Monthly round-up from local emergency services By: Siren May 2021 Dozens of Police were involved in a major operation on Monday, May 10 after a firearms incident in Ōrewa led to an extensive search involving the Police helicopter and Pine Valley Road in Dairy Flat being closed for eight hours. A 42-year-old man was subsequently arrested and charged with threats to kill and unlawfully carrying a firearm. Police said afterwards they would like to acknowledge residents of Ōrewa and Dairy Flat who may have been inconvenienced by the search activity. Aside from that, an increase in thefts from cars has been an issue locally, according to area prevention manager Senior Sergeant Steve Pivac.