Tag: richard_chambers
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New District Commanders Appointed Across New Zealand
New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has announced the provisional appointment of four new District Commanders. The appointments span the Waikato, Wellington, Bay of Plenty, and Eastern District regions. Superintendent Scott Gemmell (Ngāpuhi) has been provisionally appointed as Waikato District…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersScott GemmellPenny GiffordWill LoughrinJoel LambWellington
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Seventy-Seven New Police Officers Join New Zealand Police Force
Seventy-seven new police officers have graduated from the New Zealand Police College (RNZPC), marking the end of their initial training. Wing 391, the final graduating police wing of 2025, celebrated the occasion with Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, Louisa Wall, and…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New Zealand Police Collegegraduationpolice officersRichard ChambersLouisa WallEmma LeaderUeleni LoloheaNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Police Appoints Three New Assistant Commissioners
The New Zealand Police have announced the provisional appointments of Superintendents Jeanette Park, Corrie Parnell, and Tim Anderson as Assistant Commissioners. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers expressed his pleasure in announcing the appointments, highlighting the significant operational experience and understanding of…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesDisasters New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersJeanette ParkCorrie ParnellTim AndersonAssistant Commissioner
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Mike Pannett Appointed as New Zealand Police Deputy Commissioner
Assistant Commissioner Mike Pannett has been appointed as a statutory Deputy Commissioner of New Zealand Police, a move welcomed by Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Chambers stated that Pannett's appointment followed "a lengthy and very thorough selection process". Chambers lauded Pannett…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldAustralasiaFederal GovernmentNational Security Mike PannettRichard ChambersNZ PoliceDeputy CommissionerNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Police 391 Recruit Wing Graduation Ceremony
The New Zealand Police will hold the graduation ceremony for the 391 Recruit Wing on Thursday, December 18, at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua. The event celebrates the completion of the initial training course by the newly attested police officers,…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementAustralasiaGeneral Politics New Zealand Police391 Recruit WingGraduation CeremonyRichard ChambersMark MitchellLouisa WallPorirua
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New Zealand Police Staff Honored with Bravery Awards
Five New Zealand police officers have been recognized with the New Zealand Bravery Awards for their courageous actions in life-threatening situations. Commissioner Richard Chambers expressed his pride in the recipients of the NZ Bravery Medal (NZBM). These awards acknowledge individuals…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesDisasters New Zealand Bravery AwardsPoliceRichard ChambersCyclone GabrielleRees RiverWaikato RiverEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Auckland-Based Police Wing Graduates 37 New Constables
Auckland's RNZPC campus celebrated the graduation of its first wing, comprising 37 new constables ready to serve in Northland and Tāmaki Makaurau. The campus, which opened earlier this year, hosted Wing 390, whose success paves the way for the next…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEducationSocial Issues AucklandRNZPCPoliceGraduationConstablesRichard ChambersJohn KeyNew Zealand Police
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55 New Police Officers Join New Zealand's Frontline
Fifty-five new police constables graduated from Wing 389 this morning, with Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, members of the police executive, and wing patron Cameron Leslie MNZM congratulating them. The graduation ceremony took place at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua, in front…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesEducation New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersCasey CostelloTe Rauparaha ArenaPoliceMillie-Maree SedgwickJordan Bremner
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New Police Officers to Graduate in Wellington and Auckland
Two recruit wings, 389 in Wellington and 390 in Auckland, are set to graduate this week, marking their attestation as Police Officers. The ceremonies signify the completion of their initial training course. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Associate Minister of…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSportGeneral Politics New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersCasey CostelloCameron LeslieSir John KeyWellingtonAuckland
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Police Commissioner Condemns Disgraceful Conduct of Jevon McSkimming
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has strongly condemned the actions of Jevon McSkimming, stating, "The conduct of Mr Jevon McSkimming was disgraceful and it is right he has been held to account for it." Chambers emphasized that "all police, no matter…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Richard ChambersJevon McSkimmingPolice conductResignationPolice devicesAccountabilityNew Zealand Police
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Law Enforcement Torch Run to Support Special Olympics in Rotorua
Police are supporting Bay of Plenty’s Special Olympics athletes this weekend as they carry the Flame of Hope in Rotorua. The Law Enforcement Torch Run, hosted by Rotorua Police, will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, starting at 10.15am…
SportLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Law Enforcement Torch RunRotoruaSpecial OlympicsRichard ChambersBay of PlentyChristchurchWolfbrook ArenaNew Zealand Police
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77 New Police Officers Join New Zealand Streets
Seventy-seven new police officers have joined the streets of New Zealand after graduating from Wing 388. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, along with other police executives and wing patron Wally Haumaha, congratulated the graduating constables at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua. The…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersWally HaumahaTe Rauparaha ArenaHayden McNultyKate KerstenChantal Williams
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Seventy-Seven New Police Officers to Graduate This Week
Seventy-seven new police officers are set to graduate from the New Zealand Police College this week. The graduation ceremony for the 388 Wally Haumaha - Te Arawa and Ngāti Ngāraranui, ONZM and QSM recruit wing will be held at Te…
Law EnforcementMediaSocial Issues New Zealand PolicegraduationWally HaumahaRichard ChambersHayden McNultyPorirua
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Missing Phillips Children Found Safe in Waitomo After Nearly Four Years
After nearly four years, the missing children of Tom Phillips have been located safe in bush near Waitomo. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers announced that specialist Police officers found the children, unharmed, approximately 2km from where Tom Phillips died after…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WaitomoTom PhillipsMissing ChildrenNew Zealand PoliceJill RogersRichard ChambersWaikato
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Eighty-Three New Police Officers Join New Zealand's Frontline
Eighty-three new police officers have graduated and are set to bolster New Zealand's frontline. The constables of Wing 387 were congratulated by Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, police executives, and wing patron Jude Simpson MNZM at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua. Families…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersJude SimpsonRoyal New Zealand Police CollegeWellington DistrictSarah ThomasLaura Comerford
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New Zealand Police to Welcome 83 New Officers at Wing Graduation
Eighty-three new police officers are set to graduate from the New Zealand Police 387 Recruit Wing. The graduation ceremony will take place at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua on Thursday, September 4, at 2pm. Media are requested to be in…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersJude SimpsonVictoria PolicegraduationPorirua
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Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Conference to be held in Waitangi
The annual Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) conference will be hosted by NZ Police in Waitangi from August 20-22. The conference will host Police Chiefs, or their delegates, from the 22 member countries of the PCIP. Media are invited…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementAustralasia Pacific Islands Chiefs of PoliceWaitangiNew Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersPōwhiriOpening Ceremony
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Police and Customs Celebrate Dog Handler Graduates
A graduation ceremony at the Dog Training Centre in Trentham celebrated the achievements of four Police patrol handlers and dogs, along with four New Zealand Customs officers and their detector dogs. The event formally recognised them as operational teams after…
Law EnforcementPolitics and Government New Zealand PoliceNew Zealand Customs ServiceDog Training CentreTrenthamdetector dogsRichard ChambersTerry Brown
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New Zealand Police Launch Recruitment Drive with Mini Cinema
New Zealand Police are launching a recruitment drive featuring a decommissioned patrol car upcycled into a mini cinema. The unveiling event will take place at The Roxy Cinema in Wellington on Saturday, August 2, from 10 am. The mini cinema…
Politics and GovernmentFilm and TVLaw EnforcementMediaSocial IssuesEducation New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersRide AlongRecruitmentWellingtonRoxy CinemaBig Buddy
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NZ Police to Strengthen IT Security Following Rapid Review
A rapid review of New Zealand Police IT systems has revealed opportunities to strengthen security measures, despite the presence of modern security controls. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers stated that while existing measures protect information and systems from malicious activity, improvements…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyComputers and InternetFederal GovernmentSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceIT systemssecurityRichard Chambersinternet usagedata audits
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Rotorua Welcomes New Police Beat Team to Enhance CBD Safety
A new police beat team has been launched in Rotorua, comprising six officers dedicated to patrolling the CBD. This initiative marks Rotorua as the fifth city to implement a dedicated beat team, following Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and New Plymouth. Police…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues RotoruaPoliceBeat TeamRichard ChambersTim AndersonBay of PlentyNew Zealand Police
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Royal New Zealand Police College Opens Auckland Campus
The Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) has opened a new Auckland Campus, marked by a formal ceremony attended by Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, Minister of Police Mark Mitchell, and Associate Minister of Police Casey Costello. The new campus, leased…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEducation Royal New Zealand Police CollegeAucklandRichard ChambersMark MitchellCasey CostelloMassey Universityrecruit trainingNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Police Launch Auckland Recruitment Drive with Branded Buses
The New Zealand Police have launched a recruitment campaign in Auckland, featuring five double-decker buses wrapped in police livery. The campaign aims to attract 500 new officers. Commissioner Richard Chambers stated, "This campaign represents another positive step toward delivering our…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMediaAustralasia New Zealand PoliceAucklandrecruitmentdouble-decker busesRichard ChambersAlbanyCanterbury
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Tauranga Shoplifter Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
A 45-year-old woman has been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of 37 shoplifting charges dating back to 2024. She appeared in Tauranga District Court on 21 May after being arrested in February 2025. Police Commissioner Richard…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal TaurangashopliftingsentencingRetail Crime UnitRichard ChambersAurorcrime
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New Patrol and Detector Police Dogs Graduate
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers today congratulated five patrol dog handlers and one detector dog team at the Dog Training Centre (DTC) in Trentham. The teams graduated in front of family, friends, work colleagues, and New Zealand Police executives. Chambers said…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia Dog Training CentreTrenthampolice dogsRichard ChambersTodd SouthallNew Zealand PoliceNZ Police
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NZ Police Accept Findings on Interviewing Methods
New Zealand Police have accepted the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report regarding the Complex Investigation Phased Engagement Model (CIPEM) interviewing method. Commissioner Richard Chambers stated that Police "acknowledge and fully accept the findings and recommendations" of…
Law EnforcementLegalPolitics and Government New Zealand PoliceIPCACIPEMRichard ChambersinvestigationinterviewingNZ Police
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Teen's Death, Healthcare Disparities, and More
RNZ is reporting that a teenager has died after being critically injured while playing a game based on the "Run It" craze in Palmerston North. RNZ said the teen was 19-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite, who worked at Mainfreight Transport. In other…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessSportWorldMedical ScienceEconomyLegal Ryan SatterthwaitePalmerston NorthNorthlandHealth NZChristchurchRichard ChambersChris HipkinsRNZ News
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Police to Address Media on Retail Crime Investigations
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers will address the media in Newmarket this afternoon to discuss the Police's strategy for investigating retail crime. Media representatives are asked to RSVP to media@police.govt.nz by 3pm to receive further details and confirm attendance. The advisory…
Law EnforcementMediaSocial Issues Richard ChambersNewmarketretail crimePoliceinvestigationNew Zealand PoliceNZ Police
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NZ Police Reaffirms Retail Crime as Top Priority
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has reaffirmed that tackling retail crime remains a top priority, clarifying that a recent internal memo had caused "confusion" and sent the wrong message. Chambers emphasized that the memo's references to thresholds for retail crime did…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersRachael BamberyTaurangaGisborneRetail CrimeNZ Police
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New Police Constables to Start Across New Zealand
Seventy-four new police constables from Wing 384 are set to begin their duties across New Zealand next week, following their graduation ceremony at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua. Commissioner Richard Chambers, along with members of the police executive and wing…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesEducation New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersAllan BorehamAnita BakerDiane AspalvoHunta SutherlandCharise PerezNZ Police