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Police Commissioner sets 2026 policing targets

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Publish Date
Wed, 3 Dec 2025, 6:31am
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says police will take longer to reach the 500 new officer target if needed. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says police will take longer to reach the 500 new officer target if needed. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Police Commissioner sets 2026 policing targets

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Newstalk ZB ,
Publish Date
Wed, 3 Dec 2025, 6:31am

The Police Association says when it comes to new policing targets, the devil will be in yet-to-be-confirmed detail. 

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has announced four new targets, including raising New Zealanders trust and confidence from 69 to 80-percent.

It follows the force taking a major hit in the wake of the McSkimming scandal. 

Association President Steve Watt told Ryan Bridge it's good to have goals, but information is scarce. 

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