Police To Have Visible Presence In Central Hawke's Bay Over Long Weekend
Hawkes Bay Police have planning in place to minimise disruption to Central Hawkes Bay residents, as well as holidaymakers visiting our region for Kings Birthday weekend.
Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Hawke's Bay Area Commander:
Hawke's Bay Police will be maintaining a visible presence in Central Hawke's Bay over King's Birthday Weekend, with a large gathering of gang members taking place in the area.
While the gathering will take place over the weekend at a marae that is away from main roads, Police do expect some travel around Central Hawke's Bay by the gang members, particularly on the morning of Sunday 1 June.
Hawke's Bay Police have planning in place to minimise disruption to Central Hawke's Bay residents, as well as holidaymakers visiting our region for King's Birthday weekend.
We have spoken to those organising the gathering and encourage all attendees to respect our local communities and not engage in any unsafe driving behaviour or unlawful activity. If anyone does witness unsafe driving behaviour or unlawful activity, please report it immediately to 111.
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