Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 29, 2020 4:05:26 GMT 12
DRIVERS NO LONGER REQUIRED TO STOP
An iwi-led checkpoint at the entrance to Kaikohe is continuing to operate after police said they would protect people's right to travel for legitimate purposes.
However, drivers are no longer being made to stop, and anyone who stops voluntarily is offered a leaflet with Covid-19 advice.
From the start the checkpoint crew had waved through essential traffic, and only stopped anyone who might have been travelling in breach of the level 4 lockdown rules.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/northland-age/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503402&objectid=12328048
NEW PLYMOUTH MP SAYS COMMUNITY CHECKPOINTS NOT NECESSARY
Community checkpoints near Taranaki's borders are neither necessary nor desirable, New Plymouth's MP says.
Eight iwi banded together to set up checkpoints on Tuesday, with the support of police, after New Zealand's coronavirus alert level dropped to Level 3 at 11.59pm on Monday.
Only essential travel between regions is permitted, such as for work or medical reasons.
Young said it was important to remember the Government agencies which have authority to act are Civil Defence, The Ministry of Health and the NZ Police.
"We must respect these national institutions, understanding that our democracy has established them and we New Zealanders cede authority to them through the NZ Parliament."
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/121303995/new-plymouth-mp-says-community-checkpoints-not-necessary
POLICE MUST TACKLE UNLAWFUL CHECKPOINTS
“Despite the relaxed attitude of the Government, Police must start tackling unlawful COVID-19 checkpoints”, says ACT Leader David Seymour.
“Iwi leaders across the country are taking the law into their own hands by setting up ‘community checkpoints’ supposedly to protect people from COVID-19.
“With checkpoints beginning in the Taranaki today, Police must start taking the issue seriously and stop iwi taking the law into their own hands.”.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2004/S00160/olice-must-tackle-unlawful-checkpoints.htm
An iwi-led checkpoint at the entrance to Kaikohe is continuing to operate after police said they would protect people's right to travel for legitimate purposes.
However, drivers are no longer being made to stop, and anyone who stops voluntarily is offered a leaflet with Covid-19 advice.
From the start the checkpoint crew had waved through essential traffic, and only stopped anyone who might have been travelling in breach of the level 4 lockdown rules.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/northland-age/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503402&objectid=12328048
NEW PLYMOUTH MP SAYS COMMUNITY CHECKPOINTS NOT NECESSARY
Community checkpoints near Taranaki's borders are neither necessary nor desirable, New Plymouth's MP says.
Eight iwi banded together to set up checkpoints on Tuesday, with the support of police, after New Zealand's coronavirus alert level dropped to Level 3 at 11.59pm on Monday.
Only essential travel between regions is permitted, such as for work or medical reasons.
Young said it was important to remember the Government agencies which have authority to act are Civil Defence, The Ministry of Health and the NZ Police.
"We must respect these national institutions, understanding that our democracy has established them and we New Zealanders cede authority to them through the NZ Parliament."
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/121303995/new-plymouth-mp-says-community-checkpoints-not-necessary
POLICE MUST TACKLE UNLAWFUL CHECKPOINTS
“Despite the relaxed attitude of the Government, Police must start tackling unlawful COVID-19 checkpoints”, says ACT Leader David Seymour.
“Iwi leaders across the country are taking the law into their own hands by setting up ‘community checkpoints’ supposedly to protect people from COVID-19.
“With checkpoints beginning in the Taranaki today, Police must start taking the issue seriously and stop iwi taking the law into their own hands.”.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2004/S00160/olice-must-tackle-unlawful-checkpoints.htm