Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has accepted legal advice from the Solicitor General on the Independent Police Conduct Authority reportt on Wally Haumaha that there is not a clear and proper basis to support removal of the Deputy Police Commissioner. "I'm very disappointed with the inappropriate behaviour attributed by the IPCA to Wally Haumaha, but the Solicitor General has advised that there is not a clear and proper basis to support his removal," Ardern said. NZ POLICE Wally Haumaha. READ MORE:* Wally Haumaha belittled and humiliated staff, police watchdog says* Haumaha 'looking forward' to continuing his work after report clears his appointment"My expectation is the police maintain the highest standards of professionalism and show respect both for the public and everyone working with them at all times," Ardern said. "Haumaha should not have circulated personal information about a non-police member of the project team, which he did to discredit them."

Source: Stuff December 19, 2018 23:22 UTC