Gambling Compliance Director appointed

16/12/2005

A former career police officer has been appointed to the new position of Director, Gambling Compliance, Internal Affairs Deputy Secretary, Andrew Secker, announced today.

He is Mike Hill, most recently Area Commander for North Shore City Police.

Mr Hill will be responsible for delivering DIA’s licensing, compliance, investigation and operational policy services under the Gambling Act 2003.

“Mike will be a valuable addition to the Department helping us fulfil our obligations to the community,” Andrew Secker said. “He brings extensive experience in key operational roles encompassing line management responsibilities both in the Criminal Investigation Branch and general uniformed duties.”

Mr Hill will take up his new position on 7 February 2006.


Media contact:
Andrew Secker, Deputy Secretary, tel: 04 495 9329, cell: 027 281 5211
Trevor Henry, Communications Advisor, tel: 04 495 7211, cell: 021 843 679