Police Association staff know what exhaustion looks like. They’ve seen the “zombie look” on the faces of the Police staff who have been working tirelessly in Christchurch in the past few weeks.

I suspect few New Zealanders will ever forget the horror of March 15, 2019, when the violence we all hoped New Zealand would remain immune from was inflicted upon us with devastating force.

Thirty-two teams converged at the Kaituna River in Rotorua on March 1 for the 13th annual Police Association Raft Race.

Following last year’s pay round negotiations, some changes were made to Police leave (bold italic headings highlight new information).

The Blue Light charity works with Police to deliver programmes and activities for young people. Now in its 35th year, there are 68 branches throughout New Zealand. Many of our members give their time to the organisation. In the first of an occasional series on these unsung heroes, we catch up with youth aid officer Constable Rob Gormly.

A 'world-class' response by New Zealand police.