In this issue, we outline how Police are supporting White Ribbon Day. Three articles explain how staff throughout New Zealand will be involved in a range of community events to recognise the 25 November United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Superintendent Wally Haumaha pens an article on the relationships between Police and Māori following Operation 8 - the arrests of a range of activists on 15 October.

We share two initiatives aimed at increasing the practical and life skills of young road users - one focuses on cyclists in Hastings, the other on serious driving offenders in Manurewa.

The diversity of policing is highlighted with an article on Police involvement in the recent opening of two Buddhist temples, while Blue Light and volunteers treated hundreds of kids to two fun days at Manukau's Rainbow's End.

Finally, it's not every day you get the chance to beat a 20-year-old world fishing record, but that's exactly what a North Shore Constable is up for after dropping a line in the water off the coast of Tonga.

Cheers for now.

Rob Lee
Acting Editor Ten-One

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White ribbons roll out to symbolise end to violence

Ten thousand white ribbons have been delivered to stations around New Zealand in preparation for Police supporting White Ribbon Day on 25 November.

White Ribbon Day is the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Fleet sports white ribbons

Greymouth Family Violence Coordinator, Sergeant Andrew Lynch, is not only encouraging staff to wear their white ribbons, vehicles in his district will also reinforce the message.

Bows across city bridges

Gisborne residents will attempt to form a human white ribbon by having 1000 people link across three bridges in the city as part of White Ribbon Day.

The four corners three bridges initiative is being organised by Tairawhiti Men Against Violence.

A challenging time for relationships
by Superintendent Wally Haumaha, National Manager Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Services.

The actions of Police on 15 October as part of Operation 8, and in particular our relationships with Māori, have come under intense scrutiny from many quarters.

The impact of the termination shifted public opinion from the activity of the alleged offenders, to the way we conducted the Police operation.

High-risk drivers on right track

Visits to spinal units, mock crash scenes, presentations from the Serious Crash Unit, funeral directors and parents of killed teens, are just some of the dramatic tactics having a positive effect on Counties Manukau youth on the Right Track Driver Programme.

Skills develop on safe cycling course

A miniature roading network painted in the car park of a Hastings swimming complex is helping young local cyclists improve their skills.