Gidday folks. Mixed bag as usual for us but with a definite demand when it comes to road policing.

Police stopped a vehicle with a significantly lapsed registration. As a result the number plates were removed from the vehicle.

Rockfall on Cardrona Valley Road near James Road popped up (rolled down technically) again. Council is aware of the issue and are working on it so in the meantime please take care in that section.

The ski field traffic has been voluminous with people heading to and from TC and Cardrona. Thank you all for your patience with accessing the mountains and taking care getting there. Watch those speeds though, it isn’t worth rushing.

Two thefts were reported at Mitre 10, and we are zeroing in on the poor decision makers, one of whom was interviewed on Sunday night.

An assault matter from a local bar was also dealt with and the offending party is off to court.

A mental health incident required our involvement but not too much of our attention and the matter was resolved. A reminder that support is out there if you are struggling. The Wānaka Community Hub and/or the police are a good place to start if you don’t know where to go.

Three separate cannabis incidents were dealt with. Two of those were with occupants in vehicles and minors. Most of us understand the perils of boozed driving but equally as dangerous is driving under the influence drugs. A reminder too that if you get a drugs conviction, it makes it very hard to travel to other countries because some won’t let you in.

A fraud involving a large sum of money was reported and is being investigated.

Six drink drivers were apprehended this week with either a court date or half their demerits wiped. Some pretty silly choices were made. One of those drivers was disqualified from driving so had his friend’s vehicle impounded. Another was stopped at 8:30am driving a full carload of people up to the ski field.

There was a crash near the bluffs by Glendhu Bay. A timely reminder to drive to the conditions and pick a good line with all the grit that is about. Winter conditions generally mean the recommended speed for corners should be adhered to.

Along with winter conditions and the recreational opportunities it presents in the backcountry, be sure of what you’re going into. There is a risk of avalanches. I wholeheartedly approve going out with a beacon. Pretty sure you can hire them from DOC but don’t quote me on that. Transceivers are a potential life saver if venturing into back country snow areas.

It was a busy night in town on Saturday and a few scallywags required moving on by us but everyone else we spoke with were good as gold, which makes for a fun night out for us too.

Cheers everyone, have a great week.