Inaugural police march for WaitemataJARRED WILLIAMSON / FAIRFAX NZ The Waitemata police pay parade will be held in Henderson on June 23. The Waitemata Police District would host its inaugural pay parade on June 23. SUPPLIED Route map of the Waitemata Police pay parade in Henderson, Auckland, on June 23. The pay parade tradition harks back to the 1800s when police used to be inspected at the station, before marching to the magistrate's office to receive their pay every fortnight. ROAD CLOSURESFrom 315 Great North Rd the road will be closed to motorists towards Henderson on June 23 from 10am.

Source: Stuff June 21, 2017 03:24 UTC