Horowhenua mayor reports resident anxiety following gang shootings

Sunday 24 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 24 Aug 2025, 12:30pm

In this story Bernie Wanden

The Horowhenua mayor says residents are concerned following four gang shootings in three days. A Gang Conflict Warrant has been implemented for Levin, Ōtaki, Shannon, and Foxton. Extra police officers and patrol cars have been redirected to Levin to investigate the incidents.

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1. Otago Daily TimesSun 24 Aug 2025, 11:31am

   Gang shootings 'causing real concern' in Levin (opens in new tab)

2. Stuff via RNZSun 24 Aug 2025, 12:05pm

   Horowhenua's Mayor says residents are anxious after spate of shootings (opens in new tab)

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3. The Post via RNZSun 24 Aug 2025, 12:26pm

   Horowhenua mayor says residents are anxious after spate of shootings (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZSun 24 Aug 2025, 12:30pm

   Horowhenua's Mayor says residents anxious after spate of shootings (opens in new tab)