Steve has served as vice-president of the association since 2022 and has also served as a NZPA committee chairman and Region 7 (Southern) director.

Outgoing president Chris Cahill did not seek re-election to the position, which he has held for nine years.

About Steve Watt
Senior Sergeant Steve Watt has been with Police for 25 years and is team leader of Road Policing for Otago Lakes Central. He brings 13 years’ experience of Police Association operations to the presidency as well as a high level of business acumen and professionalism.

He says he is passionate about protecting association members and achieving the best outcomes for them. “I will always put the interests of members first.”