Police Minister Poto Williams spoke to Mike Yardley about the question of further arming police and what it could mean for the relationship between police and the community. Video / Newstalk ZBPolice Minister Poto Williams spoke to Mike Yardley about the question of further arming police and what it could mean for the relationship between police and the community. This was because she had listened to overwhelming feedback from the Māori, Pacific Island and South Auckland communities who didn't want it. Williams also acknowledged the Māori and Pacific communities' interactions with police over the years "had not been that great". "I won't support general arming because it will fundamentally change the nature of our relationship with our police."

Source: New Zealand Herald July 20, 2021 21:59 UTC