The Hawera Community Patrol

30/09/2026

Four new traffic rules come in to effect today. Do you know what they are?

27/09/2026

Here we go again.... Take care if travelling North

***Update 6:00pm: Downers have cleared the road, traffic moving again.

Earlier three trees were down across SH3 near Māhoenui, north of Awakino Gorge at 3:30pm

The Mōkau Butcher says queues are backed up in both directions and there is no traffic management at the scene. Take care if travelling through the area.

🎥Mōkau Butcher

26/09/2026

Check the batteries in your smoke alarm as well.

24/09/2026

Out and about tonight playing things bingo.
*20+ tankers
*6 rabbits
*5 cats
*4 dumb cyclists (black clothing, no helmet, no lights)
*2 possums
*1 car with no headlights

Life is never dull with the Hawera Community Patrol

22/09/2026

Out and about again last night. Had a bit of fun placing bets on where little blue car would go next. No headlights didn't help, rolling through stop signs, random turns and the wonkiest U turn seen in ages. No, we didn't report it because we couldn't get a reggo. Yes, we did follow for other motorists safety. Hope they made it home safely.

21/09/2026

⏰ Daylight Saving begins this Sunday 27 September 2026 at 2:00 am (clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 am) 🕒

Traditionally we all use daylight savings as a reminder to check that our smoke alarms are in good working order. This year, along with checking your own smoke alarms, we encourage you to LOOK OUT for your friends, family, and neighbours; REACH OUT to those who may need assistance checking their own alarms; and HELP OUT your neighbours to ensure everyone in your community is Firewise. 🔥

Head to Fire and Emergency NZ's website for tips and advice on smoke alarms and fire safety: https://www.fireandemergency.nz/mi_NZ/home-fire-safety/smoke-alarms/

21/09/2026

South Taranaki Police would like to remind rural communities to be vigilant, and to not let their guards down when it comes to security.

With spring being a busy time for farmers, Police have seen a number of burglaries where fuel, firewood, hot water cylinders, and tools have been targeted.

Senior Sergeant Andrew Russ, South Taranaki Area Response Manager, says Police urge the community to get in touch with Police if they see any suspicious or unlawful activity occurring in the area.

"We believe there have been a number of burglaries that have not been reported and we ask the community to report any unlawful activity, even if it seems low level.

"When a report is made, it builds a picture of where we need to be, and we need the public's help in making our community safer."

Police also encourage members of the community to take a few quick steps to help prevent themselves from being targeted.

"The biggest deterrent to crime is prevention, and most rural burglaries and thefts occur at properties with no to little security in place," Senior Sergeant Russ says.

"Storing equipment securely away from public view and locking gates and sheds are effective.

"If possible, installing preventative tools like sensor lights, CCTV cameras, signage, pin-code gates, and driveway or building alarms can also deter this activity."

If you see any suspicious or unlawful behaviour happening, please contact Police immediately on 111, with as much information as you can safely gather.

Non-emergencies or information reported after-the-fact can be provided online at 105.police.govt.nz, or by calling 105. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

20/09/2026

A Community Patrol seminar yesterday showed the grim statistics for the Central Police District. (CD)

*In the last 7 days, 121 emergency calls in Manawtu, 65 in Whanganui, 55 in Taranaki.
*CD has the highest rate for rammed vehicles nationally.
*CD has the highest rate of fi****ms used against Police.
*CD has a high rate of assaults on Police officers.
*Family harm calls take up 50% of Police time.

We can do better. If you see or hear anything suspicious, don't just turn the TV up, report it.
You can also help by joining the Hawera Community Patrol. Message us today to get the ball rolling.

12/09/2026

Who knew possums could sit upright like this? Not me before patrol tonight. I swear the little $ #%@ saluted!

10/09/2026

So that’s the bypass out of the picture. 🥺

🚧 Heading from Taranaki to Auckland? One of the main routes used to bypass Hamilton is about to close for up to two months.

SH39 at Symes Bridge, between Ōtorohanga and Pirongia, will close from October 11 for a major upgrade.

Read the full story below.