Te Pae Oranga - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
February 2026

This chapter outlines the purpose, criteria, and step‑by‑step Police and provider processes for referring suitable offenders to Te Pae Oranga, a restorative, iwi‑led alternative to prosecution that focuses on accountability and repairing harm.

Written traffic warnings - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
February 2026

This chapter explains when and how Police may issue Written Traffic Warnings, outlining the criteria, exclusions (such as RIDS and serious offences), required evidential standards, processes, and the responsibilities of officers and supervisors in ensuring warnings are used appropriately and safely.

Impaired driving - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
February 2026

This chapter outlines how New Zealand Police detect, test, and enforce laws relating to alcohol‑, drug‑, and fatigue‑impaired driving. Its purpose is to reduce death and injury on the road through consistent, legally compliant enforcement.