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Takapuna tops local burglary index
Takapuna had the most burglaries in the Rangitoto Observer area last year, according to new figures. Security company Auckland CCTV pulled Auckland police data from 2022 and analysed more than 23,000 burglaries. Takapuna ranked 102nd on the list of Auck-
land suburbs, with 75 burglaries; Milford was 166th with 57; Sunnynook 197th with 48; Forrest Hill 230th with 41 and Castor Bay 346th with 17. Hauraki, the suburb neighbouring Takapuna, ranked 201st on the list with 46 burglaries. Glenfield had the most burglaries on the
Shore, ranking 27th on the list with 126. Albany was next at 33rd with 116; North Harbour East was 51st with 102; Wairau-Westlake 62nd with 94; Greenhithe 82nd with 83; Browns Bay at 89th with 81; and Beach Haven 90th on the list with 80 burglaries. Auckland Central, Taka- To page 2
Jump in the lake provides family fun
Full immersion... Parents Jo and Ashley Taggart with Chase (5), Poppy (7) and instructor Wednesday Davis after snorkelling on Lake Pupuke during a recent awareness day about its condition. Story, more photos, page 12-13.