Napier's Mayor is pleased with increased police support for Hawke's Bay.

Two mobile police bases have been set up in the area, at Bay View and Puketapu, and a third is on the way.

It follows concerns about crime in the area, which made some residents keen to take up arms.

Kirsten Wise says residents weren't feeling heard.

She told Kate Hawkesby keeping residents feeling safe is an ongoing process.

Wise says she will keep in touch with locals abut whether they think they have enough support.

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Napier's Mayor is pleased with increased police support for Hawke's Bay.
Two mobile police bases have been set up in the area, at Bay View and Puketapu, and a third is on the way.
It follows concerns about crime in the area, which made some residents keen to take up arms.
Kirsten Wise says residents weren't feeling heard.
She told Kate Hawkesby keeping residents feeling safe is an ongoing process.
Wise says she will keep in touch with locals abut whether they think they have enough support.
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