Media Releases
Police Association media releases are posted below soon after being issued.
Association welcomes new Police Minister
The Police Association today congratulated Hon Anne Tolley on her appointment as Minister of Police.
RWC fan zones not target of major event cost recovery
Police should consider cost recovery for providing a police presence at future commercial events which are run on a ‘for profit’ basis, because diverting police to such events reduces police availability to serve the wider community, Police Association President Greg O’Connor said.
Police Association launches 2011 law and order policies
The Police Association today released its 2011 policy document, Towards a Safer New Zealand, at a launch function hosted by the Minister of Police at Parliament.
Select committee has already considered surveillance law change
Those expressing concern that video surveillance law might be passed without appropriate public scrutiny need to understand that the Justice and Electoral Select Committee has already examined the issue and heard numerous public and expert submissions on it, Police Association President Greg O’Connor said today.
Urgent surveillance law change welcomed
The Police Association today welcomed Prime Minister John Key’s announcement that the Government will pass urgent law to authorise Police use of covert video surveillance.
Supreme Court ruling means urgent law change needed
The Supreme Court’s ruling that Police have no legal authority to use video surveillance to gather evidence, which led to the withdrawal of several charges laid in relation to Operation Eight, means an urgent law change is needed to allow Police to continue to act against drug dealers and organised crime, Police Association President Greg O’Connor said.
Police Association Police Sportsperson of the Year
Talented athlete and first female Commonwealth Games wrestling representative Sian Law from Wellington, is the 2010 recipient of the NZ Police Association Police Sportsperson of the Year award.
UN report confirms ‘P’ problem is now an organised crime problem
The United Nations 2011 Global ATS (amphetamine-type stimulant) Assessment report confirms that New Zealand’s ‘P’ problem is now an organised crime problem, Police Association President Greg O’Connor said.
Police Association welcomes new Vice-President
A special conference of the Police Association in Wellington today elected Mr Luke Shadbolt as its new Vice-President.
More police, less crime
Big drops in recorded crime in 2010 are a direct result of investment in police resources in recent years, Police Association President Greg O’Connor said today.
Police Association applauds Nelson gang bust
The Police Association today congratulated Police on “knocking over” the Nelson-based Red Devils organised crime group.
Report confirms fleeing drivers to blame
The IPCA report released today into the tragic deaths of Norman Fitt and Deidre Jordan, killed by fleeing driver Phillip Bannan, highlights that it is the fleeing driver alone who is responsible for such deaths, Police Association President Greg O’Connor said.
Association congratulates new Police Commissioner
The Police Association today congratulated Peter Marshall on his appointment as Commissioner of New Zealand Police.
Police Association backs Operation Pike commander
The Police Association has full confidence in Superintendent Gary Knowles and the other Police staff involved in Operation Pike, Police Association President Greg O’Connor said today.
Survey shows Police support lower Drink-Drive Limit
A survey of Police Association members shows eighty per cent (80%) now support calls to lower the drink drive limit.
Police Association calls for General Arming of Police
The 75th Annual Conference of the Police Association has endorsed a motion to support general arming of all sworn New Zealand police officers.
New award honours burning van bravery
The outstanding bravery of Police Inspector Mike O’Leary in rescuing two children from a burning van last year was honoured today, as the Police Association awarded him the first ever New Zealand Police Association Bravery Award.
Police Remembrance Day
Tomorrow, Police staff and others will be wearing the distinctive huia feather-shaped Police Remembrance Pin as they reflect on those who have lost their lives in service to the society they swore to protect. Police Remembrance Day falls on the 29th September, the feast day of the Archangel Michael, patron saint of police.
Police Association applauds restoration of right to stand for council
The Police Association today applauded the passage of a Bill to restore the democratic right of police officers to stand for election to their local council.
Policing Amendment Bill will restore right to stand for council
The Police Association today welcomed the introduction of a Bill to restore the democratic right of police officers to stand for election to their local council.
Police Association welcomes IPCA report on child abuse
The Police Association today welcomed the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s report into backlogs in investigation of child abuse files.
Ngaruawahia assault demands tactical options rethink
The assault which left a police officer unconscious in Ngaruawahia overnight highlights the folly of Police moves to rely increasingly on specialists to deal with dangerous incidents, Police Association President Greg O’Connor said today.
Police Association welcomes Government action on 'P'
The Prime Minister’s package of announcements shows a welcome recognition, at the highest level of Government, of the extent of the ‘P’ problem
