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PoliceNewsThe Voice of PoliceThe Voice of PoliceVOLUME 43 • NUMBER 11 • december 2010300Hair-raising stories neededNZ Police Association Police News is the magazine ofthe New Zealand Police Association and incorporates theNew Zealand Police Journal first published in 1937.December 2010, Vol. 43, No.11ISSN 1175-9445Deadline for next issue Monday, 13 December, 2010.Published by the New Zealand Police AssociationP.O. Box 12344, Willbank House, 57 Willis Street, Wellington.Phone: (04) 496 6800, Facsmile: (04) 471 1309Editor: Steve PlowmanEmail: editor@policeassn.org.nzWebsite: www.policeassn.org.nzPrinted by City Print Communications, Wellington.Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of theAssociation.COPYRIGHT: NZPA Police News must not be reproduced inpart or as a whole without the formal consent of the copyrightholder – the New Zealand Police Association.ContentsFrom the President 299304Here’s the evidence your HonourPolice staff help kids’ cancer charities 300/3Health series (Part 3) – Exercise 303A day in the life of a Police Prosecutor 304/5Inaugural John Harber Award goes to ESR scientist 305Association survey shows strong support for lowering drink drive limits 306The story of police dog Luke (book review) 30775th Annual Conference coverage 308/17Brain teaser 314Sydney officer ‘saved by the book’ 315Holiday home availability chart 316Keen on wine 317View from the bottom (Constable I Am Keen)/Memorial Wall 318Rental property owners get arresting news 319Special Wellington holiday accommodation offer for members 319313Here’s our newest Life Member• Front page: PM DROPS IN: Despite a very hectic schedule,Prime Minister John Key found time to help the PoliceAssociation celebrate its milestone 75th anniversaryrecently by making himself available to present theAssociation’s inaugural Bravery Award. He is picturedon our front page being welcomed to the Conference byAssociation President Greg O’Connor (left).See page 308.- Photo courtesy of Lance Lawson Photography.Sports News 320/2NSW Police apply to have Hells Angels declared a criminal organistion 322Copper’s crossword 323Letters to the Editor 324/6Useful information and contacts 326Home loan and banking information from ANZ 327Those wishing not to receive a personal copyof Police News should contact the Editor(editor@policeassn.org.nz) to be removedfrom the distribution list.298 December 2010

New Zealand Police Association“It doesn’t matter whether we are talking aboutprominent people or even criminals, information wereceive as part of our job, especially that obtainedusing our coercive powers, should be kept to ourselvesuntil someone, usually the court, decides otherwise.”Loose lips sink shipsJulius Caesar once said “I love treasonbut I hate a traitor”. There have beenmany variations since, applied to differenthistorical settings.The modern equivalent, and relevantto police, is the media’s view of peoplewho leak information to them.They love the information but havenothing but contempt for those whobetray their employer, work colleagues,family or even mates by supplying thatinformation.I was reminded of that when I read thatsomeone had rung a TV station and toldthem about All Blacks coach GrahamHenry being one of several speedingdrivers stopped in Auckland and notticketed, the reason for which turnedout to be perfectly explicable. (A subsequentNew Zealand Herald editorialoutlined the need for the public to beable to know with certainty that anyonepurporting to be a police officer has thefull powers and capability of a policeofficer; a very pertinent point given thecreation of the Authorised Officer role).It is clear the leak was not from the officerinvolved, who was doing his job.It was in all likelihood someone whobecame aware through being present ata debrief or overheard an in-house conversation.Whoever it was, it was simply unprofessional,and treacherous.Whether the motivation was to have ago at Henry, or the officer involved, oreven the hierarchy, the net result wasyet another opportunity for our detractorsto have a go at police. Perversely,we did deserve criticism, but not forhaving someone unqualified to issuetickets operating speed equipment; wedeserved to be criticised for leaking theinformation in the first place. Not surprisingly,the media didn’t think so!It doesn’t matter whether we are talkingabout prominent people or even criminals,information we receive as part ofour job, especially that obtained usingour coercive powers, should be keptto ourselves until someone, usually thecourt, decides otherwise.We get frustrated enough at the informationwe are forced to disclose to lawyers,especially around witness details.The last thing we need to do is to beproviding more, to anyone.I personally think that the rules aroundwho we can check on NIA (National IntelligenceApplication), in order to keepourselves safe as police officers, are toorestrictive. They are decreed by thosewho don’t understand the vulnerabilityof being a police officer exposed to inappropriatecontacts. Police, especiallyin smaller communities, are very visibleand quickly end up on the front pages ifinvolved in conflict of any type.It behoves us then to be absolutelydiscreet and professional with any informationwe do come by, in order toensure we are trusted to access what weneed to reduce our vulnerability.And of course, understand that howevereffusive a grateful reporter may bewhen receiving information, they holdCaesar’s contempt for thesource.The management, directors andstaff of the Police Associationand its subsidiaries, extend to allreaders, members, retired membersand their families, their best wishesfor a safe and prosperousChristmas and New Year.Be careful out there…December 2010299

New Zealand Police Association• If you’ve got any hair-raising stories then Senior Constable Michelle Fey would probably appreciate them after losing her locks to the clippers –as is evidenced by these before and after photos.If you want topawn a StarKing Ozymandias of Assyria was running low oncash after years of war with the Hittites. His lastgreat possession was the Star of the Euphrates,the most valuable diamond in the ancient world.Desperate, he went to Croesus, the pawnbroker,to ask for a loan. Croesus said: “I’ll give you100,000 dinars for it.”“But I paid a million dinars for it,” the Kingprotested.”Don’t you know who I am? I am theking!”Croesus replied: “When you wish to pawn a Star,makes no difference who you are.”Use of 0800 Ten Ninephone lineAssociation representatives maintain this telephoneline (0800 836 6463) on a 24-hour basis.Enter in one of thefollowing categories:SOLOTWO PERSON TEAMFOUR PERSON TEAM* * * *SWIM 300MMTB 10KMSRUN 5 KMSKAYAK 1000MFor more info contactKarin Staunton on027 683 9047 or DebbieWhite 027 626 173020th AnniversaryRotorua Police AssociationQUADRATHON 2011The Rotorua Police annual multi sport event is‘going off’ on Friday 25 February 2011, briefing1.15pm at the Blue Lake (back beach between Blue &Green Lake)We invite you to have a go whether in a social or acompetitive spirit — it’s the participation that counts.The after function & prizegiving will be held at theNgongotaha Rugby League Clubrooms, Neil Hunt Parkat the conclusion of the event, from approx 5pmonwards.We are celebrating the events’ 20th Anniversary.Food will be supplied and bar available. Make a nightof it, bring your glad rags and kick up your heels.It is to be used ONLY for matters that cannot bedeferred, such as Police shootings, fatal pursuits ordeaths in custody.Important and immediate industrial and legaladvice can then be arranged through theAssociation networks.Please do not phone this line for non-urgentmatters.ENTRY FORMTeam Name: …………………………………………………...………………………………………………………………….....Member of Council of Sport Yes / No Contact Phone or Email: …………………………………………....Individual Two Person Team Four Person Team (Circle one)Swimmers name: ……………………………………………………...…………………………...Mountain Bikers name: ………………………………………………………...………………..Runners name: ………………………………………………………………………………...……Kayakers name: ……………………………………………………………………………………..Entry Fees: Individual members $20 non members $25 Two Person Team members $40 non members $50Four x Person Team members $80 non members $100Cheques payable to Rotorua Police Quadrathon 92. Post to Rotorua Police Station, Private Bag RO3044,Rotorua. Entries accepted before 18th February go into the draw for Early Bird spot prize.December 2010301

PoliceNewsThe Voice of PoliceWax on, wax offBy Deb Stringer, Communications AssistantVolunteering to get strips torn off you is not something mostpeople would be lining up to do.For five Wellington police officers, who got their legs waxedin front of a crowd of onlookers at New World Thorndon lastmonth, that was their reality but it was all for a good cause –raising money for CanTeen.Through their efforts, Senior Constable Dean Gifford, ConstableAlex Macdonald, Detective Craig Vining, DetectiveScott Dunn and Constable Hamish Blackburn managed toraise more than $1,000 for the charity, which supports youngpeople living with cancer.Newlands Fire Service staff and Michael Hobbs of the WellingtonLions rugby team also took part in the fundraiser. Stafffrom Elite International School of Beauty provided their skillsas volunteer ‘waxers’.Happy to participateMr Vining said he was happy to put up with a bit of pain if itmeant he was contributing to the greater good.“I am proud to be part of something like this and although itwasn’t as bad (the waxing) as I thought it would be, let’s justsay I don’t plan on making it a regular routine” he said.• TOP RIGHT: Wellington Police officers (the ‘waxees’) pose withstaff from the Elite International School of Beauty (the “waxers”)before the main event, which drew a large crowd (mainly women) tosee the hardy officers get a taste of what women have to bear, on afairly regular basis, when having their legs waxed.• GRIN AND BEAR IT: Constable Scott Dunn likened his first (andprobably last) ‘man wax’ to “someone slapping me when I amsunburnt.” No he wasn’t going back for seconds. Here Scott enduresthe pain for a CanTeen fundraiser in Wellington recently as EliteInternational School of Beauty staffer, Tess Loughran, gives Scott’sleg hairs the full removal treatment.• DISTRACTION: Constable Hamish Blackburn’s approach was to look at others enduring the same punishment, clearly in the hope that thedistraction may over-ride his own discomfort. It didn’t.302December 2010

New Zealand Police AssociationAnnual eventThe event, entitled “Man Wax”, was part of CanTeen’s annualBandanna Week – where the charity’s collectors take to thestreets to sell a variety of coloured bandannas to fundraise.CanTeen exists solely through the generosity of donors. EddieRakanui, one of CanTeen’s Wellington division organisers,said he was blown away by the amount of pledges the fivepolice officers received.“We couldn’t have held the event without these five topblokes. CanTeen is hugely appreciative of the amount of workthey put in to the event and the sacrifice they made,” he said.Wellington Police organiser Kathryn Williams said that theofficers “all agreed that the pain they endured was nothingcompared to what young people living with cancer had to livewith every day.”• Craig Vining was happy to part with the hair on his legs if it meantthe money raised during the event would go to the children’s cancercharity CanTeen.After 25 years of working and studying physical and health education for the New Zealand Police, Physical EducationOfficer and sports scientist GRAHAM WALLWORK - a former NZ weightlifting champion and advisor to NZ RugbyLeague for a dozen years - looks at some ideas around improving the health of Police staff. In the third in his three-partseries addressing health issues, Graham looks at the issue of proper exercise.Exercise – we’re not machinesWe are not machines – but it alwaysamazes me that people exercise as ifthey are and don’t understand why theyget repetitive strain injuries and don’tmake much progress after the initialgains.This phenomenon started with ArnoldSchwarzenegger’s movie Pumping Ironin the mid-1970s and in all commercialgyms, throughout the world, peoplestarted exercising their clients likebodybuilders.Nowadays, people sit on aerobic machinesreading books or watching TVand think that this is exercise – not realisingthat their heat rate does not getinto an aerobic zone. People run ontreadmills and expect it to translate torunning the roads – not realising thatthis ‘conveyer belt’ is carrying themalong – they just need to lift their feetand keep their legs moving!The days before machinesBack in the ‘olden days’ we didn’t havemachines to exercise on – either withresistance training or with aerobic conditioning.We lifted free weights andran around the streets or on grass in theparks. As a competitive Olympic weightlifter,like everyone else in the sport, Iexercised the whole body in most movements– and in all three dimensions.People would be surprised that Olympicweightlifters and Olympic gymnasts developgreat core strength and never dojust one specific core exercise!Top team sportsmen (and eventuallywomen) have been using these wholebody movements for 20-30 years now– which has improved their strength,power and general condition – but themales still look like bodybuilders tome. They should be using exercises andconditioning programmes that mimicthe movement patterns of their games.I can’t see where the bench press, squatand even power clean exercises andrunning on treadmills translate to thegame. They should be using mostlymulti-directional, multi-dimensional,single-limbed exercises that also incorporatebalance and co-ordination movementsthat work them in the heart-ratezones – as happens in their sports.How does this relate to the general exerciser?The key ingredientEvery one of us works the same way –just on different levels. The one key ingredientin any exercise programme isenjoyment. If gym exercises are not foryou then do a mode of movement thatyou enjoy and that can easily fit intoyour lifestyle. Our jobs are not as physicallydemanding as they were 30 yearsago and most of us sit in front of computersand do less incidental movementin day-to-day living - therefore it is importantto make exercise part of yourlifestyle if you want to maintain health.Secondly, do a few movements eachday that maintain or improve full bodilyfunction. You don’t need to run marathonsor be strong enough to pull treesfrom the ground – or any amazing athleticfeat. You don’t need to do a specificexercise programme – in the true senseof the word – it could be dancing, diving,social team sports – or any otherrecreational pass-time that keeps youfunctionally mobile throughout yourlifetime.Education...A man is stopped by the police at midnightand asked where he’s going.“I’m on the way to listen to a lecture aboutthe effects of alcohol and drug abuse onthe human body,” the man replied.“Really, and who’s going to give a lectureat this time of night?” said the police officer.”“My wife”, the man replied.December 2010303

PoliceNewsThe Voice of PoliceA day in the life of apoliceprosecutorBy Deb Stringer, Communications AssistantSergeant Michael Wingfield isused to appearing in court.However, he continues to sit onthe right side of the law.In his job as a Police prosecutor in Timarufor the last three years, Mr Wingfield hasseen more than his fair share of criminalsbut refuses to see them all in a bad light.“It not about getting a guilty verdict everytime, it’s about doing what’s right for thevictims and the families and making sureoffenders get the help they need.“That being said, it feels great when you wina case where you know the offender is guiltyand the evidence proves that. This definitelygives you a good sense of satisfaction,” MrWingfield said.304“To be a successful prosecutoryou need to be prepared, aswhen you are in court on a listday the judge’s main objectiveis to get through as many filesas he or she can. If you don’thave all your files in order andcan’t pull out the one you needquickly, it really isn’t a goodlook. You really have to be ableto think on your feet.”Sergeant Michael Wingfield,Timaru-based Police prosecutorCase in pointMr Wingfield was privy to that feelingrecently after winning a defended hearing inthe Timaru District Court.“The case was particularly nasty as the36-year-old male offender had terrorizedthe victim by chasing her around the house,before grabbing her by the throat andpunching her in the face. The victim was his16-year-old half-sister.”December 2010• Mike Wingfield enjoys his job as a Police prosecutor at the Timaru District Court.Photo courtesy of Simon Schollum.The offender was eventually charged withassault with intent to injure and maleassaults female. He is now serving 10months in jail.Witness protectionMr Wingfield said one of the main reasonsfor the successful outcome of the case wasthe victim and witnesses testimony.“They all provided testimony and were allso brave. To be honest, I didn’t really knowhow it was going to go, as they were all halfsiblings between the ages of 15 to 18,” headmitted.To prepare them for the hearing, MrWingfield met with them all prior to the caseto offer reassurance.“I gave them my number one tip, which is toalways look ahead at the judge, never lookback at the offender. This rule has alwaysseemed to help my witnesses and victims inthe past,” he said.How Police prosecutors deal with witnessesand victims is often crucial to the case.“They need to feel secure and relaxed sothey can focus on relaying the facts,” MrWingfield told Police News.Being preparedWhen Mr Wingfield is not in court, his daysare spent preparing files for court.“To be a successful prosecutor you need tobe well prepared, as when you are in courton a list day, the judge’s main objective is toget through as many files as he or she can.If you don’t have all your files in order andknow them well, it really isn’t a good look.You really have to be able to think on yourfeet,” Mr Wingfield said.Doing your researchHaving files up to scratch is paramount.“Checking the files for court can be verytime consuming and quite often I have to goback to the original officers who dealt with

New Zealand Police Associationthe incident to help strengthen the case.To prevent having to revisit officers we alsospend a bit of time educating staff about theright procedures and what is required on filefor court,” Mr Wingfield said.The highlightsMr Wingfield said he loves the challenge thejob offers.“The cases we work on are varied andinteresting, and sometimes it’s a realchallenge piecing all the informationtogether to get a successful outcome,” hesaid.Working with a great group of people isanother highlight.“We liaise with so many different groupsincluding police officers working in differentsections, Crown solicitors, judges, lawyers,court staff, probation officers and theRestorative Justice Team. I really enjoy theinteraction, and it really helps strengthenyour people skills,” Mr Wingfield said.Inaugural John Harber PhillipsAward goes to ESR scientistWayne Chisnall (retired General ManagerForensics, ESR New Zealand) recentlywon the Australia New ZealandPolicing Advisory Agency National Instituteof Forensic Science (ANZPAANIFS) inaugural John Harber PhillipsAward.The award recognises excellence inforensic sciences in Australia and NewZealand.Alastair Ross, Director of ANZPAA NIFScongratulated Mr Chisnall and said thathe was selected from a number of outstandingnominations from aroundAustralia and New Zealand.“As the recipient of the inaugural JohnHarber Phillips Award, Wayne trulypersonifies the qualities and outstandingcommitment that is fundamental tothe intent of the award. Throughout hislong and distinguished career, Waynehas displayed exceptional leadershipand management skills and has led andguided forensic science in New Zealandthrough a remarkable period of changeand challenge,” said Mr Ross.Have you movedrecently?If you have moved or perhaps are about to,please let us know so we can update yourrecords. You can do this by:• writing to us at PO Box 12344;• calling us on free phone0800 500 122;• faxing us on (04) 496 6819; or• Emailing us at:membership@policeassn.org.nzYou need to let us know your membershipnumber, new address and if you’re aserving member - your new station.Strong advocateMr Chisnall was a strong advocate forforensic sciences in New Zealand duringturbulent times in the late 1990sand early 2000s, in particular, in respondingto DNA controversies givingrise to high-level inquiries into irregularresults and reporting protocols. MrChisnall was also instrumental in negotiatinginvestment into the developmentof New Zealand’s first dedicated forensicDNA facility in 2002.Under Mr Chisnall’s leadership, forensicscience in New Zealand undertookprofound change. In response to continueddevelopments and the rapid proliferationof clandestine methamphetaminelaboratories, Mr Chisnall activelysought sustained investment to cater forthe significant pressures and demandson forensic services.Science and researchMr Chisnall also strongly advocated theimportance of science and research tounderpin forensic service delivery andhe initiated the development of a ForensicResearch Programme.Supported by New Zealand Police, it hassince developed into a well-establishedresearch programme underpinning forensicscience delivery and leading toservice enhancement and innovation.As well as contributing to forensic sciencein New Zealand, Mr Chisnall significantlystrengthened links with Australianforensic colleagues through participationin the Senior Managers of Australianand New Zealand Forensic Laboratories(SMANZFL) group and ANZPAA NIFSand has taken an active interest in theAustralian and New Zealand ForensicScience Society (ANZFSS).10.75% paA Police and Families Credit Unionpersonal loan can help you achievethe things you want sooner.Whether it’s a car, holiday, homeimprovements or consolidatingyour credit cards into one payment:Police Credit Union is here to help.December 2010305

PoliceNewsThe Voice of PoliceAssociation survey show strong supportfor lowering the drink driving limitA survey of Police Association membersshows eighty per cent (80%) now supportcalls to lower the drink drive limit.The result came from the Police Association’smembers’ survey, conductedin August by the Nielsen research company.More than 6,300 police officersand employees completed the onlinesurvey.Members were asked: “Do you supportor oppose lowering the maximum permissibleblood alcohol level to drive a motorvehicle from the current 80mg per 100 mlof blood, to 50mg per 100ml (or its breathalcoholequivalent)?” The 80% who saidthey would support the move is upfrom the sixty-two per cent (62%) supportin the Association’s 2008 members’survey.Education, discussion and debatePolice Association President GregO’Connor said the significant increasein support for the measure probablyreflected the education, discussion anddebate about the proposed measureover the last 12 to 18 months.“When members were asked the questionin our 2008 survey, a firm proposalto lower the adult drink drivelimit hadn’t been put forward. Sincethen, though, there has been a greatdeal of debate and discussion about it.“The massive increase in support, witha corresponding drop in both oppositionand ‘don’t knows’, shows policestaff – like everyone else – have had thechance to consider the evidence andmake up their minds,” he said.Not surprisingly, the survey showedeven higher support amongst Road Policingstaff, with ninety-one per cent(91%) support, rural staff with eightyfiveper cent (85%) support, and GeneralDuties Branch frontline staff, witheighty-four per cent (84%) support.Overwhelming support“This shows overwhelming supportfrom those who, along with other emergencyservices, are usually the oneswho have to deal with the carnage onour roads. Police officers believe loweringthe drink-drive limit will meanfewer alcohol-related crashes, andfewer families to whom they have tobreak the news that their loved one hasbeen killed in an avoidable tragedy,” MrO’Connor said.The survey also confirmed that seventyper cent (70%) of police want to seethe drinking age raised to 20 across theboard, with another seventeen per cent(17%) wanting it raised for off- licencealcohol purchases. Only twelve per cent(12%) wanted to see the drinking ageremain at 18. These results were almostidentical to those from the 2008 survey,reflecting what Mr O’Connor describedas “the well-established belief amongstmost police that lowering the drinkingage in 1999 has proved to be a failedexperiment.”“All I ask is the chance to provethat money can’t make mehappy.”- Spike Milligan.“People are like stained-glasswindows. They sparkle and shinewhen the sun is out, but when thedarkness sets in; their true beautyis revealed only if there is lightfrom within.”Elizabeth Kubler-Ross.“Civilisation is the progresstoward a society of privacy. Thesavage’s whole existence ispublic, ruled by the laws of histribe. Civilisation is the processof setting man free from men.”- Ayn Rand.306December 2010

New Zealand Police AssociationLuke. The Story of Police DogLuke – the shooting and hisremarkable life.By Ella Donald.Reviewed by Peter Hayes.On Thursday the 27th of October 1983 New Zealand witnessedone of the most graphic shootings live on TV whenJoseph Simpson started shooting from a shop in lower QueenStreet, Auckland.He had been released from prison the day before and full ofbooze and armed with two double-barrelled guns robbed asports store. He held hostages and was randomly firing shotsat vehicles and surrounding buildings. Remarkably, no onewas injured.Auckland Armed Offenders Squad members surrounded thepremises and in the view of many witnesses and live on TVthe decision was made to send in Police dogs. Police dog LukeDidyouknow…that ‘market value’ for car insurance means its market valueat the time of loss. If your vehicle is damaged beyond repair orstolen, the cover will pay the market value of the vehicle or thesum insured, whichever is less.Like many other insurers, Police Fire & General Insurance insuresyour vehicle for the market value. Members should check that theamount their vehicle is insured for, reflects its market value andcall us on 0800 500 122, if an adjustment is necessary.More information on market value can be found in the‘Insurances’ section of our website: www.policeassn.org.nzwas shot coldly and calmly as he approached Simpson. Lukefell, rolling onto his back and then limped off. A few minuteslater Simpson was overpowered by police officers and arrested.There was a huge outcry from the public at the time, notonly because police had not shot the offender but because thePolice dog had been injured.This incident is now seen as a way point for the use of policedogs in armed offender situations. In particular, the waypolice dogs are deployed, especially in multi dog attacks, isnow very different. Undoubtedly, with the technology andcommunications now available to AOS, an offender like Simpsonwould most likely be shot should a similar incident occurtoday.This book is the personal recollection of Ella Donald of the lifeof Luke. Ella is the wife of Jim Donald, Luke’s handler. Lukewas a very successful police dog and as a result of the injuriessustained was retired by the NZ Police. This was despite thegreat efforts of the Donald family to get Luke fit for duty again.The family’s disappointment regarding that decision by theNZ Police is clearly evident in the book. Jim went on to havefurther dogs, most of whom were very successful, and Lukelived a very long life until his death in late 1991.The book is an interesting read, especially for those who havean interest in Police dogs. It has many photos, newspaperarticles and letters of support recognising the bravery of thisfamous Police dog. Once again, this book illustrates the public’ssupport and affection for Police dogs which was so vividlydemonstrated recently when Police dog Gage was shot inChristchurch.Members- don’t miss out ongreat discounts!For more information on these discounts andother great savings members can make, simplylogin to www.policeassn.org.nz and select “MemberDiscounts” from the “Products & Services” menu.December 2010307

PoliceNewsThe Voice of PoliceThe 75th Annual Conference of the NZ Police AssociationThe 75th Annual Conference of the NZ Police Association was held in Wellingtonfrom 13-15 October. International guests joined with the Prime Minister John Key,Leader of the Opposition, Phil Goff, Police Minister Judith Collins, Commissionerof Police Howard Broad and Life Members for the conference. Police AssociationCommunications Assistant Deb Stringer (pictured) was on hand to capture thetheme of the conference “Recognising the Risk” over the three days. Her reportson the various addresses and subjects discussed follow over the next 10 pages.Association President ‘recognisesthe risk’ for police officersAssociation President Greg O’Connor chose to take a trip downmemory lane to open this year’s 75th Annual Conference.He said the anniversary was a “very significant milestone” forany organisation. He said a brief look back at the history of theAssociation was in order.Mr O’Connor spoke of how the Association was registered on October28, 1936, following a long struggle by rank and file police, after yearsof poor pay and conditions.He revisited some of the most notable achievements in theorganisation’s early years and said the Association’s main aim hadalways been to work tirelessly for members.“It has grown in the breadth of services and staff numbers overthe years, but at all times, its success has ultimately relied onthe commitment and drive of the members who are active in theorganisation,” Mr O’Connor said.He said that especially included the area committee representativesand delegates as well as the Life Members. The latter were honouredat the conference dinner.Recognise the riskThe theme chosen for this year’s conference was “Recognise theRisk” - as policing is fundamentally about how officers respond torisky situations as safely as possible.“We do what we can to mitigate the danger. We do that throughtraining, policies and having the right equipment for the job.“But we can’t eliminate the risk completely. We have to accept thatrisk is inherent in the unique nature of the job,” he said.The need to complyMr O’Connor spoke about becoming bogged down by “a complianceculture” as a response to risk.“Compliance is about demonstrating that risk has been appropriatelymanaged. Reports and statistics are generated out of fear that wewill, one day, be asked to justify our actions.“Unfortunately, much of the compliance responsibility lands onthe very group which is the most vulnerable to the risks we as anAssociation seek to protect officers from – the frontline, generalistpolice officers.”Mr O’Connor said he understood that in an increasingly technologicalworld, specialised groups were needed. However, he said it shouldnot be to the detriment of the frontline.“The real risk is we end up with fewer and fewer generalist officers todeal with the real threat to the public – criminal behaviour,” he said.He called on the Government to reduce compliance regimes in orderto alleviate the situation.“We only have to look at the great results being achieved in Counties-Manukau, where the Government, and I acknowledge the Minister’srole in this, has put 300 more generalist staff into the district.Clearances are up, crime is down, and complaints against police aredown. Now that’s what I call risk reduction.”Nature of the jobMr O’Connor said much of the risk in policing comes from the uniquenature of the job.“Policing is unique in that members are required to confrontcriminals. Walking away when life or property is being threatened isnot an option.”• Police Association President Greg O’Connor gives the openingaddress to Conference delegates and other attendees.308December 2010

New Zealand Police AssociationHe said even though the people police were required to confront werefrequently society’s most volatile, dangerous, unco-operative andpredictable, it was a police officer’s duty to do so.These types of confrontations often carried risks not only to personalsafety, but also professional and legal risks.“No other profession in New Zealand asks so much of its members,yet is so unforgiving when mistakes are made, by members who arejust trying to do their job, the best way they know how,” Mr O’Connortold conference.Association’s roleMuch of what the Police Association is about is in response to thisreality.“Those who built this organisation over the last 75 years recognisedthe risks, and recognised that members need to stand together toface those risks.“Our advocacy and engagement with Police, politicians and the publicis frequently about ensuring we get the right equipment and policiesto reduce the risks facing members and, as a consequence to thepublic,” he said.Mr O’Connor pledged that the Association would continue to pushhard against organised crime.“Organised crime poses risks to New Zealand’s reputation as one ofthe least corrupt countries in the world, to the physical safety of NewZealanders, and also to members’ professions and reputations, fromthe real possibility of being targeted for compromise and corruption,”he said.Risky business“We have seen, on so many occasions recently, seemingly routinepolicing tasks suddenly and unexpectedly escalate into violence.Nine police officers have been shot in the last two years, two of themfatally,” Mr O’Connor said.CPNZ – ‘eyes and ears’ for PoliceCommunity Patrols of New Zealand (CPNZ), a national organisation,whose mission is to reduce crime and build safer communities,voiced its support for the Police Association and Police at thisyear’s Annual Conference.CPNZ was formed in 2001. It has 6,000 volunteer patrollers,working out of 136 police stations around the country.A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has existed betweenPolice and CPNZ for the last 10 years.CPNZ Chairman Robert Fowler said the organisation was more thanhappy to work within the rules of the MOU, which meant workingalongside police officers and completing supportive tasks andoperations that fitted the role of CPNZ.“We are the NZ Police’s biggest support team and are proud of allthe work they do. We really are their number one fans,” Mr Fowlertold conference delegates.Association President Greg O’Connor said CPNZ should be seen asa very important part of the policing environment.“These guys are absolutely complimentary to what we do. It’s nota threat, it’s ‘as well as’. It’s never instead of, and that’s why wehave always embraced it,” he said.“Those incidents confirm that the degree of risk posed by armedoffenders has changed in recent years.“Serious criminals, especially those associated with organised crimeand the drugs trade, are now routinely armed and are showingthemselves more and more willing to use those weapons.“That inevitably raises the question of whether the New ZealandPolice are appropriately equipped to deal with that risk. The answer isthat we’re not,” he said.The status quo is no longer an option and a tentative Police force,afraid of consequences, simply empowered criminals to ‘have a go’.Better understandingMr O’Connor described policing as understanding, mitigating andsometimes often disregarding the risk to one’s self in order to protectothers.“In order to better recognise and celebrate those occasions when anofficer performs an outstanding act of bravery in the face of a highdegree of risk, the Police Association is this year introducing a newBravery Award,” he said.The award is about celebrating the essence of policing; selflessservice.“These awards will come to be treasured as the highest braveryhonour that can be bestowed on a Police Association member by hisor her peers and colleagues,” Mr O’Connor added.Warm welcomeDuring his opening speech Mr O’Connor welcomed Associationdelegates as well as international observers.“Building and maintaining international links and staying current onthe policing trends and developments which inevitably affect us all, isessential in our globalised world,” Mr O’Connor told delegates.• Robert Fowler, Chairman of Community Patrols New Zealand,speaks to conference about the work of his organisation.December 2010309

PoliceNewsThe Voice of PolicePolice Minister Collins tells conference:“This Government is right behind you”By Steve Plowman, Editor, Police NewsMinister of Police Judith Collins opened the75th Annual Conference by saying that whileshe did not always see eye to eye with thePolice Association’s stance, she did share acommon wish with the organisation in termsof wanting Police to be “safe, well-equipped,well-trained and well supported.”Later, she lent her support to the PoliceAssociation’s call to have Norwegian-stylelockboxes in the front of patrol cars to giveofficers easier access to a firearm should it berequired.Ms Collins said Commissioner of PoliceHoward Broad had been working on proposalsthat will ensure officers have better access tofirearms and he will be reporting back to herby the end of the year.Routine armingWhile Ms Collins was “not convinced we areat that point where we should routinely armofficers, I do agree that our officers needfaster and easier access to firearms.”Having said that, she said she did not wantto see officers wearing guns in schools, inmalls or where they have a lot of communitycontact.“One of the things that makes our police thebest is the style of policing we have here inNew Zealand. Our men and women in blueare not seen as enforcers, but as people whoare there to help and protect other people.As New Zealand has grown, our police havestayed close to the communities and thepeople they serve. I certainly think that thefact that our officers are not routinely armedis a major part of the excellent relationshipbetween the Police and public,” the Ministertold conference.Staff engagementMs Collins said she wanted staff to be“engaged and feel they have a rewardingfuture with the New Zealand Police” andfor staff to have the “trust, respect andconfidence of the public.”Police could count on the backing of theGovernment. The Government realised thatthe Police represent “our frontline defenceagainst crime.”Ms Collins said that criminal behaviour is likea tax on the entire economy.“A society with low crime is generally moreproductive, happier, more cohesive andhealthier than one that has high levels ofcrime,” she told conference delegates.Law and order was one of the “mainpriorities” for the Government and in thatregard she said it had, over the last twoyears, “taken some big steps to lower theamount of crime in this country”.“One of the things that makes ourpolice the best is the style of policingwe have here in New Zealand. Ourmen and women in blue are not seenas enforcers, but as people whoare there to help and protect otherpeople. As New Zealand has grown,our Police have stayed close to thecommunities and the people theyserve. I certainly think that the factthat our officers are not routinelyarmed is a major part of the excellentrelationship between the Police andpublic.”- Minister of Police Judith Collins gives herview on the arming debateShe said new laws to toughen sentences,parole and bail for violent offenders, coupledwith the ‘three strikes’ law will keep the worstrepeat violent offenders behind bars – “wherethey can’t harm the public – for longer”.Staff increasesThe Police Minister said a further 300 officerswill be on duty around the country by theend of next year – bolstering the extra 300already making a difference to Counties-Manukau.Other initiatives to help the Police in the fightagainst crime included new tools, including720 new Tasers and a new power to DNAtest offenders arrested for a wider range ofoffences.Ms Collins drew parallels between organisedcrime and an increased risk of corruptionand how new powers for Police such asthe increased ability to intercept gangcommunications, dismantle gang fortificationsand seize property from criminals was helpingPolice “make life a misery for New Zealand’sunderbelly”.“One thing is for sure - being a major drugsupplier is not as easy and not as profitableas it once was thanks to the outstanding workof New Zealand Police,” Ms Collins said.Ms Collins said she was “encouraged” byrecent downward crime trends.Enormous effort“I would like you to know that thisGovernment is aware of the enormous effortby Police that has gone into this result,” shesaid in offering her congratulations to all NewZealand Police staff.Ms Collins said that when she talks tocommunity groups she tells them that NewZealand Police are the best in the world.“If they look doubtful about that, I ask themwhich Police service they would rather have.No-one has ever suggested a better one tome,” she said.The Minister said the “terrible shooting of LenSnee, Bruce Miller and Grant Diver in Napier”was difficult for every member of NZ Police.“Yet the response during the event, and after,showed the sort of cool-headed commitmentto duty and public safety that we have cometo expect,” she said.Humbled“The outpouring of support for SeniorConstable Snee’s colleagues and family fromwithin Police was truly humbling,” she added.The recent Canterbury earthquake wasfurther evidence of police officers at theirbest. “Staff whose houses were damagedin the earthquake turned up to work, andothers rang in offering to cancel leave to help.Police were inundated with offers of help fromstaff around the country,” Ms Collins tolddelegates.Ms Collins, who had just returned fromBamyan in Afghanistan when she attendedthe conference, said she had spoken toAfghan Government and Police officials whilethere and they were unanimous in theirpraise for the outstanding work done by the310December 2010

New Zealand Police AssociationNew Zealand police officers working there intraining Afghan police officers.SupportMs Collins said she wanted police officersto know that the Government backed itspolice. While there was “no shortage ofcritics” who said “Police shouldn’t try toapprehend motorists that run from the law,have their own bars where they can socialisewith colleagues, or carry Tasers to defendthemselves”, she wanted officers to know thatshe thought such views were “nonsense”.She said she had come to the conferencewith a message of support – a support shewas “reiterating to you today”.The Minister said that the cost of policing hadmore than doubled over the past decade,from $650 million in 1999 to $1.37 billionin 2009 and that the whole criminal justicesector has increased from approximately $2.1billion in 1997/98 to $3.8 billion in 2008/09.On current settings, this is expected to increaseto $6 billion by 2020. Ms Collins said this is notsustainable in a small economy such as NewZealand and it is important for Police to look atworking more efficiently and effectively.ExcellenceThe Policing Excellence Project would focuson shifting resources to frontline roles,reinvestment in a range of neighbourhoodpolicing roles, and using technology to free upstaff for crime prevention work.Rosters will be changed so there are moreofficers on deck where and when they areneeded.Ms Collins said officers would be given theflexibility to use discretion when dealing withsome less serious offences, while still holdingoffenders to account, and officers will spendless time behind desks and more time on thestreets where they can respond more quicklyto calls for service.The Minister said that the project did notnecessarily mean there will be less moneyavailable to Police. “It does mean that it willbe used where it really matters,” she said.In conclusion, Ms Collins said she was“enormously proud” of what New Zealandpolice officers had achieved and it was “alwaysa privilege to speak to a group of men andwomen who are dedicated to a better and saferfuture for all New Zealanders”.“As you and your members patrol our streets,hunt down those who make and distributeP, search for lost people, maintain orderin our towns and cities or comfort those inneed, know this: the Government will be rightbehind you,” Ms Collins added.• The conference theme as announced by the Association banner above was “Recognise theRisk” but it took a wee while for those at the top table to realise that the faint but evergrowingsmell of something burning was actually the curtains behind them being melted by alight that had got a little too close for comfort and had singed a hole in the fabric (below).• Brett Roberts (Director), Bruce Dow and Becky Hill from the south take in proceedings.December 2010311

PoliceNewsThe Voice of PoliceLabour leader inhot pursuit ofstrengtheningfailing to stop lawsLabour leader Phil Goff utilised his addressat this year’s conference as a vehicle forchange on failing to stop laws.He referred to the 2,500 vehicle pursuitspolice officers had engaged in this year andhow the growing problem placed officers ina “catch-22 situation”.“If you commence a chase and someonegets killed, you get the backlash, but ifyou don’t chase, then you get criticised forletting a dangerous individual get away, whomay then go on to kill someone by drunkenand reckless driving.“When someone is recklessly putting thelives of police officers and other innocentpeople at risk, let alone their own lives,we can’t afford to wait for two to threeoffences or for someone to die before we getserious,” Mr Goff said.Strong commitmentMr Goff said Labour was “committed” totightening the laws on failure to stop and indoing so were considering three options:• Toughening up existing provisions in thelaw, such as mandatory licence suspensionand impoundment of a vehicle on afirst offender;• Taking the Police Association’s recommendationto have failure to stop becomea qualifying offence under sections 128and 129 of the Sentencing Act 2002,which means the offender’s vehicle wouldbe at risk of confiscation; or• Adopting the stance of the New SouthWales Government, which is about topass a law that introduces new offenceswith serious terms of imprisonment forfailing to stop.• Leader of the Opposition Phil Goff addresses conference and lends his support to policeofficers on the issue of offender-initiated chases.Mr Goff said any changes made to the lawneeded to focus on “acting strongly” againstfirst time offenders not just repeat offenders.“The innocent person killed or maimed as aresult of the action of these drivers doesn’tget a second chance. Drivers, who fail tostop, and thus initiate a police pursuit, don’tdeserve a second chance either,” he said.Arming debateMr Goff said any decision on the generalarming of police officers would need to bean “evidence-based approach”.“Labour will support proposals that makepolice and the community safer, but I haveto say that I and many other New Zealandersdon’t want to see officers routinely wearingpistols in holsters on the street.“We will study the detail of this idea when itcomes through; because there are questionswe need to find out more about,” he said.Fronting upAnother issue Labour was committed toaddressing was ‘theft’ of the frontline.“Too much time is taken up on paper workand other compliance requirements whichtake officers away from frontline duties,” hesaid before signalling that Labour is activelystudying other jurisdictions in search ofanswers to the problem.“Some jurisdictions overseas haveintroduced new electronic processingequipment and we are interested indiscussing these ideas as well as others withPolice,” he added.Organised crimeMr Goff said studying laws (from across theTasman), which fought against organisedcrime, was something Labour was lookingat closely.“A huge amount of the crime in ourcommunity ultimately routes back toorganised crime - including drugs, moneylaundering and violence. The tough antiganglaws in South Australia are an exampleof the sorts of tools that can truly makea difference,” Mr Goff told conferencedelegates.Mr Goff said Labour had already committedto a Commission of Inquiry which would lookat the extent of organised crime. “We arededicated to keeping New Zealanders safe,”he said.• Field Officers Dave Steel, Dave McKirdy,Jeff (JJ) Taylor and Graeme McKay take inproceedings.312December 2010

New Zealand Police AssociationFormer Association President Steve Hindsawarded Life Membership at ConferenceBy Deb Stringer, Communications AssistantFormer Association President Steve Hinds was made a Life Member ofthe New Zealand Police Association at this year’s Annual Conference.Mr Hinds received the award for his significant contribution andoutstanding service during his tenure as President. He held the positionbetween 1989 and 1995, taking over from Keith Morrow.DedicatedA major issue Mr Hinds tackled early on in his presidency was the1990 Labour Government’s move to reduce Police superannuationby 40% to account for a change in the taxation regime applying tosuperannuation.In protest, Mr Hinds led 1,173 Police Association members on anhistoric march to Parliament. It was the first time that New Zealandpolice officers had marched in protest. The Government eventually setthe reduction to a more acceptable figure.Mr Hinds also had oversight of the 1992 merger between the TrafficSafety Service and New Zealand Police.The merger saw approximately 900 new members join the Association.The majority came in under the Police Collective Contract.Achieving resultsOther notable achievements for Mr Hinds during his presidencyincluded:• Negotiating the new Police Superannuation Scheme (PSS) followingthe closure of the Government Superannuation Fund (GSF) in 1992and welcoming non-sworn members of Police who were previouslyrepresented by the Public Service Association (PSA) into the NewZealand Police Association;• The establishment of field officer positions;• Representing former undercover officers in litigation against the PoliceDepartment for issues arising from their training and deployment;• Establishing networks with Police unions beyond Australia;• Establishing the company P.A Frontline, which donated over $1million to charities, schools and volunteer organisations in NewZealand;• Former Association President Steve Hinds (left) receives his LifeMembership badge from current President Greg O’Connor.- Photos courtesy of Lance Lawson Photography.• Overseeing the publication of the Association’s history book “NoRight to Strike”;• Retaining Police Health Plan Limited despite pressure to dootherwise. PHP has now grown to be one of the most successfulhealth insurance providers in the country;• Major expansion of the holiday home network; and• Overseeing the setting up of Police Welfare Fund Mortgages Limited.MilestoneA year before retiring as President, Mr Hinds became the firstCommissioned Officer to hold the office of President of the Association.He now holds the rank of Superintendent. He continues to be amember of the Association.Mr Hinds is also a trustee of the Police and Families Credit Union andduring his two terms as Association President was also a director of thePolice and Families Credit Union.• Conference delegates (from left to right):Graeme McKay, Stewart Mills and SteveHawkins.December 2010313

PoliceNewsThe Voice of PoliceInternational guests shareinsights into policing issuesShort presentations from international guestsfrom Australia, Denmark and South Africabrought this year’s three-day Conference toa close.Association President Greg O’Connor thankedall international observers for their attendanceand hoped the “shared insights” from theconference would benefit their respectiveassociations when they returned home.Police Federation of AustraliaThe Police Federation of Australia is intalks with the Australian New ZealandPolice Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) and theAustralasian Police Professional StandardsCouncil about getting a more unifiedapproach on Police education and trainingbetween the two countries.To achieve this, the two bodies are looking atdeveloping a Police Practice Standards Model(PPSM).The model could see police officers certifiedto work in both New Zealand and Australia.Western Australian Police UnionAn annual sporting event, which honours fourAustralian police officers who died in a planecrash 10 years ago, has honoured NZ policeofficer Senior Constable Len Snee, who waskilled in the Napier siege last year by namingits junior trophy in his honour.The main event is held annually betweenrugby teams from Australia and New Zealandand is colloquially known as the Bloody SlowCup (not quite the Bledisloe Cup but the WestAustralians reckon it is just as exciting).Liquor bans put in place in some of the moreremote towns in Western Australia havemade a huge impact on crime in the area.Offenders who breach the liquor bans cannow be banned from pubs, clubs and casinosfor five years and if they breach the ban theyare liable to do jail time.Mandatory sentencing for an assault on apolice officer, which was introduced in Junelast year, has seen the number of assaults onpolice drop dramatically.Police Association of TasmaniaThe Association is working hard to bridge thewidening communication gap between itsyounger and older police officers. It is alsolooking to come up with ways to tackle theissue of police pursuits.Something that is working well for police inTasmania is a new clamping system. It works314December 2010by clamping the wheel with a solid front plate,which cannot be dismantled by removing thewheel.Police Association of South AustraliaThe Association is still waiting to enterinto an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.Negotiations were delayed due to federalelections. The Association is hoping anagreement can be reached shortly.The Association is following the New ZealandPolice Association’s arming debate with greatinterest and hopes to see a good outcome forits Kiwi colleagues.Queensland Police Union of WorkersThe Queensland Police Union of Workersis happy to have mandatory sentencing forthose who assault police.Queensland has an armed Police force.While Queensland police officers have beensubjected to vicious assaults, especially inthe north west of Queensland, firearm relatedincidents do not compare to New Zealand’sPolice statistics.The Union has suggested to the Governmentthat there needs to be better co-operationbetween different states in relation toinformation sharing and is keen to see thisextended to improved information sharingbetween New Zealand and Australian Policejurisdictions.Police Association of NSWThe Association thanked the New ZealandPolice Association for the thoughts and wellwishes it received after the death of DetectiveConstable Bill Crews. Special thanks wereextended to NZ Police Association DirectorCraig Prior, who attended the funeral.Over the next year, the Association plans tolook at the issue of frontline policing. It wantsto see more of New South Wales’ 15,000police officers back on the beat.Victoria Police AssociationThe rewrite of the Police Regulationsrepresented a significant victory for theAssociation over the last 12 months.The Association has also been fighting foran Independent Crime Commission for sometime. With elections pending, the Governmentmay well make good on election promisesthat the Commission should come intoexistence. The Commission would meanaccountability not only for police, but also forjudges, politicians and for local governmentofficials.Try our 5 minute quizOkay, morning or afternoon tea break has arrived.You have your cuppa in hand and you and yourcolleagues could do with a quick brain workout.So appoint your quizmaster and have a go at thesequestions. The answers are under the quiz (upsidedown, no peeking!).1. What was the name of the USSecretary of State who recentlyvisited New Zealand?2. How many strings does a bassguitar usually have?3. In which country is Mount Everest?4. You’d eat one and may feel coolbut walk across the other andfeel hot. Only one letter of the alphabetseparates their spellings.Half a point for naming each one.5. In snooker, what is the colour ofthe last ball potted?6. How many rings are there in theOlympic Games symbol?7. What NZ author wrote the book“Mr Pip”?8. In which organ of the body is thecerebrum found?9. What is the capital city ofCanada?10. Which planet is fifth from thesun?Scoring: 0-2 – Hmmn, room for significantimprovement (perhaps next month). 3-5 Not bad,better luck next time. 6-7 – Good effort. 8 – Verygood. 9 – Excellent. 10 – Wipe your nose, take abow and go to the top of the class Einstein.Answers: 1.Hillary Clinton. 2. Four. 3.Nepal. 4. Dessert and desert. 5. Black. 6.Five. 7. Lloyd Jones. 8. The brain. 9.Ottawa. 10. Jupiter.

New Zealand Police AssociationPolice Union of DenmarkOne of the union’s highest priorities is toavoid violence against police officers. Theunion has adopted a ribbon, which wasproduced by Eurocop this year. The ribbonexpresses solidarity with police officers thatare victims of violence.Denmark is an armed Police force. The lastDanish police officer to be shot and killed inthe line of duty was in 1995.The Police Union of Denmark prefers beingan armed Police force, as it provides a betterworking environment and security for policeofficers.Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union(POPCRU) – South AfricaPOPCRU, which last year celebrated its20th anniversary, recently adopted the NewZealand Police Association’s welfare modelfor its members.Next year, the union plans to establish apresence in Malawi. In March it will beinvolved in establishing a new Police Act,which will be named the Safety and SecurityAct.South African observers said they wereimpressed by the NZ Police Association’sConference theme of “Recognise the Risk”. Itserved as a “wake-up call” in relation to theirown needs in relation to increased training fortheir own members.Sydney officer literally‘saved by the book’A notebook, business cards and a coffeecustomer loyalty voucher are all thatsaved Inspector Brian Wyver from beingstabbed in the heart in Wollongong,Sydney recently.The well-known Wollongong police officerwas attending the home of a 39-yearoldAustinmer man accused of assaultwhen he was stabbed in the chest with a30-centimetre knife, according to a reportin The Sydney Morning Herald.The knife tore through Inspector Wyver’sshirt and the business cards beforepenetrating half the pages of the notepadin his top left pocket.A man has been charged with attemptedmurder, using an offensive weapon toprevent detention and assault occasioningactual bodily harm.Unperturbed, the Police veteran of 32years remained on the job throughoutan ensuing five-hour siege, then wenton to complete his shift at 6.00 a.m. Hedismissed the incident as “all in a day’swork”.“I’m doing fine, I’m in good spirits,” hesaid.Barricaded in houseThe alleged offender, Adam ChristopherJohnstone, had barricaded himself insidehis home, telling police: “I am the king ofEngland, get off my property or you willbe shot.”As Inspector Wyver approached, MrJohnstone is alleged to have opened thefront door and lunged at his chest with aknife, forcing him backwards. Johnstonethen retreated inside the house and asiege began.The standoff ended at 1.00 a.m. withpolice officers forcing entry to thepremises and finding Mr Johnstone underthe floor. A 30cm knife was also foundunder the floor while a second knife wasfound in Mr Johnstone’s pants.• Life Members gathered at the Conference dinner to welcome a new member to their fold, former Association President Steve Hinds. They arepictured with Association President Greg O’Connor at the conference dinner. (Top row, left to right): Stu Mangnall, Geoff Smith, John Gower,Lloyd Matheson, Jeff Taylor, Mark Leys, Paul Stevenson. (Front row, left to right): Rob Moodie, Alan Monk, Greg O’Connor (AssociationPresident), Ian Sutherland and Trevor Tozer.December 2010315

PoliceNewsThe Voice of PoliceRob Moodie joined the Police in 1959. He served as a Detective in Wellington and went on to make the rank of Inspector.He left the Police to pursue academic studies in 1972, and in 1976 was awarded a PhD in Law.Dr Moodie became National Secretary of the Police Association in 1976. As a Director, Dr Moodie also oversaw the growthof the Police Welfare Fund and the Police and Families Credit Union.Dr Moodie was awarded Life Membership in 1987.Rob Moodie congratulates the PoliceAssociation on “showcase” ConferenceLife Member Rob Moodie said it wasan “absolute tonic” to see how well theAssociation’s 75th Annual Conference wasmanaged this year.He described the event as “absolutelyfirst class” and something of which theAssociation should be proud.“Being a former National Secretary, it wasgood to see the way in which the President,Vice-Presidents and other staff membershandled situations, where notables such asthe Prime Minister, Police Commissionerand other senior officers were present.“I think it goes to show that the Association’sexecutive and management are at the top oftheir game,” he said.Firearms debateOne element of the conference Dr Moodiesaid the Association should be particularlyproud of was the firearms debate.He believed the call made by delegates forthe general arming of Police would makea substantial difference to the public’sperception of police and was impressed withhow the decision was reached.“It is inevitable that police officers willeventually be armed, but thanks to a healthydebate from delegates the Association’sexecutive team are now left with room tomanoeuvre when it comes to negotiating thematter with the Government,” Dr Moodie said.Looking backDuring his short address, Dr Moodie alsoreflected on his time spent with the PoliceAssociation as well as working as a policeofficer.“When you are a policeman it is not soobvious to you because you are affected byall the downsides of being a policeman.“But let me tell you when you leave thePolice service and reflect on it, you realisehow special it was to have been a policeofficer, to have been part of something thatis such an important part of your society.”Dr Moodie said that working for the PoliceAssociation between 1976 and 1986 wasa very important part of his life, and he washappy the conference gave him the chanceto reflect on his time spent there.“It has never left me being the NationalSecretary of the Association and that, alongwith serving as a police officer, is somethingwhich I will always treasure.”December January FebruaryPAIHIA............................................ 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Fully booked...................................................Fully booked.............................................................1-2, 7, 21AKAROA......................................... 7, 9, ...............................................................Fully booked.............................................................6, 10, 20-21TEKAPO.......................................... 24-25.............................................................Fully booked.............................................................7,WANAKA........................................ 7, 12-17, 24-25..............................................Fully booked.............................................................Fully bookedCROMWELL.................................... 6-8, 12-16, 21................................................Fully booked.............................................................28QUEENSTOWN................................ 9, 12, 15, 23-25.............................................30-31.......................................................................10-13TE ANAU......................................... 8-9, 12-13, 18-19, 21-23...............................Fully booked.............................................................1, 3, 6-10, 14-17, 23, 28DUNEDIN........................................ 9, 12-13, 21-22..............................................30-31.......................................................................1-4, 6-9, 13-14, 18, 22-23316December 2010

New Zealand Police AssociationMichael Cornell honoured with Bill Murray AwardA tireless commitment to the PoliceAssociation saw Sergeant Michael Cornellhonoured with a Bill Murray Award at theAssociation’s Annual Conference.The prestigious award is only awarded tomembers of the Police Association who havemade an outstanding contribution to theorganisation over a prolonged period.Association Director Dave Pizzini nominatedMr Cornell for the award.Mr Cornell has been an active memberof the Auckland City District AssociationCommittee since 1992.During that time, he has served as aCommittee Member, Committee Chairman,Conference Delegate and Deputy Director ofRegion 2.His commitment and dedication to theseroles has been a hallmark of his lengthyservice to Association members.Mr Pizzini said Mr Cornell had often workedextra hours to ensure the interests and• NZ Police Association President Greg O’Connor presents the Bill Murray Award to Mike Cornell.concerns of members were dealt with “in anhonest, empathetic and pragmatic manner.”“Due to his vast knowledge and experiencein the affairs of the Association, Mike canoften predict risks and problems occurringlong before they actually take place.With this in mind, Mike has often takenappropriate action to mitigate risks andproblems,” Mr Pizzini said.This month, Mr Cornell retired from the NewZealand Police after 31 years of service.by Ricky CollinsAn all New ZealandChristmas hamperWith Christmas just around the corner it’stime to start thinking about what wines mightcome out on Christmas Day to match thefood on offer. I had a scratch around what iscurrently in my wine stocks and came up witha selection of New Zealand wines that I think could be appropriateselections.BubblesI went for the Quartz Reef Chauvet Methode Traditionelle fromCentral Otago. Rudi Bauer, who was recently selected as one of thetop winemakers in the world, makes some stunning sparkling winesthat compare favourably to many French Champagnes. The standardnon-vintage Chauvet is great as is his vintage methode, and forsomething a little different he now produces a sparkling Rose.Dry whiteThere are a myriad of Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs on the marketnow. Many are good examples of our world famous wine style, butthere are also some pretty ordinary wines out there. For the sake ofa few dollars more, I’d stick to one of our most consistent SauvignonBlanc producers, so my choice would be the Saint Clair MarlboroughSauvignon Blanc. Saint Clair has a formidable line up of wines thatvary in price. The standard blue label release is a benchmark winefor me and is one of their cheaper wines.Aromatic whiteI know I’ve reviewed this wine before, but I can’t go past PegasusBay Riesling from Canterbury as my choice for an aromatic white.The luscious spicy citrus flavours with a hint of mandarin just hitthe right mark for me. I have a few put away, so I’ll probably go forsomething with a couple of years age, like the 2006 vintage.Lighter redMitre Rocks from Cromwell produces two Pinots that I think areclassic examples of what Central Otago can do well. The MountDottrel Pinot Noir and the Mitre Rocks Pinot Noir are bothexcellent wines priced well below what they would be in good times.Full-bodied redSo far, all of my choices have been South Island wines, but it’shard to go past Hawke’s Bay if you’re looking for a full-bodiedNew Zealand red wine. My advice is, go for anything produced byCraggy Range. My personal favourite in my cellar is the CraggyRange Sophia, a Merlot dominant red. This is one of their flagshipwines, so commands a high price. Their less expensive reds are alsoworth trying, including the Gimblett Gravels Merlot and the reds theyproduce under the Wild Rock label.Dessert wineTo finish with, I’ll probably go for the Waimea Bolitho NobleRiesling from Nelson. This is a wine style that I believe we excel athere in New Zealand. Our cool climate and the resulting acidity in ourfruit allow us to produce sweet wines that are not too cloying. Thiswine, produced from botrytis affected fruit has approximately 300grams of residual sugar per litre. It has concentrated citrus flavours,is still well balanced and is a perfect finish to Christmas dinner.December 2010317

PoliceNewsThe Voice of PoliceTwittering incognitoOur ‘work stories’ get more interesting by the minute, especially recruitmentones. It appears we have a new tool to attract wannabes to ouresteemed profession, and it’s Twitter. Yes, dangerous as it may sound,some of our unidentified frontline colleagues are twittering on the job.Last I knew we weren’t recruiting 12-year-olds. But having read thetweets it seems that’s the demographic they’re pitched at - short, to thepoint and with lots of exclamation marks. Other followers will include theusual fans who tune in to the police radio when they should otherwise behaving a life. But clearly, the aim is to provide a real-time glimpse intothe daily grind of policing - all in 20 words or less.Something about the length of a tweet does tend to underplay the emotionalimpact of the job. But it got me thinking about doing the whole jobusing 10 words or less – especially the paperwork. The simple phrase“He/she did it” could slash hours from the back office, even when followedby the edge-of-the-chair tweet that says “Filed another report”.Tweeting for the great unwashed means slips-of-the-thumb are not allowedand as a result the combined tweets look a little antiseptic to me.So, if you feel poetically inspired, I invite you to send in your very ownhaiku or short poem about the real job to I AM KEEN. Points will be givenfor the Bill of Rights and Crimes Act in 20 words or less.Paper shuffleDrumming up better work stories to attract good recruits might be a littlepremature. My mates in recruiting are telling me they have to advisenewbies that it may be one to two years before they can join the frontline.With tighter fiscal times the Police College is scaling back on good staffso its figures look better on paper. Managing the budget this way putspressure on staff when the normal vacancies (retirement, resignations,secondments and LWOP (leave without pay) have the frontline droppingbelow RAT (resource allocation target). So then there’s a big gap untilthe new recruits graduate. In the meantime, leave balances accrue, ourhealth and welfare are affected, and the overall result is disillusionmentwith the job. The Dark Lord prevails, yet again.Media beat-upWellywood’s recent press about the Bay of Plenty’s ex-leader leads meto believe the tabloid hacks are out to sink us. It’s probably not helpedby loose lips on the ship. I for one haven’t believed what I’ve read in thepress for a very long time. All I can say is, if they want to influence the decisionmaking, they’d better get their facts right. Too often the poor sodbeing written about knows better than to reply as it’s only fuel for the fire.The more experienced you are, the more likely it is that something isn’tperfect in your past, but if you’ve taken the blame and faced the shame,then you’ve got a right to get on with your professional life. I’m not talkingcriminal here, just the usual confused loyalties, poor judgement, midlifecrisis etc. With over 1,000 appointments in this organisation a year,and some positions taking up to six months to be filled because of thedetailed considerations involved, I don’t think anyone is making thesedecisions ad hoc. But maybe Fairfax wants us to outsource our appointmentsto them? Bound to get a civvie Commissioner that way, one theycan build up then chew the arms off when it’s a dry news day.MantrolWhen I first heard this I thought the kids were talking about a bug-spray.But no, Google it and you will find it’s the trademarked name for an allnatural“maximum strength sexual performance enhancer”. Oh, and it’salso the buzzword for our new road safety campaign, set in Mandom andaimed at the young testosterone-filled portion of mankind.Gotta say, it’s a very catchy idea, and I hope they’ve sorted the copyright.I’m not assured though when promotions for the campaign state that “…part of being a great driver is knowing when to pull back”.Let’s just hope it does have some affect on the young drivers. None of uswant to experience those shocking weekends of road carnage ever again.Between a rock and a hard placeThe tragic loss of 29 miners at the Pike River Coal Mine brought with itunderstandable (given the grief involved) but unfounded criticism of TasmanDistrict Commander Gary Knowles and his team. Knowles decided,after taking expert advice from mining and gas engineers, not to allowrescue workers to go into the mine and face an almost certain death.The second explosion in the mine completely vindicated that decision.In grief, often one of the first reactions along with anger is blame – Policeare used to having to weather that sort of reaction but history willultimately show that 16 other lives were probably saved as a result ofthat decision.When you’re a leader you have to make the tough decisions and GaryKnowles made the right one. He andhis team did an outstanding job.See ya!Memorial wallOur sympathies to all our members’ families for those who have passed away in recent months…We remember… Who passed away…SWANSON Craig Murray 21-Sep-10 son of member wellingtonDUNCAN Ian George 24-Sep-10 retired member wanganuiO’SHAUGHNESSY Sandra Marelle 20-Oct-10 spouse of member whitiangaCLARKSON-PRICE Tanya Elizabeth 23-Oct-10 member manukau, AucklandMILES Enid May 24-Oct-10 spouse of retired member haweraSMITH Arthur Alexander 29-Oct-10 retired member wellingtonLEWIS Catherine Phyllis Marion 31-Oct-10 member kawerauMcKENZIE Mary Clare 4-Nov-10 widow of member rotoruaHAMES Garth William 6-Nov-10 retired member ChristchurchMORRISON Sharon Patricia 8-Nov-10 memebr AucklandBECKMAN Peter Frederick 14-Nov-10 retired member rotoruaMcGOWAN Julia Joyce 15-Nov-10 widow of member Palmerston NorthGEORGE David Boyd 16-Nov-10 retired member AlexandraPRASAD Shiri 24-Nov-10 member wellington318December 2010

New Zealand Police AssociationRental property ownersget arresting newsBy Roger Shackelford and Susan RobertsonPolice officers, like many other New Zealanders, have rental propertyinvestments. Very often those investments are made via a special taxcompany called a Loss Attributing Qualifying Company (LAQC).In simple terms, while the rental properties are owned in a separatecorporate legal structure, a QC/LAQC is treated like a partnership fortax purposes. This allows tax losses to flow out to the shareholderswho can gain immediate tax benefits from the company’s losses. Thisobviously isn’t possible with a regular company.Draft legislationThe Government has introduced draft legislation which will significantlychange the tax treatment of LAQCs. These changes will affect anymembers of the Police Association who have rental properties ownedthrough these sorts of structures.Currently, LAQC profits are taxed at the company tax rate of 30% (setto drop to 28% from the 2012 income year onwards), whereas LAQCtax losses are attributed (flow down) to shareholders, and are deductedfrom the shareholders’ income at their marginal tax rate (currently ashigh as 33%).The LAQC regime is set to be abolished from 1 April 2011.New tax entityThe Government has decided to create a new tax entity called a “lookthroughcompany” or LTC. Unlike a LAQC, both the profits and lossesof an LTC are passed on to its shareholders, in accordance with theirshareholdings in the company.The proposed LTC rules will also limit the amount of tax losses ableto be used by a shareholder to the amount that the shareholder has“at risk” in the company. This is the significant change from the oldLAQC regime.A calculation must now be done at year end in order to determine howmuch of the losses can be used by the shareholder(s). It’s no longerjust a given that all tax losses will flow down to the shareholders. Anyunused losses are carried forward by the LTC and can be offset inthe future, subject to satisfying the new “loss limitation rule” in thoseyears. With careful planning it may be possible to maximise the abilityto use LTC losses.Limited liability retainedAn LTC will retain the corporate obligations and benefits under generalcompany law, such as limited liability.In order to become an LTC, an election must be made by all of theowners of the company. It will continue to fall under the LTC rulesunless it breaches the eligibility criteria or the LTC election is revoked.Because owners of an LTC are deemed to hold LTC property directly inproportion to their interest, this can give rise to complications when anowner exits an LTC or when it is elected to dispose of property.Although this legislation is only in draft stage, it is worth beginningto consider your options now and obtaining more detailed structuringadvice from a tax professional.Editor’s note: Roger Shackelford and Susan Robertson are the Police Services Group’s Tax Advisersfrom BDO Chartered Accountants and Advisers.Special accommodation offerfor Police Association membersvisiting Wgtn over Xmas-New YearCome to the Capital and take advantage of thegreat accommodation rate we have negotiated forour members.Stay in comfort and style at the West Plaza Hotel andthe Bay Plaza Hotel, which have once again offered their“Special Summer” room rate to members of the NZ PoliceAssociation/Welfare Fund and their families.Special Summer Room Rate – $60.00 + GST ($69.00)per room, per night standard room double or twinconfigurationValidity – 17th December 2010 to 31st January 2011.Booking reference - POL/SUMMER/10-11Conditions: All rooms requested are subject to availability.Reservations must be made prior to arrival.Please note this rate is not available outside the validdates.For reservations contact:West Plaza HotelAddress: 110 – 116 Wakefield Street, WellingtonFreephone: 0800 731 444Phone: 04 473 1440Fax: 04 474 1454Email: reservations@westplaza.co.nzBay Plaza HotelAddress: 40 – 44 Oriental Parade, WellingtonFreephone: 0800 857 779Phone: 04 385 7799Fax: 04 385 2936Email: reservations@bayplaza.co.nzDecember 2010319

Police Council of SportTo contact the Police Council of Sport, call Sharon Gold at the RNZPC. Ph: (04) 238-3139 (Ext: 43139)• Davitt Lavery, the eventual winner of the South Island Police Golf Championship, tees off in fine style at the champs at Levels Golf Coursewhile team-mates (from left to right) Bob Burns, Trevor Bolt and Daryl Curran look on. - Photo courtesy of Natasha Martin/The Timaru Herald.O’Loan and Bowcock take overallhonours at John Clare Memorial RunThe second and third races in the John Clarerun series were run in Auckland in Octoberand November to complete the 5K series.There was a great turn out of over 100 participantsfor the final run. All participants finishedthe event.There was a prizegiving at the CornwallCricket Club, with goodie bags, spot prizes, abar and a banquet of food. The grand prizegivingwas the highlight of the day with loadsof prizes. A big thanks goes to the NZ PoliceAssociation for contributing some greatprizes along with other sponsors.The overall winners were:Male and female series champions:Seamus O’Loan and Ellie Bowcock.The John Clare Trophy (1st team): UMUThe Mark Leys Trophy went to the 1stwalk team: NomadsThe John Hughes Shield went to the 1stoverall runner: Seamus O’LoanThe second race of the three race serieswas held in mid-October at the Harbour ViewReserve Park in Te Atatu. The weather waswindy and drizzly throughout the run.Results were:Run1st Male: Seamus O’Loan 19.481st Female: Megan Dalton 23.47Team: UMUWalk1st Male: William Lawrence 46.521st Female: Jo Wilkinshore 46.48Golden Oldie: Mike Morgan 21.482011 NZ Police andAllcomers’ Triathlonand Duathlon ChampsThe New Zealand Police Triathlon/Duathlonis to be held on Saturday,19 March 2011 atMotukaraka Point, Gray’s Road, PauatahanuiInlet, Porirua (Wellington).This event is for all abilities and is open to individualsor teams.Registration will take place between 9.00 a.m.and 11.a.m. Saturday, 19 March 2011. Therace will commence at 11.30 a.m. The transitionarea will be set up at Motukaraka Pointfrom 9.30 a.m.After the event there will be a BBQ and spotprizes will be presented.Entry forms have been posted on to your districtBully board.For further information or entry formscontact Kirsty Leatham, Central Commsthrough the Police Email system.Visit www.policeassn.org.nz for updated contact details for the Police Council of Sport management committee,District Sports Officers and the latest schedule of events.320 December 2010

New Zealand Police AssociationBodybuilding:National silver medal givesWillie Walker career highlightWillie Walker recently competed in theWaikato & NZ National Bodybuilding Champsand took a silver medal in both competitions.The Waikato-based officer had to finish in thetop three at a regional level competition toqualify for the nationals, which were held onsuccessive weekends in Hamilton and Aucklandrespectively.Willie competes in the Masters 40-50-yearage division. This division keeps all competitorson a reasonable playing field, in termsof age, and the flipside of that is that athletescan be of any height or weight. Williewas second behind Ross Grey in both events.Ross, who is a bit taller and heavier than Willie,is currently in superb physical condition.Both events attracted over 65 competitorswith just the ‘best of the best’ competing atthe nationals.Decade of involvementWillie has been in the sport for 10 years andhas competed in over 60 competitions bothhere and overseas. Willie labelled his nationalsilver medal as “one of the highlights ofmy career” and placed it right up there withthe silver he won at the World Police & FireGames in Adelaide in 2007.When Willie isn’t competing he puts somethingback into the sport he is so passionateabout by judging and organising events. He isalso on the executive committee of the NewZealand Federation of Bodybuilders (NZFBB).In between times he mentors athletes whowish to get involved with bodybuilding.Willie says that he often fields inquiries abouthow people can get involved with the sport.“Put down that beer, stub out that cigarette,throw away that pie and then come back andsee me after a month at the gym and we cantalk” is my usual reply Willie told Police News.Very disciplinedWillie says that bodybuilding is one of themost disciplined sports imaginable. “It’s notan easy journey with its adherence to thetraining, nutrition and attitude required butthe rewards at the other end are amazing,”he said. “I think it’s probably more of a lifestylethan a sport in a sense,” Willie added.Willie now his sights on organising the 2011Combined Services Champs somewhere nearthe end of the year. The date and location arestill to be decided and will be published whenfinalised.Any queries about bodybuilding can be madeto Willie Walker via the Police Email system.NZ Police Tennis Champs to beheld in Rotorua on 17-18 MarchThe NZ Police Association-sponsored Police Tennis Championships will be held at the LynmoreTennis Club, Rotorua, on Thursday, 17 March and Friday, 18 March 2011.The competition is open to all current and past sworn and non-sworn Police staff.There will be men’s and women’s singles for open and social grades and men’s and women’sdoubles for both open and social grades.Entry Fee - $10 (Council of Sport members) and $25 (Non Council of Sport members).A ‘meet and greet’ will be held at the Rotorua Police Station on Wednesday, 17 March 2011at 5.00 p.m.Play will commence at 8.30 a.m. each day. However, a later start time can be requested forcompetitors who are travelling to Rotorua on Thursday morning.There is some accommodation available on Wednesday and Thursday nights at the RotoruaPolice Holiday homes. This is allocated on a ‘first-in first-served’ basis.For more information and to enter contact:Wendy Wrigley, Rotorua Police StationEmail: Wendy.Wrigley@police.govt.nzExtension: 75661 or cellphone: 0274 266 025Withdrawals atSnowboardingNationals giveothers a chancefor their day inthe sunThe 2010 NZ Police Association andCouncil of Sport Snowboarding Nationalswere held at Mt Dobson and Round Hill on15 and 16 September 2010.The field was decimated in the aftermathof the Canterbury earthquake withover half the field withdrawing owing todestroyed or damaged homes and workcommitments. Three of the ‘big guns’were unable to compete, thereby openingup the event to others to secure theirname in history.The remaining competitors enjoyed twoexcellent days of snowboarding at the twovenues. The third day, which was scheduledfor Ohau, was cancelled owing tostormy weather - the first day lost in the12 year history of the competition.Cardrona CannonballDay one involved the Cardrona Cannonball,which was won by Malcolm Johnstonof Christchurch, who escaped the meleeof swords, axes and bows and arrows andwas never caught. The Slalom was a verytricky course and a major upset occurredwhen defending champion Tom Lambornfailed to complete two scoring runs andfound himself out of the competition early.Day two at Round Hill was again perfect,and two runs per competitor through achallenging terrain park in the Slopestyleevent sorted out the final placings.Wellingtonian takes honoursWithout a Snowboardcross the overallevent was judged out of the Slopestyle andSlalom, with for the first time a Wellingtonianand a non-sworn member of Police inNick McLeod coming out on top, winningboth events.Second was a resurgent Colin Thiele, whoseems to be finally fulfilling his promise.Greg Murton finished third.Thanks once again to the Police Councilof Sport and Police Association for theirsponsorship of the event.December 2010321

PoliceNewsThe Voice of PoliceNSW Police apply to have Hells Angelsdeclared a criminal organisationThe New South Wales Police appliedto the Supreme Court recently to havethe Hells Angels bikie gang declared acriminal organisation.In the first attempt to use the state’scontroversial anti-bikie laws, the declarationof the Hells Angels as an outlawgroup would enable the Police to seekcontrol orders on members, restrictingtheir movements and activities andleaving them facing up to five years injail without having been convicted ofany other criminal offence, according toThe Australian newspaper.Ten days after a March 2009 brawl betweenthe Hells Angels and Comancherosat Sydney airport, which claimedthe life of Hells Angels member AnthonyZervas, 29, the NSW parliamenthurriedly passed the Crimes (CriminalOrganisation Control) Act. The legislation,which is modelled on similarlegislation in South Australia, allowsthe Police Commissioner to ask theSupreme Court to ‘declare’ any organisationwhose members are accused byPolice of criminal activity and regardedas a threat to public safety and order.The declaration can be based on classifiedPolice information. That informationcannot be revealed to the affectedparties or their lawyers.Secret hearingsThe evidence may be heard in secretand the judge does not have to give anyreasons for a declaration. Members ofdeclared organisations can then be subjectto control orders that prevent themassociating with each other and prohibitthem from working in a range of fields,including hotels, security, bookmakingor motor vehicle sales or repairs. Thepenalty for a breach is two years in jail,or five years for a second or subsequentoffence.The move sets the NSW Attorney-Generaland Police on a collision coursewith the state’s Director of Public Prosecutions,Nicholas Cowdery QC, whohas condemned the new OrganisedCrime (Control) Act as a giant leapbackwards for human rights and theseparation of powers. The bikies haveresponded with a public relations campaignof their own, calling the legislation“un-Australian”.The NSW legislation pre-empts a pendingjudgement from the High Court,which is examining the constitutionallegality of South Australia’s Serious andOrganised Crime (Control) Act.Significant stepDetective Superintendent Mal Lanyon,Commander of the NSW Gangs Squadtold The Australian: “This is a significantstep for the NSW Police Force in ourcontinued effort to prevent criminalactivity by outlawing motorcycle gangmembers and to target their criminalenterprises.”Police had evidence of serious criminalactivity “ranging from murder to drugtrafficking” to support their application,according to Mr Lanyon.The new legislation defines an organisationas any group of two or morepeople, not necessarily bikies. They canbe declared if an eligible judge is satisfied,the organisation associates in orderto organise, plan, facilitate, support orencourage serious criminal activity, andposes a risk to public safety and order.50 members would be affectedPolice say the ban would affect approximately50 Hells Angels members. Thereare an estimated 1,600 bikies in NewSouth Wales.The barrister for the United MotorcycleCouncil of NSW, Wayne Baffsky, saidthe use of secret evidence was the mostdangerous part of the legislation.“As this kind of evidence is often hearsayor hearsay upon hearsay, it has noProposal for a Police NationalSquash Tournament in Marchprobative value. It allows the Police tosay absolutely anything they like withoutany fear of being contradicted,” he said.Nicholas Cowdery, the NSW Directorof Public Prosecutions, recently raisedconcerns about the anti-bikie laws. Hesaid he was worried the laws also appliedto groups like unions, religiousgroups and political parties.Right to evidenceA full bench of the South Australian SupremeCourt declared the state law constitutionallyinvalid last September, rulingit destroyed the court’s integrity bymaking it an instrument of the executive,and denied the right of an accusedperson to see the evidence against them.The High Court reserved its decisionon the appeal last month. If, as someconstitutional lawyers expect, the courtrules against the SA legislation, then theNSW law would be vulnerable to beingstruck down on appeal.Attempts to ban the Hells Angels in othercountries have largely ended in failure.The Hells Angels is regarded as oneof the best-organised OMCGs (OutlawMotorcycle Gangs) in the world with‘franchises’ all over the world. The HellsAngels have vast financial resources andcan afford the best legal representationto fight any legislation that is viewed asbeing bad for business.However, NSW Police say they are confidenttheir bid will survive any legalchallenge where others have not.Time will tell.It is proposed that a revamped Police National Squash Tournament be held next March in PalmerstonNorth. It has been a number of years since a tournament was last held.It is proposed to hold this tournament at the Squash Gym, Palmerston North. Experiencedsquash tournament players will already be aware of the excellent facilities provided by theSquash Gym as the largest club and the nation’s premier squash venue. The tournament is opento all Police staff - sworn/non-sworn and depending on the interest indicated, will have gradesto suit all player levels.In order to gauge interest in such a tournament the organisers ask that you express your interestas early as possible by contacting Christine Turner, Palmerston North on extension 65880or by Email: Christine.Turner@police.govt.nzOnce everything is finalised, more information will be posted on the Bully board along with entryforms.322December 2010

New Zealand Police AssociationNeed a 2011wallplannerfor your team orstation?Our popular wallplanners havebeen reproduced again for 2011.Our A2 wallplanners note useful dateslike Police paydays, holiday homeballot periods, when daylight savingsbegins and ends, Police RemembranceDay, school term start andfinish dates, regional anniversarydays and more.They have been sent to your localAssociation committee for distributionto work groups in late November, orearly December.2011 membership cardsCurrent membership cards, which, among other things, confirm entitlement tomany of the great discounts through the Member Discounts Programme, expireon the 31 December 2010.Replacement cards for 2011 were posted in late November.If you have not received your card by mid-December, please contact ourMember Services Team on 0800 500 122, 8am to 5pm, Mon–Fri or email themon enquiries@policeassn.org.nzPO Box 12 344, Wellington 6144, NZPh: (04) 496 6800, Fax: (04) 496 6819Email: enquiries@policeassn.org.nzwww.policeassn.org.nz10/11NEW ZEALANDPOLICE ASSOCIATIONAssn/PWF Member No:Name:Card Expires:Enhancing the wellbeing of Police and their families1886 2011Mosgiel Police 125th Anniversary25th and 26th of March 2011.Looking for past Mosgiel staffFor information and an enrolment pack contact:Dave Leonard or Wayne O’Connell,Mosgiel Police Station, P.O. Box 26, Mosgiel 9024.Phone: (03) 489-0712 or (03) 489-0713.Email: mosgiel125@police.govt.nz1 2 3 4 5 6 7Clues:Across:1. I biff a fifty gets rid of Court representative(7)5. Short foot with the illegal taking (5)8. A boy who will genuflect? (5)9. A quick measure? (7)10 A hole (3)11. Hello; welcomes (9)13. A hundred and ten eels, over performs (6)14. Nuisance type of people to deal with (6)16. Lanes between properties (9)17. Drink slowly (3)19. Illegal suspension of boy racers car (7)21. Game I mixed with personal trait (5)22. Thick (5)23. Thieves (7)Down:1. P cook (slang) (5)2. Has almost the same DNA (9,4)3. Commits against the law (9)4. Tie up (6)5. More than one (3)6. Engages once of broken embarrassment(3,2,4,4)7. Valued Police Employees (7)12. A heavy defeat (slang) (9)13. Made happen (7)15. A double cycle? (6)18. Question asked by judge to counsel? (5)20. Fish eggs for Alison? (3)8 910 11 1213 141516 17 1819 20 2122 23Answers: Across: 1. Bailiff. 5. Theft. 8. Kneel 9. Stopgap. 10. Rut. 11. Greetings. 13. Excels.14. Drunks 16. Alleyways. 17. Sip. 19. Lowered. 21. Image. 22. Dense. 23. Muggers.Down: 1. Baker. 2. Identical twin. 3. Illegally 4. Fasten. 5. Two. 6. Egg on one’s face.7. Typists. 12. Thrashing. 13. Enabled. 15. Tandem. 18. Pleas. 20. Roe.December 2010323

PoliceNewsThe Voice of PoliceWrite it here! Letters to the Editor are welcome.Signed letters are preferred, but in all cases the writer’s name and address must be supplied. Names will be published unless there is a goodreason for anonymity. The editor reserves the right to edit, abridge or decline letters without explanation. Email to: editor@policeassn.org.nz orwrite it to the Editor at PO Box 12344, Wellington. Letters under 400 words are preferred.Those who abuse holidayhome privilegesI recently stayed in one of the two holidayhomes in Newmarket, Auckland. These arevery impressive two bedroom apartmentsjust a few minutes walk from the NewmarketCBD. They are luxurious, and I expect theyexceed the standard of accommodation themajority of our members would enjoy intheir own homes.I was disgusted with the way this wellappointedapartment had been treated byprevious members who had stayed there.There were several very obvious stainson the carpet and it appeared no attempthad been made to immediately clean themup. Chairs and other furniture had beencarelessly and repeatedly knocked back intothe wall, causing damage.However, the worst example of the abusewas described in a note from the complex’scaretaker.He described how the privilege extendedto all occupants to use the building gym,sauna, spa and other recreational facilitieshad been withdrawn in early 2009 becauseof the abuse of those facilities by some Policeguests.One only has to read the comments in thevisitors’ book that detail the disappointmentof a number of subsequent guests.I am sick and tired of watching a minorityof Police staff repeatedly abusing privilegesand seeing the majority (who appreciate andrespect those privileges) being the ones whocarry the consequences.It is my view that anyone who grossly abusessuch a privilege be:1. Named and shamed - we should knowwho is responsible, and;2. They are disqualified from using Policeholiday homes for a period of four years.When members are aware of the severeconsequence of their abusing our privileges,I am sure they will be discouraged fromruining it for the rest of us. They do notdeserve to have their identities hidden.What does the Association think of this?These are outstanding assets and we allhave a responsibility to look after themfor the sake of other users. I have been inthis job long enough to recall when hardworking officers with young families couldnot afford to take their families on a holiday,but now we have affordable and well locatedaccommodation available to us.Bill Gregory(Napier)Police Welfare Fund Manager Pete Hayesreplies: “The Police Welfare Fund is awarethat from time to time a small minority ofinconsiderate members have abused theexcellent facilities and privileges the holidayhomes afford. While this is very disappointingall members can be assured that the WelfareFund takes an extremely dim view of suchbehaviour and deals with each case withthe appropriate level of censure, whichsometimes involves bans of the type the letterwriter suggests.”Take time to drinkAs I write, I am due to start back at work onfull duties after being on light duties for fourdays, 10 days in hospital and the rest of thelast four weeks on sick leave, all because Ididn’t drink enough…water that is.One month ago I started to feel sick late onenight. Then came the most debilitating painI have ever had – kidney stones!The CT scan showed one on the right 7mmwide and another on the left 3.4mm wide.Nurses who have had kidney stones say itsworse than giving birth (I guess for somewomen the jury will still be out on that).Community Cops, CIB and even a staffmember on leave had to help cover my nightshifts because of the low numbers on shift.(Thanks guys).So, with that in mind, I thought I’d writein to hopefully help prevent others goingthrough what I have gone through andhopefully prevent similar inconvenience tofamilies and the organisation.The pain of kidney stones is excruciating. Itcomes in spasms down the front of the groinwith a constant ache in the kidneys. Thereis no comfortable position to sit, lie or standin and the after-treatment is just as painful.To say the removal of the catheter was akinto having a piece of red hot number eightfencing wire removed from your privates isan understatement. So, if that’s not enoughto motivate readers to drink water I don’tknow what would be.The stones are crystals that are either abuild up of calcium or uric acid and theyform when we get dehydrated. They say weshould take in at least two litres of fluidseach day but my urologist is of the opinionthat police officers may need as much asthree litres a day.There are things that add to our chances ofdeveloping kidney stones. Air-conditioningshould be on humid setting if available. Thestab resistant body armour (SRBA) and theshirts we wear also add to the mix. We allknow how hot we can get in them and thenew shirts do make it more comfortableover all. However, because they are designedto “wick” the sweat away from the body, itworks against our body’s natural coolingprocess.This is something that is not going to changeso we have to work with it, so here’s sometips.• For every cup of coffee or tea you drinkthen drink a cup of water too. Coffee andtea add fluids but also dehydrate.• If your mouth is dry you are alreadydehydrated – start drinking water.• Set your air conditioning to humid if youcan. This also applies in your vehicle.• Use water bottles – constant sipping isa good way to stay on top of your dailywater requirements.• Take off your SRBA whenever it ispractical.• Don’t forget those toilet stops. If youget a call out you may not be able toaccommodate a toilet stop for sometime due to operational requirements.Urinating helps flush the kidneys and thisprevents kidney stones from forming.Disappointingly, I was advised not tomention the influence of the SRBA andpolice shirt on dehydration because it mightupset the hierarchy. I would have thoughtthe welfare of staff would be more importantthan any politically-correct aspect of thismatter.Secondly, anyone in the hierarchy shouldwelcome knowing the effect the SRBA/policeshirts are having on staff so they can advisestaff how to prevent getting ill. I’d havethought that would have been a requirementof the Occupational Safety and Healthlegislation that a good employer would bemindful of and adhere to.G Marshall(Napier)324December 2010

New Zealand Police AssociationHelping youth to makethe right choicesEvery day we hear, see, read about orwatch on TV the tragic consequences ofNew Zealanders who make bad choices/decisions that tragically impact not onlyupon their own lives but upon the lives oftheir innocent victims - sometimes withfatal consequences.In 2010 has anything changed?In 1997, as a Youth Aid cop in the secondhighest youth crime area in the country, Irecognised that we (NZ Police) were in aposition of influence to get young peopleto make better choices and decisions at theearliest age possible; so that as they maturedthey retained that simple and basic skillsetinto adulthood. At the same time, weneeded to acknowledge and reinforce to thegood decision makers that they were doinga good job and to keep it up.The key to youth crime is to first reducecrime committed by the two groups ofyoung criminals we knew about – serialrecidivist offenders and first time offenders.So we did that. We saw a 94% reduction incrime committed by these identified groupsover a one year trial period as a result.The third and simplest phase was to thensolicit the area’s young people into makingtheir own personal decision to not committheir first criminal offence. Addressingyouth crime in this manner and in this orderis, I believe, the only way to reduce it i.e. theyoung person making their own decisionnot to engage in criminal activities.I believe we need to stop blaming parents,peer pressure, the young person’s upbringing,complaining that it’s a community problemand just stop making excuses. Young peoplemake their own choices and decisions just asyou or I do. NZ Police, as an organisation,is in an influential position to ensure thateveryday Kiwis of any age have the skillsetand confidence to make better choices,and decisions. Not just in terms of criminaloffending but whenever confronted byeveryday life situations that may crop up foranyone e.g. whether to assault someone, stealsomething, cheat on your partner, whether toget your girlfriend pregnant; to drive homedrunk or to speed or drive dangerously.“Choices and consequences” is the strategyand message that is clearly missing from thepsyche of those who react without havingthe skill-set to think about the consequencesof their actions before they instinctivelyreact. Even intelligent people lack thisfundamental skill-set - including even theodd police officer.Smart people get it; imagine the chaos if theydidn’t?In terms of criminal offending, less criminaloffences committed equates to fewer victims,less work for support services and prisonsand in some cases (such as the road toll anddomestic violence) less loss of life. Isn’t thisour core business?As an organisation we are very good atcleaning up the mess i.e. solving the crime,arresting the offender, dishing out ticketsand being the ambulance at the bottom ofthe cliff, but surely we can police smarterand more efficiently.Don’t get me wrong. I actually love my joband no I’m not having a go at anyone.There will be an upcoming informal forumin Auckland where such issues will bediscussed and debated without prejudicei.e. your view; objections and input will bemost welcome. Are you passionate enoughto say there may be a better way? Have yoursay then. For forum info Email me directat LJ7660.Len Johnson(Auckland)Some advice for dealing with EQCHere is Christchurch we have, to date,experienced more than 2,700 aftershocksand, having been at the epicentre a couple oftimes, I can tell you it is pretty horrific. Wethink we will frame the Geonet/Google mapas it is pretty special in a ghastly kind of way!One thing I thought that might be helpfulto your members was to pass on some ofour experience in terms of the preparationyou can do before you get a visit from theEarthquake Commission (EQC).We had organised for them the following:1. A copy of our Property InspectionReport 30+ pages consisting of detailedphotographs and comments regardingthe inside, outside and roof space (thisreport had been authorised by a bank justafter the earthquake).2. A current rates assessment (advised by theSelwyn District Council to have ready).3. Copies of the plans of our home (as ourhome was built only five years ago thegood trusty “man of the house” knewexactly where they were!).4. A spiral-bound folder of colourphotographs of the damage to our home(inside and out) taken after the majorearthquake and photographs of significantdamage after major aftershocks.5. A two-page report prepared by ourpainter, which detailed damage to everyroom and an estimate of the cost ofplastering and repainting.6. A six-page spreadsheet, which we set updetailing every room in the house, with alist of damage and the respective quotesreceived under each heading (colourcoded for each room).7. We also ensured that we labelled all theboxes of broken and damaged householditems.At the time of writing, we have just on$60,000 worth of quotes and have many moreto come. We want to be able to nominateour own tradespeople when Fletchers swinginto action. We want to have some say andcontrol on repairing and restoring our hometo what it was. We are still waiting for manyquotes to come as some items are difficult torepair, e.g. the pedestal of the Kauri table thatsplit – my mother-in-law’s books, which flewoff the piano (dating from early 1900s andyes that is the correct date as she turned 100on 11 November).Our damage is minor compared to otherhomes – we have a daughter whose home isin Avonside so are well aware of the majordamage there.As an aside, we found that it is not a goodidea to have one’s emergency kit in the garageafter the trusty man of the house found afterthe Scotch chest fell on him (waking him up)and he had to walk through broken glass tothe garage, step on dog poop in the laundry(because the dogs had had a nervous one) tothen discover everything had fallen on thecars!So for all those people in Wellington andelsewhere getting prepared for the next “bigone” have a torch by your bed as you maylose the power (as we did for five days) andyou need to have your emergency kit close.Anne Rae(Cashmere)There’s always oneWhen I was a very young constable on trial inthe Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) I wasinvolved in my first High Court (then calledthe Supreme Court) case. Two offenders werecharged with safe blowing and receiving.Although I knew our case was strong, andscrupulously honest, I asked the detectivesergeant if he thought we would secureconvictions.“You can never tell with juries”, he said. “Allyou need is one juror in there who is fiddlingthe till at work or interfering with youngboys, and your case can go up in smoke”.“But we check the jury list for previousconvictions don’t we?” I asked.“That only gets the ones we know about,”answered the sergeant.“But even so, the jury would still go on theevidence wouldn’t they?” I protested.The sergeant just looked at me with one ofthose ‘grow up boy’ looks, so I said no more.For the rest of my Police career, whenever Isaw a jury, I could not help sub-consciouslyglancing at them and wondering if there wasone in there, and if so, which one it was?.At about that time we had another case, andwhen it was over, we had a conciliatory drinkwith the defence counsel in the pub next tothe Court. Still, being driven by a desire forfair play, I commiserated with the lawyer. “ItDecember 2010325

PoliceNewsThe Voice of Policedoesn’t seem fair,” I said to him, “when wehave the whole Dunedin CIB, and the CrownSolicitor and the DSIR for the prosecution,and you have just yourself for the defence.”“Yes”, the lawyer replied, “but your witnesseshave to tell the truth”.I was about to say something, but the sergeantwas looking at me again. They were learningyears.But all that was nearly 50 years ago. Perhapsit’s not like that now.Bert Hill(Dunedin)Thanks for your letter Bert. On reading thatlast sentence I feel a Tui billboard coming on.Something like: “Juries can always be trustedto get it right?” Yeah right.Use of 0800 Ten Ninephone lineAssociation representatives maintain thistelephone line (0800 836 6463) on a24-hour basis.It is to be used ONLY for matters that cannotbe deferred, such as Police shootings, fatalpursuits or deaths in custody.Important and immediate industrial andlegal advice can then be arranged throughthe Association networks.Please do not phone this line for nonurgentmatters.When the proverbial hits the fan…You may not have spent sleepless nightsworrying about the origin of certainwords but some words have an interestinghistory.Take that four-letter word meaning manure,for instance.In the 16th and 17th centuries, everythinghad to be transported by ship.This was before the invention of commercialfertiliser, so large shipments ofmanure were common.It was shipped dry, because in dry formit weighed a lot less than when wet, butonce water (at sea) hit it, it not onlybecame heavier, but the process of fermentationbegan again, of which a byproduct is methane gas.As manure was stored below decks inbundles you can see what could (anddid) happen.Methane gas began to build up belowdecks and the first time someone camedown below at night with a lantern,BOOOOM! Several ships were destroyedin this manner before it was determinedjust what had happened.After that, the bundles of manure werealways stamped with the term ‘ShipHigh In Transit ‘ on them, which meantfor the sailors to stow it high enoughand off the lower decks so that any waterthat came into the hold would nottouch the volatile cargo and start theproduction of methane gas.Thus evolved, through using the firstfour letters of Ship High In Transit, thefour-letter word that has been passeddown through the centuries. Today it isin common usage as the word describingnot only all forms of manure butwhat you find yourself in when you getthings very wrong.Radio documentary request for intervieweesHave you ever kept a secret? Maybe it was life-changing. Maybe you stillhaven’t told anyone? Whether it’s about family, love, or a past regret, I’mmaking a radio programme and would like to chat to you.All correspondence will be treated in the strictest confidence. Interviews willbe re-recorded using actors. Your identity will not be revealed.If you’re interested in taking part please contact me at: radiodoco@gmail.comor PO Box 33-189, Takapuna, Auckland 0740.Georgina Scull, (Auckland)Useful Information & ContactsNew Zealand Police Association:For immediate industrial & legal advice(on matters that cannot be deferred such asPolice shootings, fatal pursuits or deaths incustody) ring 0800 TEN NINE(0800 836 6463)– 24 hour/seven days servicePolice Network 44446 Website www.policeassn.org.nzFreephone 0800 500 122 Police Home Loans 0800 800 808Police Health Plan/Police Fire and General Insurance Police Credit Union 0800 429 000Quotes & information 0800 500 122 or (04) 472 9645or Fax (04) 496 6819 Credit Union www.policecu.org.nzPolice Fire and General Insurance claims 0800 110 088 GSF information 0800 654 731All enquiries (04) 496 6800 PSS information 0800 777 243Vice PresidentsStuart Mills (027) 268 9416Chris Cahill (027) 268 9411Field OfficersAuckland District: stewart Mills (027) 268 9407Waitemata and Northland Districts: Steve Hawkins (027) 268 9406Waikato, BOP and Eastern Districts: Graeme McKay (027) 268 9408Central and Wellington Districts: JJ Taylor (027) 268 9409Tasman and Canterbury Districts: Dave McKirdy (027) 268 9410Southern District dave Steel (027) 268 9427Regional DirectorsRegion One Jug Price Whangaparaoa (027) 268 9419Region Two Dave Pizzini Counties-Manukau (027) 268 9413Region Three Mel Ridley Tauranga (027) 268 9414Region Four Luke Shadbolt Hastings (027) 268 9415Region Five Ron Lek Wellington (027) 268 9417Region Six Craig Prior Sydenham (027) 268 9412Region Seven Brett Roberts Dunedin (027) 268 9418326December 2010

New Zealand Police AssociationHome Loan and banking updatefrom ANZFix or float?When it comes to home loans, thechoice between a fixed or floating rateis always one of the biggest decisionsto make. While the choice depends onyour particular situation, a good placeto start is by looking at what’shappening in the home loan market.With floating rates at historically lowlevels, we’ve seen a big shift fromfixed to floating rates. Our economistsexpect floating rates to remain fairlystable in the short term. Floating ratesare closely related to the Official CashRate (OCR), and our economists don’texpect that to start rising until aroundMarch 2011.They also expect fixed rates tocontinue edging lower in the shortterm, although they are still moreexpensive than floating rates.However, fixed rates are moresusceptible to changes in overseasmarkets – so bad news in the globaleconomy could have a knock-on effecton fixed home loan rates.Given that scenario, if certainty isimportant to you, now may be a goodtime to consider putting a portion ofyour home loan on fixed rates. At themoment, our economists believeshorter fixed rates, particularly for oneand two year terms, offer good value.Don’t forget that at ANZ we canexplain all the options and help youstructure a home loan that suits yourneeds – now and in the future.Whatever you decide, remember thatwith the ANZ Police Home Loan andBanking Package you can takeadvantage of great discounts on bothfixed and floating home loan rates.Managing your finances overChristmasChristmas is a great time of the year –but if you’re saving for a home it canbe a hard period to get throughwithout putting a dent in yourhard-earned savings. Here are threetop tips to help you stay on track toavoid blowing your budget overChristmas.Set a budget – and stick to it – it’s easyto get caught up in the Christmas hypeand spend too much. Setting a limithelps you resist temptation. Gifts areoften the major expense, so decide inadvance what you will spend on eachpresent and don’t deviate from it.Share the load – rather than everyonebuying presents for everyone else inyour family, consider putting all thenames into a hat and each personpicking out one name to buy for.Don’t leave it till the last minute– when the pressure’s on it’s too easyto grab Christmas gifts, food, wine etc.regardless of cost. The more organisedyou are the better you’ll be able tostick to your budget, and avoid payingpremium prices.Avoid taking on too much debt – paycash if you can and if you do have touse credit, make sure you understandexactly what the ongoing fees andcosts are before you buy.Above all, remember that Christmas isnot about money – it’s about spendingtime with friends and family. From allof us at ANZ, have a great Christmas.For more information about the ANZPolice Home Loan and BankingPackage, call 0800 782 836 or contactyour local branch.Interest rates are subject to change. Where borrowing over 80% of a property’s value is approved, a low equity premiumon a graduated scale will apply and a registered valuer’s report will be required. Applications through brokers are noteligible for package concessions. ANZ’s lending criteria, terms, conditions and fees apply. All Police Home Loan Packagedetails are current as at 12 September 2010 and are subject to change. CANSTAR CANNEX awarded 5-star ratings to ANZ’s2-year fixed, 3-year and 5-year fixed home loan products in both the owner occupied and investor segments, November2009. ANZ National Bank Limited.Buying a new home orrefinancing can be an expensiveprocess, even with today’s lower interestrates. We aim to make it easier onPolice Welfare Fund members’ pockets.So for a limited time those drawing downa new Police Home Loan will be eligiblefor six months free home insurancethrough the Welfare Fund’s Police Fire &General Insurance*.Members eligible for the free covershould contact our Member ServicesTeam on 0800 500 122. You will need acopy of your loan document fromThe National Bank or ANZ.Police Home Loan PackageWhether you’re refinancing, buying yourfirst home, selling, investing in property,building or looking for ways to manageyour current home loan – a Police HomeLoan through The National Bank or ANZmay be able to help.The Police Welfare Fund Home Loanpackage provides attractive benefits toPolice Welfare Fund members and theirimmediate family, like:• No Home Loan application fee• A contribution of $500 towards legal fees• A small fee of $100 for a top-up on anexisting loanFor borrowing 80% or lower of a property’svalue:• 0.50% pa off the standard National Bankor ANZ Floating and Flexible Home Loaninterest rates• The lowest possible rate on fixed interestrate loans without having to negotiate andregardless of your loan sizeOur Police Welfare Fund Home Loanpackage is highly competitive and flexible.For more information or to apply for the PoliceWelfare Fund Home Loan Package visitwww.policeassn.org.nzThe National Bank and ANZ’s lending criteria, terms, conditions and fees apply. Forborrowing over 80% of a property’s value, a low equity premium on a graduatedscale will apply, and a registered valuer’s report will be required. Eligibilty to apply fora Police Home Loan package is at the discretion of the Police Welfare Fund Limitedand applicants must be current members of the Fund. This home loan package is notavailable for low documentation home loans or loans approved through a broker. Fora copy of The National Bank or ANZ Disclosure Statement and full details (includingterms and conditions) contact any branch of The National Bank of New Zealand (partof ANZ Bank Limited) nor the ANZ.*Police Fire & General Insurance will be subject to the standard underwritingterms and conditions and is provided through the Police Welfare Fund not byThe National Bank or ANZ. Members are eligible for one period of six months freePolice Fire & General Home Insurance premium only, per member, regardless of theterm of Police Home Loan taken. Police Fire & General Insurance is underwritten byLumley General Insurance (NZ) Limited.12-2010December 2010327

Don’t be stranded by the roadsidethis ChristmasIf your motor vehicle has ‘Full Cover’ with Police Fire & General Insurance,we provide a professional roadside assistance service – free-of-charge.Your car could have: a breakdown, a flat battery, a flat tyre, or maybe you’ve just run out of petrol, or lockedthe keys in the car – at whatever time - you can call Police Welfare Fund Roadside Assist Plus for help.The beauty of the service is that cover is attached to the insured vehicle, not the driver, so it doesn’t matterwho is driving your car. If they have a problem, the driver can contact the service.This premium service includes the provision of a rental vehicle and/or accommodation if your vehicle breaksdown 100 kilometres or more from your home. These are benefits not generally provided by standard roadsidesupport services.A full description of services Police Welfare Fund Roadside Assist Plus provides is on the Police Fire &General Insurance page of our website: www.policeassn.org.nz. Trailers, caravans and vehicles with thirdparty insurance are excluded from cover.Getting cover is easy?Insure your vehicle with ‘Full Cover’ Police Fire & General Insurance and you’reautomatically covered. If you would like a quote, Police Welfare Fund memberscan call 0800 500 122, or visit the insurances section of our website:www.policeassn.org.nz