The Policing Bill was introduced into Parliament on 18 December 2007. There will be a further opportunity to
comment on the Bill when it is referred to Select Committee.
Previous consultations
Identifying the legislative requirements for policing into the 21st century is a weighty task, and it is important that as many voices as possible are heard when shaping a new Police Act. See the principles of consultation and participation.
Public views on policing
Public views on policing: An overview of submissions on Policing Directions in New Zealand for the 21st Century, also available in PDF format (46 pages, 789 KB). A report summarising the public submissions made during the recent consultation process.
Policing Directions
Policing Directions in New Zealand for the 21st Century outlines the proposed changes to the law that enables New Zealand police do their jobs. The full discussion document is also available in PDF format for printing [80 pages, 1906 KB].
Shorter versions and other languages: Summary version in English [8 page PDF, 174 KB] and Maori [8 page PDF, 164 KB]. A short flyer version is also available as 2 page PDF’s in: Arabic, Chinese, Cook Islands Maori, English, Persian/Farsi, Fijian, Korean, Maori, Samoan, Somali, Thai, Tongan, and Vietnamese.
Public submissions closed on 31 July 2007.
Perspectives on policing: an analysis of responses received
Perspectives on policing: an analysis of responses received,
also available in an easy-to-print PDF version [78 pages, 1770 K bytes].
A summary of the feedback received during the initial consultation phase of the Police Act Review.
Issues paper 8: Conduct and Integrity
Read Issues paper 8 Conduct and Integrity now,
or download the PDF version [20 pages, 460 K bytes].
Consultation opened December 2006, closed January 2007
Issues paper 7: Administration
Read Issues paper 7: Administration now,
or download the PDF version [24 pages, 540 K bytes].
Consultation opened November 2006, closed January 2007
Issues paper 6: Relationships
Read Issues paper 6: Relationships now,
or download the PDF version [12 pages, 327 Kbytes].
Consultation opened November 2006, closed January 2007
Issues paper 5: Powers and protections
Read Issues paper 5: Powers and protections now,
or download the PDF version [28 pages, 606 Kbytes].
Consultation opened October 2006, closed January 2007
Issues Paper 4: Engagement
Read Issues Paper 4: Community Engagement now,
or download the PDF version [6 pages, 306 Kbytes].
Consultation opened September 2006, closed January 2007
Issues Paper 3: Employment
Read Issues Paper 3: Employment Arrangements now,
or download the PDF version [24 pages, 665 Kbytes].
Consultation opened August 2006, closed January 2007
Issues Paper 2: Governance
Read Issues Paper 2: Governance now,
or download the PDF version [22 pages, 512 Kbytes].
Consultation opened July 2006, closed January 2007
Issues Paper 1: Principles
Read Issues Paper 1: Principles now,
or download the PDF version [12 pages, 743 Kbytes].
Consultation opened June 2006, closed January 2007