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Police will be making sure the Kowhai Festival Huge Day Out is a family-friendly event this year, utilising staff from Warkworth, Orewa and even the maritime base.
A total of eight field training unit constables from Orewa will combine with seven frontline staff from Warkworth to police the town for 24 hours on October 27 and 28.
Meanwhile, the maritime police will be present on the Mahurangi River with either a boat or jet skis.
Warkworth Police Sergeant Mark Stallworthy says they want the day to be a success by ensuring there’s no trouble at the end of it.
“We will have staff patrolling the area for the duration of the day and night to make sure there are no alcohol-related issues,” Sergeant Stallworthy says.
“I’ve managed a lot of events during my time in the force and having a large presence in the area is always the best way to deter anyone who might be looking to cause problems.”
The traffic alcohol unit will also be placed around town, assisted by the road policing team.
The police will have the mobile van with information at the festival for people to check out, and Siren the dress up police dog will be present.
