The former police station and Eastern district headquarters, which was beside this station, has been demolished. If police apprehend someone in Napier, officers must travel to Hastings to lock them up. "From what I can see, my perception is they're absolutely stretched to the limits and we need additional support." In a statement, Eastern District commander Superintendent Jeanette Park said police could not solve the problems alone. "There's many occasions when it is too dangerous to have officers working alone."

Source: New Zealand Herald March 28, 2021 21:56 UTC