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4 days ago
- Scoop
Police Crack Down On Unlawful Hunting In Wairarapa
Masterton Police are taking action against unlawful hunters, with a number of people before the courts facing charges relating to illegal poaching activity. A man was taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at a Masterton address on Wednesday 16 July, where firearms and cannabis were located and seized from the property. Wairarapa Area Commander, Inspector Nick Thom, says staff located and seized three firearms, as well as cannabis plants from the address. Wairarapa-based prevention staff were assisted by the Tactical Crime Unit, Offender Prevention Teams and a drone operator. The man, aged 50, is due to appear in the Masterton District Court on Monday 4 August, charged with unlawful possession of non-prohibited firearms, cultivating cannabis and unlawful hunting. A second man, aged 44, was also at the property at the time and arrested on an unrelated matter. He has been remanded in custody and is due to reappear in the Huntly District Court on 15 August, charged with kidnapping and indecent assault. Further instances of unlawful hunting in the Wairarapa This week's arrest comes off the back of the good work that the Wairarapa Rural team have been doing to hold poachers accountable for their offending. 'Poaching is a significant issue for our rural communities, and is often under-reported. Poaching has real effects on the community and any offenders will face real-world consequences,' Inspector Thom says. Two other people have been arrested and charged with unlawful hunting in the Wairarapa region in recent months. In April a 29-year-old man was arrested and charged with unlawful hunting, he is set to reappear in Masterton District Court on 24 July. This was followed by a 30-year-old man being arrested and charged with unlawful hunting and possessing a firearm without a license. He is set to reappear in the Masterton District Court on 24 July. Firearms from both men were seized in warrants that led to their arrests. 'This should serve as a reminder that people should not be shooting from vehicles or targeting deer on private land. 'People must have a firearms license and get permission to hunt prior to going out to do so. You can expect to face enforcement action if you are found to be breaching these rules,' Inspector Thom says. To help Police identify and hold poachers accountable, we ask anybody to report suspicious behaviour to us, including suspicious vehicles or people in your local area, as this could be the piece of the puzzle we need in our investigation. If it is happening now, call 111. If you are reporting information after the fact, call 105 or go online.
Scoop
14-05-2025
- Health
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Iwi Invest To Build New Masterton Medical Centre
Press Release – Ngati Kahungunu ki Tamaki-nui-a-Rua The new centre will house all services already available to patients including the pharmacy, health coach and health improvement practitioner. Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki-nui-a-Rua has confirmed its purchase of the old Masterton Hospital site and an agreement with Masterton Medical to build a new medical centre. The healthcare facility will be adjacent to Masterton Medical's current premises, behind Wairarapa Hospital on Te Ore Ore Road in Masterton. Settlement Trust Chair, Paora Ammunson, said the deal has been a long time coming. 'I want to acknowledge our investment team, led by Andrew Watters, who have been working on this purchase for quite some time. 'We're thrilled to now confirm our investment, which will help to uplift the Wairarapa region,' he said. 'Our commercial partnership with Masterton Medical is a build-to-rent agreement, and we will work together to ensure the new building is welcoming to all, fit for purpose and cost-effective.' Trustee and Te Ore Ore Marae hapū karanga representative, Huria Robens, acknowledged the crucial role that mana whenua will play as kaitiaki of the site. 'We will involve mana whenua on appropriate tikanga at each stage of the build,' she said. Masterton Medical is one of the largest medical centres of its kind in New Zealand and has been living in temporary premises since 2014 following a fire at its Lincoln Road base. 'We are so excited to finally be planning our new building,' Masterton Medical General Manager, Robyn Wilson, said. 'It will be purpose-built to facilitate our model of healthcare, which is driven by patient flow and continuity of care.' The new centre will house all services already available to patients including the pharmacy, health coach and health improvement practitioner. Investment Trust Chair, Andrew Watters, confirmed the iwi purchased the 8.7 hectare site from the Crown, and said the medical centre will occupy about one hectare. 'We will be working through how to develop the balance of the land over the coming years,' he said. 'Our decisions are made with careful consideration for the long-term, and all future development will require strong business cases, a solid plan, and tenants that fit within our investment policy, like we have achieved with Masterton Medical.' Wairarapa-based Concept Construction is the lead contractor for the project, and local developer David Borman is providing expertise. The Investment Trust says it will determine further procurement based on supplier diversity and values-alignment. Masterton Medical Board Chairman, Bob Francis, said the partnership with Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki-nui-a-Rua is a great outcome for both parties. 'We are really excited to firm up a new and permanent home and to do so with local iwi is a tremendous outcome for us all,' Mr Francis said. The timeline for construction of the new medical centre is currently being finalised.
Scoop
14-05-2025
- Health
- Scoop
Iwi Invest To Build New Masterton Medical Centre
Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki-nui-a-Rua has confirmed its purchase of the old Masterton Hospital site and an agreement with Masterton Medical to build a new medical centre. The healthcare facility will be adjacent to Masterton Medical's current premises, behind Wairarapa Hospital on Te Ore Ore Road in Masterton. Settlement Trust Chair, Paora Ammunson, said the deal has been a long time coming. 'I want to acknowledge our investment team, led by Andrew Watters, who have been working on this purchase for quite some time. 'We're thrilled to now confirm our investment, which will help to uplift the Wairarapa region,' he said. 'Our commercial partnership with Masterton Medical is a build-to-rent agreement, and we will work together to ensure the new building is welcoming to all, fit for purpose and cost-effective.' Trustee and Te Ore Ore Marae hapū karanga representative, Huria Robens, acknowledged the crucial role that mana whenua will play as kaitiaki of the site. 'We will involve mana whenua on appropriate tikanga at each stage of the build,' she said. Masterton Medical is one of the largest medical centres of its kind in New Zealand and has been living in temporary premises since 2014 following a fire at its Lincoln Road base. 'We are so excited to finally be planning our new building,' Masterton Medical General Manager, Robyn Wilson, said. 'It will be purpose-built to facilitate our model of healthcare, which is driven by patient flow and continuity of care.' The new centre will house all services already available to patients including the pharmacy, health coach and health improvement practitioner. Investment Trust Chair, Andrew Watters, confirmed the iwi purchased the 8.7 hectare site from the Crown, and said the medical centre will occupy about one hectare. 'We will be working through how to develop the balance of the land over the coming years,' he said. 'Our decisions are made with careful consideration for the long-term, and all future development will require strong business cases, a solid plan, and tenants that fit within our investment policy, like we have achieved with Masterton Medical.' Wairarapa-based Concept Construction is the lead contractor for the project, and local developer David Borman is providing expertise. The Investment Trust says it will determine further procurement based on supplier diversity and values-alignment. Masterton Medical Board Chairman, Bob Francis, said the partnership with Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki-nui-a-Rua is a great outcome for both parties. 'We are really excited to firm up a new and permanent home and to do so with local iwi is a tremendous outcome for us all,' Mr Francis said. The timeline for construction of the new medical centre is currently being finalised.
