Neighbour disputes explode in Christchurch over holiday period
17 Jan, 2021 08:35 PM
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Neighbour conflicts in Christchurch nearly doubled during the holiday period. Photo / 123RF
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By: Matt Slaughter
The number of disputes between neighbours attended by police almost doubled in Christchurch over Christmas and New Year.
Police usually attend about 10 of these disputes a week. Sergeant Jim Currie said there were 20 two weeks ago and there have been between 15 or 20 a week since Christmas.
Currie said most conflicts have been over small things, including a New Brighton resident who became abusive towards his neighbour for putting wheelie bins on the berm outside his house.