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Whangārei Youth Music has its end of year concert next month. Northlanders can get a chance to see the awesome music Whangārei Youth Music has been working on this year at the group’s end of year concert next month. Being held at Whangārei Anglican Church, in the Regent, from 3pm on December 4, the show will highlight what the range of groups have been practising this year. Whangārei Youth Music is a self-funding, family-orientated organisation created in 1980 to provide opportunities for the young people of Whangārei and surrounding areas to develop their musical skills and to experience the enjoyment of playing music together. For more information go to whangareiyouthmusicnz@gmail.com
Bystander intervenes
A member of the public intervened when a person stole - and later crashed - a vehicle in Whangārei on Monday night. Police received reports of a person interfering with a vehicle on Dent St, Senior Sergeant Christian Stainton said. The bystander intervened after allegedly witnessing the incident in a carpark on Dent St. There were no reports of serious injuries, Stainton said, and one person would be referred to Youth Aid. St John was not called. Stainton said police generally discouraged people from taking matters into their own hands as it puts them at greater risk of harm. “We advise anyone with concerns for their safety, or witnessing suspicious behaviour, to report this as soon as they can,” Stainton said. People should call 111 if they are in a situation where their safety is at risk, or 105 after an event, he added. Information can also be given anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
