The last week has been mainly focused on the Covid-19 response, both for Police and the general public.

The response from 99% of the population has been amazing- you have really taken this life-threatening epidemic seriously: a massive thanks to you all. At least three weeks to go as we wait for the numbers to drop off. Please keep the pressure on and find new ways to entertain each other and remember to stay in your bubble.

No doubt both new and old board games are being brought out of the cupboards and many movies are being watched- this is a great chance to get some exercise daily and upgrade those cooking skills.

Many of the incidents local Police have attended over the last week have only required a friendly chat and reminder of the need to stay in the bubble and stay close to home, but a few people are always going to think that this doesn’t apply to them.

Those people have included a group that arranged to meet at 4am last Tuesday near Rob Roy Lane, a local male who got drunk and vented his frustrations with the virus in Albert Town, a group of rock climbers who insisted it's ok to meet out near the Motatapu River at the climbing area on Wednesday, a local man who became intoxicated and angry enough to assault his 10yr old daughter on Thursday, and a group of mountain-bikers driving out to the Treble Cone area on Saturday. A large number of these people are aged under 30 yrs old!

Local Police have attended six family harm incidents over the same period, so if people are finding it difficult at the moment, remember to be kind to each other, be creative and know that if we keep our eye on the ball, we will get through this challenge. Its just that this is new for all of us, its different, but it will change us for the better.

Take care of each other, be kind to each other.