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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology

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A Napier barbershop owned by an EIT graduate has given two newly qualified barbers from the same programme their start in the industry.

Boxed Out Barbershop owner Brad Warren completed the NZ Certificate in Barbering (Level 3) at EIT’s Hawke’s Bay Campus in Taradale.

He now employs fellow EIT graduates Nich Allen (Ngāti Porou) and Declan Wong, who completed the NZ Certificate in Commercial Barbering (Level 4) in 2024 – a programme that was not available during Brad’s time of study.

Brad, 34, came to barbering after working as a glazier and in boat building. He credits his time at EIT as crucial to his success, particularly the support he received from his tutors.

“At one stage I was going to pull out of the course, but my tutor Jen encouraged me to stay,” Brad said. “She saw the talent in me before I knew there was talent there. I loved EIT and didn’t want it to end.”

Brad has maintained his connection with EIT, occasionally visiting classes to speak with current students. When it came time to hire staff for the barbershop, he turned to the programme that had launched his own career.

“Jen would give me a message and say, ‘I’ve got some students who are really skilled barbers and are looking for work, can we send them in?’” Brad said. “They’ll come in and do a haircut, and I’ll be like, wow, they’re actually a good barber.”

The approach has worked well. Brad previously employed another EIT graduate for two years and had a student on work experience while studying last year.

Nich, 23, originally from Gisborne, has been working at Boxed Out Barbershop for about a year.

“It’s a really positive space. The people make it a great place to learn and work,” he says.

He says the programme at EIT helped him find direction after leaving school unsure of what he wanted to do.

“I didn’t really know where I was heading at the time. The course helped me build confidence and gave me something to work towards.”

Declan, 20, began at the shop as a work experience student about a year ago. He is now a qualified barber working full-time.

“It doesn’t really feel like work when you enjoy what you are doing,” he says.

Declan says work experience was one of the most valuable parts of the programme.

“Being able to go out into real barbershops helped me understand what the industry was actually like. It made stepping into full-time work much easier.”

He says working alongside other EIT graduates has helped him continue learning while building confidence behind the chair.

For Brad, seeing graduates now building their careers in his shop feels like a full-circle moment.

“We’ve all come through the same training pathway, so it’s pretty special to now be working together.”

Paula Morris, Assistant Head of School – Health & Sports Science, said the success of the barbering programme relies on strong, genuine partnerships with the barbering industry.

“The relationship between our programme and Boxed Out Barbershop is a perfect example of this. When graduates return to the sector not only as skilled barbers but as employers who actively support the next generation – just as Brad has done – it creates an invaluable cycle of mentorship and opportunity.”

She says having barbershops welcome students for work experience and then employ graduates ensures learners gain the real-world exposure that simply can’t be replicated in a classroom.

“It enables them to build confidence behind the chair, understand the expectations of a professional shop, and develop the interpersonal skills essential to the craft.

“This level of industry support does more than help individual students – it elevates the whole programme. It keeps us connected to current practice, strengthens the training environment and ensures we are developing barbers who are truly ready to meet the needs of their clients. We are incredibly proud to see the full-circle impact that Boxed Out Barbershop continues to have on our learners and graduates.”

Source: New Zealand Police

Police can now confirm the names of the two people who died during a landslide on Welcome Bay Rd, Papamoa on Thursday.

Ten-year-old Austen Keith Richardson and his grandmother, 71-year-old Yao Fang (pronounced Fung), died after the house they were in was extensively damaged by a landslide.

Police continue to support the family through this extremely difficult time.

Their deaths have been referred to the Coroner.

The following is a statement released on behalf of Keith and Angel:

Austen was the much-loved only child of Keith and Angel, and Fang’s only grandchild. Angel is also the only child of Fang.

Austen and his grandmother had an incredibly close relationship – with Austen affectionately calling her Nai Nai.

Austen was born in Shanghai, China, and we moved back to New Zealand with him when he was about eight months old. Since Austen was born, Fang has spent extended periods of time with us in New Zealand.

Austen had just finished at Arataki School where he thrived in the Montessori class. It perfectly suited his personality. He had been accepted to Bethlehem College and was due to start as a Year 7 at the school shortly.

A gifted musician, Austen loved piano, was extremely mechanically minded, loved building Lego, riding motorbikes, Pokémon and solving math equations.

The weekend before the tragedy, we visited the Kumeu Classic Car and Hot Rod Festival before surprising him with his dream motocross bike from a mate on the way home. This will forever be a treasured memory.

We also recently attended the Annual Honda Kids Camp at Lake Rotoiti where he always loved meeting his mates from previous years and making new friendships.

Austen spoke Mandarin fluently, was proud of his Chinese heritage and loved visiting China on our trips back.

We were lucky to have Fang spend so much time with us as a family. She was a beautiful mother and grandmother, deeply caring, so generous and always prioritising looking after others ahead of herself.

Fang worked as an architect in China while raising Angel as a solo parent. She loved the nature in New Zealand, helped us grow an incredible vegetable garden, looked after our chickens, and joined us at Chinese Methodist Church in Greerton.

We are grateful for the amazing support we have received from family and friends, the wider community as well as the emergency services and support agencies who have wrapped around us as we come to terms with this.

We are absolutely devastated by the loss of our treasured son and his beloved Nai Nai.

Our thoughts are also with the other families impacted by the Mount Maunganui tragedy and what they are going through.

Note to media: The family will not be providing further comment and ask that their privacy be respected as they grieve.

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

Source: NZ Department of Conservation

Date:  27 January 2026

The current closure, under DOC’s Trigger Action Response Plan for Mautohe Cathedral Cove, stems from the recent extreme rain event across the North Island. Landslides and rockfalls are a known risk across the wider coastal area DOC manages, including Mautohe Cathedral Cove.

DOC’s Coromandel Operations Manager Nick Kelly says initial inspections have identified several areas of concern requiring further detailed assessment.

“Ngāti Hei contractors and DOC staff are on site starting the clean-up and assessment operations under a strict safety protocol,” Nick says.

“Independent geotechnical advisors will be on site this week to complete detailed inspections and determine next steps.”

DOC has engaged Tonkin and Taylor to carry out a geotechnical assessment at several sites: Mautohe Cathedral Cove, Opera Point and Waimata Gemstone Bay.

“We expect their initial verbal advice to be available early next week,” Nick says.

Contractors working on the reinstatement of the track to Waimata Gemstone Bay have also been withdrawn.

Nick says public safety remains DOC’s top priority.

“The tracks at Mautohe Cathedral Cove will remain closed until we’re satisfied it’s safe to reopen. This is not the time to go naturing at Mautohe Cathedral Cove.”

There is no target date for reopening the tracks to the cove – and Nick says DOC needs public support to share the message.

“We understand it’s frustrating and disappointing to have the cove closed again.

“But recent events on the East Coast and in Mt Maunganui – along with advice previously obtained by DOC – have shown the risk to public safety must be carefully managed based on reliable information.”

The cove can still be viewed or accessed from the sea but anyone planning to do this should think carefully about the risks – including the possibility of rockfall and further landslides – and whether visiting is sensible at this time.

There has also been a large landslide on the closed Hahei coastal track to Grange Rd – reinforcing the previous decision not to repair and reopen that part of the track network.

Cracking in the path near the Grange Rd look-out has expanded – signalling further potential for landslides in that area.

Opera Point, where the track was reinstated in 2025, has also been compromised with a landslip and is closed as it’s not safe to use. People should not use that track.

Nick says through investigations since the 2023 storms, DOC is aware periodic track and structure damage will continue in the Cathedral Cove Recreation Reserve due to the inherent landscape instability and high likelihood of storm events.

“We identified the most likely places to get damaged again and this recent event aligns with the landslide predictive modelling and past geotechnical analysis.

“DOC is committed to maintaining safe overland access to the Mautohe Cathedral Cove archway for as long as it remains viable while protecting the site’s natural, cultural and recreational values,” Nick says.

There is more encouraging news for those wanting to enjoy a stay in DOC’s North Coromandel campsites. They are expected to reopen this weekend, but people planning to book a site at any of the campsites should check the DOC website for alerts or contact Booking Services.

Tracks to Mautohe Cathedral Cove were closed in February 2023 due to extensive damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. DOC repaired the tracks through the second half of 2024, and they reopened to visitors in December 2024.

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Source: New Zealand Government

The Government has announced a $1 million Marae Emergency Response Fund to reimburse marae for welfare support provided during recent severe weather events across the Upper North Island, allowing them to replenish resources and build resilience.

Between 20 and 23 January, flooding and landslips caused widespread disruption across Northland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Tairāwhiti, with marae opening their doors to evacuees, stranded travellers and isolated residents, often among the first to activate, says Mr Potaka.

“At least 20 marae across five regions activated to support their communities, providing kai, shelter, power and essential support to anyone who needed it.

“This fund ensures marae are not left carrying the costs of that mahi allowing them to replenish what was used, recover from the immediate response, and continue to build their resilience for future events.”

The $1 million allocation has been added to the Māori Development Fund, enabling Te Puni Kōkiri to provide one-off reimbursement grants to marae that delivered welfare support during the January 2026 severe weather event.

Marae or related organisations that provided welfare support can apply for reimbursement grants by contacting their regional Te Puni Kōkiri office to begin the process.

Funding can be used to cover eligible costs incurred while supporting communities, including food, accommodation, utilities and other essential welfare expenses.

“I want to acknowledge and thank the marae, volunteers and communities who stood up for others during these events. Their leadership, Manaakitanga, and care had made and continue to make a real difference,” Mr Potaka says.

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Source: New Zealand Government

Just before 9.30am on Thursday, a large landslide came down from Mauao at Mount Maunganui, following a sustained period of heavy rain.

The landslide slipped down into the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park, and shortly after it became apparent that several people were unaccounted for.

FENZ, Police and ambulance teams immediately got to work on the rescue operation to save the people who were missing in the landslide.

For three long days, everyone in the country was longing for a miracle.

None more so than the families of the missing people – who endured the agony of knowing where their family member was yet being unable to reach them.

On Saturday, we were devastated to receive the news we had all been dreading. 

Police confirmed that the six missing people could not have survived, and the rescue operation would therefore move to a recovery.

Sharon, Max, Lisa, Jacqualine, Susan and Måns. People just like us – grandmothers, mothers, daughters, sons, sisters, and brothers.

This is a tragedy for the families, and for the communities of Mount Maunganui and the wider Bay of Plenty.

Mount Maunganui is a place where many people have made happy memories. Every summer, it attracts visitors from across New Zealand and from overseas.

It’s not hard to see why – with the beautiful beach, the friendly locals and, of course, Mauao.

Mauao welcomes hundreds of people every day, who want to experience nature and the fresh air, watch the sunrise, connect with their friends, process and gain perspective on the challenges of daily life, and take in the spectacular views at the top.

It was described over and over to me by locals as a place of great “joy and wellbeing” that grounds them.

The Beachside Holiday Park at the base of Mauao has to be one of the best spots in the country to spend your summer.

It is a particular cruelty of this awful event that families have gone from the happiness of a summer holiday in this Kiwi campground, to facing the unimaginable grief of so suddenly and unexpectedly losing a loved family member.

Some of those who we lost were far from home, and I thank locals and Police who have given everything to support the families over these long and painful days since the landslide occurred.

I want to acknowledge and thank everyone involved in the recovery operation, including our incredible FENZ, Police DVI and contractor teams who have been working tirelessly on what is a very confronting and challenging scene.

I also want to thank our first responders and the brave local heroes who put themselves in harm’s way to try to help others in the initial aftermath of the landslide.

To those on the front line and supporting in the background – emergency services, medical staff, iwi, community leaders, and volunteers – thank you for your professionalism, your care, and your strength.

Maximum efforts are ongoing to recover all six people and return them to their families so that they can begin the sad task of preparing to farewell them appropriately.

Sadly, two other families have lost their loved ones through these recent weather events. 

Another family is still waiting for news after a man went missing in a river near Opotiki.

To the family who lost their beloved boy and his grandmother in the landslide at Welcome Bay;

And to the family of the man who was lost in the flooded Mahurangi River, and the family of the man who remains missing near Opotiki:

Our hearts and our thoughts are with you too.

My thoughts are also with those who have lost their homes, their farms, their livelihoods and all their possessions in floods and landslides.

Five regions declared states of emergency last week – Whangarei, Thames-Coromandel, Hauraki, Bay of Plenty and Tairawhiti.

Response and recovery operations are underway in each region, and I want to commend everyone involved.

I have seen the huge efforts going into the response, from central and local government, iwi, and community organisations.

I’ve also seen and heard stories about Kiwis helping their neighbours, marae opening their doors to the community, and people delivering food to emergency service personnel who are working 24 hours.

It is an unfortunate reality that we continue to have these extreme weather events, but each time our response gets better and faster.

And each time, we see the very best of New Zealanders.

There is much work to be done over the coming days and weeks, with the immediate focus being on supporting those families and individuals who have been displaced.

Our Government is committed to doing what is needed, working with councils and communities on the recovery and rebuild.

I want to end by acknowledging again the nine lives lost in these recent weather events, and the heartbreak their whānau and loved ones are carrying.

Though I know it does not ease your pain or sorrow, to the families who have lost loved ones in this tragedy, I want you to know this: 

The whole country is with you. Every New Zealander is grieving with you.

While we cannot take away your pain, we can carry some of its weight alongside you.

As the scripture says: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

That comfort comes through community, through presence, through aroha, and through looking after one another in the days ahead.

Kia Kaha, Kia Māia, Kia Manawanui.

Be strong. Be brave. Be steadfast.

Source: New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the first stage of Government support for initial recovery efforts in the regions affected by last week’s severe weather event.

“The impact has been devastating for many people, particularly those who have tragically lost loved ones at Mount Maunganui, Welcome Bay and Warkworth,” Mr Luxon says.

“Over the last few days, I have visited a number of communities and seen the devastation first-hand.

“Our priority is finding accommodation for those who have been displaced. I am advised there are around 500 people across the North Island who are displaced and assessments are ongoing. The Government has activated the Temporary Accommodation Service to help those people access temporary housing.

“We are focused on getting supplies into communities that are currently cut off while we clear the slips and assess the damage to the roads. State Highway 35 (East Coast) and State Highway 25 (Coromandel) have both suffered significant damage and will take some time to repair. KiwiRail is also assessing its lines. 

“Health NZ is monitoring the impact on the health system and supporting people experiencing mental distress, while the Ministry of Social Development is working with people who need financial support.”

The Government is making available $1.2 million to support affected regions with immediate and pressing needs through Mayoral Relief Funds, on top of the annual government contribution that has already been made to these funds.

“A further $1 million will reimburse marae that provided welfare in response to this event, and allow them to replenish and continue to build their resilience. Marae have been exceptional in the way they have stepped up to help their communities, providing shelter, food and care to people in need,” Mr Luxon says.

There is also existing funding across government that is available to support recovery effects in response to natural hazards and weather events. That includes, for example:

• The Natural Hazards Commission which has up to $700 million available for claims from this event.
• The New Zealand Transport Agency which has over $700 million allocated for emergency work on local roads and state highways for the 2024-2027 NLTF period.
• The Ministry for the Environment has $7.2 million to help local authorities clear emergency waste.
• The Ministry of Primary Industries Rural Support Trusts have funding to support rural communities.

Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell says more support will be available once assessments of the damage have been completed.

“While this event is not on the scale of Cyclone Gabrielle in terms of the number of people affected, for those who have been affected the impact is significant and we will make sure they’re properly supported to get back on their feet,” Mr Mitchell says.

The Prime Minister also announced today that he has appointed Hon Chris Penk as Associate Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery.

“The severity of last week’s weather means the recovery is going to take some time,” Mr Luxon says.

“Chris Penk will support Mark Mitchell by leading the coordination of the Government’s response. He will have responsibility for bringing together government agencies to ensure a joined-up response.

“I have also asked that the Associate Minister bring advice back to Cabinet on the potential scope of a government inquiry into the events at the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park last Thursday.

“I believe there is a strong case for an independent government inquiry. Establishing the facts is not only what the families of those who lost their lives deserve, but also important to help ensure lessons are learned to prevent similar tragedies in future.”

Source: New Zealand Police

To be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons:

Police have charged a 19-year-old man with murder after a woman was found deceased at a Burnham property early this morning.

The man has also been charged with two counts of assault in a family relationship.

He is scheduled to appear in Christchurch District Court this afternoon.

Emergency services responded to a report of disorder at the Burnham School Road property at around 3.05am today.

On arrival, a woman was located deceased.

A scene examination is ongoing and cordons remain in place.

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation

Date:  27 January 2026

Department of Conservation (DOC) staff have been working around the clock over the past couple of weeks with chicks breaking out of their eggs every day and have been keeping an eagle eye on the numbers.

DOC Biodiversity Ranger Sharyn Broni says she’s been ticking off each chick and carefully monitoring the count.

“We’ve had chicks popping out, sometimes four at a time, so it’s been super busy. We carefully manage each one, watching the first signs, the eggs cracking as the chicks start the process of hatching. We can hear them ’pipping’ as they prepare to hatch so they do give us a bit of warning,” she says.

DOC co-manages the albatross colony as part of Te Poari a Pukekura (the Pukekura Co-management Trust) bringing together the Korako Karetai Trust (representing hereditary landowner interests), Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou (representing tribal interests), the Department of Conservation, and the Dunedin City Council.

Chairman of Te Poari a Pukekura Bill Karaitiana says the trust has a strong ecological focus and its connection to traditional knowledge prioritises the mauri (life-force) of the terrestrial and marine ecosystems. He says the toroa (albatross) population is a key indicator of ecosystem health through measuring and observing its mauri.

“Active breeding programs, habitat protection, controlled public access, and carefully balancing tourism with wildlife protection all make an impact, and contribute to the increase in the toroa population. Central to Te Poari a Pukekura’s mission is protecting the mauri (life force) of the land and ocean environments, with species such as the toroa serving as indicators of the health of these environments.

“We now have another pair of eyes which will be flying over and surveying the ocean ecosystem, giving us valuable feedback. The challenge for Te Poari a Pukekura is to build the body of knowledge about the ocean, the land, and the flora and fauna. The toroa can help us better understand the mauri of its ecosystem. Through this collaborative approach, Te Poari a Pukekura demonstrates how effective conservation combines traditional knowledge with contemporary management practices, ensuring we understand ourselves better as well as understanding these precious taonga species for future generations,” he says.

It’s hoped in time, toroa numbers will grow to a point where kaitiaki of the species can be less intensive, but for now Sharyn Broni says it’s a very hands-on operation.

“The chicks are carefully checked over and weighed. We spray them with a special type of insect repellent to protect them from fly strike and then as soon as possible they are returned to the nest. The adult toroa has been sitting on a dummy egg and we carefully put the chick back under them to ensure they have maximum protection,” says Sharyn Broni.

Anyone who wants to learn more about the species can tune into the round-the-clock livestream Royal Cam, which follows one toroa pair as they raise a chick from egg to fledging. The livestream is a collaboration between DOC and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in New York, in the United States.

The chick from the live-streamed toroa pair hatched last Thursday, 22 January, and hundreds of viewers watched live, as it was carefully returned to its nest and parents. Sharyn says the weather last week wasn’t ideal, so it was important to make sure the chick had protection from the wind and rain.

“People are genuinely intrigued by these special birds so they can watch this little chick on the live stream as it emerges from its nest and starts to venture out and about. This is a wonderful way you can connect with nature and get to know this incredible taonga species. We call it ‘naturing from your couch’ and it’s really addictive!” she says.

DOC staff are super excited to reach the 1000th chick milestone after another record was broken at the colony last year. Last October, 38 chicks fledged or flew away from Pukekura/Taiaroa Head overtaking the previous record number of 33.

“Last season was a fantastic one for us with great weather and plenty of food available for the parents so we’re hoping for another great season for these newly hatched toroa.

“Our success rate with the chicks has just been going up and up. Interestingly, when the colony first started with one breeding pair in 1938 through until 2007, 500 chicks hatched. It’s only taken us under 20 years to double that number, so we are getting better at it. We are supported by such great scientists from around the world who are just as excited as we are,” she says.

Cornell Lab Bird Cams Project Lead Ben Walters is one of those scientists and says the team is thrilled to be part of the milestone event.

“A thousand chicks hatched at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head is more than a number. It’s a testament to decades of science-based conservation and care for one of the world’s most extraordinary seabirds. The Cornell Lab is proud to collaborate with the New Zealand Department of Conservation to share the lives of northern royal albatross on camera and inspire a global awareness that supports future generations at this growing breeding colony.”

Background information

Toroa/northern royal albatross are one of the largest seabirds in the world, with wingspans up to three metres. They are a vulnerable species that are affected by changes to habitat and climate, plastic pollution, and some fishing practices. They also reproduce slowly, with breeding starting from about eight years old and breeding pairs typically raising a chick once every two years.

The colony at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head is the only mainland site in the world where toroa/northern royal albatross breed.

A taonga species, toroa have a conservation status of ‘Threatened – Nationally Vulnerable’, with an estimated population of about 17,000 mature individuals.

The Royal Cam livestream is run in partnership with Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology in New York, helping the lives of these albatrosses reach an international audience. Now in its tenth year, it receives millions of views from people all around the globe annually.

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Source: New Zealand Police

Please attribute to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers:

I am pleased to announce the provisional appointments of Jill Rogers as Deputy Commissioner for New Zealand Police and Cassandra Anderson as Chief of Staff.

Jill is an outstanding leader of people, is strongly connected to the communities she has worked in, and has dealt with some particularly challenging operational matters.

She has been acting Deputy Commissioner since March 2025.

Cassandra has extensive experience working at Police since 2007, including as chief of staff to former Police Commissioner Mike Bush. She returned to Police last year after two years in a Tier 2 role as a deputy chief executive at Oranga Tamariki. She has a strong knowledge of the public sector environment and takes on a key role in the executive team.

Along with the appointment of statutory Deputy Commissioner Mike Pannett last December, this means we begin 2026 with a stable and strong executive. As announced earlier, Superintendents Corrie Parnell, Jeanette Park and Tim Anderson will also begin as Assistant Commissioners from February 9.

I have full confidence in my refreshed leadership. They bring the experience, competence and integrity that is needed to deliver on the priorities of Police.

I know they will serve the frontline and staff of New Zealand Police and the communities of New Zealand well.
 
Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers

Jill’s policing career began in 1993 and spans frontline policing, complex investigations, and command and leadership roles.

She has been relieving Deputy Commissioner since 31 March 2025 with responsibility for Northern Districts (Northland, Waitematā, Auckland City, Counties Manukau, Waikato and Bay of Plenty. ). She has also had responsibility for iwi and community partnerships, deployment, road policing, district support, and service, victims and resolutions.

She has spent most of her service in the Auckland region. From 2017 to 2023 she was District Commander in Counties-Manukau, the most diverse of the policing districts.

In 2023, she was appointed Assistant Commissioner: Leadership, Talent and Development, giving her responsibility for recruitment, the Royal New Zealand Police College and all training and development for New Zealand Police.

Earlier in her career, she served as Area Commander Auckland Central for three years, worked in Waitematā District and has relieved as Acting Detective Superintendent in Central District.

In 1996 Jill joined the CIB, where she worked for 17 years on a range of serious and complex criminal investigations.

Jill holds an Executive Master of Public Administration and joined Police after a period as a teacher.

Chief of Staff Cassandra Anderson:

Cassandra Anderson has extensive experience at New Zealand Police, where she held a range of roles between 2007 and 2023, including as Chief of Staff to former Police Commissioner Mike Bush.

In 2025, Cassandra returned to Police after two years as Deputy Chief Executive of People, Culture & Enabling Services at Oranga Tamariki.

At Police, she was Executive Director of People Capability from 2020 to 2023, undertaking culture and leadership reforms, and overseeing employment relations and professional development. She also reviewed and reformed the Royal NZ Police College operating model.

Prior to that she served as Chief of Staff to the Commissioner from 2015 to 2020, and held positions in policy and strategy, focusing on crime prevention and organised crime.

Her earlier career included time as a Private Secretary at Parliament and a policy advisor in the Ministry of Justice.

She has an Executive Master of Public Administration, a Bachelor of Laws, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Māori Resource Management from Victoria University of Wellington. She has also studied at the Australia New Zealand School of Government.

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