Hawke’s Bay police reveal New Year’s Eve crackdown plans

Police cars at Waimarama beach. Photo / Paul Taylor

Hawke’s Clean police have significantly upped the number of staff working on New Year’s Event this year compared to last.

Acting Hawke’s Bay area fixer Inspector Martin James said the particular increased numbers are a direct reaction to a large disturbance last year which did find a police vehicle vandalised in Waimarama.

“We will be on a heavy on the alcohol ban certainly, there. ”

James claims the other key areas police are going focusing on are Waipatiki, Marine Ornement and the Napier CBD.

They are also deploying staff to the south beaches; Pourerere, Porangahau and Blackhead.

“Our plan ought to go down as far as Herbertville if necessary. lunch break

James added it will have plenty of road checkpoints operating, amazingly earlier in the evening.

Their Napier City Council is doing a New Year’s Eve event with the help of bands and fireworks at the Soundshell, from 7pm to midnight, and James said there would be additional law enforcement officials in the vicinity throughout the evening.

Finally the Napier Soundshell being prepared for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Photo / Henry Taylor

“Their purpose will be to make sure that A real: it’s a safe place to be, as well B: that the alcohol ban is without a doubt adhered to. ”

Harry said Marine Parade has until recently been a really nice, pleasant earth on New Year’s Eve, plus they want to keep it that way.

His key messages to the populace are to be sensible, respectful, and safe.

“We want everyone to make a good time, and a safe instant. ”

The Soundshell event’s headline act is Nude Gun featuring special guests Margot Pierard & Anton Wuts, using support from Izzy Lorch, Unquestionably the Tramps and Rezpect Dance Crew.

There will be fireworks showcases at 9. 45pm and midnight.

Hastings also has fireworks displays at those times at the Fiesta created by Lights at the Tomoana Showgrounds.

The gates open of 8pm, with rides for children together with the Pulse Band playing before the signals turn on at the normal time of 9pm.