Police officers will carry firearms on them at all times until the National Threat Level changes. Police around the country will continue to carry guns for the foreseeable future, while the National Threat Level remains at high. Police are unlikely to rescind the order to carry guns until the National Threat Level is lowered, which is a decision that lies with the cross-agency Combined Threat Assessment Group (CTAG). Under normal circumstances, police in New Zealand carry pepper spray, batons, and tasers, though all are trained with the Glock and Bushmaster. ROSA WOODS/STUFF Police Association president Chris Cahill wants to see more frontline officers armed to protect themselves.

Source: Stuff March 25, 2019 01:30 UTC