- What are the rules around taking photos or filming in a public place?
- Can I ride my bike on the footpath if the road is too dangerous?
- How do I request information under the Official Information Act?
- How do I request information about myself?
- Somebody I know was involved with a crime/died in suspicious circumstances/went to prison many years ago. How can I find out what happened?
- Can I go to a police station to make a statutory declaration?
- Can police officers certify copies of original documents, e.g. for immigration forms?
- Is NZ Police associated with the magazine Sportz Beat?
- I have lost my file/event number for a crime I reported. What should I do?
- I am interested in adopting a police dog - what do I do?
- I received an email warning me about a scam where an 'engineer' phones your mobile and asks you to press #90 or #09. The email says they will then have access to your SIM card and be able to make calls at your expense. Is this true?
- How can I contact someone on the staff of New Zealand Police?
- I am interested in fostering a police puppy - what do I do?
- My ex has taken things from our place that didn't belong to them. What can I do?
- I have been reported as a missing person. What should I do?
- Is it true that you can use 112 on your mobile for certain emergencies?
- Can I take part in Search & Rescue operations?
- I know the whereabouts of a missing person. What should I do?
- If I complain about Police and my complaint is substantiated, what happens to the Police employee?
- When should I call 111?
- What's the difference between firearms and guns?
- Someone has been sending me offensive emails or threatening / harassing me over the internet. What should I do?
- I am receiving bullying/threatening/harrassing/offensive calls/texts. What should I do?
- What is the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA)?
- If I complain about Police, can I withdraw it later?
- Who can complain about Police?
- I've lost my wallet. What should I do?
- Is it worth keeping serial numbers in case property is lost or stolen?
- If I get lost and need Search and Rescue, will I have to pay?
- Is it true that if you're being forced to take money out of an ATM and you put your PIN in backwards, Police will be alerted to come and help you?
- I'm planning a visit to New Zealand. How safe will I be?
- I am, or someone I know is, a victim of domestic/family violence. What should I do?
- I was a victim of a crime while I was visiting New Zealand. What do I do?
- While visiting New Zealand I reported a crime/lost property to a Police Station. How do I find out what happened?
- My friend/family member contacted me to say they felt suicidal but I'm not able to go and check on them. What should I do?
- My friend/family member is in New Zealand (but is not a New Zealander) and I haven't heard from them. What should I do?
- I need to find a family member to tell them a relative has died. Can you help?
- I lost touch with my family/friend many years ago. Will Police find them for me?
- I need to trace a family member in connection with a will. Can you help?
- Can I volunteer for Police?
- I live overseas and I want to work for New Zealand Police. What requirements do I have to meet?
- Can you have criminal conviction and still work for Police?
- I'm researching my family tree and I want to know if you have any information about a person who worked for police many years ago.
- Can I work in forensics during the holidays to get work experience?
- How do I beome a Scene of Crime Officer?
- How can I find out more about becoming a Police Officer?
- How can I find out if you have any civilian jobs in my area?
- What should I study to work in forensics?
- Can I text 111?
- What jobs are available in police forensics?
- I want to say thank you to a person who took my 111 call and to the Police who responded. How do I do that?
- How do I email a member of Police?
- How do I find out if a particular person works for Police?
- How can I tell if an email I've received is a scam?
- How do I report an internet scam?
- How can I stop spammers sending me offensive emails?
- How can I tell if an email is genuine or a hoax?
- I'm worried that my child has become involved with someone dangerous online. What can I do?
- I've seen discussions of a criminal or disturbing nature. Are police interested?
- I have not received the goods I ordered over the Internet. What can I do?
- I sold someone an item over the Internet and the buyer hasn't paid me for it. What can I do?
- I live overseas. I made a transaction over the Internet with a firm/person in New Zealand and they haven't sent the goods/haven't paid me. What should I do?
- Can I report a crime online?
- Can I find out online what's happened to a report I made at a police station/over the phone?
- Can I make an anonymous complaint?
- I phoned in about an incident I saw. How can I find out what's happened?
- What can I do about somebody who is threatening/harrassing/intimidating me or a member of my family?
- I was the victim of a crime when I was in another country. What do I do?
- What information should I provide if I want to complain about police?
- When is the next Police auction?
- I've lost my cellphone. What should I do?
- I lost an item of property but flew out of New Zealand before reporting it. What can I do?
- What are the rules about driving with fog lights?
- I've lost an item of property. Do the Police have it?
- How do I report that I've lost an item of property?
- I've found an item of property. How do I report it?
- How do I get something done about drivers speeding in an area near me?
- How do I get something done about vehicles parked in dangerous/inconvenient ways in my street?
- How can I report that my car has been stolen?
- How do I get something done about people running red lights in an intersection near me?
- Noisy cars are causing a disturbance in my area. What can I do?
- Is it true that only emergency vehicles can use red and blue flashing lights?
- How do I complain about the state of the road?
- Do I have to pay for making a *555 call?
- What are the rules around minibikes, mopeds and motor scooters?
- Who enforces clearways?
- How do I report an incident of bad driving?
- Where can I find out what roads are closed?
- What should I do if I've been involved in a minor car crash?
- How can I find out where the speed cameras are?
- How much alcohol can I drink and still be safe to drive?
- What is the scale of demerit points for speeding infringements?
- What's the penalty for common driving offences?
- How can I get a copy of my driving record?
- What should I do if I've physically lost my driver's licence?
- My licence has been suspended but I need to drive for work. What do I do?
- How many demerit points do I have?
- Who do I contact about driver licensing queries?
- How many demerit points will it take to lose my licence?
- Where does the money from infringements/fines go?
- Who can I contact with further queries about speeding tickets or infringement notices?
- What is traffic compliance?
- Is there GST on infringement fees?
- Can I pay my traffic infringement by installments?
- Who do I ask about motor vehicle registration?
- Who do I ask about driver licences?
- How do I pay an infringement fee?
- Why do you charge an extra 3% for credit card payments?
- How do I pay an infringement fee from overseas?
- What's the difference between an infringement fee and a fine?
- I live overseas and I'm in dispute with a rental car company about a traffic fine. What do I do?
- Can I call the Police Infringement Bureau 0800 number from my cellphone?
- Can I bring knives into New Zealand?
- I will be travelling to New Zealand with bows and arrows. Do these need to be declared as firearms?
- I will be travelling around New Zealand and want to bring my firearms with me. What do I need to do?
- Can I import a sword/bayonet/knuckle duster/knife/ammunition into New Zealand?
- What is the definition of an offensive weapon?
- What are the rules relating to crossbows?
- What are the rules around imitation firearms?
- How can I learn about firearms safety?
- Who can apply for a firearms licence?
- What are the rules relating to firearms licensing?
- How do I contact a court?
- How can I have my fingerprints taken? I need them for an employment/immigration check.
- Can I get a copy of a police report for insurance purposes?
- I'm applying for a job. How serious does a conviction have to be before I declare it on my application form?
- How can I get a copy of my criminal record?
- Can I find out if someone else has a criminal record?
- Can I get a conviction removed from my record?
- Will a diversion show up on my criminal record?
- Can I get someone checked out before I employ them?
- How do I get a "police clearance certificate"?



