There's deep concern over wastewater results showing the highest volumes of meth and cocaine use since records began six years ago.

Police testing between June and September reveal weekly meth consumption was double the average quantity of last year.

Salvation Army Northland Regional Bridge Director Richard Dick says the Te Ara Oranga programme offers a multi-agency approach tailored to affected residents in the Northland region.

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