Hello Wanaka and hello as well to the visitors that are still holidaying here. Hope everyone is having a good time.

The weather hasn’t been the greatest but maybe it is turning for the better.

Last week two youths tried to sort their problems by way of discussion, but it turned into a scene from Fight Club unfortunately. An adult became involved and was subsequently arrested due to the manner in which they intervened.

Some patrons were ejected from a watering hole and then caused issues trying to regain entry. Better to deal with the bar staff once and leave when asked, rather than to deal with Police for trying to go for round two. Bar staff and security are just trying to keep a safe environment.

Monday saw us deal with a vehicle crash that might have been caused by a medical event. Enquiries are ongoing at this stage. We also attended a mental health incident and have put some support in place which hopefully helps those involved.

A person also had their license suspended for three months due to excess demerit points.

Another vehicle crash on Tuesday where a sheep was hit. A helpful reminder to adopt defensive driving practises as you never know what is around the corner.

There was another vehicle crash in the evening on the Maungawera Hill. The weather was quite bad at the time so please remember to adjust your driving to the conditions and you could avoid a crash. The evening was unfortunately capped off with a family harm incident.

On Wednesday another family harm incident occurred. There was also a report taken of the barrier arm to the Masonic Lodge carpark being damaged.

Thursday saw a thief make off with a blow torch from Mitre 10. Conveniently they left us a valuable line of enquiry and once spoken to, they were brought down by their mum and made to pay for the item. Mums are great.

A drink driver was apprehended in the evening.

Friday was a quieter day for us. A checkpoint was done during the day. A few drivers blew under the limit for alcohol, but a reminder to all that it does stay in your system after a night of drinking. Some drivers got tickets for various offences. It is good to see most drivers sticking to the new lower speed limits around the place so hats off to you all for that.

Saturday was a day of the driving menace. Numerous driving complaints were attended to so thanks for calling them in. It's good when we can catch up with them and show them the error of their ways. If you can (with a passenger in the car), get a couple of photographs of the behaviour so we can show it to the driver when they inevitably deny the allegation.

A drink driver was also nabbed who has a penchant for drink driving. Hopefully the message gets through this time.

Sunday another drink driver. That was number 3 for the week but who knows how many more there were. If you’re going to be drinking, organise a ride home. It’s better than having to organise rides for the six months that you’d lose your license for when you get a conviction.

As usual, have a safe week and I hope you all enjoy it.