Long weekend: extra patrols on State Highways 1 and 16
Expect checkpoints for breath and drug testing from Friday afternoon through Monday night. Plan rest stops on longer trips and keep your speed down through roadworks.
Me aha koe?
What do you need to do today?
Most things don't need a trip to the station. Pick the closest match and we'll point you to the right form or number.
- Report something that has already happenedTheft, damage, a scam, or a stolen vehicle
- Lost or found propertyCheck what's been handed in, or log a lost item
- Pay or query an infringementSpeed camera and parking notices
- Firearms licence and vettingApplications, renewals, and police checks
- Family harm supportConfidential help, safety orders, and who to call
- Give information anonymouslyTell us what you know without giving your name
Ngā teihana
Stations open 24 hours
Ngā pānui
Updates from the district
Kia haumaru
Safety advice
Home security before you go away
Lock windows as well as doors, set a timer on a lamp, and ask a neighbour to clear your letterbox. Don't post holiday photos until you're home.
Spotting a scam
Banks, IRD and police will never ask for your PIN, a password, or payment in gift cards or crypto. If a caller pressures you to act fast, hang up and ring the organisation on a number you find yourself.
Walking home at night
Stick to well-lit routes, tell someone when you're leaving, and keep your phone charged. If you feel unsafe, head into an open business and ask for help.
Hono mai
Work where you live
We recruit constables, communicators for our 111 centre, and specialist staff from every community in the district. Speaking te reo Māori, a Pasifika language, or a language from Asia is a real asset on the job.