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PROSSER’S POINT I very much increase share theinfrustration and disapAn alarming crime around Nelson pointment of sufferers providers and nationally is the falland outcare of the fact the National government continues to underfund alike, at the lack of adequate resourcing for and resourceservices our police force. The drugunder and alcohol in this region. relentless to cut when it Abuse of need alcohol andcosts, other especially drugs in New comes to the police, is putting the safety of all Zealand is increasing and our regions are New Zealanders at risk. bearing the brunt of it, particularly where New Zealand First has been concerned about rehabilitation is either not available or at the insufficient number of police for years inadequate levels. and knows that the police need more staff and Our New Zealand First more resources is the keyout-of-Parliament to crime prevention. office in Nelson has been informed of sevThe government’s recent announcement to eral cases where families are struggling to increase the number of police on our streets, receive help and rehabilitation. One person is nothing short of an empty election promise. has gonespent to a the centre as thecrime They’ve lastin8 Australia years claiming waiting list here is too long, and in another was decreasing, which, when you look at the case, a family member is facing an eight rate crime is growing regionally, is not correct. month wait to get into St Marks. This is not National promised a measly 880 more sworn acceptable. officers over 4 years and with no indication New Zealand believes should of where these First officers will bethere based, the be sufficient services so that any person Government is simply putting a band who aid on a bullet needswound. them can access them. This governmentZealand is failingFirst in this and increasingly New hasarea committed to adding a our experience with constituents is indicaminimum of 1800 new police as soon as they tivebe of trained. a lack ofWe investment in mental health can would ensure the number and a lack of funding drugthe andrise alcohol of police officers wouldfor reflect in population services. growth as currently the number of police officers per is declining. New Zealand Firstcapita will continue to highIncreasing police numbers and giving them light the inadequacies of government the resources and support funding in this important area they needfortofamilies do theirtojob and push beis our bottom line policy, not an properly supported. election promise. RICHARD PROSSER
New Zealand First List MP
Contact Nelson Office P: 04 817 8367 Unit F, Stoke Central Mall, Nelson 7011 | Ph 03 547 2060 E: Richard.Prosser@parliament.govt.nz sue.sara@parliament.govt.nz | nzfirst.org.nz Authorised by Richard Prosser, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
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TUESDAY 14 March 2017
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nelson L ve Police pursuit ends in Wakefield: A woman was arrested and charged after a police chase through Wakefield on Friday night. Police responded to an incident where a woman stole a car, and a pursuit began at around 6pm. Police followed her out to Wakefield where a police officer moved his car in front of hers to prevent the woman from taking off again.
VIDEO of the week: Tug of Peace and a screaming crowd of spectators dominated the top of Trafalgar St on Thursday afternoon. turned right from Annesbrook Dr into Maple St and collided with the cyclist.
A woman has been arrested after her involvement in two vehicle incidents Friday evening, the last ending in a collision with a police car in Wakefield. Cyclist taken to hospital after accident with car: A cyclist has been treated and released from Nelson Hospital following a serious crash Friday afternoon. The incident happened at the intersection of Annesbrook Dr and Maple St just before 4pm. The man was believed to have been cycling from Stoke along Annesbrook Dr towards Nelson, when a car allegedly
.CO.NZ ate public tracks across the region. Together with five others, the Trust was recognised for their achievements in enhancing public access and offering new opportunities for New Zealanders to experience the outdoors. The Trust developed the 38km Dun Mountain Trail and the 100km Great Taste Trail which provide access for cycling, walking and commuting, and attracted more than 200,000 visitors in 2015. Temporary dam in Matai River: Contractors have built a dam in the Maitai River while working to strengthen the Gibbs Bridge. The work includes extending the concrete pier 700mm below the river bed supported by a steel framework. This is being done using a temporary dam which is designed to keep the water out of the area so work can be done on the piers.
On the scene, St John first responders were joined by an ambulance and three police units. Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust receives award: The Nelson Tasman Cycle Trust has received the Walking Access Champion award for their work over the past seven years to improve and cre-
The dam will help to keep the river running clear.
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