Commissioner Richard Chambers will be on the beat in Nelson on New Year's Eve, as well as policing at the Rhythm and Vines event in Gisborne. Chambers said it would be a year since Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming was killed and he wanted to support officers who worked with her. Chambers said he recently required all senior sworn staff to get out to help support the frontline. Deputy Commissioner Mike Pannett will take part in frontline duties in Tamaki Makaurau, and Acting Deputy Commissioner Tusha Penny will be in Wellington. Chambers said helping out freed up frontline staff to work on "major investigations" and handle the busy summer period.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 26, 2025 22:44 UTC