On 22 June 2007, the Amendment came into force. Following the commencement, Police agreed to undertake a three month review (23 June to 28 September 2007) of the impact of the Amendment on Police activity. A summary of the three month review findings was released on 20 December 2007.
On 22 June 2007, the Crimes (Substituted Section 59) Amendment Act (the Amendment) came into force, amending section 59 of the Crimes Act 1961. The purpose of the Amendment was "to make better provision for children to live in a state free from violence by abolishing the use of parental force for the purpose of correction".
This report details results from the 7th review of relevant Police activity since enactment of the Crimes (Substituted Section 59) Amendment Act 2007. This review covers the period 23 December 2009 to 22 June 2010.
Monitoring initially took place for a two year period since enactment on 22nd June, 2007.
The Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2002 outlines the key benefits, 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.
This briefing provides information about how New Zealand Police strives to achieve "Safer Communities Together" and put community safety and crime reduction centre-stage. It focuses on working together, policing priorities, emerging issues, legislation and policy, strategy and key priorities for 2002/03.
The Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2008 outlines the key benefits, 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.
This briefing supplies information on the overview of New Zealand Police, strategy, governamnce, significant and immediate issues and Police partnerhsips. It sets out current Police strategy to achieve its vision of "Safer Communities Together" and alignment with other justice sector agencies in achieving overarching outcomes.
While the Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct was released this year, the quarterly summary for December looks at two recommendations that will take effect in early 2008, and three recommendations that have been progressed significantly.
The Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2012 outlines the key benefits, 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 details an overview of New Zealand Police, the functions, legislation administered and role of Minister of Police along with an overview of what can be achieved and improved.
The Commissioner of Police discloses travel and credit card expenses annually, in line with the Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission’s guidance, to provide transparency and accountability. To further align with the disclosure regime for mainstream public service departments, gifts and hospitality received by the Commissioner of Police are able to be viewed in the wider summary report published annually from the New Zealand Police gift and hospitality register.
The Briefing to the Incoming Minister outlines the key benefits, 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.
