Government delivers 1,800 more Police

By Frank Neill

Hutt South MP Ginny Andersen has welcomed the government reaching its target of 1,800 more frontline Police.

The target was reached on 1 June when 62 new officers graduated from the Police College at a ceremony in Te Rauparaha Arena.

As Minister of Police, Ms Andersen was among the attendees at the ceremony.

“This government set out to deliver 1,800 more Police, and today we’ve done that,” Ms Andersen said.

“What we’ve achieved today is the biggest ever Government commitment to an increase in Police numbers in history, and we’re proud to stand alongside them to celebrate this historic achievement.

“Delivering on our promise means every Policing district in New Zealand is better resourced than they were five and half years ago – and there’s more we want to do yet.”

With the addition of 1,800 extra Police, funding announced in Budget 2023 “will ensure there is one officer for every 480 New Zealanders, compared with one for every 544 New Zealanders in 2017.

“This commitment to properly resourcing our police is a vital component in tackling crime, including retail, youth and violent crime,” Ms Andersen said.

“We’ve also invested in the fight against organised crime and gangs. Due to our investment to grow Police numbers we will reach 700 new staff dedicated to combatting organised crime.”

“I know this sustained support makes a difference.

“I worked in Police for a decade and it was clear to everyone that you can’t cut and fudge your way to improved outcomes when it comes to law and order, no matter how you try to dress it up,” Ms Andersen said.

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By Frank Neill

Hutt City Council and Meridian Energy have collaborated to install 12 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Wainuiomata.

Nine of the EV charging stations are located outside the Wainuiomata Community Hub, while three are outside Countdown.

The Wainuiomata stations are among 38 the council and Meridian Energy have installed across Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai / Lower Hutt.

Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry will host an event to celebrate the opening of these charging stations at Avalon Playground carpark on Saturday 10 June from 10am to 12pm.

Residents will be able to take an electric vehicle for a test drive at this event.

The charging stations have been installed since December 2021 with co-funding from the Government’s Low Emission Transport Fund (LETF).

"As we front up to climate change, we need to make it easier for our people to reduce emissions as they get around our city," Mayor Barry says.

"That includes making it easier to use an electric vehicle across Lower Hutt by increasing our EV charging infrastructure.

"I’m pleased to be officially opening some of our new EV charging stations this weekend and encourage residents to come down to Avalon to check them out. There may be an opportunity to test-drive an electric vehicle too!"

Hutt City Council has invested $830,000 of the total $1.2 million cost, with $370,000 co-funded through the LETF.

The new stations ensure that most Hutt City residents now live within 3 to 4km of an EV charging station, the council says.

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