Police assure Canterbury residents no stations will close under restructure

NZ HeraldThe PressWednesday 6 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Superintendent Tony Hill has stated that no police stations in Canterbury will shut down as part of a proposed district restructure. While the plan aims to increase frontline visibility, one station will not be reopened. Christchurch councillors have requested a briefing regarding the potential changes.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 6 Aug 2025, 12:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 13 minutes
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