As we enter the advent period looking forward to the Christmas break that many enjoy, we need to prepare for the holiday season ahead.

Much of the local accommodation seems to be fully booked for this period which will be a relief for that sector which has experienced a difficult year with the affects of Covid 19 on the economy.

Police have continued to have a few problems to deal with.

Monday saw Police dealing with an extremely intoxicated male driving with excess breath alcohol over five times the legal limit, a member of the public tried to intervene and take the keys from this irresponsible offender.

Tuesday saw Police deal with a dispute between housemates that led to an eviction. Another male was apprehended for excess breath alcohol.

Wednesday saw Police deal with a sudden death at Makarora, our condolences to the family and friends.

Thursday saw Police deal with two major accidents. A crash outside the Wanaka airport saw two victims flown to hospital with serious injuries. The second of these, in Albert Town is suspected to be the result of an intoxicated motorist, Police will be awaiting the results of his blood test.

Friday saw Police deal with another intoxicated motorist and we also dealt with a male who assaulted the manager of the Albert Town 4 Square when refused service of alcohol.

This was the same problem male who had crashed his car whilst intoxicated on the previous evening.

Saturday saw a reoccurrence of the Wanaka fight club outside of the Pie Window. Let’s have good behaviour, it is an area fully covered by security cameras.

Sunday saw Police deal with a search and rescue matter, please communicate your intentions clearly, we do not wish to waste money on misinformation. Police also dealt with a family harm matter that resulted in the separation of the parties.

As we move into summer traffic and tourist numbers will pick up so please drive to the conditions and try not to get the family into economic difficulties with Christmas, spend time not money if you can.

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

Siren incidents last week:

Wednesday 18 November:

• Makarora - rescue, emergency, medical call
• Luggate - vegetation fire

Thursday 19 November

• Luggate - rescue, emergency, medical call
• Wanaka - rescue, emergency, medical call