Tag: scott_gemmell

New District Commanders Appointed Across New Zealand

23 Dec 2025 2:18 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police have provisionally appointed four new District Commanders for Waikato, Wellington, Bay of Plenty, and Eastern District, effective February 2026. The appointees bring diverse experience.

Politics and Government Law Enforcement Legal New Zealand Police Richard Chambers Scott Gemmell Penny Gifford Will Loughrin Joel Lamb Wellington
NZ Police Respond to IPCA Findings on Arrest

28 Aug 2025 11:33 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

NZ Police acknowledge IPCA findings regarding an arrest where officers removed car keys. The IPCA found the officers were justified in their actions except for removing the keys under the Land Transport Act.

Politics and Government Law Enforcement Legal New Zealand Police IPCA Independent Police Conduct Authority Waikato Scott Gemmell Land Transport Act 1998