Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has indicated that the goal of adding 500 extra officers to New Zealand’s police force by the end of November may be unrealistic due to recruitment challenges and the need to uphold high standards for new hires. During an interview on TVNZ’s Q+A, he highlighted inefficiencies in the recruitment process, suggesting it could take longer to reach the target. Police Minister Mark Mitchell noted that delays are also attributed to extended training periods for recruits, emphasizing the ambitious nature of the initial timeline.
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US ‘acting in collective self-defence’ claim in New Zealand’s response to bombings – Winston Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters acknowledges the U.S. assertion of acting in "collective self-defence" under the UN Charter following its bombings in Iran, while Labour and the Greens urge the New Zealand government to condemn the attacks as violations of international law. Acting Prime Minister David Seymour is expected to address New Zealand's position during today's post-Cabinet press conference. Need More Context? 🔎
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