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On 17 April 2024, 75% of the New Zealand Police Association's membership voted to reject the New Zealand Government's latest pay offer, which included an overtime rate, NZ$1,500 cash payment and a pay increase for the third year. The Police Association had rejected a similar offer in September 2023. [157]
The National Organised Crime Group, the original name was Organised and Financial Crime Agency of New Zealand (OFCANZ), which was renamed and merged into the New Zealand Police in April 2017 [2] [3]. The group's stated objective is to "disrupt and combat organised crime".
Charges are payable to the NZ Transport agency enforced by NZ police so all road users must ensure you have the correct documents displayed at all times in order to avoid a fine. There are several exemptions available for certain types of vehicles such as tractors however the vast majority of larger vehicles will be required to pay RUC.
The New Zealand Police is a primary recipient of justice sector funding, covering salaries, equipment, training, operational costs, and community policing. In the 2022/2023 financial year, the police received approximately NZ$2.1 billion to enhance visibility, response times, and crime prevention. [ 32 ]
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On 1 July 1992 the Traffic Safety Service was merged into the New Zealand Police and from that time road traffic enforcement in New Zealand became the total responsibility of the Police. [2] Traffic Officers were gradually trained for other policing duties, with the majority eventually becoming sworn police officers and going on to serve in a ...
The Policing Act 2008 state the functions and provide for the governance and administration of the New Zealand Police.It replaced the Police Act 1958.. The Police Act 1958 was extensively reviewed starting in 2006, after a two and a half year consultative process the Policing Act 2008 came into effect on 1 October 2008. [1]
Officers are experienced members of the New Zealand Police, who pass the DPS course at the Royal New Zealand Police College. The course has training on topics such as diplomatic immunity and unarmed combat. Squad members usually operate in plain clothes, [4] and all genders can be squad members. [5]