New Board sets way forward

The new National Communications Centres Advisory Board will oversee the performance and strategic direction of NZ Police communications centres.


The Board was established on the recommendation of the Independent Review of Police Communications Centres completed recently. A separate community reference panel will also be formed.

Chaired by businessman and public sector specialist John Perham, the Board met for the first time on 23 May to agree its terms of reference and establish a work plan.

The national manager of the communications centres will also be a member of the Board. Recruitment for this position is currently underway. In the meantime Superintendent Mike Wilson is filling the role of Interim Communications Centres National Managers.