In the neighbourhood

Nine-year-old Mackenzie Tod was front, and almost centre, when Deb Hann shared a coffee and a chat with Hautapu residents Andrew Tod and Kushla Twyford. Photo: Roy Pilott.

Coffee with a cop, promoted by senior constable Deb Hann in her On The Beat column last week proved a success last week. Deb brought along six of her colleagues – including fellow Te Awamutu News columnist Ryan Fleming to chat with residents at the Deli on the Corner and she was delighted with the response from the public.

Shaun Robinson makes a point while chatting with constable Beckham Raffin. Photo: Roy Pilott.

 

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