Chair’s Blog
Update to Patrolling Requirements 15th September
3rd persons are now permitted in Patrol vehicles as ride alongs and trainees. This does NOT apply to Auckland Patrols
Patrolling at Level 2 – 31st August Update
As Auckland has moved from Level 3 to Level 2.5, see here for the most current information regarding Patrolling activities.
COVID Update 12th August
In response to the alert levels being raised (AL3 for Auckland City and AL2 for the rest of NZ), CPNZ has released the following update about how this affects CPNZ patrolling.
CPNZ at Alert Level 1
Given the shift to Alert Level1, all restrictions on Patrolling have been lifted, with the exception of government requirements
Patrolling at Alert Level 2
Announcement of CPNZ recommencing Patrolling at COVID-19 Alert Level 2. This includes a document intended to guide Patrols through the safety requirements.
CPNZ will not recommence Patrolling during level 3
NZ Police have decided that CPNZ are not to recommence patrolling at level 3. CPNZ will now redraft plans for patrolling at level 2.
Patrolling at Alert Level 3
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN RETRACTED – PLEASE READ THE MOST RECENT UPDATE FOR CURRENT CORRECT INFORMATION
Message to Patrols Transition to Alert Level 3
Update to all Patrols around the work being put in by the Trust Board and National Office to gain clarity around what Patrolling will look like in Level 3
COVID-19 Update – Confirmation of NZ wide stand-down of Patrols
Email to all Patrols confirming that all Patrols must stand down from all Patrolling activities. 26th March 2020
COVID-19 Update – Patrols standing down in Levels 3 & 4
What the move to Level 3 and 4 means for Patrols

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NZ Police National Headquarters
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Post Box 3017
Wellington
6140