Central Napier's social landscape creating 'sad reputation' for unsafety
Napier businesses and locals are becoming increasingly worried about being safe in the city. Police around the palm trees of Clive Square, just around the corner from the city's homeless outreach centre. Photo: RNZ / Tom Kitchin Central Napier may be picturesque - lined with art deco buildings and palm trees. But people in the city say the levels of insecurity are reaching an alarming level. Homeless man Jeff often hangs around Clive Square, a central recreational spot in the city. He explained why he spent time there. "Well, the outreach centre's been open over there for the last 10 years a...