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Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2016

Date Published: 
February 2017

The Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2016 was given to Hon Paula Bennett in December 2016 and outlines the key achievements, challenges and future areas of policing in New Zealand. The briefing is written by the Commissioner of Police and is presented to the incoming Minister of Police.

The briefing gives an overview of New Zealand Police, the changes achieved through Policing Excellence, and an overview of the challenges and work to come. It describes the extent of cross agency work as well as summarises Police’s functions, the legislation administered and the relationship between the Minister of Police and New Zealand Police.

New Loves-Me-Not introductory video

January 2017
 
Nigel Latta introduces a new 10-minute video that explains how Loves-Me-Not teaches senior secondary school students about healthy relationships. The film encourages parents to talk with their teenage children about navigating relationships and avoiding relationship abuse.
 
Whilst primarily aimed at parents, this video is suitable for anyone at all who wishes to know more about Loves-Me-Not.
 

Safer Schools

Date Published: 
February 2017

Resources to accompany the Safer Schools package, which is designed for members of school communities to identify and prioritise action that will enhance the school environment to make it safer.

Commission of Inquiry quarterly report - October to December 2016

Date Published: 
January 2017

This report is an update on the progress made in implementing the Police-related recommendations from the 2007 Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct (COI). Police is responsible for implementing 47 of the COI’s 60 recommendations. In line with Cabinet requirements, an update on COI progress is provided every three months.

The report categorises Police’s progress depending upon whether recommendations have been actioned, solutions implemented (with ongoing monitoring), or fully completed. The intention is to ensure each of the Police-related recommendations are fully embedded, and are having the desired effect, by March 2017.