Kia ora Wānaka.

I hope everyone is making the most out of this outstanding run of weather we are currently having and taking in all that our town has to offer.

I would like to start of this week's Crimeline by bringing your attention to some unlawful hunting. On Sunday March 20 at around 8:15pm a boat on Lake Wānaka, north of The Faces near Glen Dene Station, was observed using a firearm to shoot at wild animals on private land.

There were two males onboard the boat which is described as a hard top McLay, possibly a 725. The back half of the hull appears dark in colour with a large mural/picture on the side. Police have images of the boat and are keen to hear from the owner or anyone who may know the owner.

Police have been kept busy over the past week undertaking their gardening duties. A number of cannabis plants have been located and seized by police around the area.

Burglaries continue to be a trend in our community. Again, this is a timely reminder that while you may trust your fellow Wānakaites and leave properties or vehicles unlocked, there are some in our community that look for any opportunity to take your highly valuable and personal belongings. Please be vigilant and lock your homes and vehicles.

The youth of Wānaka have come to the attention of police for a variety of reasons over the past week. This may be due to them being up to no good, mental health, driving or social media.

Please check in with your children and ensure you know what they are up to, thinking and feeling. It doesn’t have to be an awkward conversation, just a check in and it is always worth following up with where they say they are going.

Alcohol and drugs have been a strong influence in many of the cases we have dealt with this week including youths.

We attended a near miss between a motocross bike and a pregnant female in the Dublin Bay area. The motorcyclist fell off soon after which indicated his level of ability. Dublin Bay is a road including the 4WD track around the bay. If it is not a road legal bike you cannot ride it on Dublin Bay Road.

This week we are focusing on speed, restraints and distracted drivers. Leave your phone alone while driving and make it click.

Have a lovely week.