Kaiapoi Community Patrol

02/10/2026

So, I’m coming on shift with you right?

10/09/2026

Here is a classic, dry joke that fits a true compliance and patrol mindset perfectly:

A senior police officer is driving down a quiet country road late at night when they spot a car moving at an absolute crawl—exactly 20 kilometers per hour.
The officer turns on the lights and pulls the vehicle over to check the driver's compliance profile. Walking up to the window, the officer looks inside and sees five older ladies. The driver is gripping the steering wheel with white knuckles, looking completely terrified, while the four passengers in the back are sitting frozen, wide-eyed, and pale as ghosts.The driver panics and says, "Officer, I don't understand why you pulled me over! I was following the rules perfectly. I was doing exactly the speed limit—20 kilometers per hour!"The officer chuckles softly and replies, "Ma'am, 20 is not the speed limit. That is the highway route number—State Highway 20."
The driver blushes, deeply embarrassed, and says, "Oh, my goodness, I am so sorry! Thank you for correcting my data entry error. I will adjust my speed immediately."
The officer looks at the four passengers in the back, who are still trembling, clutching the seats, and looking completely shell-shocked.
The officer looks back at the driver and asks, "Ma'am, what is wrong with your passengers? Are they alright?"
The driver sighs and says, "Oh, don't worry about them, officer, they'll recover in a minute. We just spent the last ten kilometers driving down State Highway 244!"

22/08/2026

We need your help… to choose the floofs who’ll feature on the 2027 Police Dog Trust Calendar poster! 📅

We're putting the finishing touches on next year’s calendar, and, for the first time, we want you to tell us what photos you’d like to see.

React to this post using the corresponding emojis: 🥰😂😯❤️

Votes will be counted at 10am on Monday, so don't miss your chance to have your say.

06/08/2026

Kaiapoi Community Patrol is inviting volunteers to join its team. Can you commit to dedicating 10 hours per month to support the Patrol's community-focused initiatives? Comprehensive training will be provided. If you are interested in contributing to maintaining a safe community in Kaiapoi, please reply with your contact details via Messenger or email [email protected]. All volunteers are required to undergo vetting by the NZ Police. 🌟👍🚨

27/07/2026

You know what's pretty? Snow ❄️

You know what's not pretty? Accidents caused by poor driving in snowy conditions.

Here are some things to consider when travelling in snowy conditions ⤵️

◼️ Consider delaying your travel
◼️ Check the road conditions, some roads or highways may be closed 👉 journeys.nzta.govt.nz
◼️ Allow extra travel time
◼️ Turn your headlights on (fog lights on in snow or fog)
◼️ Slow down and reduce your speed to suit the conditions

For more tips on winter driving check out - www.nzta.govt.nz/driving-skills/safe-driving-habits/driving-to-the-conditions/winter-driving

24/07/2026

When it's your first day in district and you need some extra cuddles 🥹

23/07/2026

Wanted to arrest: Aaron Wilson.

Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Wilson, 46, who has a warrant for his arrest.

Police believe someone may have information on his whereabouts.

He is thought to be in the wider Canterbury/South Island area.

Anyone with information is urged not to approach him and instead to call 111 immediately and quote file number 260629/7706.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

19/07/2026

This is Wilma & she is sick of your sh*t…

10/07/2026

Don’t enter an intersection if an emergency vehicle with lights or sirens on approaches – just make space as best you can.

Here are a few example scenarios to illustrate what we’re talking about:

First, like in the graphic below, if you’re already stopped at an intersection at a red light, don’t enter the intersection to make space. Instead, stay where you are and if possible move as far left as you can without going onto the kerb or footpath.

In the example below we’re showing both vehicles moving into the left-most lane to make space for the emergency vehicle but there may be times where other vehicles are to your left and you can’t move all the way over – just make as much space as you can.

If you’re already travelling through an intersection, don't stop in the middle of the intersection. Carry on through the intersection and then move to the left, slow down, and stop when it's safe. Stopping in the middle of an intersection or going through a red light can put you and other people in danger. Don’t do this.

Being predictable is the main thing. Emergency vehicle drivers are trained to navigate around traffic, so you slowing and stopping in a smooth and predictable way will make their job easier and allow them to pass you safely.

One emergency vehicle is often followed by another, so take a beat and wait, check your mirrors, and only continue when it’s safe.

09/07/2026