Policing services 24 hours a day
New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for reducing crime and enhancing community safety. We provide policing services 24 hours a day and operate from more than 400 community-based police stations around the country.
New Zealand Police operate by land, sea and air, and with more than 11,000 staff we respond to more than 600,000 emergency 111 calls each year.
New Zealand Police Vision
Safer communities together.
Functions of New Zealand Police
The functions of the New Zealand Police include:
- Keeping the peace
- Maintaining public safety
- Law enforcement
- Crime prevention
- Community support and reassurance
- National security
- Participation in policing activities outside New Zealand as required
- Emergency management.
In carrying out these functions, the New Zealand Police relies on a range of partner organisations, as well as the efforts of individuals, families and communities. Policing is delivered within a networked and cooperative environment, with significant contributions from local authorities, the private security industry, Maori and Pacific wardens and members of the public to name a few.
Our principles
Policing in New Zealand is based on the following principles:
- Principled, effective and efficient policing services as a cornerstone of a free and democratic society under the rule of law
- Effective policing relies on a wide measure of public support and confidence
- Policing services are provided under a national framework but also have a local, community focus
- Policing services are provided in a manner that respects human rights
- Policing services are provided independently and impartially
- In providing policing services, every Police employee is required to act professionally, ethically and with integrity.
Our Mission
The New Zealand Police seeks to be a world-class police service working in partnership with citizens and the community to prevent crime and road trauma, to enhance public safety and to maintain law and order.
New Zealand Police Minister
The Minister of Police is the Hon. Judith Collins.
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