There's disappointment Canterbury communities weren't consulted on a proposal to shut down rural Police stations. 

Police are looking to reduce personnel, disestablishing some rural roles in favour of larger 24/7 hubs based in Rolleston and Rangiora. 

Federated Farmers North Canterbury president Bex Green told Mike Hosking the community's heard about it via the media. 

She says their Police live in their area and know their people, and if you lose that in a rural community it has a huge impact. 

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There's disappointment Canterbury communities weren't consulted on a proposal to shut down rural Police stations.&nbsp;
Police are looking to reduce personnel, disestablishing some rural roles in favour of larger 24/7 hubs based in Rolleston and Rangiora.&nbsp;
Federated Farmers North Canterbury president Bex Green told Mike Hosking the community's heard about it via the media.&nbsp;
She says their Police live in their area and know their people, and if you lose that in a rural community it has a huge impact.&nbsp;
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Bex Green: Federated Farmers North Canterbury president on the proposal to shut down rural police stations

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