Hawke's Bay's northernmost police station is on the move after a decision to establish a permanent station at Mahia.
The station will be transported the 20km from the State Highway 2 junction Nuhaka todayto a site beside the Mahia Fire Station, and the move includes that of sole-charge officer Senior Constable Craig Heneker, who grew-up in the area.
Tairawhiti area police commander Inspector Sam Aberahama said it followed a community meeting earlier this year and is based on greater demand for police at Mahia, where a temporary base is established each summer because of the numbers of holidaymakers in the area.
Among them have been Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and partner Clarke Gayford, who became engaged on Mokotahi Hill, Mahia, at Easter this year. No announcements have yet been made about wedding plans, including whether or not Mahia might be the venue.