Trespass
If you do not want someone on a property you occupy, you can give them a trespass notice.
Trespassing is when someone (who is not the owner or occupier of the property):
Report a Person Missing
Reports for a missing person cannot be made online, they must be made over the phone to Police by calling 111 or 105, or in person at your nearest police station.
If a person is missing and you have concerns for their welfare please call 111 immediately, and ask for Police.
Reporting a Person Missing from Outside New Zealand
2024 New Zealand Police apologies to survivors
Date Published:
November 2024
The NZ Police apology to the RCOI Abuse in care survivors is available for download in English, large text, Māori and Braille.
The Policing (Police Vetting) Amendment Bill - Proactive release of associated Cabinet papers
Date Published:
November 2024
This material relates to the Policing (Police Vetting) Amendment Bill (the Bill) which was introduced on 10 October 2024. The Bill provides a statutory framework for the Police vetting service. The statutory framework is intended to provide strong legal direction and clear and consistent policy for Police and users of the Police vetting service.
The Regulatory Impact Statement can be found here: Regulatory Impact Statement: Legislation for the Police Vetting Service.
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SWC Cabinet paper - Policing (Vetting Service) Amendment Bill: Policy Decisions (PDF, 495KB) |
1 July 2020 |
This Cabinet Social Wellbeing Committee (SWC) paper seeks Cabinet agreement to establish a statutory framework for the Police vetting service. |
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SWC-20-MIN-0086 (PDF, 226KB) |
1 July 2020 |
SWC Minute of Decision. |
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LEG Cabinet paper - The Policing (Police Vetting) Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction (PDF, 292KB) |
26 September 2024 |
This Cabinet Legislation Committee (LEG) paper seeks approval for the introduction of the Policing (Police Vetting) Amendment Bill. |
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LEG-24-MIN-0196 (PDF, 240KB) |
26 September 2024 |
LEG Minute of Decision. |
The Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Amendment Bill 2024 - Proactive release of associated Cabinet papers
Date Published:
November 2024
This material relates to the introduction of the Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Amendment Bill (the Bill). The Bill makes a range of largely administrative amendments to the Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Act 2016 (the Act) to improve the clarity of the Act and the effectiveness of the Child Sex Offender Register (the Register).
The Bill gives effect to Cabinet approvals from November 2022 and July 2024, which aim to better enable government agencies to manage the risk posed by child sex offenders in the community and enhance the operation of the Register.
The Regulatory Impact Statement can be found here: Regulatory Impact Statement: Amendments to the Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Act 2016
Key sections of the Official Information Act under which information has been withheld
Certain information in the documents has been withheld under section 6(c) of the Official Information Act 1982 - where making the information available would be likely to prejudice the maintenance of the law, including the prevention, investigation, and detection of offences, and the right to a fair trial.
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SWC Cabinet paper - Amendments to the Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Act 2016 (PDF, 915KB) |
16 November 2022 |
This paper seeks Cabinet policy approval for 26 amendments to the Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Act 2016 (the Act) and proposes seven offences to be added to list of qualifying offences in Schedule 2 of the Act, to enhance the effectiveness of the Act, and further improve the sexual safety of children and young people in our community. We recommend that certain information is withheld under section 6(c) of the Official Information Act 1982 due to operational sensitivity. |
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SWC-22-MIN-0213 (PDF, 183KB) |
16 November 2022 |
SWC Minute of Decision. |
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24 July 2024 |
This paper seeks Cabinet policy approval for several additional amendments to further enhance the clarity of the Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Amendment Bill. |
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SOU-24-MIN-0082 (PDF, 144KB) |
24 July 2024 |
SOU Minute of Decision. |
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19 September 2024 |
This paper seeks approval for the introduction of the Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Amendment Bill (the Bill). |
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LEG-24-MIN-0189 (PDF, 141KB) |
19 September 2024 |
LEG Minute of Decision. |