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Auckland's mayor says it would be better if council were running the police in the city, but is adamant it's a safe place to be.
There's been considerable effort to increase safety in the central city.
Community Patrols NZ opened a base in the central city in September, after the launch of police's public facing CBD counter two months prior.
Police beat teams and community patrollers have also been out watching the streets.
Mayor Wayne Brown is hoping Aucklanders get out and enjoy the city over the summer, though safety concerns loom.
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