Find out about international, national and local programmes and initiatives.
Programmes and initiatives
Electronic Monitoring on Bail (EM Bail)
Find out about the changes to the Electronic Monitoring on Bail (EM Bail) scheme which has transitioned to the Department of Corrections..… More
The Police Adult Diversion Scheme
Find out about the Adult Diversion Scheme, how eligible offenders are dealt with ‘out of court’ and encouraged to rehabilitate and take responsibility for their actions.… More
Neighbourhood Policing Teams
Neighbourhood Policing Teams work with communities in specified areas to prevent crime, crashes and victimisation. They aim to make their communities safer. … More
Cost Recovery
Cost recovery looks at how some costs for Police services, currently free to the customer or heavily subsidised, may be recovered. … More
Fostering and adopting police dogs
You may be able to foster a police puppy or dog to provide a temporary home, or on a long term basis (for breeding females, mostly in the Wellington region)… More
Integrated Safety Response (ISR)
ISR is a multi-agency intervention designed to ensure the immediate safety of victims and children, and to work with perpetrators to prevent further violence. ISR takes a whole-of-family and whānau … More
Child Sex Offender (CSO) Register
The Child Sex Offender Register is a tool to help with the protection of children and the prevention of re-offending by known child sex offenders. … More
Woolf Fisher Police Fellowship Programme
2023 Fellows pictured: (back row from left), Constable Taiaiti (Piho) Tuaiti, Nicola Johns, Sergeant Wayne Paxton, Cameron Bayly, Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, Sergeant Caroline Johns, Natal… More
Transforming Police Service Delivery
Modernising our Service Delivery aims to ensure everyone in New Zealand can access policing services – anywhere, anytime – that will lead to the trust and confidence of all. … More
International Anti-Corruption Coordination Centre
IACCC background The IACCC was established in July 2017 and aims to provide coordinated support for law enforcement agencies investigating Grand Corruption offences such as bribery of public offici… More
Evidence-Based Policing (EBP)
Find out about the Evidence-Based Policing Centre (EBPC), current projects and partnerships, and information for researchers wishing to submit research proposals or request NZ Police data.… More
Gender pay gap action plan
Police is committed to paying its employees fairly, regardless of gender or ethnicity. We have undertaken a number of activities to reduce pay gaps, including the development of a Gender Pay Gap Action Plan. … More
Police use of emergent technologies
Technology is rapidly evolving and emergent technologies have an important part to play in modern policing. Police staff increasingly use new technology in day-to-day work, such as CCTV and Automatic… More
Understanding Policing Delivery
When public confidence and trust in the Police is high, it enables us to be more effective at keeping communities safe. Members of the public are more likely to come forward with quality intelligence,… More
Police contact survey – How did we do?
Police is seeking feedback from members of the public who have recently contacted us for a non-emergency reason. People who phone their local police station, call 105 or other non-emergency line, or m… More
Te Oranga Tamariki Action Plan Collaboration
Police work collaboratively with Iwi and communities as well as government agencies to make positive and lasting differences for tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau. Part of this involves co-partnership in the first Oranga Tamariki Action Plan. … More
AWHI
In te reo Māori, awhi means to care for, embrace and cherish – to help or support others. … More
Consultation: Arms Regulations Review of Fees 2022 - Closed
Consultation has closed for fees cost recovery New Zealand Police invited submissions on proposed fee changes for arms regulatory services. The proposed fees and timing are yet to be decided by Cabi… More
The Gangs Act 2024
From 21 November 2024, Police will have new powers to disrupt and directly target gang activity through the Gangs Act 2024. … More
Investing in Frontline Policing
In Budget 2024, we were provided funding for Investing in Frontline Policing. This initiative will enable New Zealand Police to strengthen policing in our communities … More