Incident near Nelson Hospital
There's been an incident near Nelson Hospital and the armed offenders squad are present.
What you need to know:
- Parts of Motueka St, Nelson, have been closed off as emergency services respond to a family harm incident.
- A police spokesperson said they were responding to a family harm incident on the street and it had been closed off at the intersection with Tipahi St. The spokesperson said the Armed Offenders Squad (AOS) were also present at the scene.
- Two nearby schools, including Nelson Intermediate School, and Nelson Hospital have been placed in lockdown as a precaution.
- The Nelson Mail understands Nelson College and Hampden Street School are also in lockdown.
- A reporter at the scene said there is a police officer directing traffic on Waimea Rd, where cars are being diverted away from Motueka, Tipahi and Tasman streets.
- A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they have an ambulance, one manager and a rapid response vehicle attending the incident.
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Poll: Are you prepared for an emergency?
The Māpua and Districts Community Association have been tidying up their emergency response.
We want to know: Do you have an emergency plan and stored supplies at home? Do you have any suggestions for anyone looking to get their emergency response kit ready?
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75% Yes
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25% No
Make the holidays easier this year!
We’ve pulled together a few clever Christmas hacks thanks to Ryman resident, Sullen - simple ideas to save time and stress so you can enjoy more of the festive fun.
A few favourites:
- Hang tree lights vertically for an even glow
- Use reusable gift bags for quick, eco-friendly wrapping
- Prep food ahead to keep Christmas Day relaxed
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