4198 (2024). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Police

4198 (2024). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Police: What work has been undertaken to reassure the community in Gisborne since the double homicide occurred on 23 March?

Hon Mark Mitchell: I am advised that the following work has been undertaken to reassure the community in Gisborne: • External Investigative Support - Additional investigators brought into the region from across the country to ensure that the investigation is progressed in an expedient manner. • Liaison and Reassurance Rural officers, Iwi Liaison Officers and Prevention staff (Youth Community and Whangaia Nga Pa Harakeke) were deployed into communities to undertake community reassurance duties which include: - Liaison with community leaders and local schools - Liaison and tangi planning with whanau pani. - Liaison and tangi planning with Marae and hapu leaders - Community reassurance patrols in Elgin. • Communication Strategy - Strategic regional and Iwi leaders briefed throughout the week via phone and email from the Area Commander. - Reassurance communications were disseminated to the wider public service to ensure that agencies felt safe and were able to deliver their services with confidence. - Media releases and interviews to reassure the general public. • Continuance of Business As Usual High Visibility Activities - CBD foot patrols to engage and reassure retailers.