From Monday, friendly, knowledgeable Napier Assist officers will be on the streets of the CBD helping wherever they’re needed. Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise says the Napier Assist Āwhina Tāngata service is about partnership, with Council working closely with Police, Napier City Business Inc, Hawke’s Bay District Health, Ahuriri Māori Wardens, and Whatever it Takes Trust. "Together we’ve made sure Napier Assist Āwhina Tāngata will be a friendly and welcoming presence in our city," Mayor Wise says. Napier Assist Āwhina Tāngata is based on other city assist programmes. Napier Assist Āwhina Tāngata leader Daniel Hicks says, "We’re really looking forward to getting into the city and getting to know everyone.

Source: Stuff June 23, 2022 04:43 UTC