Well another Lenten period comes to an end and it is time to celebrate the Paschal Triduum (Easter) next weekend. It gives us time to reflect on the period of fasting and abstinence hopefully having prepared us well to fully partake in our Easter Festivities.

Hopefully we will have more visitors in town over the holiday period so please drive with care while in Wanaka, whether you’re commuting around town, or going to and from your holiday destinations.

While we are noticing the end of summer wind-down in town, things are still keeping us busy.

Early in the week, officers aided a young person and their family after they were reported missing. They were found safe and well and reunited with parents.

Later, they had to intervene when a young male drew attention to himself in the Dinosaur playground area due to a level of intoxication. Appropriate care was provided, and he was returned to a place of safety to sober up.

A male was apprehended by police for his totally unacceptable behaviour towards QLDC staff during the week, resulting in several calls from the public regarding his outbursts in our town. The lovely people of this town won’t tolerate it, and neither will we.

Alcohol and driving came into play again during the week, with a person apprehended for excess breath alcohol. Unfortunately, this was as a result of a motor vehicle collision on the Crown Range Road, this driver drove on to Wanaka before crashing. It was a fortunate outcome that no-one was seriously hurt from the collision.

Officers also began an investigation into some family harm matters that had taken some time for the victim to feel strong enough to tell us about. Remember, there is no time-limit, and we will always listen when you are ready.

More positive alcohol intervention work was done over the Friday/Saturday night period, and the weekend evenings went on without too much to report to you all!

Over the weekend break, our day shift crew investigated another family situation, and spent some time mediating a couple to what is hopefully a positive outcome.

Let us help our Easter visitors to enjoy their stay prior to the commencement of shoulder-season into another wonderful Wanaka winter.

This period would be a good time to get the vehicles ready for the winter road conditions that lie ahead.

Have a look at the warrant of fitness and registration - the Covid lockdown amnesty period has long since gone and it is very important to ensure your vehicle safety and reliability.

Have a good week and enjoy the chocolates and hot cross buns.