The bright variable weather conditions have continued throughout the week from snow back to warmer BBQ weather.

The conditions have not been good for all and we think about the destruction caused to Ohau village. Thank god no lives have been lost, but many families have lost homes and have to rebuild their lives. Some of our local fire crews headed north to assist.

For the local sports fans it has been sad news as the Log o' Wood proved too hot a potato to hold and has headed north to Hawkes Bay and congratulations to our Cantabrian neighbours on New Zealand’s first Golden point win.

Monday morning Police received a complaint of wilful damage with a vehicle doing doughnuts in the snow on the Hikuwai subdivision damaging the grass that had been laid.

Tuesday saw a local male arrested on a warrant for failing to appear at court and Police dealt with a report of unsecured firearms at an address and a male was dealt with for possession of cannabis after his vehicle was stopped and searched.

Wednesday saw police deal with the unlawful taking of a vehicle from an address in Queensberry.

Thursday saw police deal with a family harm matter, the male from this incident was also apprehended for excess breath alcohol.

Friday saw Police deal with a motor vehicle crash on Cardrona Valley Road. A male was dealt with for careless driving and subsequently needed the services of emergency psychiatric services.

On Saturday police received a burglary report of a Beacon Point Road address in which a dinghy was stolen.

We also received a report of a petrol drive off from a local petrol station. Thankfully we have camera footage of the vehicle and suspect, probably not a wise thing to do.

Police dealt with another family harm matter in which a male was arrested and has been charged with serious assault charges in relation to his wife.

Remember it is good to stop the circle of any domestic abuse as soon as it comes to light. Services are available to support you through this process, contact the police station or Community Networks for a referral.

Have a safe week, be careful not to drink and drive, and treat each other with the kindness you would like to be shown yourself.