Celebrating 119 years of NZ Police

Staff and recruits at The Royal New Zealand Police College celebrated the 119th NZ Police Anniversary on 1 September with a special parade.

The New Zealand Police Act, which established the police service we know today, was passed on 1 September 1886. Deputy Commissioner Lyn Provost, Assistant Commissioner Jon White and other guests joined Training Commander Superintendent Olly Beckett, TSC staff and recruits from wings 226, 227 and 228 on parade. A piper was present to play the National Anthem and recruits were involved in reading the Police Oath in English and Māori.