Recidivist offenders programme

The two-day, marae-based programme for repeat drink and drug (recidivist) offenders is delivered quarterly, with over 60 offenders completing this programme each year. This successful programme is a collaborative effort by Ngāti Awa Social and Health Services (NASH), Police, Corrections and the Road Safety Programme. For the past five years, 200 offenders have participated in the programme, with a 94-96 percent non-reoffending for drink/drug driving offences.

Young Driver events

The Eastern Bay Road Safety Programme, in collaboration with local communities, delivers events for 16-24 years which aims to provide driving skills, a Police checkpoint, truck visibility, basic vehicle checks, Q and A Road Code tests, a no-alcohol bar with party food and prizes. Events have been held in Murupara, Edgecumbe, Ōpōtiki with future events being planned for Kawerau and Whakatāne in 2023.

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