Proposed changes to the Policing Act 2008 to give Police tools to prevent, disrupt and address crime and other harms

This material relates to two proposals which amend the Policing Act 2008.

The Policing Amendment Bill (the Bill) was introduced to the House of Representatives on 18 March 2026. You can find more information about the Bill on Parliament’s website.

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10 Nov 2025 4:36pm News:
Waikato

Police appealing for information following fatal crash, Waipa

Please attribute to Sergeant Steven Jones, Waikato Road Policing, Police are appealing for information from the public following a fatal crash in the Waipa District on Saturday 18 October. Emergency... More

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Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray.
10 Nov 2025 4:33pm News:
Counties Manukau

Arrests, infringements following league celebrations

Police are disappointed in the actions of a minority of league fans during the final weekend of the Pacific Rugby League Championship. To ensure celebrations were safe and lawful, additonal Police... More

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10 Nov 2025 2:38pm News:
Southern

Queenstown Police appeal for information after commercial burglary

Attributable to Sergeant Tracy Haggart, Queenstown Acting Response Manager, Queenstown Police are appealing for information from the public following a burglary in Remarkables Park. At around 2.15am... More

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Police remind walkers to be prepared
10 Nov 2025 12:06pm News:
Wellington

Police remind walkers to be prepared

Police Search and Rescue responded to an incident on Sunday in the bush tracks above Days Bay, Wellington, where a person had become lost. More

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