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Final report of the Government Inquiry into the Appointment Process for a Deputy Commissioner of Police
12 November 2018
This information is released by the Minister of State Services, the Hon Chris Hipkins.
The Department of Internal Affairs has redacted references to the identifiable information and other details from the document following a comprehensive due diligence process to protect the privacy of those concerned in this Inquiry and to protect and maintain legal professional privilege. Most, however, are in the appendices that relate to Operation Austin content, and this was withheld by New Zealand Police.
In releasing this information, the Department of Internal Affairs has taken into account the public interest in making the information public.
Latest Update:
20 December 2018
The Department of Internal Affairs, on behalf of the Minister of State Services, the Hon Chris Hipkins, published the final report of the Government Inquiry into the Appointment Process for a Deputy Commissioner of Police. At the time we redacted Appendix E as it related to the Independent Police Conduct Authority investigation into complaints about Deputy Commissioner Wallace Haumaha.
Now that the Independent Police Conduct Authority has released its findings, it is appropriate to release Appendix E. Note that, where appropriate, the Department continues to redact references to identifiable information to protect the privacy of those concerned in this Inquiry.
Background
The Government Inquiry into the Appointment Process for a Deputy Commissioner of Police Uiui Kāwanatanga mō te Tukanga Whakatū I tētaki Kaikōmihana Tuarua o Ngā Pirihimana is an independent inquiry commencing on 20 August 2018.
- Cabinet paper (PDF, 110KB)
- Cabinet minute (PDF, 152KB)
Terms of Reference
Inquiry minutes
- NEW Minute No. 5 (2 November 2018) (PDF, 173KB)
- Minute No. 4 (17 September 2018) (PDF, 358KB)
- Minute No. 3 (27 August 2018) (PDF, 358KB)
- Minute No. 2 (23 August 2018) (PDF, 362KB)
- Minute No. 1 (20 August 2018) (PDF, 160KB)
Other documents
2. Letter from the Minister of Internal Affairs to the Ministers of Finance and State Services (20 July 2018)
(PDF, 457KB)
3. Letter from the Minister of Internal Affairs to the Acting Prime Minister and Attorney-General (20 July 2018) (PDF, 866KB)
4. Letter from the Minister of Internal Affairs to the Minister of State Services (20 July 2018) (PDF, 402KB)
5. Letter from the Minister of State Services to the Minister of Internal Affairs (PDF, 272KB)
6. Talking points for the Minister of Internal Affairs’ use at Cabinet (23 July 2018) (PDF, 678KB)
7. Biographies for potential Inquiry members (6 and 9 July 2018) (PDF, 741KB)
8. Draft media release (23 July 2018) (PDF, 592KB)
Latest release (25 September 2018):
9. Cabinet Minute: CAB-18-MIN-0461 (17 September 2018) (PDF, 650KB)
10. Internal Affairs briefing: Extension of report back for Government Inquiry (14 September 2018) (PDF, 1.6MB)
11. Cabinet oral item (PDF, 1.5MB)
12. Talking points for extention of time Inquiry into appointment process (PDF, 1MB)
Contact the Inquiry
The Inquiry has completed its work, and delivered its report as required by its terms of reference.
Any inquiries should be directed to info@dia.govt.nz
- You can read about enquiries here: Public and Government Inquiries (Internal Affairs website)
