not enough of them and they're not able to respond as quickly as they would like and in the ways that they would like.". ", The Napier Police Station, which was opened in 2016. Napier MP Stuart Nash, who also used to be the Minister of Police, said about 50 or 60 police were due to join the Eastern District in the next couple … The city has the highest social housing wait-list per capita in the country, with over 700 applicants on the housing register and many of them living in motels. Who we are At Edinburgh Napier we nurture talent and create knowledge that shapes communities all around the world. Police Association president Chris Cahill says the force should look at bringing back tactical units like the binned armed response units. All news. Kent Police confirmed officers attended the incident at Napier Barracks in Folkestone at just after 7pm on Tuesday. He said there were multiple issues in Napier. "Understanding and addressing the drivers of social harm is where police can support better outcomes for communities. Napier City topics. She said removing holding cells from Napier stretched the thin blue line even more. Traffic alerts . National Party caretaker MP for Hawke's Bay Louise Upston has also written to the police minister about her concerns. This comes as an escalation of gang violence has hit Hawke's Bay. A 48-year-old woman had previously been charged with injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm in relation to the assault. View user-friendly graphics that provide an overview of key Police data. "They want to see more police officers, they want to see a more visible police presence and they want faster and stronger action from the police officers.". Scan the latest Police news and information about your district. Police ID bikie gang member 'China' as Napier homicide victim, seek public's help with clue • Source: 1 NEWS Police have today named the man killed in a Napier suburb earlier this week. She said police officers were probably doing their best, but resourcing was the biggest problem. News Edinburgh Napier students join the front line as Special Constables; Facebook; Twitter; LinkedIn; Email ; Innovative training while they studied sees students join Police Scotland Covid-19 response Date posted. National Party caretaker MP for Hawke's Bay Louise Upston said she also wrote to Williams. National Party caretaker MP for Hawke's Bay Louise Upston said she also wrote to Williams. Scan the latest Police news and information about your district. Napier police are investigating after a gun was fired at a property in the suburb of Taradale last night. Scan the latest Police news and information about your district. "We need a co-ordinated response combining community development, prevention and law enforcement. The former police station and Eastern district headquarters, which was beside this station, has just been demolished. Police said at an early stage that while there had been other gang-related incidents in Napier in recent weeks, the Pandora assault was being treated as unrelated and "isolated". Source: rnz.co.nz, Poto Williams. She said police officers were probably doing their best, but resourcing was the biggest problem. Updates about local and national traffic issues and crime incidents. Napier MP Stuart Nash, who also used to be the Minister of Police, said about 50 or 60 police were due to join the Eastern District in the next couple of years. Police are advising the public to pull over if they see a "large" funeral procession for the Outlaws Motorcycle Club leader fatally assaulted near his Napier pad last week. He insisted the government was trying to fix the housing issues. Two men in their 20s have been charged over a shootout at a Napier bar in February - the biggest incident in a recent spate of gang violence across the region. This comes as an escalation of gang violence has hit Hawke’s Bay. Police Minister Poto Williams said in a statement that Operation Tauwhiro, announced by Police Commissioner Andrew Coster last month, would help with the disruption of firearms and organised criminal gangs. Police have a strong focus on prevention through partnerships. Traffic alerts . This comes as an escalation of gang violence has hit Hawke's Bay. A homicide inquiry has been launched after the death of a man understood to have been stabbed near a motorbike club pad in Napier's Pandora industrial district. Police body-cam footage shows the yob looking up and spitting at the officer while he was being handcuffed at his flat on April 18. Study areas; Accounting and Finance ... equipping you with the knowledge and skills to become a reflective police officer or take on a broader criminal justice role. He told Morning Report having highly trained police available made beat officers feel confident and safe while out on the job. The Napier shootings (also widely called the Napier siege by the New Zealand media) took place on 7 May 2009 in Napier, New Zealand.At around 9.30 am, Jan Molenaar fired on police officers executing a cannabis search warrant at his house at 41 Chaucer Road, killing Senior Constable Len Snee and seriously injuring Senior Constables Bruce Miller and Grant Diver. How we’re tracking. 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"That takes two police officers off our streets to take the people [or] the person that's been apprehended across to Hastings, be processed in Hastings which I understand can take several hours," Wise said. Subscriptions. Updates about local and national traffic issues and crime incidents. Napier News has 46,902 members. Source: rnz.co.nz, 'Dangers out there' - Some frontline police refusing high-risk callouts. Hawke’s Bay Police are making a further appeal to the public for information after the death of Napier man Peter Lui on Monday. We have good working relationships with both government and non-government service providers and continue to work closely with local communities, iwi and government agencies.". A Napier bar owner says a shooting that left one of his staff injured is a product of the worst gang tensions he's ever seen. Stories about Police and its people. 1; 2; 3; Watch video . He said there were multiple issues in Napier. The city has the highest social housing wait-list per capita in the country, with over 700 applicants on the housing register and many of them living in motels. All news. If police apprehend someone in Napier, officers must travel to Hastings to lock them up. RNZ asked police to comment on the concerns raised by the mayor. He said he had not heard that police were under stress in the region. He maintained the problems in the city were largely around housing and that was not a policing problem but a "community problem". ", National Party caretaker MP for Hawke's Bay Louise Upston has also written to the police minister about her concerns. Police are appealing to truck drivers for help with investigations into the death of Peter Liu in Napier on Monday. He told Morning Report having highly trained police available made beat officers feel confident and safe while out on the job. But I do want to make clear to the people of Napier is that we are actively looking and working on solutions that will solve this problem.". "From what I can see, my perception is they're absolutely stretched to the limits and we need additional support.". View user-friendly graphics that provide an overview of key Police data. The owner of the Thirsty Whale, where a stray bullet from a nearby shootout injured a staff member, says the government is "delusional" about its efforts to quash gangs. Moment police officer breaks down after covidiot thug, 41, spits blood in her eye Temisan Oritsejafor, 41, launched the attack on PC Napier who was arresting him after he … "Hawke's Bay area police and Eastern District staff are working hard to ensure that we meet the objectives of Operation Tauwhiro and hold transgressors to account.". Police advise motorists to pull over amid Outlaws leader funeral in Napier 5 Apr, 2021 09:52 PM 2 minutes to read Peter Lui, pictured with his wife Kelly Cook, will be laid to rest at Napier… Police Minister Poto Williams said in a statement that Operation Tauwhiro, announced by Police Commissioner Andrew Coster last month, would help with the disruption of firearms and organised criminal gangs. While acknowledging the Government had brought in 1800 extra police, he said the numbers needed to increase and suggested more funding and recruitment drives. But I do want to make clear to the people of Napier is that we are actively looking and working on solutions that will solve this problem. A wanted man has been found by armed police patrolling a section of Onekawa in Napier. A police spokesman said: 'Kent Police was called to a report of a disturbance at Napier Barracks, Folkestone at … He said the force had managed to retain officers as a result of the pandemic which meant it was a good time for new recruits to learn from experienced staff. "Addressing the challenges of criminal activity and gang violence in Eastern District is a focus for police but it is not something we can do in isolation," she said. Outlaws MC, established in Napier more than 50 years ago, built clubrooms in Mersey St after former longtime clubrooms between Kenny Ave and Battery Rd, Ahuriri, were sold more than two years ago. "Moving the main base from Napier to Hastings, so having to travel there to process prisoners has had an effect as well. Photo: RNZ / Dom Thomas. "First and foremost I want to say I think that our local police are doing a fantastic job and working really, really hard to keep our community safe," Wise told RNZ. If police apprehend someone in Napier, officers must travel to Hastings to lock them up. Police arrived in the area of McLaren Crescent at about 3.40pm as they were looking for a … The Chief Constable presented the awards, which was sponsored by Police Mutual and attended by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice Humza Yousaf and SPA chair Susan Deacon. The course draws on social sciences, law, computing and business modules, and aims to give you an understanding of a discipline that is evolving theoretically and methodologically. Featured and latest news, stories, alerts and more. The Edinburgh Napier security team was among 64 police officers, two special constables, one member of police staff and 14 members of the public honoured at the ceremony. ", Police Minister Poto Williams. Police said the events of Monday have “rightfully caused concern and we want to reassure the community that there will be a strong and visible police presence across the city”. Police Association president Chris Cahill said says the force should look at bringing back tactical units like the binned armed response units. Photo: RNZ/ Tom Kitchin. Updates about local and national traffic issues and crime incidents. Police at an incident at Napier Barracks in Folkestone this evening after a fire broke out in one of the buildings of the asylum seeker site . The former police station and Eastern district headquarters, which was beside this station, has just been demolished. District news. The 63-year-old died after being assaulted by two people in the suburb of Pandora. How police deployed staff was imperative, he said, questioning if single-crewing was still appropriate. District news. Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise. Edinburgh Napier University Courses. We have good working relationships with both government and non-government service providers and continue to work closely with local communities, iwi and government agencies. The Napier Police Station, which was opened in 2016. "We need a co-ordinated response combining community development, prevention and law enforcement. "Addressing the challenges of criminal activity and gang violence in Eastern District is a focus for police but it is not something we can do in isolation," she said. Traffic alerts . Photo: RNZ/ Tom Kitchin RNZ asked police to comment on the concerns raised by the mayor. "I'm not saying that the situation we find ourselves in is ideal, it isn't, but it's the least worst option of all those on the table at this point of time. And then it's just an increase in the calls for service whether it is family harm incidents, mental health, or the gangs - we're certainly seeing that big increase.". Keep up to date and subscribe to NZ Police news and insights. Home > News > Update - serious assault in Pirimai, Napier Police can advise that the victim of an assault in Pirimai, Napier, on 1 February 2021 has passed away in hospital yesterday. The party held a community meeting in Napier just over a week ago to address gang violence. He said he had not heard that police were under stress in the region. "Social housing certainly an issue," he said, adding that almost all motels were "so booked out with social housing, it's had a big impact". more videos. You've got staff out of Napier for long periods of time. 27 April 2020 10:36. "There's many occasions when it is too dangerous to have officers working alone.". Keep up to date and subscribe to NZ Police news and insights. All news. View user-friendly graphics that provide an overview of key Police data. Police were now working towards an option that would help the community and the safety of officers, he said. The former police station and Eastern district headquarters, which was beside this station, has just been demolished. And then it's just an increase in the calls for service whether it is family harm incidents, mental health, or the gangs - we're certainly seeing that big increase.". Police have a strong focus on prevention through partnerships. "I've written to the Minister of Police, following the community meeting last week, to say that the people of Napier are very concerned about their safety in their streets and in their neighbourhood," she said. He said the Armed Response Teams, which was rejected by the communities they were trialled in, "were badly communicated, it wasn't explained what they were doing". Napier's mayor fears police in her city are "stretched to the limit" and is crying out for more support. She said removing holding cells from Napier stretched the thin blue line even more. In a statement, Eastern District commander Superintendent Jeanette Park said police could not solve the problems alone. "First and foremost I want to say I think that our local police are doing a fantastic job and working really, really hard to keep our community safe," Wise told RNZ. Scan the latest Police news and information about your district. An eyewitness said the incident followed a five-hour stand-off between a number of people on the bus and staff. The protest took place amid calls for Napier Barracks to close A journalist who was arrested after photographing a fake blood protest at the controversial Napier Barracks asylum centre in … Emergency services were … How we’re tracking. Morning Briefing April 6: Trans-Tasman bubble ready for take-off. "More police need to be put out on the street.". RNZ asked police to comment on the concerns raised by the mayor. A journalist held after photographing a protest at Kent's Napier Barracks asylum centre has said "bad things are going on there". Kent Police said one man was held on suspicion of assaulting a security guard and four in connection with the fire at Napier Barracks on Friday. NO SWEARING Napier News sets itself apart from other groups by maintaining high public standards. Napier's mayor fears police in her city are "stretched to the limit" and is crying out for more support. Mayor Kirsten Wise said she sent a letter to Police Minister Poto Williams to address her concerns. "That takes two police officers off our streets to take the people [or] the person that's been apprehended across to Hastings, be processed in Hastings which I understand can take several hours," Wise said. You've got staff out of Napier for long periods of time. Hawkes Bay New Zealand COMMUNITY DISCUSSION * Stay LOCAL * NO swearing TOPICS Only Napier issues and photos please. In a statement, Eastern District commander Superintendent Jeanette Park said police could not solve the problems alone. "There's many occasions when it is too dangerous to have officers working alone.". District news. Our innovative research provides solutions to society's challenges, our graduates leave ready for the workplace, and we have wide-ranging links with employers and business. Featured and latest news, stories, alerts and more. "I've written to the Minister of Police, following the community meeting last week, to say that the people of Napier are very concerned about their safety in their streets and in their neighbourhood," she said. "They want to see more police officers, they want to see a more visible police presence and they want faster and stronger action from the police officers. Police have issued a fresh appeal today as investigations continue into the death of Peter Lui in Napier last Monday. Protesters calling for Napier Barracks to be closed threw fake blood at the gates on 28 January A photographer arrested after taking pictures of a protest at Kent's Napier … Wider Hawke's Bay items may also relate to us. "Understanding and addressing the drivers of social harm is where police can support better outcomes for communities. "Hawke's Bay area police and Eastern District staff are working hard to ensure that we meet the objectives of Operation Tauwhiro and hold transgressors to account.". Keep up to date and subscribe to NZ Police news and insights. Harrowing footage shows the moment PC Annie Napier was spat at in the eye (Image: WMP). View user-friendly graphics that provide an overview of key Police data. Photo: RNZ / Dom Thomas. 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