Podcasts about New Zealand Police

David "Chook" Henwood is one of the country's most decorated and respected police officers, who served for 37 years in South Auckland before retiring in 2007. He held the rank of Detective Sergeant and was awarded a record three silver merit awards during his time as an officer. Henwood was an early and, for a time, relatively lone voice in proclaiming the innocence of Teina Pora for the 1992 rape and murder of Susan Burdett - whose conviction would, 20 years later, be overturned in one of the country's most high profile cases of a miscarriage of justice. Tune in as controversial writer and podcast host, Damien Grant, interviews a wide selection of interesting and entertaining individuals, authors, business people, politicians and anyone else actually willing to talk to him.

Speaking of the bad weather, it brings me to the emergency mobile alerts. The emergency mobile alerts came about because Fire and Emergency and the National Emergency Management Agency and other agencies including New Zealand Police, Ministry of Primary Industries and Ministry of Health use emergency mobile alerts to alert people if their lives, property or health are at serious risk. I'm pretty sure they came about during Covid, I can't recall them before then you might, but I think it was pretty much a Covid response and that's continued to include any other times where lives, property or health are at serious risk. Over the past week. Aucklander's have received about four or five emergency alerts on their phones, and I'll tell you what, they give you an absolute conniption when they start screeching. You know it takes you right back, the adrenaline surges through, you think, fight or flight ... okay there's bad weather coming. Well, yes, a cyclone had been forecast to be arriving over the North Island. So, you would imagine with a tropical cyclone bad weather comes - thunderstorms, the potential for flooding. And then the next lot of emergency alerts came to warn of the potentials of dangerous gases as a result of a recycling plant in a suburb of Auckland going up in flames and once that fire started, many, many suburbs around the fire were advised to stay inside and then another alert gave the all clear sometime later. I do understand that Civil Defence is damned if they do and damned if they don't. Some Aucklander's were asking why they weren't warned about the severe thunderstorms and deluges on the Friday night of Easter weekend. But surely, we all knew that a cyclone was sitting over the North Island, and cyclones bring rain and thunderstorms. But there was criticism because they hadn't been warned, so therefore we got warnings up the Ying Yang in response. Meteorologists defended themselves, saying well, thunderstorms are notoriously difficult to predict, and weather is notoriously difficult to predict. We saw that with Gabrielle as well. In February 2023, the Esk River in Hawkes Bay burst its banks and flooded the entire valley. Hundreds of Hawkes Bay residents woke in the middle of a nightmare, with water surging through their homes, and there was no alert, no warning, they hadn't been evacuated from the area, and yet the cyclone had been predicted. Schools had been closed in Hamilton and Tauranga and those areas were unaffected but Hawkes Bay was absolutely hammered. It's an imperfect science, an imprecise and inexact science. Are we depending far too much on meteorologists who can give you a broad spectrum? - we can expect thunderstorms, we can expect electric storms, we can expect heavy rain over the next week, we can't tell you that it's going to arrive at your house at this time, so be prepared. And I wonder if too many people are expecting that from authorities and from decision makers. We've become very used to having people tell us what we should do, how we should do it, to keep ourselves safe. I'm not entirely sure you can do that with weather. It is unpredictable. It changes. Meteorologists will tell you that they can really only give you a broad spectrum. And if you're depending on government agencies to tell you what to do and where to go and how you should cope, I think that way lies disaster, really. Because you'll think, well, I haven't had a warning, so I should be fine. People will let me know if I'm in danger and you start to lose your Spidey instinct, you start to lose your Spidey senses. Too many alerts are going to mean that people will just switch off. They'll either switch off their phones and say I'm not going to have my heart racing and my pulse racing and the adrenaline surging through me for a fire that's happening ten suburbs over that really doesn't affect me. If we start to switch off, then again, emergency services will be blamed because they sent out too many. I suppose it's helpful having someone to blame other than God and the weather? But when did weather become such a big deal that it dominates the news. Meteorologists are becoming the new public health officials. And when did we stop using our common sense and relying on government agencies to tell us what to do in weather. Do you need to know through your emergency mobile alerts, what is happening? Does that give you the opportunity to take precautions? What purpose does the agency serve? I'd really love to hear your thoughts on this one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Police are assisting the FBI in an investigation into a secretive religious group, which has operations worldwide. It’s a fringe, Christian sect that has no official name – but is commonly known as the “Two by Twos”, “The Truth”, “The Way” and “The Church With No Name”. The inquiries follow a BBC investigation last year into allegations of child sexual abuse spanning decades within the church, which is believed to have up to 100,000 members worldwide. And in a bizarre twist, it's been revealed National Party MP Hamish Campbell is a high-ranking member of the group. Today on The Front Page, Herald senior crime reporter Anna Leask has been delving into what exactly this group is – and joins us now. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer: Richard MartinProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Police Gold Merit award recipient (and policing legend) Senior Const Theresa McCabe - A incredible police officer who nears 40 years of service in the New Zealand Police this year. From being stabbed on duty, to the opening of the Henderson Police Station, what it was like to be a female recruit back in the mid eighties to how she looks after her mental health - this podcast has lots of laughter, and some lessons for us all.

Cops will stay on the beat in the Auckland CBD. The government will boost anti-crime measures across central Auckland with $1.3 million of funding as a result of the Proceeds of Crime Fund. The Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 enables New Zealand Police to seize money and assets that have been obtained directly or indirectly from the proceeds of crime. Once all legal matters are addressed, the recovered money is placed in the Proceeds of Crime Fund. This latest move was announced by Auckland Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee an it's been greeted wholeheartedly by retailers and residents It will see the new federal street station open 24/7. That station will open in the middle of the year. And of course, this is a good thing. My question was always why did we stop doing this in the first place? The cop on the beat is a sign to one and all, citizens and criminals, that the police are in control of the streets, not the ratbags. For me, it's the first thing the police would fund not the last. And that perception that it's important has been reinforced by the new funding coming from the Proceeds of Crime Fund and not the general budget. My question is who thought no cops on the beat was a good idea in the first place? It's tempting to blame Andrew Coster and the last government who were soft on crime. But it' been going on far longer than that. It's another example of public service being told to cut budgets and then cutting good stuff instead of bad. And another thing about the funding. This is not just a problem for the Auckland CBD. It's nationwide in cities and towns and suburban shopping centres. What about them? We'll wait to see if the budget shows a changed emphasis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public trust and confidence in New Zealand Police is recovering. The latest Crime and Victims Survey shows its risen to 69% – a 2% rise in the year to October 2024. More than 80% of Kiwis believe officers conduct themselves professionally. Former Police Negotiator Lance Burdett told Andrew Dickens it's good news, and follows changes to the organisation's leadership. He says new Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has front-line experience and is making alternations that have a flow-on effect to officers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Police continue to monitor knife crime trends worldwide while other jurisdictions introduce tough new laws, getting ahead of the curve before it’s too late. What they’re monitoring is reported offending involving knife crime – the likes of serious assaults and aggravated robberies. Between December 2023 and December 2024, there were 1,639 incidents involving a stabbing or cutting weapon – a 1.7% decrease from the year before. But, while New Zealand has not seen attacks like the Bondi Junction attack in Sydney, it hasn’t been immune, with notable individual attacks and mass events like the New Lynn mall attack. South Australia hasn’t seen spikes in knife crime either, but that hasn’t stopped the state introducing the toughest knife laws in the country. Today on The Front Page, we’re joined by South Australian Attorney-General Kyam Maher to talk through the state’s decision and what advice he’d give New Zealand lawmakers. And later, acting Deputy Commissioner Mike Pannett is with us to chat about what police are doing to prevent knife crime here. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Ethan Sills See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I sit down with Gary, a former New Zealand detective turned international investigator, to explore his extraordinary journey from policing in Christchurch to fighting human trafficking across the globe.Gary opens up about the incredible highs and devastating lows of his mission to rescue women and children from modern slavery—and the personal cost of living as "James Bond for justice."We cover:Gary's early days in the New Zealand Police and his struggle to fit into a toxic police culture.The heart-wrenching reality of confronting modern slavery, including rescuing children as young as five.How his undercover work in 12 countries pushed him to his psychological and emotional limits.The profound impact of his faith, and how it evolved through his experiences.Lessons on shame, forgiveness, and the journey to self-compassion after hitting rock bottom.If you're curious about the intersection of justice, redemption, and the human spirit, this raw and deeply moving conversation with Gary is not to be missed.This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nzBook Gary for speaking here - https://www.celebrityspeakers.co.nz/speakers/gary-shawFollow Gary on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-shaw-0706671b7/?originalSubdomain=nzLearn more about Gary here - https://www.garyshaw.co.nzContact Gary here - https://www.garyshaw.co.nzYou can find out what your Slavery Footprint is here - https://slaveryfootprint.org/#Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000's of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High-Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text messageSupport the show

Questions to Ministers Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all the Government's statements and actions? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister of Finance: When will the next Budget Policy Statement be released? TANGI UTIKERE to the Minister for Rail: Does he stand by his statement regarding the new Cook Strait ferries that "It will be, and can be, rail-enabled"; if so, is he confident that he can deliver them for less than the $551 million that was under contract with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister of Justice: What actions is the Government taking to make stalking an illegal and jailable offence? HUHANA LYNDON to the Minister for Maori Development: What measures, if any, has the Government taken to ensure the financial sustainability of Whakaata Maori, and have these measures been adequate? HANA-RAWHITI MAIPI-CLARKE to the Minister of Police: Does he accept the findings of the New Zealand Police in their Understanding Policing Delivery report that Maori men are stopped, tasered, and prosecuted by the Police at disproportionately higher rates than any other group as a result of structural racism? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Agriculture: What reports has he seen on export revenue forecasts for the primary sector? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Children: To what extent does she accept responsibility for the outcomes of Oranga Tamariki's actions in relation to community provider funding cuts and military-style academies? TANYA UNKOVICH to the Prime Minister: What update can he provide on the coalition Government's progress? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Does she stand by her statement that the Government is "delivering for all workers"; if so, how is reintroducing pay deductions for partial strikes delivering for workers? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What steps has the Government recently taken to enhance competition and boost economic productivity? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister for Children: What changes, if any, will she consider making to ensure that tamariki and rangatahi in Aotearoa are safe?

**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe**In April of 1989 two Swedish tourists, Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Urban Hoglin disappeared without a trace only days before they were due to leave New Zealand.Despite no bodies being found, David Wayne Tamihere was convicted of their murders. In October of 1991 Urban's body was discovered 70km away from where the New Zealand Police said it should be, when it was discovered up a forest road in Parakiwai, near Whangamata.Yet despite this contradictory new evidence and the eventual discovery that a key witness had committed perjury, David Tamihere was not successful in his appeals and served 21 years before being paroled in 2010.To this day Tamihere has always maintained his innocence, that he never met the Swedish couple, and he certainly never murdered them.It was almost one year ago, in December of 2023 that I released the final official episode of Season three of GUILT - Finding Heidi. This episode was the last in what had been an eight month investigation by myself to try and get to the truth, and more importantly to try and find Heidi.Since the release of that episode my work has not stopped, in fact it has amplified, as I've worked with the New Zealand Police to ensure that fresh evidence I've uncovered has been actioned appropriately with one final goal in mind, to find Heidi.Over this series of episodes which I'm calling Finding Heidi - Part Two Endgame, you're going to hear the story of this year's work, and how it led to a recent event, which I believe is the most important development in this case in 30 years.. Everything you're going to hear is new, and has never been heard before.And by the end, this case will never be the same again.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/guilt. Expand your listening experience and support the creation of this podcast by becoming an Acast+ Subscriber. Benefits include, Early Release, Ad Free Listening and Bonus Content. https://plus.acast.com/s/guilt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe**In April of 1989 two Swedish tourists, Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Urban Hoglin disappeared without a trace only days before they were due to leave New Zealand.Despite no bodies being found, David Wayne Tamihere was convicted of their murders. In October of 1991 Urban's body was discovered 70km away from where the New Zealand Police said it should be, when it was discovered up a forest road in Parakiwai, near Whangamata.Yet despite this contradictory new evidence and the eventual discovery that a key witness had committed perjury, David Tamihere was not successful in his appeals and served 21 years before being paroled in 2010.To this day Tamihere has always maintained his innocence, that he never met the Swedish couple, and he certainly never murdered them.It was almost one year ago, in December of 2023 that I released the final official episode of Season three of GUILT - Finding Heidi. This episode was the last in what had been an eight month investigation by myself to try and get to the truth, and more importantly to try and find Heidi.Since the release of that episode my work has not stopped, in fact it has amplified, as I've worked with the New Zealand Police to ensure that fresh evidence I've uncovered has been actioned appropriately with one final goal in mind, to find Heidi.Over this series of episodes which I'm calling Finding Heidi - Part Two Endgame, you're going to hear the story of this year's work, and how it led to a recent event, which I believe is the most important development in this case in 30 years.. Everything you're going to hear is new, and has never been heard before.And by the end, this case will never be the same again.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/guilt. Expand your listening experience and support the creation of this podcast by becoming an Acast+ Subscriber. Benefits include, Early Release, Ad Free Listening and Bonus Content. https://plus.acast.com/s/guilt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe**Court of Appeal case:https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/cases/2024/2024-NZCA-300.pdfIn April of 1989 two Swedish tourists, Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Urban Hoglin disappeared without a trace only days before they were due to leave New Zealand.Despite no bodies being found, David Wayne Tamihere was convicted of their murders. In October of 1991 Urban's body was discovered 70km away from where the New Zealand Police said it should be, when it was discovered up a forest road in Parakiwai, near Whangamata.Yet despite this contradictory new evidence and the eventual discovery that a key witness had committed perjury, David Tamihere was not successful in his appeals and served 21 years before being paroled in 2010.To this day Tamihere has always maintained his innocence, that he never met the Swedish couple, and he certainly never murdered them.It was almost one year ago, in December of 2023 that I released the final official episode of Season three of GUILT - Finding Heidi. This episode was the last in what had been an eight month investigation by myself to try and get to the truth, and more importantly to try and find Heidi.Since the release of that episode my work has not stopped, in fact it has amplified, as I've worked with the New Zealand Police to ensure that fresh evidence I've uncovered has been actioned appropriately with one final goal in mind, to find Heidi.Over this series of episodes which I'm calling Finding Heidi - Part Two Endgame, you're going to hear the story of this year's work, and how it led to a recent event, which I believe is the most important development in this case in 30 years..Everything you're going to hear is new, and has never been heard before.And by the end, this case will never be the same again.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/guilt. Expand your listening experience and support the creation of this podcast by becoming an Acast+ Subscriber. Benefits include, Early Release, Ad Free Listening and Bonus Content. https://plus.acast.com/s/guilt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**For all details on how to subscribe using Apple or Spotify and support the podcast plus get early release, ad free listening and bonus episodes please visit https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/how-to-subscribe**In April of 1989 two Swedish tourists, Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Urban Hoglin disappeared without a trace only days before they were due to leave New Zealand.Despite no bodies being found, David Wayne Tamihere was convicted of their murders. In October of 1991 Urban's body was discovered 70km away from where the New Zealand Police said it should be, when it was discovered up a forest road in Parakiwai, near Whangamata.Yet despite this contradictory new evidence and the eventual discovery that a key witness had committed perjury, David Tamihere was not successful in his appeals and served 21 years before being paroled in 2010.To this day Tamihere has always maintained his innocence, that he never met the Swedish couple, and he certainly never murdered them.It was almost one year ago, in December of 2023 that I released the final official episode of Season three of GUILT - Finding Heidi. This episode was the last in what had been an eight month investigation by myself to try and get to the truth, and more importantly to try and find Heidi.Since the release of that episode my work has not stopped, in fact it has amplified, as I've worked with the New Zealand Police to ensure that fresh evidence I've uncovered has been actioned appropriately with one final goal in mind, to find Heidi.Over this series of episodes which I'm calling Finding Heidi - Part Two Endgame, you're going to hear the story of this year's work, and how it led to a recent event, which I believe is the most important development in this case in 30 years.. Everything you're going to hear is new, and has never been heard before.And by the end, this case will never be the same again.Episode One of Finding Heidi Part Two will be available for subscribers on November 11th 2024. To find out how to subscribe you can visit our website www.theguiltpodcast.com and click ‘how to subscribe.'Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/guilt. Expand your listening experience and support the creation of this podcast by becoming an Acast+ Subscriber. Benefits include, Early Release, Ad Free Listening and Bonus Content. https://plus.acast.com/s/guilt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A legal expert sees a reasonable chance New Zealand could waive diplomatic immunity after allegations about an Australian diplomat's partner surfaced. Sky News has reported the partner was involved in an altercation in central Wellington early on Sunday. New Zealand Police have confirmed they're seeking to waive diplomatic immunity for an individual, so charges can be laid. Electoral law expert Graeme Edgeler says such actions tend to be on a step by step basis. "The friendlier we are with those countries, the more likely it is that they might agree." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Zealand Police Association yesterday released an open letter to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discussing firearms legislation reform. In the letter, the association called out the government for their exclusion from the policy making process, as the Police Association has been a key group calling for the introduction and continuation of a firearms registry. The Police Association also called into question the involvement of gun lobby groups in discussions of reform, particularly the history of Associate Minister and minister in charge of the reforms, Nicole McKee. Before becoming an MP, McKee had been the spokesperson for the Council of Licensed Firearms Owners, a gun lobby group. This has led some to call into question her impartiality and ability to assess evidence regarding firearms legislation reform.  Wire host Castor spoke to President of the New Zealand Police Association, Chris Cahill, about the letter, the firearms registry, and involvement of gun lobbyists in firearms legislation decision making. 

17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare - who is of course a New Zealander, although I believe these days he lives in Melbourne. He writes terrific thrillers which are often set here, and this time, a family have been murdered in their beds in Cambridge and their chef convicted and sent to prison. Many years later, the prison psychologist is convinced that he didn't get a fair trial and an Australian podcaster takes an interest in the case and travels here to research it for her show. The two of them team up to investigate what actually happened, which is where the author really shines. He sent me down several rabbit holes and had me off on the wrong track, with a book that's full of surprises and thriller twists.   Unmasking Monsters by David (Chook) Henwood. The author spent almost 40 years with the New Zealand Police and in the early days was part of a team trying unsuccessfully for some years to hunt down a serial rapist who was terrorising South Auckland. They were instrumental in developing Criminal Profiling which had not been used here before but enabled them finally to catch their man, and it's been in use ever since, forever changing the way that policing is done in New Zealand. His stories about his time with the force are fascinating – some criminals became friends – and he shows real insight and empathy into the lives of many of the people he came into contact with.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Smith, former major crimes detective in the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office came to review Lachlan's death after being introduced to the case by her friend - psychic Kelvin Cruickshank. She shared an, at times tense, exchange with Robin Bates, the lawyer for New Zealand Police, while giving evidence today at the second phase of the inquest into the three year old Gore boy's death, Timothy Brown was in court.

The other big news story from last night was the result of the arbitration between the New Zealand Police and the Police Association. This is what happens when you go to arbitration, there's a winner and there's a loser. And in this case, the Police Association has lost in final offer arbitration, with the government's proposal to increase police pay being chosen.   When you go to arbitration, you put your offer in as the Police Association and it can't be too ridiculous because if it's too ridiculous the arbiter will simply take the most reasonable and sensible offer. So you have to go in with your best offer, but it has to be reasonable. Same with the government, it has to be reasonable, it has to cover off the conditions, it's got to be an acceptable offer. And then there is no meeting between these two offers, it's one or the other. And what happened? Well, the Police Association was the other. The government's proposal was accepted, and that offer is a $1500 lump sum payment, a $5000 wage increase, a 5.25% increase in allowances back dated to November of 2023, a 4% wage increase from July 1st this year, a 4% wage increase from July 1st next year and paid overtime as of July 1st 2025. It's pretty similar to the offer that was made by the Government earlier this year and that was an offer that was roundly rejected by 75% of those police officers who voted.   The Police Deputy Commissioner acknowledged that officers would be disappointed and frustrated but it was the independent arbitrator that found the offer from New Zealand Police was fair. And that's what I mean about arbitration. With mediation, the mediator isn't a decision maker and the process is based on achieving co-operation between the parties. So you sit there and say, well, that seems reasonable. What do you think about that, and you get them to work together to make their own decisions and agreements, and the mediator's simply there to help guide the discussions. With arbitration, it's the private determination of a dispute. It's gone past mediation. It's now a dispute and an independent third party will rule a settlement of the dispute after considering the representations of the parties. It's called an award, it's final and it's binding on the party, so there's no walking back from that. It's written and it's enforceable by the courts.   So where does that leave police officers? You had an independent third party who decided that the New Zealand Police offer was fair and reasonable. And ultimately, by rejecting the Police Association, that the Police Association were asking for too much under the circumstances. So, if you're an officer who's not happy, what do you do now? Do you wait for the better times? Or do you walk? That's all you can do. And where does that leave the coalition Government's promise of 500 more police officers in their first two years of government?   Police Minister Mark Mitchell says they wanted to do more, but the economic conditions meant the offer was the very best that they could do.   “I completely, totally understand, you know, the way our police are feeling but hand on heart line, we've inherited it. We've had a huge hospital pass and we've put together what we think is a really fair package. This new offer that our government put on the table is a quarter of a billion dollars more in an environment where as a country we're paying $8.5 billion a year just in interest payments. You know we've got to get our books back in order. We've got to start fighting our way back to a surplus and getting the economy up and running again.”  Well, he's quite right. That was Mark Mitchell talking to Ryan Bridge on Early Edition this morning. He's quite right. I mean, we can only give what we've got, we don't have the money, we can't pay the same wages as other countries, like Denmark is comparable in size, or Australia, who's our neighbour. We just can't. This is the price of the policies that were administered during the last six years. This is what happens.   Chris Cahill of the Police Association says police are really disappointed and they appear to be hamstrung because they are a group of people who simply cannot strike.   “It's not the worst deal ever, Mike, without a doubt. The problem is it doesn't get officers back even with inflation over the, sort of the five-year period. So the last two years and the three years going forward, and the other thing it doesn't do is address the big increases in demand, the big increases in  risk and, and, complexity in the role and, and, other groups such as nurses and teachers that have been able to take industrial action have had some recognition for that over the last five or ten years. Police never have. So there's those two issues that it has really why we haven't been able to settle.”  So there we go, Chris Cahill says. It's not the worst in the world, but it doesn't take into account the long, protracted industrial dispute, and the fact that the risks of the job have increased, which everybody would acknowledge is true.   So what do you do now? You've got a young person in your family or somebody who's looking to do a career change, who wants to join the police, as a family member, what do you say? You are a serving police officer, you've been holding out, probably holding out for a National-led government who are more likely to be reasonable, who are more likely to want a galvanised police service who have had a lift in morale, who believe that they have a government who's backing them ... you've probably been waiting for that and this is what they're offering. Is it good enough to keep you here until the good times roll around the corner? We are hearing reports from overseas that, you know, maybe the streets aren't quite paved with gold the way we've heard. Times are tough pretty much everywhere. Crime is up. There's a contempt for authority among certain groups of people that's on the rise. And that's the world over.   So what do you do? Settle in and wait it out for the better times that must come or have you reached breaking point? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's anticipating many Kiwi police officers will take up New South Wales' incentivised offer.  The state is 1500 officers short and has announced it'll fast-track New Zealand officers as recruits.  Training requirements will be shortened and Kiwis with at least seven years' experience can keep their current rank, up to senior constable.   Labour's Spokesperson on Police, Ginny Andersen told Roman Travers that this offers more than other poaching attempts from Australian states.  She says they know that a lot will go, and Police Association President Chris Cahill's said 20 have gone in the last week.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is pulling no punches in trying to get New Zealand Police to move to Queensland even offering a $20,000 sweetener. Visual journalist Nick Monro asked people what they think about Kiwi police looking for options in Australia.

Meet Scott Beard at NZ PoliceHe is a Detective Inspector with the New Zealand Police, leading several teams including: the child protection team, the child exploitation team, the child sex offender management team and the adult sexual assault team in Auckland city. His insights and knowledge help support survivors and children everywhere within NZ, so this feature interview is a must see!.You can reach out to Detective Inspector Scott Beard at NZ Police by calling 09 302 6788.Please note: We acknowledge the source of the image from Ricky Wilson at Stuff.HELPNZ    Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, support@safetotalk.nz.          Help Auckland  0800 623 1700. Male Survivors Aotearoa, Freephone: 0800 044 334USA  RAINN https://www.rainn.org/ Largest US support for adult survivors of child sexual abuseUK    NAPAK  https://napac.org.uk/  Supporting recovery from childhood abuseAUSTRALIA   Blue Knot Foundation - https://blueknot.org.au/  Provide support to people who have experiences of complex trauma, and for those who support them.OTHERTo get some more resources from us, please go to: https://www.handingtheshameback.org/, we offer books, coaching and tips for survivors and for those supporting them. #childhoodsexualabuse #survivorofsexualabuse #survivorsupport #survivors#ibelievesurvivors #handingtheshameback #handsign4kidsTo learn more reach out to https://www.handingtheshameback.org/ https://www.youtube.com/@handingtheshameback We are on all Social Media PlatformsTwitterFBLinkedInYouTubeInstaGramTikTok

Minister Mark Mitchell spent his early years living on Whenuapai Air Force Base where his father was a Flight Lieutenant. After leaving school he worked in the farming sector before joining the New Zealand Police during which and was a member of the Dog Section and Armed Offender's Squad. He then went on to work in international political hotspots, including the start-up of his own company specialising in hostage rescue, security, and risk management. He first entered parliament in 2011, and is now the Minister for Police, Corrections, and Emergency Management and Recovery. Mark Mitchell joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels for Six and a Song. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 2000. The South Pole, Antarctica. While working at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, 32-year old Australian astrophysicist Rodney Marks becomes seriously ill before he dies. Rodney's death is initially assumed to be natural causes, but when his body is transported to New Zealand months later, an autopsy reveals that he died from acute methanol poisoning. The New Zealand Police attempt to launch an investigation, but run into jurisdictional issues and since Rodney's American-based employers prove to be uncooperative, a coronial inquest fails to reach a conclusion about how Rodney died. Was Rodney Marks' methanol poisoning a tragic accident or was he the victim of foul play? We shall explore all the different possibilities on this week's episode of “The Path Went Chilly”, which covers our very first mystery from Antarctica.Patreon.com/julesandashleyPatreon.com/thetrailwentcoldAdditional Reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Markshttps://www.mensjournal.com/features/a-mysterious-death-at-the-south-pole-20131125http://www.igpp.ucla.edu/public/mkivelso/refs/PUBLICATIONS/polar%20death.pdfhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/jan/14/antarctica.robinmckiehttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10415310https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10534046https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10534295https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10561809https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10561811https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/17/us/scientist-dies-at-south-pole-research-site.html?module=inline

May 12, 2000. The South Pole, Antarctica. While working at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, 32-year old Australian astrophysicist Rodney Marks becomes seriously ill before he dies. Rodney's death is initially assumed to be natural causes, but when his body is transported to New Zealand months later, an autopsy reveals that he died from acute methanol poisoning. The New Zealand Police attempt to launch an investigation, but run into jurisdictional issues and since Rodney's American-based employers prove to be uncooperative, a coronial inquest fails to reach a conclusion about how Rodney died. Was Rodney Marks' methanol poisoning a tragic accident or was he the victim of foul play? We shall explore all the different possibilities on this week's episode of “The Path Went Chilly”, which covers our very first mystery from Antarctica.Patreon.com/julesandashleyPatreon.com/thetrailwentcoldAdditional Reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Markshttps://www.mensjournal.com/features/a-mysterious-death-at-the-south-pole-20131125http://www.igpp.ucla.edu/public/mkivelso/refs/PUBLICATIONS/polar%20death.pdfhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/jan/14/antarctica.robinmckiehttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10415310https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10534046https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10534295https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10561809https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10561811https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/17/us/scientist-dies-at-south-pole-research-site.html?module=inline

Police are warning commuters in Auckland and Wellington to expect significant delays Tuesday morning because of the National Māori Action Day protests. In what the party is describing as a "first hit out" objecting to policies introduced by the new coalition government - protestors are expected to gather at multiple locations across Te Ika-a-Maui by 7am. New Zealand Police assistant commissioner Sandra Venables spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A criminal defence lawyer thinks common sense has prevailed as deportations from Australia plummet.  New Zealand Police data shows an average of 18 people a month have been deported to New Zealand in the past year.  It's a decrease from a high of just under 44 in mid 2018.  Lawyer Marie Dyhrberg told Mike Hosking that it's had a dreadful impact on a lot of people.  She says people can be considered as having socially undesirable connections to a group, even without a criminal record.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The police are spending tens-of-millions of dollars trying to catch up on court prosecutions while dealing with what it calls outdated bureaucratic processes. As RNZ has been reporting, forty-four percent of our prison population are on remand and police say reducing that number is a priority and will keep the community safer. In a briefing to incoming police minister Stuart Nash in March this year about the police's seven-year ReFrame project, the police said pressure had become unsustainable and not fit for the changing social and criminal landscape. New Zealand Police deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming spoke to Corin Dann.

The Corrections department has hit back at a leaked internal police report which claims the public is at risk because authorities cannot keep track of the growing number of people on electronically monitored bail. The New Zealand Herald yesterday released details of the report, EM Bail - "Foiling" and Monitoring Limitations, which claims people are wrapping their bail bracelets in foil to avoid detection, before going on to commit crimes, including ram raids. It discusses the surging numbers on electronic bail - there were just 510 people in 2018, compared with 2,345 people by June 30th this year. The report cites a 197 percent increase in bail breaches over the period and urges a close look at the numbers granted electronic bail, to ensure staffing is sufficient to enforce it. Corrections says there are inaccuracies in the report and that offenders are identified. New Zealand Police assistant commissioner Naila Hassancand Corrections national commissioner Leigh Marsh spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Privacy Commissioner is frustrated by the New Zealand Police's recent serious privacy breach. Police inadvertently disclosed the email addresses of 147 firearms owners by Te Tari Pūreke on Wednesday, 26 July. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says that these firearms owners are in a situation where their personal information has been inadvertently released- again. "If you think about the people involved here- firearm owners- you've got to think about them first." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Police have confirmed three people are dead, and multiple others have been injured in a shooting incident in the Auckland city centre. Police say the situation was contained and the gunman is among those killed.

In this captivating episode of The Wolf Of Queen Street Podcast, join host Lawrence Lotze as he sits down with the inspiring American-Kiwi, Chris Chandler-Yates. Chris shares his remarkable journey from joining the New Zealand Police in 2011 to becoming a leading advocate for mental health within the force and all first responders. Having arrived in New Zealand in 2004, Chris immersed himself in the community and found purpose in his role as a police officer. With dedication and passion, he served his country with honor, even protecting The Rt Hon Sir John Key, New Zealand's esteemed Prime Minister. However, his relentless commitment took a toll, and he experienced severe burnout, forcing him to leave the job he once loved. Determined to overcome his personal challenges, Chris embarked on a transformative journey of self-care, recovery, and personal development. Through this process, he discovered a hyper-passionate mission: helping fellow officers take charge of their mental health and significantly reduce the chances of burnout. During this interview, Chris delves into his experiences, revealing the depths of his struggles and the lessons he learned along the way. He candidly shares the emotional impact of burnout and how it affected his life. Chris's story serves as a beacon of hope for those who may be facing similar challenges, inspiring them to seek support and take control of their well-being. Join Lawrence Lotze and Chris Chandler-Yates as they explore the importance of mental health within law enforcement, offering valuable insights, practical advice, and empowering strategies for both officers and their support systems. Chris's unwavering dedication to ensuring others see themselves and their mental health needs is a testament to his compassionate spirit and unwavering resilience. Don't miss this enlightening episode and discover how Chris is making a profound impact, ensuring no officer or first responder has to endure the pain he once experienced. knockingdemonfitness.com

Today, I have the pleasure of sharing the story behind how Tony and his wife Karen came to create a net worth of $2.8 million and retire aged 49 and 54, respectively. Now that I have your attention, you might also be interested to know that they own one home and have a large retirement fund which they built from always investing a portion of their take-home pay, about 10%, from their 20+ year careers in the New Zealand Police. Despite their success, there are still many unknowns as they try to work out how to structure their money to support them during their long and adventurous retirement. This episode shows how steady saving in a retirement scheme can build a substantial nest egg. I think it will be particularly useful to those interested in retiring one day, which, by my reckoning, is everyone!

A photo agency has hit back at claims its photographers were aggressively pursuing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle,  New Zealand police have charged a man with arson over a hostel fire that killed at least six people in the country's capital, a teenage boy has been charged after yesterday's shocking crash, the final cost of the Queen's funeral last year has finally been revealed, Rafael Nadal has declared next year is likely to be his last of professional tennis, Penrith Panthers are firming as real premiership contenders,  S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole's cause of death has been revealed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Northern Territory Police Force are poaching our New Zealand Police. An advertisement was placed in the Herald by the Australian State Police Force offering more than $100,000 a year and rent-free housing. Police Recruitment Superintendent Serge Bouma says they've already had some applications. "Getting police officers who've had very good training and similar training to ours is a bit of a non-brainer." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A year ago, the top brass in the New Zealand Police were under extraordinary pressure. They faced a crisis unlike they'd ever faced before. A crowd had gathered on the lawns of parliament, a varied rabble ranging from relatively harmless anti-mandate protestors to people making explicit death threats to journalists and MPs. It's amazing how quickly the tensions of that period seemed to dissipate from public consciousness after the occupation was cleared and the mandates were lifted, but I'm sure Police Commissioner Andrew Coster hasn't forgotten the difficulty of those few weeks. Fast-forward twelve months, and he and his staff face a different kind of crisis. Large parts of the North Island's East Coast have been devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, and fearful locals have reported gun violence, gang intimidation, theft, domestic violence and lawlessness. For what it's worth, I think history has vindicated Andrew Coster's response to the parliamentary protests. Just think back to February last year and the enormous pressure he faced from politicians, pundits, and the public, to send in his officers and break up the crowds with a maximum force response. People on the political left who supposedly value tolerance, peace, and understanding, were urging Police to go in and crack skulls. Figures on the top floors of the the Beehive who'd been central to Coster's appointment as Commissioner undermined him by anonymously criticising his response in national media. There is no doubt Police made mistakes with the protests. How protestors were initially allowed to set up camp, I'll never know. Wellington Police were caught flat-footed and woefully unprepared. But once the occupation had been established, Police exercised incredible restraint. They carefully and deliberately developed a strategy and chose their moment to break up the crowds. The lasting images of protest violence are almost all of protestors attacking Police. I don't think we appreciate just how bad it would have been for New Zealand if that was the other way around. And still, there are lessons from last year's event that may have gone unlearned. The most obvious is that when the public feels unsafe, Police need to do everything to reassure them they're actually doing something. Police had 120 extra officers on the beat and the Eagle helicopter in the affected regions this week. But the security and comfort that might have given locals was undermined by Coster and the Prime Minister's comments. It comes across as a pretty disingenuous move to try to minimise concerns about crime by stating that reported dishonesty offences are down, when in the same breath the public's being reminded that literally thousands of people are still uncontactable. Now, do those concerns about crime - whether anecdotal or otherwise - necessitate an immediate doubling of criminal sentences or soldiers on every street? No. But when People's lives have been torn out from underneath them, giving communities a sense of security should be a top priority. The ultimate conclusion to last year's protests was an enormous credit to the New Zealand Police. I think it was one of their greatest challenges in decades and despite all the pressure to use more extreme force, to go in and bludgeon the protestors, their measured response saved us from a far greater catastrophe. But if they learned anything from the occupation, it's that in the immediacy of a crisis, the throes of uncertainty and tension, being seen by the public to be doing something is just as important as the actual doing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was some booing, jeering, and even some shouting during last night's State of The Union Address. Do you think that this is the time and place for a loud response or not? During the State of The Union Address Biden mentioned non-compete agreements and how he wants to limit them. Do you think it is the federal government's job to limit non-compete agreements? To wrap up the show Nate Shelman discussed an Idaho bill that would dictate when school bonds and levies can be presented, Santos V Romney, and New Zealand Police finding 3.5 tons of cocaine. (2/8/23)

New Zealand Police Officer Chris Chandler-Yates experienced PTSI and now he coaches those wanting a career in law enforcement on how to fight the burnout.

The official Christmas - New Year holiday period begins at 4pm today and police are pleading with drivers to halt the grim trend of 2022 and drive carefully. With the official road toll standing at 361, police are calling for patience, with an influx of tourists set to increase the number of holiday-makers on our roads.  New Zealand Police assistant commissioner Bruce O'Brien spoke to Gyles Beckford  

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.  A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe.  As we head into the holidays please remember that many people suffer especially during this time of year. Keep them in your prayers. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don't have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ So excited to have my next guest on the show - Chris Yates. Chis was like most of us starting a career in law enforcement. He wanted to save the world. But, after several months he began to see and experience the sobering facts of a job in police work and the human suffering that came along with it. Chris went through challenging times but came out the other side with a burning desire to help first responders and others. Chris is going to show you how to obtain your find your WHY.  Find Chris here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-chandler-yates/ https://www.instagram.com/chrisc.yates/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQtAXxIQ1GspChw3yAE6Fnw/videos?view=0 Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast. www.cjevolution.com https://linktr.ee/cjevolutionpodcast Patrick

A good day for one of our top cops. A pair of Gottfried Lindauer portraits have been recovered through an intermediary five years after being stolen from Parnell's International Art Centre. They were jointly priced at about $1 million dollars in 2017. Detective Inspector Scott Beard has overseen prominent criminal cases like the Grace Millane homicide investigation and says this is a rare happy result. "There's always public weight behind us, but to actually get the paintings back and be able to return them to the rightful owner, it was a very proud moment for New Zealand Police." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode: 0027 Title:  This Next Guest Needs No Introduction  Release Date:  3rd of November 2022 Podcast Writer: Paige Keningale  Theme Song: Wolf Moon- Unicorn Heads.  Voice overs: Dr Susanne Knabe-nicol aka the Police Science Dr Podcast Email: podcasts@acia.org.uk  Podcast Webpage: https://www.acia.org.uk/Podcasts ,  https://www.leapodcasts.com/  Podcast Social Media: Twitter: ACIA_org,  LinkedIn: Association of Crime and Intelligence Analysts (UK).  Bio: Mark Evans is a Deputy Chief Executive with Ngā Pirihimana Aotearoa, the New Zealand Police, where he has served since 2011. He has held a wide range of positions in the New Zealand Police, including ministerial services, policy, strategy, service delivery, prevention, transformation, insights, deployment, and road policing. In 2009, Deputy Chief Evans established the New Zealand Police National Intelligence Centre and, as the first Director of Intelligence, led the intelligence operation in support of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. In 2018, he established the world's first dedicated police-led Evidence Based Policing Centre in Wellington.  In 2020, Mr. Evans was seconded to the New Zealand COVID Operations Command Centre as part of the all-of-government response team. Before his work in New Zealand, Mark was Director of Analytical Services with the Police Service of Northern Ireland, and led management and leadership programmes in Estonia and the Czech Republic. Deputy Chief Evans is Vice President of the Australia New Zealand Society of Evidence-Based Policing and a fellow of the Institute of Strategic Risk Management. He holds a BA (First Class Honours) in International Relations and an MBA (with distinction) from the Manchester Business School. He is a Visiting Professor at University College London. In 2006 Evans was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty the Queen for his contribution to policing work in Northern Ireland. O'Brien, B., & Evans, R.M. (2021). Transitioning into an evidence-based police service: The New Zealand experience. In E.L. Piza and B.C. Welsh (eds.), The Globalization of Evidence-Based policing: Innovations in Bridging the Research-Practice Divide. New York, NY: Routledge. Chainey, S.P., Curtis-Ham, S.J., Evans, R.M., & Burns, G.J. (2018). Examining the extent to which repeat and near repeat patterns can prevent crime. Policing: An International Journal, 41(5), 608-622. Evans, R.M. (2016). Crime is Not Random: A Strategic National Operating Strategy Centred on Early Warning and Prevention. Journal of Intelligence and Analysis, International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA). Evans, R.M. (2012). The Diamond Matrix: A science-driven approach to policing with crime intelligence. Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice, 6(2), 133-143. Evans, R.M. (2009). Influencing decision-makers with intelligence and analytical products. In J. Ratcliffe (ed.), Strategic Thinking in Criminal Intelligence, 2nd Edition. Sydney, NSW: The Federation Press. Evans, R.M. (2007). Cultural paradigms and change: A model of analysis. In J. Grieve, A. MacVean, C. Harfield, & D. Phillips (eds.), The Handbook of Intelligent Policing: Consilience, Crime Control and Community Safety. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.

Questions to Ministers NICOLA WILLIS to the Minister of Finance: Does he agree with CoreLogic chief economist Kelvin Davidson on rising mortgage interest rates that it's "a big change, so that's going to mean quite a big change for household finances"; if so, what advice, if any, has he had on the impact rising mortgage interest rates will have on disposable household incomes? GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Police: What recent reports has he seen of New Zealand Police responding to youth offending? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister of Immigration: Has he seen the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities report's concerns and recommendations regarding the acceptable standards of health requirements; if so, has he requested any advice on this report? Dr SHANE RETI to the Minister of Health: How many people identified by his "high-powered" waiting list task force as having waited more than 12 months on the surgical waiting list have had surgery, and how many have been removed from that list due to being medically unfit for treatment? ANGELA ROBERTS to the Minister for ACC: What announcements has she made about improving ACC support for workers? CHRIS BAILLIE to the Minister of Police: How many ram raids have been reported since May 2022, and how many offenders have been arrested in relation to these reported ram raids? Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Justice: Is she confident the justice system is delivering justice to the victims of youth crime? PAUL EAGLE to the Minister of Conservation: How has Jobs for Nature supported local communities with employment opportunities and conservation efforts? SIMEON BROWN to the Minister of Transport: Does he agree with NZTA's statement that Kiwis should "slow down and maintain a safe following distance between their vehicle and the one in front to maximise their chance of seeing and responding to a pothole in the road"; if so, why? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister for Economic and Regional Development: What announcements has he made about supporting regional economies? MELISSA LEE to the Minister for Broadcasting and Media: Does he stand by his statements and actions regarding the Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media Bill? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister for Women: What reports of recent progress towards gender equality has she seen?

 The New Zealand Police are opening the recruitment door to people who have valuable skills but cannot navigate traditional employment processes. The police have opened up roles in their financial crimes department specifically to applicants with Autism as a part of their Neurodivergence Programme pilot. To discuss the programme, Trishil spoke to Detective Inspector Christiaan Barnard & Autism NZ's Dane Dougan.  

The ever-expanding Centrepoint commune goes to war: with its fed-up neighbours, with the local council and, thanks to Robert's decision to speak out, the New Zealand Police.

Ep. 29 Joining me is New Zealand police officer, Constable James Walkling.  James is originally from the UK where he started his career in law enforcement with the Metropolitan Police in London in 2011. We talk about policing in these very different countries, in particular what it's like to be unarmed in the UK and “semi armed” in New Zealand. We also review the current debate in New Zealand to move to “generally armed,” which would allow officers to carry a handgun as they do in Australia. This debate was ignited in 2021 following the murder of New Zealand Constable Matthew Hunt during a traffic stop.  James looks back on his challenging upbringing in the foster care system and unpleasant interactions with UK police as a teen, factors which actually led him to choose law enforcement as a profession to make the changes he wanted to see. In fact, his advice to Americans who are disgruntled with law enforcement is to do the same. He also encourages civilians to do a ride-along with officers to really understand the job.  “Go and do those ride-alongs and be involved in it, and understand that policing is nothing what you think it is.” We also discuss the events in America over the past two years including the murder of George Floyd, civil unrest, calls for defunding the police and the perception and impact of these events on law enforcement here and in other countries. The negative narrative on policing does not stop at our borders.  For all that is different among these countries, there is much that is the same. The commitment, the sacrifice, protecting the most vulnerable, dealing with people on what is very possibly the worst day of their lives. Our conversation is both thoughtful and upbeat and is as much about James' support of law enforcement in the U.S. and worldwide as it is about his own experiences. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-fvEZNLG5A (Remembering Constable Matthew Hunt killed on duty July 2021) - a short documentary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnBeingaPoliceOfficer (On Being a Police Officer) Twitter: @AbbyEllsworth13 Instagram: on_being_a_police_officer Abby@Ellsworthproductions.com ©Abby Ellsworth. All interviews, editing, production done by Abby Ellsworth. Music courtesy of freesound.org

Today on NZ Sporting History we go back to 1989 when, on September 2nd, a very unique game of rugby league was played. It was a Black Power team versus a team from the New Zealand Police.

Questions to Ministers MARK CAMERON to the Minister of Climate Change: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? NICOLA WILLIS to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by his statement that the Government is "making sure that we do support those on low and middle incomes, who are the most affected by rising prices"; if so, what level of income does he consider qualifies as "middle income"? RACHEL BROOKING to the Minister of Energy and Resources: What evidence has she seen that consumers are benefiting as a result of the Government's action to cut fuel excise by 25 cents a litre? Dr SHANE RETI to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statements and actions around the July 2020 measles catch-up campaign that was paused 8 months later in March 2021? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she agree with Fairer Future that incomes of some beneficiaries are up to $300 behind the actual cost of living for families, and that further increases are needed so that the 1 April changes do not lock whanau into poverty? ANGIE WARREN-CLARK to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: How will New Zealanders benefit from the 1 April changes to benefits and payments that come into effect tomorrow? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Minister for COVID-19 Response: Does he stand by the decision to loosen protections under the COVID-19 traffic light framework, when Aotearoa's COVID-19 daily mortality rate has for the first time passed the daily mortality rate for the United States? PAUL EAGLE to the Minister of Health: What medicines has the Government recently secured access to that support New Zealanders against COVID-19? Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: How will Fair Pay Agreements help New Zealand businesses and workers to meet the challenges and opportunities presented in a rapidly changing world of work, and has he taken on board advice, if any, during the development of the Fair Pay Agreement framework? GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Police: What reports has she seen regarding diversity in the New Zealand Police workforce? SIMON O'CONNOR to the Minister of Corrections: Is he satisfied New Zealanders are getting value for money from the prison system; if so, why? TANGI UTIKERE to the Associate Minister for COVID-19 Response: How is the Government ensuring remote communities can readily access rapid antigen tests?

Bruce O'Brien is an Assistant Commissioner with the New Zealand Police.  He is now responsible for the National Intelligence, Evidence-based Policing, and Roads Policing. A 20+ year veteran with the NZP, Bruce is pursuing a doctorate through the Canterbury Christ Church University.  We spoke about policing, the issues in policing in New Zealand and across the Globe, innovation, the New Zealand Evidence-based Policing Center, technology, police legitimacy, and leadership.Bruce can be reached by email at bruce.obrien@police.govt.nz  #Leadership #Leadershipdevelopment #Evidencebasedpolicing #NewZealandPolice #BruceO'Brien #SteveMorreale #TheCopDoc Podcast # policing #lawenforcement #WorcesterStateUniversity

Mike Bush, the former Commissioner of the New Zealand Police, served for more than four decades in law enforcement – starting as an 18-year-old constable, serving as a detective, and promoting up through the ranks of this highly professional and respected organization. The population of New Zealand is roughly five million people. About one in six New Zealanders are of Maori descent – an indigenous Polynesian community – and that community has historically been underserved. Building ties to the Maori community was a priority for Mike, as was recruiting more citizens of Maori descent to the department, so that the New Zealand Police better reflected the diversity of the country.One of the initiatives Mike developed and promoted as Commissioner was something he called “Prevention First” – to change the focus of policing from a model of locking people up to a model of early intervention, designed to prevent crime in the first place. Mike knew that gave his officers more of an opportunity to help people and to keep them safe. The New Zealand Police have long been leaders in community policing. More than half a century ago, the New Zealand Police dropped the word “force” from their name and to this day their officers do not routinely carry firearms. The New Zealand Police have a well-deserved reputation for integrity and decency, and Mike describes their efforts to earn and preserve that reputation and to serve the diverse communities in his country. Though violent crime is relatively rare, Mike investigated some of the biggest and most interesting cases in New Zealand history, including the successful recovery of a five-year-old girl who had been kidnapped, and a cold case investigation of a young murdered woman, solved through ingenious forensic work. And, while posted overseas for part of his career, Mike was a first responder to the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami that struck Thailand – where he was stationed – and many other south east Asian nations, killing almost one quarter of a million people. Mike describes how law enforcement officers from around the world responded to that horrific tragedy.Mike Bush had a fascinating career in the New Zealand Police, ultimately running the service and leading its 13,500 men and women. He helped transform policing in his nation, and is widely regarded as a visionary law enforcement professional.If you have thoughtful feedback on this episode or others, please email us at theoathpodcast@gmail.com.Find the transcript and all our previous episodes at MSNBC.com/TheOath

May 12, 2000. The South Pole, Antarctica. While working at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, 32-year old Australian astrophysicist Rodney Marks becomes seriously ill before he dies. Rodney's death is initially assumed to be natural causes, but when his body is transported to New Zealand months later, an autopsy reveals that he died from acute methanol poisoning. The New Zealand Police attempt to launch an investigation, but run into jurisdictional issues and since Rodney's American-based employers prove to be uncooperative, a coronial inquest fails to reach a conclusion about how Rodney died. Was Rodney Marks' methanol poisoning a tragic accident or was he the victim of foul play? We shall explore all the different possibilities on this week's episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, which covers our very first mystery from Antarctica. Additional Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Marks https://www.mensjournal.com/features/a-mysterious-death-at-the-south-pole-20131125/ http://www.igpp.ucla.edu/public/mkivelso/refs/PUBLICATIONS/polar%20death.pdf https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/jan/14/antarctica.robinmckie https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10415310 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10534046 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10534295 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10561809 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10561811 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/17/us/scientist-dies-at-south-pole-research-site.html?module=inline “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon! Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. “The Trail Went Cold” is now doing a weekly livestream show on GetVokl every Thursday from 7:00-8:00 PM ET as part of their “True Crime Thursday” line-up. For more information, please visit their website. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.