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CYCLONE GABRIELLE – RESPONSE / RELIEF / SUPPORT

News headlines for the month of February 2023 were dominated by a Cyclone, dubbed “Gabrielle”, that wreaked havoc across parts of the North Island.The East Coast and Hawkes Bay regions felt the brunt of Gabrielle's wrath, which left a trail of destruction that obliterated homes, businesses, infrastructure and sadly took the lives of 11 souls.In the immediate aftermath, RUSEC staff (like so many others) played their part in the initial response phase.Sourcing and moving generators to the powe...

2022 The year in review....

The lack of posts on this blog in 2022 is a fairly good indicator of how busy the year was for the team at RUSEC. A look back at the year that was…....

RURAL CRIME NEWS - MAKE YOURSELF A “HARD TARGET”

Some interesting numbers emanating from the latest NZ Police / Federated Farmers 2021 Rural crime survey  Let’s take a quick look at some of the numbers…1200 Farmers surveyed across NZ52%  surveyed were impacted by crime – that’s a 10% increase from the 2016 survey71% of those surveyed were ‘hit’ more than once17.5% of those surveyed were ‘hit’ five or more times50% of those surveyed report farm animals being stolen or killed20% increa...

Man flees Police, steals car at Gunpoint

The Global COVID crisis is taking centre stage in everyone's lives at the moment and also for the foreseeable future. But every now and then, we get reminders not to drop our guard to other risks out there.Two days ago, the police pursued a stolen car on the eastern shores of Lake Taupo. Details are still emerging, but it appears the offender, who was armed, was subsequently tracked and located by a Police dog and the Armed Offenders Squad after he decamped on foot through Lake Taupo Forest. Cli...

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

There’s an old saying that goes “to be forewarned is to be forearmed”. The expression originated as a Latin proverb Praemonitus, praemunitus, which was translated into English in the 1500s. It was soon put to broader use than its original military applications.In essence, it means knowledge in advance enables one to be prepared.How many times have you looked back on a situation that went pear-shaped for you and thought “ If only I had done it this way” or “I wish I had of listened to...

WINTERS HERE

Winters definitely upon us, folks. Make sure you’re prepared for the elements if you’re going to be venturing out into our beautiful whenua for a hunt or a tramp. Mother Nature can be very unforgiving, as we well know. Sun, snow, hail or gale, the team at RUSEC is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for everyone.Happy trails, everyone, and let’s be careful out there!...

CRACKDOWN ON POACHING

Information continues to flow into us about those who poach on private lands administered by various Iwi trusts.This group of poachers in the photos below were caught in Lake Taupo Forest recently.They had travelled from out of the region, having planned a weekend hunting trip. Thanks to the good work of some locals, we were able to disrupt their plans.Managing Director of RUSEC security, Craig Webb, says, “Landowners wishing to hunt these locations are expected to abide by conditions outlined...

STOLEN CAR

A Silver Toyota Registration LRN959 (similar to the one in the photo) was stolen from a farm on the Western Bays / SH32 sometime over the weekend, 6 - 7th June 2020.Please private message the RUSEC Facebook page or call the Police on 105 if you have any information that can help lead to the recovery of the vehicle and prosecution of those responsible for stealing it....

COVID 19 - SECURITY UPDATE...

It’s at times like this when you get to see people's true colours come out. At a time when the country is faced with the very real risk of losing lives by the score and the prospect of financial ruin, there are still people out there who cannot see past their own self-centred interests.RUSEC Security Patrols have ramped up over the last few weeks to further boost protection of Forestry & Farm assets around Lake Taupo. These two Primary Industries will be crucial to getting NZ back on the r...

WANTED - DIESEL THIEF SUSPECTS

While most people spent last Xmas morning opening presents & enjoying the company of whanau, the occupants of this red Hilux were probably stealing diesel from one of our hard-working forestry crews.Times are challenging enough for the guys working in the bush, especially at the moment. The last thing they need is someone helping themselves to their fuel.The vehicle in question is likely to be driving around the Turangi or Taupo area.Can you help with any information relating to this inciden...

HEALTH & SAFETY NEWS

A timely reminder, whanau, just to be careful when you’re out and about in the forests.The attached photo shows two tamariki hanging off the side of a vehicle whilst it is driving along a road that was being used by logging trucks. It was moving at speeds that ranged between 25 - 40km p/hr. It may have been fun at the time for those concerned, but the consequences of an encounter with a logging truck coming the other way could have been catastrophic.Thankfully, one of our patrols was able to i...

BURGLARS CAUGHT IN THE ACT – 1 November 2019

Recently, one of our patrols intercepted three burglars before they could make off with the stolen property they had ‘stripped’ from one of the many rural locations we patrol south of Turangi.A quick response & assistance from the Turangi Police ensured that at least one of the offenders was apprehended & all of the property returned. Police are ongoing with their enquiries to locate & apprehend the other two offenders. We are confident they will be brought to justice along with ...