While the Government was busy last month tweaking laws and Police policies to "tackle gangs and intimidating behaviour", it was business as usual for the country's frontline officers who work in close quarters to gang culture.

Spikes in youth and gang crime have led to questions about what Police is doing to prevent the drivers of demand.

Peter Mairs was a high-achieving police officer whose work for Police and the Police Association had a significant influence on the lives of members over many years.

Stew Mills has retired after 20 years of helping Police Association members.

Dunedin constable Erin Doherty was “surprised and stoked” when she was named in New Zealand Rugby’s National Referee Squad for 2022.