Thanks for the ride

After seven years as Te Awamutu’s Community Constable, it’s time for me to hang up the local beat boots and take on a new challenge and step into a new role within Te Awamutu Police…

In Te Awamutu, crime prevention isn’t just about police patrols – it’s about people. Our town is fortunate to have a strong network of volunteers through Community Patrols and Neighbourhood Support, and the numbers show…

In today’s hyper-connected world, social media has become the digital town square — a place where news spreads fast, opinions are shared freely, and community grapevine pages buzz with activity. While these platforms can foster…

Facebook Marketplace has become the go-to spot for locals looking to buy or sell everything from second-hand couches to kids’ bikes. It’s convenient, free, and often full of great deals. But behind the friendly chat…

Last week, our policing family was shaken when a colleague of ours was shot in the line of duty. It began for me as a normal day. As I was leaving for work my group…

In recent months, Waipā District Council offices, particularly in Te Awamutu, have seen a troubling uptick in aggressive behaviour—from snide phone calls to menacing in-person confrontations and social media vitriol. Our mayor has had a…

This is the last of the workgroups that I’ll cover based at Te Awamutu. We’ve got a small but mighty Prevention Team made up of three very different – but very complementary – roles: our…

This week I would like to speak to some of the great work that has happened recently in Te Awamutu. A few weeks ago there was a burglary at a rural property where a number…

Our dedicated traffic staff at Te Awamutu play a vital role in keeping our roads safe and our community protected. Their work goes far beyond issuing tickets — these officers are specialists in road policing,…

Continuing on with the various work groups based at the Te Awamutu Police Station, this week I will write about our wonderful front counter staff. At Police College our training sergeants dutifully told us to…